Just wanted to say thanks and update you guys!

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Hi girls! I just want to say thanks to everyone that has been so helpful and wncouraging to me! As many of you know I had a m/c at 6 weeks but they baby stopped growing at 5 weeks. My RE called me on Thurs. to tell me I do have gestational trophoblastic disease but not the cancerous kind. I had a molar pregnancy or a partial molar pregnancy we are still waiting for the chromosomal testing to see if they can figure out which kind I had. So that's the good news....The bad news is I have to take birth control pills and we can't ttc for 6 months...I just thank God that they caught this early! From what I've read with a partial molar pregnancy you can carry to term but the baby will have problems so I'm thinking this is a blessing in disguise.

tahariel · Answer

Do take the time and relax a little, and heal. It can be a long process with good days and not so good days. Our miscarriage was a few years ago already, but once in a while I still have sad moments. Time does heal eventually. Things are going well now. We had a healthy baby afterwards who will be turning 2 years old soon. Our two children are such a joy and this baby is due in less than 10 weeks, so we'll definitely have our hands and hearts full!  I hope your test results come back well. Having the time before you ttc again will hopefully help you de-stress, and be excited and ready when you finally get the okay!  Good luck and best wishes.

shesherm · Answer

ashort...You are in my thoughts and prayers...hang in there we are here for you

ashort · Answer

Vsentz-  How are you doing?  You are due soon, right?  I can't wait to see some pics.  You must be so excited!  Thank you for your worrds of encouragement...it means so much to me.  I know it will happen it's just such stress...dh and I are having a hard time...this too shall pass...good luck keep us posted on you!

tahariel-  I guess I should be happy that my m/c happened sooner rather than later.  I'm soooo sorry for your loss.  I can't even imagine.  I started my BCP today. It was funny my RE's office called to say my numbers were at 0 and they right away the called in a script for BCP and told me that I have to start them today...what???  I guess b/c I should o soon.  MY RE must be scared that I will get preg. yeah right, it took me long enough...I highly doubt I would get preg. this quick.  I'm following doctors orders and i took one today.  I'm still waiting for my chromosomal testing to come back..wondering if it was a parital of a complete molar.  I really wanted to know the sex of the baby...but they may not be able to tell me.  Dh and I have been eating everything.  I think I'm going to take the time to exercise and do yoga.  I kind've feel like I need to revaluate my life...become healhier...How are things going for you now?

tahariel · Answer

We did not have any obvious signs of a partial molar, so the sudden loss of a heartbeat at 16-17 weeks was a shock because the ultrasounds had looked fine up to that point. Receiving the test results back was somewhat of a relief because we had an answer to the loss. Many women never find out why they miscarried. Didn't hurt any less at the time, but at least we had answers. The 6 months of blood tests and waiting to TTC again went both fast and slow. It did give me a chance to lose those extra several pounds I gained from both the pregnancy and comfort eating during the miscarriage! 

Good luck with the test results and hang in there. The next 6 months will go fast!

vsentz · Answer

Hey sweetie! i've been thinking about you! =/ I am so sorry about the news,... but the good thing is that is not gonna afect you in the long run! =) I am so positive you are gonna go on to have a healthy baby right after the 6 month period you have to wait... i know it's gonna be long, but you'll see, if you get into something, and enjoy it (a hobbie, or maybe get a new pet??) then time will fly!
You are in my thoughts hun! hang in there girlfriend! you can do it! =)

xoxoxoxoxo

pcarsey · Answer

ashort- I sure hope things look up for you soon and you can have a successful pregnancy! Hang in there, I know it will happen for you!

ashort · Answer

Thank you girls for your posts! 

melimeli- GTD is a molar pregnancy.  They aren't sure which kind I have though.  I'm hoping the chromosomal tests will help them figure that out.

Tahariel-  I'm so sorry about your loss.  They aren't sure which kind of molar pregnancy I have but they said it is definately benign.  I'm hoping that the chromosomal testing will give me more info.  I just hate the fact that I have to wait but whatever I have to do I will do.  Did you have any symptoms of a partial molar pregnancy.  I didn't have any symptoms at all. My HCG wasn't high.  The pathologist caught mine.  I thought with a complete molar it continues to grow?  My sac stopped growing in between 5 and 6 weeks.  It's so confusing.  I'm glad to hear you are doing well now...it makes me feel good to hear such positive news...thanks

tahariel · Answer

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I had a partial molar and was not allowed to ttc either for 6 months. From what my doctor told me, partial molar pregnancies do not usually go beyond approximately 20 weeks. We lost our at 17 weeks. The good news is that it is not necessarily reoccuring. We had a healthy baby afterwards and I'm 30 weeks pregnant with another. Hang in there!