low hcg levels rising every 4 days

[als74]

On Sept I took a pregger test with was positive.  I have a DH who is 5, so I know I can carry a pregnancy.  I called to for my 10 week apt, and everything was normal.  However, I just had a feeling something was different.  I had lap band surgery almost two years ago, and knew I had to get my bloodwork done.  While there, I asked doc to give me hcg test.  I was so crampy, really sore breasts, and hungry I thought maybe twins (no bleeding).  My last period was Aug 10, but my levels came back in the 470's, so doc suggested I conceived later than I thought (late ovulation).  Two days later, I went to OBGYN because cramps were getting worse.  She redid levels, and they were only 580's, progesterone only 9.  She said it did not look good, and that if I did not miscarry over the weekend, to come in for another blood test on Monday.  She called Tuesday and said my levels went up to 1280's, and progesterone up to 13.5.  She then decided to schedule a u/s for Monday, and the waiting is killing me.  So my questions are, 1:  Could my cramps and low levels be a result of late ovulation, and the stuggle to implant?  Does the pregnancy have a chance?  The cramps stopped Saturday, and I thought for sure the levels would have dropped (less symptoms).  I am wondering if anyone else had a start like this, and how it worked out?  My head says it won't last, don't get excited, but my heart is reaching for some hope.  Any advice?

[als74]

Thank you all for your kind words and support.  I passed some tissue Wednesday night, and Thursday went to doc and had u/s done.  I found I had a complete miscarriage.  Although I am very sad, I am relieved of the pain, and assured that my body knew the pregnancy was not good.  I hope that in a few months we can begin trying again, and I look forward to that (we all know that part is always fun).  Thank you all again.

[adgal]

I agree...if the pain is unbearable (not something you can handle with tylenol) I too might head to ER.  Also, if the bleeding is more then a pad an hour, it is imperative you go.  Don'[t worry about running there for nothing..it is always better to be safe then sorry.  Please let us know how you are doing...I am worrying about you a bit.  (((Hugs)))

[mi_amorcito]

Hang in there sweety I just went through what you are but I lost mine. I have hope for you and your baby. If you are in a lot of pain still I think you should go in and get it checked out..
Let me know sweety

[als74]

So here it is Wednesday, and every day the pain gets worse and worse.  Doc called my in a script for Davocet, and it was working yesterday.  My bleeding when from brown, to raspberry with lots of small clots, to slightly brighter red blood (still clots too).  I am certain I am miscarrying, but why is this so painful?  Sometimes I can barely breathe, as I sit here holding my breath while I type.  At what point should I go to the hospital?  I am starting to freak out, but I don't want to be one of those people who run to the hospital for nothing...

[Sakinah69]

I am so sorry this is happening to you, it makes me so sad to see you struggling. Have faith that it will all work out, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[adgal]

Oh, the wait and see and the waiting for follow ups are the absolute worse!!  I know how you feel...you don't want to get excited in case things don't go well, but you are also trying hard to stay positive.  I hurt for you, but I am optimistic...a heart beat is such a good thing!  Hang in there, and I am thinking of you.

[als74]

Here is the update.  This morning (Monday) my cramping was worse I the bleeding was worse (dark raspberry color) with clots in it.  Pretty much like AF.  I went in explaining to the u/s tech that I was probably miscarrying, and she said maybe not.  They did a vag u/s and saw sac, yolk, fetal plole measuring 5weeks6days, and a faint fetal heartbeat of 60-80 bps (which I thought was really low, but tech said not for fetal age).  After that, I talked to doc, who said I sould keep my hopes up, take ibuprofin (sp?) for pain, and take it easy.  She scheduled me for another u/s in two weeks.  It sounds horrible to say, but with the pain and cramping, I know I am going to miscarry.  I hate that every week I grow more and more attached (espeically now seeing the little heartbeat) and it will be harder than if I had miscarried two weeks ago when they thought it would happen!  Has anyone here had severe cramping and bleeding and baby okay?

[als74]

Thanks.  I go in for an ultrasound on Monday, but that seems so far away...  The only thing that bothers me is that when I urinated and wiped, there was a little pink, and what looked like a little string of flesh.  Prob a piece of my ut wall...My progesterone is low...I is hard not to worry, but more so, so many things I want to get excited about.  LIke I haven't bought anything, or looked at anything...I want to want to do these things, but hate to get heart invested.  I want this sooooo badly.  I am getting older (going to be 36 this fall) and my dads side has downs and other birth problems.  I don't think I will be able to take it easy until I know the baby is going to stay, and that it is healthy.  If it does take, how long before I can safely be tested for abnormalities?

[adgal]

Try not to panic hon.  It could also be due to pregnancy...bloating and gassiness which can produce cramping are not uncommon earlier on.  Diarrhea is not a symptom I ever had with miscarriage.  It could even just be something you ate. Why don't you go get yourself checked...all this worrying and stressing is so hard on you...I know the feeling well.  Take it easy (I know, much easier said then done.) (((hugs)))

[als74]

I think I am going to miscarry this weekend.  I have horrible cramping and diarrhea, which I never get accept around my period time.  Ususally it goes away after I go, but this time the pain just continues.  Or, it could just be the flu...

[als74]

My post should say Sept 11th I took the test, not the 1st...  ADGAL, your post seems to be consistant with what I have read.  All mixed reviews and no difinitive answers.  The crazy thing is, if I hadn't asked to have my levels checked, I wouldn't know anything was even wrong (other than what my intuition tells me).

[adgal]

Pregnancy is such a strange thing, and if there is one thing I have learned, the word normal just does not apply.  I know the waiting is the worst.  Unfortunately there is not much else to do at this point.  Your levels are increasing, so that is great.  I would say yes there is hope. and if it were me (and I have been in your situation) I would be cautiously optimistic.  Thank God for early u/s as that will give you your answers.  

I have had a similar situation in which case it was a loss, but I also had HCG levels jumping all over the place with my now 8 month old son.  I know, that is not much help.  I truly hope this goes well for you.