I had an US yesterday at 6 weeks 4 days because I've been having spotting, cramping, and hcg didn't rise enough. I never really felt pregnant and had no symptoms, so I was kind of mentally prepared for what was going to happen. Nevertheless, it's been just as difficult and painful. I've been crying on and off for a week waiting for this US and the bad news. Well, I was correct that there was no heartbeat, but the doc said he feels it's too early to do a D&C and I have to go back next week to check again. OMG! I have to wait another week!!?? Has anyone had a similiar experience? Of course I would never want to terminate a pregnancy early if there is any chance it's viable, but I just have a feeling in my heart it's not. No bleeding at all yet. I just want this to be overwith! I feel like my life is on hold. I'm so depressed averyone at work can tell something is wrong. I don't know if I should tell them or make something up.
Re: No heartbeat at 6 1/2 weeks...waiting is torture
I am sorry you are going through this.
My experience is very similar to yours, and it didn't end happy. I will be happy to share it with you through a PM if you like.
*BFP 10/15/11*CP 10/18/11*
*BFP 2/1/12*EDD 10/14/12*natural M/C 2/24/12 7w*
*BFP 5/2/12*E born 01/03/13 (her due date)
2/13/12 Partial Molar Pregnancy diagnosed
Forced break for two cycles
TTC June 2012
BFP #3: 01/28/12, EDD: 09/23/12, MMC (BO), D&C 2/16/12 at 6.5 wks
BFP #4: 05/23/12, EDD: 01/31/12, Early MC at 5 wks
RPL Workup: + LPD (7DPO Prog = 7.8, Endometrial Bx = out of phase)
Elevated Alpha 2-glycoprotein IgA and antiphosphatidylserine IgM -->
Hematologist said not to worry and no need for treatment!
Dx: LPD
Cycle #1(08/2012): Clomid 50 mg CD3-7, Ovidrel CD13 + Progesterone = It worked!
BFP #5 on 09/10/12 (11 DPO). HCG #1 @ 14DPO = 131.6 HCG #2 @ 16DPO = 509
EDD: 05/23/2013
I agree...waiting is torture!!! But so is wondering if you had a D&C too quickly!!! I felt pressured into one with my second miscarriage - I didn't really think I had an option. At 8 wks with no heartbeat, I was rushed from the ultrasound room to the operating room for a D&C. For two years after that, I was in pain from what my new Dr told me was scar tissue...so I had to have another surgery to remove that because they punctured my uterus in the 1st D&C!!! Later I found out a couple of my girlfriends didn't have a heartbeat at their ultrasounds until they were 12 and 13 weeks along!!! They went on to have healthy babies
I have had 4 mc's and 3 of those passed naturally. I would much rather be 10000% sure that it's not a viable pregnancy than wonder! Try to not stress,(I know it's so hard not to) if you are still pregnant, it's not healthy for the baby. And stressing won't change the outcome... Not to worry you, but I just spent 3 weeks "patiently waiting" for a miscarriage. It wasn't easy, but I'm glad I know for sure. I told my husband it's not over until God says it's over, not the Dr! And from my experience, it's easier to get pregnant and be on a "normal" cycle following a natural miscarriage, as compared to the D&C route. Your body will know what to do...
Hang in there!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you now
As for coworkers - I told only the ones I really trusted (had to tell the boss b/c I didn't want him to assume I was just slacking off at work, and surprisingly he was understanding b/c he and his wife had several mc's as well!!) I've found the more I open up about it, the more I hear of other women with similar experiences.