Update from blood test after spotting

jaxxx15

So yesterday I had blood taken due to spotting.  My HCG levels and prog. levels were good she said.  HCG in the 7000 range and 16.5 for prog.  They wanted to do an internal ultrasound today. 

The tech was weird..literally said nothing which made me very nervous.  DH thinkgs it is because they can't.  I don't know. 

When the doctor came in she told me that I am O negative and would need a shot every 12 wks.  I really can't put into words why..but I get it.  It sounds like Rogaine..maybe you all know.  MAN DID IT HURT!  Like worst shot ever.

Going forward I go back in a week for another ultrasound.  I guess I can relax now but I am sure it will stay on my mind.

I appreciate your feedback and thoughts.

JoannaJes

You got a shot of RhoGAM, because you are Rh-. I don't know why the doctor recommended that you get it every 12 weeks. Most women that are Rh- get a shot at 28 weeks and at delivery. Perhaps a question for your doc.

KLResq

I think it's called Rho-gam. I think it's because the - bloodtype can cause you to make antibodies against your little one if they have O+.  My mother had to get it because she is O- and I am O+, but I really don't know the exact scientific explanation.

Hooray for the good HCG and Prog. levels.

Jackswife123

Most women get Rhogam at 26 weeks if they are Rh-, but if you are bleeding at all before that, they will give you a shot then.

You can the baby will have to get it again after they are born IF the baby has a positive blood type.  It's no big deal, many many women are Rh-.  I am, and everything was fine last time. 

jaxxx15

Good to know.  Thanks for the question on the next shot.  I may have misheard or maybe there is another reason but I will def. ask.  She said it is normal to not hear the hearbeat at my length yet.  That sounds right, right?

JNJ83097

yes it's the rhogam shot.  I received it at 28 weeks.  Not sure why they would recommend it every 12 weeks.  I was told I would only need it again after delivery if the baby had poctive blood type.  I also had bleeding in the beginning of my pregnancy, but they never mentioned anything about the shot then.   

izzourclue

Glad everything is looking good!  Sorry about the shot. 

FrannieLew

I have my first us on Monday and am hoping to hear the hb then, but from what I've read on this board you shouldn't be worried about not hearing a hb before 7 weeks.  Since you're 5 weeks, I think it's perfectly normal.

 Congrats on your good levels!