My hcg was dropping from the labs taken Friday. It’s in a way a relief that all my Early concerns and signs were valid and my body took care of everything the way it was supposed to. I wish I were able to share the pictures.
6 weeks today with a donated embryo, and last week we were told that my HCG wasn’t rising as much as it should have been and that I should expect a miscarriage. On follow up yesterday, the numbers were back to where they should be. Going for an ultrasound on Friday to see what’s going on, but I am hopeful. A friend of mine had her numbers drop and then rebound; her son is now 4months old. It could be ectopic, though, which might explain the dip.
But I was researching a bit and those recommended hCG numbers are only accurate 85% of the time and they are only really monitoring people who have done IVF or who have been tracking their cycles fastidiously. So I guess what I am saying is that maybe the numbers aren’t as meaningful as they say? I don’t know. When I spoke to the nurse on Friday and I asked her if she’d ever seen numbers like mine turn out well, she said she’d seen everything, but not that. And then to have higher numbers yesterday—they were very confused.
@dshannah what a mind f***. I am sorry you are dealing with so much unknown. I hope you get better news on Friday and we are here for you sending positive thoughts your way!
Hey guys, FTM here. They thought I was around 7 weeks when I went in for an ultrasound 3/31, but there was no heartbeat. They wouldn’t continue my prenatal labs, and instead sent me to get HcG labs done. I got them rechecked on 4/2. They increased from 5600 to 8200, but they didn’t double like my dr expected them too. I’ve had cramping throughout the whole pregnancy, but no spotting. My dr is concerned and having me return on 4/6 to check my levels and 4/8 for an ultrasound. She said it’s possible that the dates could be off, or that it could be a non viable pregnancy. I read online though (ik not to trust everything online but still) that said after 5000 that your HcG levels take longer than 48 hours to double, so I’m confused, because they did increase they just didn’t double. Has anyone dealt with this before, did it end in a miscarriage? TIA.
@1sttimemomma98 I don't have any answers/advice, I just wanted to say I am sorry you are going through this and that I am sending lots of positive thoughts your way
An update—ultrasound was inconclusive. I could be a week behind where we thought we were, or the pregnancy could be nonviable. I go in for another ultrasound next week and we will know more.
While I would have loved to have heard a heartbeat, I am relieved that it is at least not ectopic, and I am happy to live with a “maybe” for now instead of a solid “no”.
i was really nervous immediately after the test, and I imagine my nerves will come back as the next ultrasound date approaches, but for now I’m going to try not to think too many bad thoughts!
Hi everybody. I just found this thread so I’m a little late. I haven’t even had my first OB appt yet, but I had to get an US earlier this week due to some bleeding and slight cramping. They discovered I have a subchorionic bleed. I’d honestly never even heard of that before.
I also measured 2 weeks behind where I thought I’d be(5wks vs 7wks). They did see a gestational sac and a yolk sac, but that’s it. I have a follow up US on the 14th to see if the pregnancy has progressed. I’ve had 2 miscarriages before so I’ve been worried since I took the first test. I’ll be praying for all of you and hope you will do the same. ❤️ and 🌞 to you all, especially the mamas currently experiencing pregnancy loss. 🙏🏾
@mamallamaof4 I had a subchorionic bleed too and bled on and off from about 4 to 8 weeks. Super scary but my OB says they are nothing to worry about and they usually don't mean anything is wrong with baby ❤ I will be sending lots of positive thoughts your way and hoping that your next u/s shows good progress! 🙏❤
Hey y’all, my numbers have nearly tripled from Thursday to Monday so I’m optimistic , but trying not to be too hopeful. Have an ultrasound in the morning and anxious to hear a heartbeat but trying to prepare myself for the alternative. Just wanted to give an update, will let you all know tomorrow. Keeping you all in my thoughts as you navigate this scary time ❤️
Hey all!! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers ❤️ My apt went well, turns out my dates were just super off. I’m 6 weeks not 8, so we found a heartbeat today! I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts, thank you for your support!
Hi Ladies, thankful for this thread! FTM and about 7w3d (based on my calculations). I’ve been spotting off/on for about two weeks now. Yesterday I had intense cramps in the morning but feel fine now. A few weeks ago I had HCG tests and everything came back normal. I have my first scan on Monday but that seems like a lifetime away. The not knowing is the hardest. I’m Cautiously hopeful and crossing my fingers that everything is okay!
Hey Ladies, FTM here too. By LMP I’m 6 wks 6 days but over the last week I’ve had some very light to moderate spotting with mild cramping. Just when I wipe, so nothing heavy. Of course I’m freaked out and anxious. I had an ultrasound Tuesday and my doc was great. She said she thinks I’m really more like 5 weeks 3 days and the gestational sac looks good. She’s having me come back next Monday to evaluate growth. She saw a small pocket of blood but didn’t seem super concerned. Just said to call if bleeding gets period like/heavy or painful cramps. Now I’m just waiting for labs. I go to my second lab draw tomorrow. Please just send a little positive thought my way if you can. I’m definitely struggling with anxiety but doing my best. Hoping that this is just one of those things and it’ll pass . Wishing everyone on this board the best 💜.
Another update: second ultrasound showed “drastic” growth and a heartbeat of 100bpm:)
Doctor thinks we might just be a week behind where we thought we were:) He still told me we have an increased risk of miscarriage, but I am just happy the pregnancy is continuing and we are moving in the right direction!
I fell off there this week because I had some sudden spotting Sunday night, and I'd never experienced it before so I was like, "Well, the worst has occurred." But I had blood taken Monday and the numbers all came back "very promising" and normal, and then the spotting mostly stopped (I had a very slight amount today again). So we deciding that unless I got any more bright bleeding, that we'd wait to do an ultrasound until my appointment on Monday morning.
So I'm optimistic as of now but I think I'll stay a little on edge until they take a peek in there and see that everything looks right. I never had any spotting with the other two, and I'm just a little out of my comfort zone.
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all the best to the rest of you!
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
6 weeks today with a donated embryo, and last week we were told that my HCG wasn’t rising as much as it should have been and that I should expect a miscarriage. On follow up yesterday, the numbers were back to where they should be. Going for an ultrasound on Friday to see what’s going on, but I am hopeful. A friend of mine had her numbers drop and then rebound; her son is now 4months old. It could be ectopic, though, which might explain the dip.
But I was researching a bit and those recommended hCG numbers are only accurate 85% of the time and they are only really monitoring people who have done IVF or who have been tracking their cycles fastidiously. So I guess what I am saying is that maybe the numbers aren’t as meaningful as they say? I don’t know. When I spoke to the nurse on Friday and I asked her if she’d ever seen numbers like mine turn out well, she said she’d seen everything, but not that. And then to have higher numbers yesterday—they were very confused.
@dshannah I hope you get good news and some answers on Friday! I am sending you all the positive vibes!
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
While I would have loved to have heard a heartbeat, I am relieved that it is at least not ectopic, and I am happy to live with a “maybe” for now instead of a solid “no”.
i was really nervous immediately after the test, and I imagine my nerves will come back as the next ultrasound date approaches, but for now I’m going to try not to think too many bad thoughts!
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
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Doctor thinks we might just be a week behind where we thought we were:) He still told me we have an increased risk of miscarriage, but I am just happy the pregnancy is continuing and we are moving in the right direction!
So I'm optimistic as of now but I think I'll stay a little on edge until they take a peek in there and see that everything looks right. I never had any spotting with the other two, and I'm just a little out of my comfort zone.
Thank you ladies for your support and I wish you all the best: healthy pregnancies to all!
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20