11 weeks pregnant and TERRIFIED something is wrong!!

[BedfordGal]

Hi,
Just a quick background. I gave birth to a healthy baby girl 9lbs13ounces in May 2008.  Pregnancy was perfect, not a glitch until the actual labour. I had placenta accreta (sorry if that isn't spelled properly) but basically my placenta was stuck to my uterus so i had some heavy bleeding during my csection. I found out in October of this year that we are expecting baby #2.  The first 8 weeks went perfectly but at nine weeks i had a little spotting. I immediately went to the hospital fearing the worst that the baby had died. After doing an internal (cervix was closed), blood work and an ultrasound i recieved great news that the baby actually was alive and i was right on as far as growth.  Baby was moving and there was a perfect little heartbeat.  They wanted me to go back and get my blood checked 48 hours later. When those results came back the doctor called me and told me my hcg (pregnancy hormone) had not increased.  So now i'm back to thinking that this baby isn't going to make it or has died in the meantime. I'm now 11 weeks 4 days and had to go back in today to get more blood taken.  I haven't recieved a call about the results yet but i'm terrified. Has anyone else had similar experience. I guess i don't understand how baby could have looked so fine on the ultrasound but two days later my hormones are not increasing? Ugh i'm terrified and if anyone could help i'd really appreciate it

[BedfordGal]

thanks ammanda..i plan on telling exactly what she put me through..she won't be coming at me with a doppler for at least another two months i can tell you that! *lol* I'm just so relieved that i'm willing to give her another chance. Only because she's very highly recommended.

[ammanda]

Omg ive been reading on this for a while now, and so worried about u.. im so glad everything is okay..  But i agree u should def switch doctors or def at ur next appointment explain to her what she put u through and how much it hurt u through and all the stress and pain u went through.. just please make sure she knows what she did to u.  And again im soooo happy for you. now sit back eat some snacks and enjoy the rest of ur pregnancy...

[BedfordGal]

thanks everyone..i plan on having a long talk with this doctor next month when i go in for my monthly appointment.  I'd hate to switch just for the fact that there are much worse out there and i'd be afraid i'd get one. I'll see how this next appt goes and then that's it for her if she dare tries to scare me one more time without a legitimate reason.

[m3lanie]

yay so happy for you! I have been following your story. I knew it would be all fine! I too am in Canada but I've not had to wait long for anything. Blood works come back fast, u/s booked asap, if I have any worries the labour and delivery here WANT you to come in Right away to be checked out and not wait weeks, months or years. All my services are paid for too. I am in Alberta so maybe it is just your province or that so called popular (bs) OB. Sorry but she seemed incompetent. I'm just glad you and bubs are doing great!

[Victoria01]

Congrats!!! So glad all is well. :)

[kazarmo]

Wow Yippeee!

Good things come to those who wait! teehhheee

Again congrats and go eat an apple with peanut butter sprinkled with papraki. lol

[Rosa20]

see we told you everything would be ok! Now get away from that doc that was scaring the crap out of you and never see him/her again! LOL

[Ladybugbc]

I knew it.. I KNEW IT!!!! Next order of business is go and kick that darn OB's fat a$$.
What a heartbreat did she put you through. Any way..after so many weeks of agony you can finally kick back and relax. Hugs to you.. :)

[dnikki0928]

OH YAY!!!!! I'm so happy/relieved for you :-) Have a good afternoon relaxing and enjoy being pregnant!!!

[BedfordGal]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I am so relieved...baby is absolutely perfect...measurments are right on, well actually i'm measuring a day bigger then i'm supposed to but i'll definately take that!! Little heart was beating away a mile a minute....thanks everyone for your thought and prayers. It really meant alot to me. Now i'm just going to enjoy the rest of my afternoon now that i can breathe easily knowing this little peanut is ok.

Thanks again
Pam

[BedfordGal]

just checking in, can't sleep..i'll be so glad when tomorrow is over with :( this not knowing is the worst

[BedfordGal]

thanks everyone..i really appreciate all the well wishes...i'll need all the luck and prayers i can get so thanks again

[Kate2210]

Good luck :-)

[kazarmo]

Hi again, just wanted to tell you that my thoughts are with you. People here in the online world really do care ...!

Hugs xxxoooo

[BedfordGal]

so sorry to hear that miracle202...you should just do it though..the worst is not to know.....i mean i'm terrified and would rather go on thinking everything is ok but if the baby has died it can cause major infection and prevent us from having any children in the future so you should definatley book a scan.  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. From all i've read that may have been too early to see a heartbeat. For you i'm hoping it was and with the next scan you'll see your little heartbeat. There's nothing better. I saw this babies heartbeat at 9 weeks..hard to believe it could have stopped after that.

[miracle202]

I am sorry to hear but hang in there I am scared myself I had a U/S at 5w6days and there wasn't any Hb now i am 8w1d and I am scared to do another one cause this is my miracle child and i don't want to lose it but I hope all goes well with you.

[Ladybugbc]

Good luck to you. I will be thinking of you. Stay strong.
Keep us posted as soon as you know some thing.

[BedfordGal]

i will...thanks

[dnikki0928]

Good luck and update ASAP!!!!

[BedfordGal]

thanks, i appreciate it Victoria01

[Victoria01]

You will be in my thoughts and prayers and I will cross everything I can. :)

[BedfordGal]

Just a quick update...i called the IWK to find out of the appt was booked...it wasn't but they called me back within the hour and i now have an appointment booked for 10:30 tomorrow. I'm sooooooooooooooo scared....i'm not even going to be able to look at the screen. But at least it'll be over (the waiting that is).  I'll let you all know how it goes but i need some prayers and finger crossing if you don't mind.  I'm not ashamed to tell you i'm terrified! Anyway wish me luck

[BedfordGal]

Hi, yeah it's been a really horrible time.  She did tell me my last blood test showed another decrease in my hormones but she told me she called a specialist and he said not to worry unless i had any cramping or anymore spotting so that's why she didn't call me i guess.  As for waiting it's ridiculous. If they don't call by noon i'm calling the IWK to see if they have me booked yet. I can't take this waiting anymore. Problem with the IWK is unless you're specifically sent their by your OB or doctor they won't even look at you until you're at least 20 weeks. They don't concider the fetus to be a baby until then. I'd have to head down to another emergency room and wait for hours and hours and i just don't have the patience for that right now. She told me yesterday she marked the req urgent but who knows what that means in NS..i'm sure i'll get an ultrasound appointment this year anyway...HORRIBLE!

[Ladybugbc]

Hey girl, I am really sorry you have to be on this roller coaster. I am really finding it hard to believe how ignorant your OB seems to be, I am also from NS but never had to wait this long for my test retults. Even the IWK called me the very next day with theresults. Did she ever tell you the outcome of your tests? I would just go the IWK tomorrow or even to a walk in clinic to get some answers. I can feel your pain and wish you strengh to deal with this difficult time. Hang in there and keep us posted.
Good luck!