PGAL

ckmb_1250

Thought I’d start up this thread. Is anyone having regular blood draws due to previous loss? My hcg went from 89 to 1300 in the last week but progesterone dropped from 35 to 25. Talking to my Dr tomorrow to likely start progesterone supplementation, but curious if this has happened to anyone and continued their pregnancy? I’m 4 weeks 5 days. 

texas_t

It didn't happen to me personally, but my best friend had great rising hcg levels but progesterone levels similar to yours. Her doc put her on suppositories I believe, and she had a perfectly healthy pregnancy!

ckmb_1250

@texas_t thanks, I hope that is the case, and that I can get them before the holiday weekend. Frustrated also because I had to remind them to run the progesterone too, and I had to point out to them that it had dropped after they called me saying everything was fine 😩

TInman87

@ckmb_1250 I have low progesterone and did with my first as well.  They put me on suppositories from day one based on my blood work both times.  My first pregnancy was healthy with no issues even with the progesterone help if that helps you at all!

ckmb_1250

@TInman87 thanks! I used them with my first pregnancy as we did fertility treatment, and my progesterone was only 10 at 4 weeks. I had no other issues, but I guess it just concerns me that this time it was higher and dropped. My Dr said it can fluctuate and I have another blood draw Tues, using suppositories until then. Fingers crossed.

TInman87

@ckmb_1250 don'tcha just love the suppositories hahaha

ckmb_1250

@TInman87 oh yes hahaha, my husband was like ‘that goes where?!’

ckmb_1250

I also wanted to point out that I intended for this to be a Pregnant After Loss board, since I think many people said they had past miscarriages 🙂

ec1212

Thank you for starting it! I had a CP 11 months ago and I’m AMA so I’m def lurking here for support and fingers crossed for all of us!! 

My doc won’t pursue any advanced testing for me right now, so I’m just waiting for my first scans & bloodwork @ 7 wks. 

texas_t

I haven't formally introduced myself here with stats. I had a loss at 8 weeks in 2014, a healthy baby boy in 2015. Then a twin pregnancy in 2018 with the loss of a twin at 12 weeks and another healthy boy at 39 weeks. So, basically, I'm 2 for 2, which makes me nervous. That being said, I'm doing my best to be positive and have no legitimate reason to believe that this isn't a normal and healthy pregnancy. 

texas_t

@ec1212 I'm sorry for your loss. I'm also AMA, so fist bump to the other old folks, lol 

ec1212

texas_t said:

@ec1212 I'm sorry for your loss. I'm also AMA, so fist bump to the other old folks, lol 

oldie but goodies lol!

nbcarlson

I had an early loss before my son in 2013, a CP and another early loss before my daughter in 2017, and had another loss that started at 8 weeks in July but finally finished miscarrying in August. I have an ultrasound on Friday and went for another HCG draw yesterday to hopefully put my mind at ease until then because I am a basket case. 

texas_t

@nbcarlson did you get the draw results yet?

nbcarlson

@texas_t literaly just heard back, HCG was 40,756! I used the doubling calculator online and it's still doubling every 2 days🎉 

texas_t

@nbcarlson Great great news! YAY!

ckmb_1250

@nbcarlson yay! I’m a basket case too. First trimester is brutal.

ec1212

@nbcarlson such good news!

I'm talking myself off a ledge several times a day over here. I took a 1.5 hour nap today and it still isn't enough of a symptom for me to start feeling more at ease. I need to start meditating again cause the worry is really bumming me out. I want to enjoy every moment no matter what!

morgantu

I had an early loss (that just wouldn't end and eventually had to get a d&s) in late 2017 before my daughter. I have no reason to think this pregnancy is anything but totally normal, but that weariness is always there. 

Wishing the best for everyone! 

texas_t

@morgantu I can't imagine having a loss drag on like that.  I had a D&C with my first lost and I was thankful for the swiftness of it.  You're right - it would be so nice to be blissfully ignorant, wouldn't it?

Panaceia

I had my first daughter in 2014, then a MMC at 14 weeks in 2017 (with a hemorrhage that almost killed me, followed by D&C), a MMC at 10 weeks in 2018 with a D&C, and then got pregnant with my rainbow baby the first cycle after the 2nd D&C. She was born last year when I was 40. I'm 41 now and we got lucky on our second month trying. I've been bleeding since before my bfp popped up, but the tests are getting darker daily so I'm trying to relax and treat the bleeding as though it's normal. I am terrified of my first US because of my MMCs (both times my hcg rose normally the entire time, uterus grew as expected, etc.) and the fact that my body likes to hold on to pregnancies even after they stop being viable. I'm hoping for a later scan (10 weeks instead of 8) if I make it that far so that the results will at least be definitive. Limbo is the worst.

Anyways, sorry for the novel. Today I am pregnant so I'm holding on to that:)

mimser

Hi everyone, 
I plan to be an active PGAL poster until at least viability week. Here's my story.

This is my 4th pregnancy. First one was a chemical pregnancy ending at 4w1d. Got pregnant 2 months later. Ultrasound at 8 weeks + 3 showed only a yolk sac: blighted ovum. Pregnancy ended at 9w6d and a D&C a few days later. Got pregnant again 2 months later. All was going well and suddenly, my water broke at 20 weeks and it was way too early for our baby boy. 

So now this pregnancy is high risk and no cause was identified for my PPROM. Labs were clear, so didn't look like an infection and nothing points to incompetent cervix, but it's not really excluded either. I should be monitored closely and be on progesterone from 16 weeks (or 12
i don't remember...) with frequent cervical lenght measurements and hopefully we'll never get to needing a cerclage because everything will keep looking good. I haven't met with the OB who will follow my pregnancy yet, we'll see what she feels is going to give us the best chances to a healthy, take home baby.

Sorry about the novel too and yes @Panaceia , today I'm pregnant, and this is good news! My fiancé and I are having a hard time saying it in an exciting way and it's so sad! 

nbcarlson

@mimser I am so sorry you had to go through that. My mom had a very similar thing happen with my brother, she was 24 weeks but this was in 1999 so she lost the baby as well and they never really knew what caused her water to break. Sending you strength, I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you. 

texas_t

@mimser What a journey you've been on.  I'm glad you're joining us in the May 21 bump group.  It seems like a great time to have a baby, huh? 

mimser

Thank you ladies, I'm really happy to be here. Practicing gratitude every day!

starfish827

Hi! Let's remember that today we are pregnant and its all the matters.

I had a blighted ovum at 8 weeks 4 days in 2017 followed by a D&C before having my daughter. Having a loss has made me appreciate more the small milestones, but also prevents me from getting too excited about it. We are cautiosly optimistic. The wait before the first ultrasound is always the hardest for me.

My PGAL brain is designed to overanalyze every symptom. During my last pregnancy, I didnt announce my pregnancy to friends until 33 weeks and some family until after 20 weeks when we got the results from the anatomy scan.

Sending you virtual strength to deal with the wait and emotional rollercoaster of the first weeks!