My Blighted Ovum, 15w Later

FyreFlyeRush · January 2012

When I learned I was pregnant, I didn't know how far along I was. My last LMP was July 29, but I usually ovulate around week 4 or 5. So, the OB called me in to date the pregnancy. I went in and peed on a stick and confirmed I was very much pregnant. But, the ultrasound showed an empty sac measuring 5w3d. He called it a blighted ovum. My thoughts were, WTF is a blighted ovum?! The Dr was apologetic, kind and concerned. He told me they'd take my hormone levels, and to come back a week later. He told me not to expect my pregnancy to be viable, and he thought I was probably in the process of miscarrying. My HCG levels were 8000 at 5w3d, and 12000 at 5w5d. For the OB, that confirmed my pregnancy wasn't viable. Plus, I'd been spotting. I went back at 6w3d and was told to expect the worst, and that once he confirmed the blighted ovum, we'd discuss options. I refused to look at the monitor the whole time. Then I hear, "There is pregnancy in your yoo-tuh-rus this time! I see har-bea!" I looked at the screen and saw this blob with what he said was a heartbeat. I was lucky. Most women don't get good news on the return visits. Fast forward 10 weeks. At my amnio, they discovered what they thought to be a spot on Alien's right ventricle. Even though the amnio would, and did, rule out Down's, they asked me to come back for a level 2 at 20w, yesterday. The spot wasn't there, and they attributing it to an echo on the monitor. Everything else looked great and the doc and the tech commented on how Alien is most definitely MALE, which of course the amnio had ALSO confirmed. It was really fun to feel him move around and see it on the monitor. My mother came with and laughed as she saw him lift his little foot and BAM! right into my side. After being told you're going to miscarry, it's hard to bond with your pregnancy. You're afraid to get attached. But, the ultrasounds, the amnio, and now feeling the movement has finally let me breathe a small sigh of relief and start bonding with him. Here's hoping he stays put for the next 17-22w!

GAPeach68 · January 2012

Awesome news! I am 43 and have had 3 blighted ovums that ended in miscarriage. I am now pregnant with a healthy baby. When I took my at home test I thought "here we go again" so it took me many weeks to realize this was a real live baby! Good luck to you!

bridekimmie · January 2012

So awesome!!! That is just fantastic!!! Glad things went well for you yesterday.

emberlee3 · January 2012

That's great! Congratulations!

kmpls · January 2012

Great news!

I totally understand about worrying and scared to get attached.

tonya_kelly77@yahoo.com · January 2012

That is great news! I hope it continues to go well.

Huahine · January 2012

FyreFlyeRush:
When I learned I was pregnant, I didn't know how far along I was. My last LMP was July 29, but I usually ovulate around week 4 or 5. So, the OB called me in to date the pregnancy. I went in and peed on a stick and confirmed I was very much pregnant. But, the ultrasound showed an empty sac measuring 5w3d. He called it a blighted ovum. My thoughts were, WTF is a blighted ovum?! The Dr was apologetic, kind and concerned. He told me they'd take my hormone levels, and to come back a week later. He told me not to expect my pregnancy to be viable, and he thought I was probably in the process of miscarrying. My HCG levels were 8000 at 5w3d, and 12000 at 5w5d. For the OB, that confirmed my pregnancy wasn't viable. Plus, I'd been spotting. I went back at 6w3d and was told to expect the worst, and that once he confirmed the blighted ovum, we'd discuss options. I refused to look at the monitor the whole time. Then I hear, "There is pregnancy in your yoo-tuh-rus this time! I see har-bea!" I looked at the screen and saw this blob with what he said was a heartbeat. I was lucky. Most women don't get good news on the return visits. Fast forward 10 weeks. At my amnio, they discovered what they thought to be a spot on Alien's right ventricle. Even though the amnio would, and did, rule out Down's, they asked me to come back for a level 2 at 20w, yesterday. The spot wasn't there, and they attributing it to an echo on the monitor. Everything else looked great and the doc and the tech commented on how Alien is most definitely MALE, which of course the amnio had ALSO confirmed. It was really fun to feel him move around and see it on the monitor. My mother came with and laughed as she saw him lift his little foot and BAM! right into my side. After being told you're going to miscarry, it's hard to bond with your pregnancy. You're afraid to get attached. But, the ultrasounds, the amnio, and now feeling the movement has finally let me breathe a small sigh of relief and start bonding with him. Here's hoping he stays put for the next 17-22w!

Oh, I could have written this. The miscarriage threat takes so much of the joy out of early pregnancy. It took me until after our anatomy scan to start feeling confident and relaxed about this pregnancy. But still we kept it under wraps for the longest time, only telling people we were really close to and who we see on a regular basis. Actually, I just came out yesterday on Facebook - at almost 41 weeks along, so maybe it took me until he was overdue to start feeling really confident.

Good luck to you!

stever · January 2012

Great, great news!

GooglGirl · January 2012

That is really wonderful news!

Sometimes I just wonder if that would have been the case for me way back 2 yrs ago but we went ahead and did the drugs to misscarry. I still think in my head it was wrong but here I am now with little healthy moose growing in me. Unsure what it is but it is a wonderful feeling for sure. Time is going by so fast so happy to hear things are going well for you after a rough start

amandaleigh1 · January 2012

Wow that is a heck of a ride you have been on with your pregnancy. I hope you have nothing but smooth sailing from here on out! Thank you for sharing your story.

benniferbaby · January 2012

What a beautiful and inspiring story to help new moms (and new bumpies) counter all the scary crap that this site has to provide. Congrats!

mamasixpack · January 2012

Thanks for telling your story. It's so nice to hear such a wonderful outcome to such a scary start. Congrats!

heavencent70 · January 2012

kmpls:
Great news!

I totally understand about worrying and scared to get attached.

This.

FyreFlyeRush · January 2012

Thanks ladies! Sorry for the horrendous spelling and grammar. I was on my phone, and it auto corrects the darnedest things. PLUS, hitting post seems to jack up the formatting completely.

It's a been a tough ride. I broke up with my partner, too. But, you have all been an inspiration for me.

mandy72980 · February 2012

I was told at my first appointment this past Monday that I had a blighted ovum. I was so sad and dissapointed. I am 31 and soooo ready for a baby. I have been a wreck all week. They tested my levels and I was at 55, 000!!!! My doctor called me at home to tell me. I went back for another blood test on Wednesday and my levels were about the same. My doctor offered to prescribe me medication that would help with passing the placenta but I declined he said i am healthy enough to wait for it to pass naturally without any complications. I have not had any spotting, cramping, no signs of a m/c. Based on my LMP they say I should be about 9w but I think I am more around 6 or 7. I am going to wait and see if I m/c naturally. If I don't m/c by the 13th I am going back for another ultra sound. I am praying that I see a baby. I know it's not likely but I can hope. Your story gives me hope, thanks for sharing. keep your fingers crossed for me! It would be the best valentines day present ever! XOXO

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