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Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss
The Venting Place
I started this board just as a place to vent.
I am according to my LMP 9 weeks along with my first ever pregnancy. Just had a trans vag US last Wed and doc saw nothing, no sac, nothing. Doc said either I'm not as far along as I thought, or we really do have a problem. First we need to check the HCG level.
I called for results the next day, not knowing whether I'm just really early in pregnancy or if there is a problem. I spoke to the PA who said and I quote, "We want the level to go down to zero."
I said, "Why is that?" She responded, "Because that would mean you are not pregnant anymore."
Shocked and scared I said, "Why would I not want to be pregnant!?" I went on to tell her that he saw nothing on the US and wanted to check a level.
She sort of studdered and said, "Well what else did he tell you?" I sort of got upset and explained that he said either I'm not as far along or there might be a problem. She then went on to say that we need to do another level check and if the numbers went up, that's good. If they go down, that's bad and to call Monday with results.
Well, I work in the hospital and have access to my own records. I checked the next level and while it increased, it did not increase by much only 13778, or an increase of 1600. So now I waited all weekend and am waiting to call for "results" and what they mean.
I am a nervous wreck and have a feeling that PA wants to just talk to me over the phone about my levels again. I think I deserve and appointment with a DOCTOR. I know PA's are very good usually, but I think in this case it warrants an actual appointment with my ob/gyn.
I don't want to hear this crap over the phone! It's my first pregnancy and I'm scared and upset.
I call office in an hour. If anyone wants to know, I'll let you know what happens. If not, at least I can vent at the board:)
Thanks for listening. Good luck to everyone,
Jen
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Re: The Venting Place
BFP #2 4/13/10. Bridget born 12/28/10
BFP #3 Finn born 8/11/15
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I am so sorry for your confusion! All of this is definitely frustrating. I can't believe they said what they did over the phone. People really need to READ a chart before they talk to the patient! Let us know the results. We are always here for you!
My vent has nothing to do with m/c, finally. My staff have been calling my on-call phone at least once a weekend to "update me on the drama". I hate being a boss! I have told them that if can be written down, DONT CALL! I want a day off work. hello!!! I have some damage control to take care of this AM.
Thanks for the chance to vent. Let us know Jen
Ugh. Sorry to hear you're going through this. There seems to be some miscommunication at your doctor's office. I hope you get good news today.
Missed m/c 11.09 | Missed m/c 3.10 | We miss you & love you so.
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Formerly toddandjulie
Thanks so much for listening and for the kind words. I found out yesterday that I did miscarry. I was about 10 weeks along. I'm grateful it didn't happen when I was further along, but sad nonetheless.
I'll feel better when my body is back to normal. Have to have a d & c. Has anyone ever had one? How uncomfortable is it? Do they use sedation?