miscarriage question

[mapes10]

I went to the doctor on Tuesday, and he said that he could not see a heartbeat or fetal pole, and it looked like the sac was collpasing.  I would be 7 weeks tomorrow.  My pregnancy symptoms are getting worse, and it is heartbreaking sitting around waiting to lose a baby.  Any thoughts about how long it typically takes for the miscarriage to start?  This is our first mc.

[mommyoftwo28644]

I have no clue on mcs but I want to let you know that your in my thoughts and prayers! Sending you some extra big hugs!!!

[LauraB78]

I don't have an answer for you, I just wanted to say I am sorry and we are all here if you need to talk! XO

[northrncwgrl]

Oh I'm so sorry, I know how heartbreaking it is. I went through this at 6-1/2 wks not long ago. I never thought I'd be that upset being so early, but it is awful.

It can take a few days for things to get moving. It took me a week to go through it, and it wasn't till the end of the week that the tissue, etc actually passed. Sorry for the wording, don't know how to be 'proper' about that. Mine wasn't very painful or heavy, so I didn't need a D & C, and I really hope yours goes well too.

The good news is that doctors say if you have had one MC, the chance of you carrying to full term with your next pregnancy is very high! All the best!

[leighanne143]

could you have ovulated later than you thought and maybe you are only 6 weeks?

[KM604]

When I m/c'd I didn't even know I was pregnant.  I'm not saying this will happen to you, but I want to warn you just in case (I know every women is different, just wanted to tell you my story).  I had spotted for about 5 days before my m/c, but I thought it was my period starting since I hadn't had it for almost 2 months.  Then on Christmas day I started out with cramping around 2:30pm and by 6pm I had severe cramping and bleeding for 4 hours straight.  I still didn't know what was happened, but sat in a warm tub and I ended up falling asleep shortly after.  Then I had bled through my tampon through the night and went to the ER.  They told me I had m/c'd.  But from then on, for about a week, the cramping and bleeding was like a normal period.  BTW, I also passed the fetal tissue 2 days after Christmas.  It was about 3-4 inches long and 1 inch wide.  I am so sorry you have to go through this, but it has happened to many women and they go on to have succesful pregnancies.  I am now almost 8 weeks along (it took about 4 months after the m/c) and I have my first u/s next week.  I am soooo nervous, but I have more symptoms this time than I did before so that makes me hopeful.  You might want to go back next week and get another u/s (if you haven't already m/c'd) to make sure that nothing has changed.  I don't know if by 7 weeks you should already see all that stuff, but I know some women it takes longer then others for things to show up on the u/s.

[mapes10]

It is possible that I am only six weeks, but I don't know if that changes anything.  My husband is calling the doc today to see if that changes anything he said.  We are just suffering and looking for answers.  Unfortunately many time we don't get any.  Our faith is strong, but it helps to have people who understand.

[dragon471]

Sorry about what is going on in your life. I would not wish it on any soul.I myself have had 2 mc that i know of. It is real easy for me to mc my blood type is Rh- so most of the time it will happen without me knowing that it does because it will happen before i know i'm pregnant especially now that i have been pregnant 4 times (that i know of). But if it does happen to you and i hope it doesn't; never give up everything will be all right in the end. I have two wonderful boys to prove it!

[carissarae]

dont give up hope just yet!! if your dates or off it could be too early to see a heartbeat, did your dr schedule another ultrasound?

[leighanne143]

if you are 6 weeks, then one day could change everything.  go back next week for another US.  if that shows just a sac, then unforutantely the baby did not develop, i had that happen to me my 2nd miscarriage.  But there is a major possibility that you will see a little pole if you think you could be a week behind.

[kiddiechaos]

hi im sorry so sorry for you both. i had a missed miscarriage 6 weeks ago, i thought i was 9 weeks but my baby had stopped growing at just over  6 weeks, the day i started to bleed everything came away naturally that day, reading the other posts maybe you are slightly less pregnant than what was first thought, fingers crossed for you and you are both in my prayers, take care x  

[mapes10]

I don't have another appointment for two weeks, and I just hate waiting.  The doctor didn't seem to think that there was any possibility, but he was very supportive when I said I did not want to do an D&C right away.  We are just waiting for whatever God has in store.  I am sorry to hear about what everyone is going through, but it is helpful to know that other women have survived it.  Emotions are just running high now.

