Loss of Pregnancy Symptoms

[texasangel343]

Hi all.  

I should be 6 weeks 4 days today according my my LMP - but I ovulated on CD 17 so I'm more like just 6 weeks.

On Tuesday (11/24) I went for an ultrasound and was measuring right on time at 6 weeks (a little bigger than ontime).  They saw a 9mm sac and a yolk sac.  Things looked great.  I switched from progesterone pills to vaginal suppositories Tuesday night because the pills were causing dizziness.  Same dosage, just administered differently.  

So, my symptoms up until Wednesday were: very sore breasts, bad constipation, some nausea and being tired.  I woke up Wednesday and my breasts weren't as sore, no nausea and throughout the past few days I've become less and less constipated.  I started having cramps too.  Prior to this I had some very light spotting - but nothing to be concerned with.  I had it with my daughter and things were just fine.  Today I had some egg white discharge.

Yesterday I went to the RE again since I lost all the symptoms.  I got a horrible doctor who said the sac was not measuring the way it should be.  It was only 11.5mm and there was no heartbeat.  He also had a hard time finding it.  

I guess my question is does this sound like a miscarriage or one that is about to start?  I go back tomorrow to see my real doctor.  Any helpful advice would be great.

[scienceteacher79]

You know how this stuff goes. We never know what is happening one day to the next. I think that since that other doc was the on call doc, we can discount his opinion right now :) He hasn't been there and he doesn't know your history etc except what is written down. I know it is easer said than done, but try to relax untl you see the other doc. At 6 weeks you probably wouldn't have a heartbeat yet anyway. Most people don't see it until 7 weeks or so. I don't know about the symptoms. With my first m/c I had no symptoms at all - the whole time. With this chemical pregnancy this past month, I had a lot of symptoms with really low numbers. It is a crappppshoot - I personally think everything is just fine and that other doc should be slapped for panicking you. Tell your RE everything tomorrow: loss of symptoms, the jerk doctor, your ACTUAL O day, not LMP - everything. They see alot of people, they can't memorize everything so we have to be advocates for OURSELVES! If it doesn't "look good" tomorrow - have them do a beta and see what it says (ask for a Progesterone reading anyway since you switched meds - it won't be as accurate since the suppositories are going directly to the cervix/uterus, but if it is low maybe they can give you oral and suppositories - I know you don't like the oral ones but doubling up may help). Bottom line, stay as calm as possible, go to the RE tomorrow and tell him everything. Hang in there and we are praying for you sweetie. HUGS and SSBD!

Jen

[ALT76]

I agree completely!  They may not see a heartbeat during the 6th week, and I wouldn't worry about some doctor who has not seen you all along.  As for the symptoms, mine came and went.  I mean really came and went.  I'd go a week and feel absolutely nothing, then I'd feel a little sick again.  Sore breasts are caused by the progesterone, so if you switched methods that could be why they feel different.  Also, taking them orally is supposed to cause nausea, so that could explain the loss of that symptom.  Even if you hadn't switched methods of taking progesterone, I'd say it's perfectly normal to not feel symptoms anymore.  Just hang in there.  I'm sure everything is fine!

[texasangel343]

Thanks ladies - makes me feel a little better.  We are trying to make it through the day...9 am seems so far away.

[bam1014]

Ditto to everything Jen and Amy said!!

Don't give up hope yet!  I'm still praying for you and your sticky bean.  And stupid doctors with no bedside manner SHOULD be slapped!

[scienceteacher79]

Yes! SLAP THEM ALL!!!

[texasangel343]

I have seen almost all the other physicians in the office and they all stink.  My doctor is caring and kind and his staff make everything better.  For being in the same office I'm shocked that there is such a difference in the way they act.  

Oh - something else that pis sed me off.  My freaking mother in law.  I spoke to my sister in law and let her know what was going on.  We have the same doctor and she went through a miscarriage at 20 weeks last year and we've been close since then.  She shared it with her mother who decided to send a text message to all of my husbands brothers and sisters.  (there are 9 including spouses).  So we started getting texts saying "sorry about the miscarriage, and let me know if there is anything i can do..." WTF?  I haven't even talked to her and she is telling everyone I've miscarried?  What kind of person does that?  I am furious...and saddened by her lack of privacy in this matter.  UGH  

[Mariana101]

I will be SO FURIOUS!!!!!! hang in there. the doctors told me Friday that I will miscarriage and i haven't start bleeding yet!!! I rather get it over with!!!!

[scienceteacher79]

...and this is why we do not associate with my mother in law...she is evil! Sounds like yours is a tad evil too. You may want to steer clear of her for a while. Trust me, it helps :) Hugs!! I am prayng extra hard for you!!

