Advice please
Mmg2087
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I had an appointment for my first ultra sound on 07/1/13, my LMC was 5/26. The tech said it was a bit early and it was just a empty sac. The doctor did not take any blood pregnancy tests or test my hcg levels. Instead she had me come back in two weeks, which was today 07/17/13. I had my second ultra sound and all we saw was a empty sac, it grew and she said it measured about 7 weeks. As soon as I saw that empty sac and I knew something was wrong.
I met with the doctor and she said that there was no embryo and the reasoning was that the chromosomes did produce. She suggested that I get a D and C done. Part of me wants to accept that this pregnancy is over but after reading all these post online that give some hope, I'm not sure what to do.
I did not have any spotting during these 7 weeks, I did have stomach cramps and back pain and a low grade fever. She wants me to come in on Friday for the D and C. I don't know if I should wait or what I should do. I am having some cramps now.
Re: Advice please
Wow, I feel like I wrote this post. This is my exact situation. Only I did have bleeding very early in my pregnancy, so they didn't officially diagnose me with a blighted ovum. They said it could have been a missed miscarriage.
OP, I'm very sorry you are going through this. It isn't impossible for you to eventually see an embryo, but at this point it also isn't likely. I would recommend checking your levels for sure. It may also be a good idea to go for one more ultrasound. I had my last one at 9 weeks before my D and C.
Good luck to you and let me know if you have any other questions.
BFP 06/05/2013 | EDD 02/10/2014 | D&C 07/12/2013
I am so sorry that you are going through this. If you are having any doubts what-so-ever it's probably a good idea to have your HCG levels checked (to see if they are dropping) and/or request another ultrasound.
Is your doctor worried about an infection b/c of the fever? If not, you might be able to wait a little while to see if things pass on their own before moving to a D&C. I'm waiting to miscarry right now, but my midwives told me that if it takes more than 2 weeks more, or if I develop signs of infection, I will need a D&C. It's a personal decision, though.
Take care of yourself during this difficult time.
BFP#2: EDD 2/11/14, MMC confirmed 7/15/13 (growth stopped at 6 weeks), D&C @ 12 weeks 7/25/13
I am so sorry for what you are going through. I suggest doing whatever will give you peace of mind. The risk in waiting would be that you may begin to mc naturally which could be painful physically and emotionally - though many women prefer it and it gives them more closure. If you get scheduled Friday there is still time to draw an HCG level - maybe they could offer you that? I went in for my DC this morning - I had not been bleeding or anything, just some cramping and it made me think "could this be a mistake? i should be bleeding by now right?" I asked, and they did an ultrasound in the pre-op room for me so I could feel more certain and that was very helpful for me going forward. So I highly suggest doing whatever eases your mind.
Best of luck with your decision. Thoughts and Prayers!