[waiting21]

Can you get your HCG levels tested and then re tested a couple of days later to see what your numbers are doing?  Sometimes people can't see the baby until later than the 6 and 1/2 weeks.

[bny807]

so sorry to hear what you've been going through.. i hope that they made a mistake and that you will find a healthy heartbeat/baby in two weeks! i had a differnet situation, but at my 6 week 2 day ultrasound was told that it was measuring only 4 weeks (we did IUI so know exactly when we concieved) and that it was not developing correctly..mc was inevitable (however my dr did say there was a 1% chance so IT IS possible) anyhow nothing happened even after i stopped my progesterone 10 days later as my symptoms were getting worse and worse each day (serious hyperemesis) i went back in for an ultrasound, turns out that my gestational sac and placenta were still attached and growing, no signs of letting go.. but no baby.. it was a blighted ovum...so it ended up taking almost 3 weeks for the spotting to start and that lsted 2 or so days then suddenly horrible cramping and passed the tissue..still cramping and spotting today. i hope you can avoid all of this though and they'll find a healthy baby in there! SO sorry you have to wait around to get any answers, i know how painful that is... and i woulnd't wish that upon anyone! my thoughts and prayers are with you and your significant other!   GOOD LUCK!

[jonesy87]

just wanted to say there isnt a start day when u miscarry. i was 7 weeks to. i woke up one mornin with spot bleeding, no pains. then about 1 hr later i just started to bleed really bad. then i got the cramp pains. i went to hospital and they told me the pregnancy was coming away. all u can do is rest. i hope ur ok. xx

[leighanne143]

i think you should tell them you want your levels checked today and again in 2 days, that will let you know if things are still rising healthy or falling.

[mapes10]

I called and rescheduled my appointment for today.  I just can't bear to wait.  I'm trying to expect exactly what the doctor said, but there's always hope.  I'll let you know.

[bny807]

how did your appointment go?? i was told to wait three weeks if nothing happened then call them, but how the heck is a person supposed to do that and stay sane!? so after 10 days and my symptoms getting worse i called for a repeat ultrasound.. thats when i was diagnosed with a blighted ovum. i'm so thankful i got that second ultrasound, i had MUCH more peace of mind with everything after that!   GOOD LUCK keep us updated , i'm praying that you got good news! : )

[mapes10]

God is amazing.  We went in yesterday with a list of questions about miscarriages and D&C, and the doctor found a heartbeat.  He said that the sac was a little small but nothing concerning.  It was a complete rollercoaster of emotions.  He had no real explanations, but I know that it was a week's worth of prayer and support.  Thank you to everyone.  We are a little later than he originally thought, but otherwise things are fine.

[tarajanes]

Many congrats.......i hope you have a wonderful 9 months...

[leighanne143]

congrats, see you just must have ovulated later than your thought.

[kirsty702]

I had a m/c in jan about the same time as you and the only answer i can give you is that everyones bodys are different and it all depends when yours is ready to let go x i know this wont help much but when i started to bleed the doctors said everything was ok it was implantation bleeding from starting to bleed it took me six days to pass my clot i know that seemd like a long time but it really helped having my family and friends around x i am sorry i cant be of more help i am really sorry x

[Lance06]

Thats is awesome! I am so happy for you. You must have ovulated a little later than expected!
Congratulations...Best wishes for a happy healthy 9 months!!

[bny807]

Thats WONDERFUL news! : )  miracles do happen !: )   congrats and have a happy healthy nine months! : )

[LoandTansMom24]

OMG OMG! I am so happy for u!! I read all the posts from the beginning and when I got to the part about seeing the heartbeat, I was sooo excited for you!! YAY!! I have only had one m/c and it really did a # on me. I was so disappointed. I can't imagine having to go thru that again & for all the people who have to go thru it more than once. It truly is heartbreaking to have a m/c. CONGRATULATIONS!!