Jen

[MiracleOfLife]

OMG! I feel for you... Had a similar problem not with my mother in law, but my hubby's aunt. I asked him not to tell anybody that I was pregnant, but he was too excited and told her. When I misscaried, turned out everybody including my husband's cousin's in-laws knew... Now I am preparing myself for the subject of our infertility to come up during Christmas dinner... Ahhhhhh!!

[ita17]

Hey girlie;)  When I was pg last Dec. (Mc'd in Feb @ 11 weeks) I was being pretty closely monitored, mostly cuz I was 39. & had just had lap. surgery, & a mc all within 3 months.  ANYWAY, I was anticipating a low number beta one day...WAITING for my Dr's office to call etc.......& since my US was "off" bt like 4 days, I was REALLY worried;-/ WELL, the NEXT night (my beta was PERFECT 33,000 @ 6 weeks 3 days) my MIL leaves me this message on my cell, saying she is SOO SOOO sorry about my MC, & bla bla bla.....I don;t even think I finished listening to it!  I was so SOOOO MAD.  I called her the next day & told her that I really had no idea of what she was talking about.........last I had not had a MC!!!!  UGHHHHHH  I was SOOOO PO'd @ my DH, he I guess had told his mon, & sisters (all very close) that things weren't looking so great.  WHAT A DORK!  He SAYS, it was cuz when I was waiting for "the call" I was crying on the phone, telling him that it's probably not going to be good etc......
I was a BAL darn emotional!
Anyway, that SAME MIL NEVER called me when I DID find out I had a missed MC........she FINALLY sent me a text AFTER my DnC like 3 days AFTER I found out the baby had died!  She was out of town, w/her daughter who was pg at the time.....but STILL!  I STILL have harsh feelings about this.  She actually did this to me w/BOTH my MC's this past year;(
BUT, she is not evil, I do lover her, she's just soooo CONSUMED by her 4 grown daughters, ALL very demanding, my hubby's family reminds me A LOT of the show "brothers & sisters"  A LOT! LOL  except their dad is not dead;) & as far as I know, nobody is gay;)
Anyway, just wanted to let you know I TOTALLY understand, VERY VEY well........it is hurtful;(

[missfit19]

im feeling for you hun but try not  to panic babe. i had the same probs, but my lil fella was ok. sadly i lost my other 2.
the more stress you have the more pressure your putting on your baby.
calm down hun and try to relax a bit.

[texasangel343]

I think there is some sort of oath that they take at our weddings....that they promise to be evil and mean!  No, I don't think she did it maliciously - but she never thinks when she does things.  I don't want news that hasn't happened yet to be scattered amongst the family.  

Well - I think it's really over.  Went to bed with sore breasts last night (for the first time in several days) and this morning woke up with non-hurting non-full breasts.  At least up until yesterday they were full!  Ugh - I'm prepared, so I think.  I'll let you know what happens later this afternoon.

Thanks for you support.

[eddiblair]

Hey sweetie, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and I've got all fingers crossed. Good luck today..

[texasangel343]

OMG!  We saw the heartbeat today.  I broke down.  My husband, the doctor and the nurse were all crying too.  I was in total shock...we are so blessed.  Measuring at 6 week 2 daysish.  Makes sense since we ovulated on CD 17.  Got progesterone tested and should know that and HCG later this afternoon and go back next Monday for a follow up ultrasound.

Thank you all so much for thoughts and prayers...you all mean so much to me!!

[natalie910]

I am in tears with relief for you right now! I know the stress you were feeling and it is just such wonderful news!! Now that on call dr needs to apologize for making you worry so much!! I'm sure your numbers wll be great!

[Quinns momma]

Yay! What a relief. I am so happy for you.

[Jennifer3940]

Congratulations!!!!  That is wonderful news!!

[ita17]

Oh GOOOOOOD ;o)

[Heather5]

OMG! Congratulations!!! That's wonderful news!

:-)

(P.S. I tried to reply to your note last week, but your account is set not to receive notes. Just thought I'd let you know).

[bam1014]

That's so great!!  So happy to hear the blessed news :)

[KimB19]

I'm so glad they found the heartbeat.  I go in Wednesday for my first appointment since finding out I was pregnant and am SO nervous b/c I have hardly any symptoms...not sick, not constipated, not much of anything!  Hopefully I'm just going to get lucky and have an easy pregnancy.  I hope you do too.

And - P.S. - what is it with M-I-L's!?!?!?  

[ilovemyson23]

Thats awesome congrates to you and your growing family

[texasangel343]

Thank you all so very much.  We are so blessed.

I sent my mil a text while I was in the waiting room (at this point thinking the baby was gone) telling her I didn't appreciate her spreading news when she hadn't even spoken to me...and that I would tell her when I was ready.  I sent her a message saying we saw the heartbeat and she said "that's great news - maybe it was all the prayer that went out to both of you"  ugh...

[Mariana101]

OMG!!! God is great!!!! Tons of blessings to you and happy pregnancy!!!! You did it girl:)