Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss
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Devastated-ER trip last night (long)
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My H and I went to the ER last night because I was having some pain in the right side of my abdomen. They took tons of blood from me, and then went in to do an u/s. The u/s tech couldn't find anything so he went for the V probe. He didn't say anything to me, so I knew something was wrong.
At my first prenatal visit I saw a NP. She used the V probe on me but didn't really know how to, so she couldn't give us an exact measurement of the embryo. Since I never had a period and conceived off of BCP I told her when I thought we conceived and so she gave me a due date based off of that. Her exam was less than thorough.
Either way, the ER doc came back to tell me the fetus was measuring at 6wks and 3 days, but that they could not detect a hb. I have had no bleeding and no cramping and he checked my cervix and said it was closed. At this point he said it is more likely that I had/or am having a MC. Second more unlikely situation is that our dates are way off and the hb hasn't started yet. I got my BFP on 12-30-08 and used first response I had two lines, one was quite faint, but enough to know I was prego. I am so confused. I go in for another u/s next week to confirm what is going on. I asked that HCG levels be taken but they wouldn't give them to me (Kaiser). I also found out my blood type is A-, which is something I never knew and the previous NP never told me.
How early can you get a big fact positive?
If we conceived on say Dec. 17th, then wouldn't my fetus be exactly 6 wks??
I know it's entirely possible that I have had, or am having a MC, it's just so hard to face. I am dreading the u/s next friday.
At my first prenatal visit I saw a NP. She used the V probe on me but didn't really know how to, so she couldn't give us an exact measurement of the embryo. Since I never had a period and conceived off of BCP I told her when I thought we conceived and so she gave me a due date based off of that. Her exam was less than thorough.
Either way, the ER doc came back to tell me the fetus was measuring at 6wks and 3 days, but that they could not detect a hb. I have had no bleeding and no cramping and he checked my cervix and said it was closed. At this point he said it is more likely that I had/or am having a MC. Second more unlikely situation is that our dates are way off and the hb hasn't started yet. I got my BFP on 12-30-08 and used first response I had two lines, one was quite faint, but enough to know I was prego. I am so confused. I go in for another u/s next week to confirm what is going on. I asked that HCG levels be taken but they wouldn't give them to me (Kaiser). I also found out my blood type is A-, which is something I never knew and the previous NP never told me.
How early can you get a big fact positive?
If we conceived on say Dec. 17th, then wouldn't my fetus be exactly 6 wks??
I know it's entirely possible that I have had, or am having a MC, it's just so hard to face. I am dreading the u/s next friday.
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Re: Devastated-ER trip last night (long)
Some women see a +ve HPT as early as 8-10 days past ovulation. It all depends on how sensitive the test is that is used and also varies on when implantation occured.
In your case, assuming you used a very sensitive HPT and implanted early, the latest day you could have ovulated would have been around Dec 22. If that is the case, you would be 7 weeks 5 days pregnant today. In this case you would be measuring one week behind instead of two. In your case since there is no last period to go by, doctors will take the date they believe you ovulated and go back two weeks from that to account for your period.
The number of weeks pregnant you are is not calculated from when you conceived. It is based on your last period. So in other words when someone says they are 4 wks pregnant in fact they have only really been pregnant 2 wks. It is just how it is.
A heartbeat should be visible at this point but remember that it isn't over until it is over. There have been other women on this board who didn't see a heartbeat and then did on the next visit. Your very faint line also could have been an evap line. How soon after taking the test did you read the result? Did you take another test a few days after?
If waiting until Fri is to hard for you, you might also want to call your doctor and have repeat bloodwork done on Mon and Tues. If the numbers are going down at least you'll know and be spared the week of waiting. They also might be doubling appropriately.
GL - I really hope things work out for you.
I always hear bad things about hospital ER experiences in which the medical staff are not that thorough and often make mistakes because they just push everyone through with no regard. It is much nicer to see your regular practitioner who is caring and understanding and will take the time to make sure everything is ok.
Hang in there. Keep us updated!
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Mono/di twin girls: Josephine born to heaven and Evangeline born Earthside at 25w
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Thanks Ladies, I appreciate the good thoughts and the prayers.
Pamela - Thanks for the heads up on the Rhogam shot, the ER doc mentioned that to me as well.
Amoureux - That same day that I got the 2 lines on FRPT, I also took several other tests that day and got positives and even a digital the next and it said pregnant.
TMI ALERT. It is very possible that I could have ovulated on the 22nd. We did the deed on the 21st. The other issue at hand is that I have a retroverted uterus (it tilts back toward my spine) and it makes things hard to see by ultrasound. I am hoping and praying that my little one is just taking some extra time to develop, but I'll update you ladies later.
Again thank you for all your prayers and well wishes.