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Still in Disbelief

senoritaemilysenoritaemily
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Hi everyone -

 So I posted here a couple of weeks ago about my 3rd loss (https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/68797341.aspx).

We believed it was a blighted ovum, based on my u/s at 7 weeks which showed an empty sac. I was pretty adamant about my dates. Blood tests confirmed that while my levels were going up, they weren't doubling (30k to 36k) and thus the nurse told me she was sorry, but it was not a viable pregnancy. She said I might start to bleed on my own, based on my last two experiences, but to make an appointment with my doctor for the following week just in case.

So, since I had not started bleeding, we went in yesterday prepared to have "the talk" about what to do next (with my last 2 losses I miscarried on my own). I had also done my research on RPL testing and was prepared to discuss it (oh yeah, and to ask for an antidepressant!). The doctor wanted to take a quick ultrasound and so I readied myself to once again see a big, empty sac.

And then, to my surprise, the doctor said "there's a heartbeat!" My husband and I were in disbelief. (Best.surprise.ever.) She measured me at 6.5 weeks and changed my due date to 5/19! I can't quite wrap my head around the dates (I must have ovulated quite late and DH's sperm must have lived awhile too, according to my memory), but I am going to accept it as a little miracle and be happy (thrilled, actually :)

I was concerned that all of these factors might mean that something abnormal is happening, but she assured me that this simply indicates my dates were off. In respect to my levels not doubling, she said that often my the time you can see a heartbeat, levels continue to rise but not double. As long as they are going up, she is not concerned.

I am hesitant to celebrate but cautiously optimistic that this little miracle might stay put, and happy to be rejoining the board!

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  • ilenegraceilenegrace member
    OMG! Such a miracle! So happy to have you back! Sending T&P's everything continues to progress and for a happy, healthy, and uneventful rest of your pregnancy!
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    BFP#3 on 1/20/12 EDD 9/30/12 Natural m/c on 1/27/12

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  • eroplaneeroplane member
    I am so happy for you!! Congratulations!!!!
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  • MauLoaM0MMauLoaM0M member
    Awesome news!! Wishing you a happy, healthy pregnancy.

    BFP #2: 08/23/12; EDD: 05/04/13 ~Please stick little one!!! DS born 05/09/13 at 40w5d

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  • AlbahAlbah member
    Woww!! What a blessing!! So happy things are ok and that your LO is growing perfectly! Congrats and welcome back!!!
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    BFP #3: 01/28/12, EDD: 09/23/12, MMC (BO), D&C 2/16/12 at 6.5 wks
    BFP #4: 05/23/12, EDD: 01/31/12, Early MC at 5 wks

    RPL Workup: + LPD (7DPO Prog = 7.8, Endometrial Bx = out of phase)
    Elevated Alpha 2-glycoprotein IgA and antiphosphatidylserine IgM -->
    Hematologist said not to worry and no need for treatment!

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  • orangegogglesorangegoggles member
    Oh my, what an awesome surprise! Something similar happened to a friend of mine. Her DH's sperm lived a long time in there (some people say it means a girl and she did have one) but that is completely pointless to think about now!  Congrats and welcome!
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  • AudUyAudUy
    That's incredible! I'm so happy for you!
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  • RachaeleighRachaeleigh member
    So happy to hear!

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
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  • angelacarmenangelacarmen
    That is an incredible story, congratulations!  I have tears in my eyes, this is such wonderful news for you and your family.  I hope all goes well for the next 8+ months!
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  • Mom2anAngel2Mom2anAngel2 member
    What a wonderful surprise!!! Congrats!

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  • xxswebbxxxxswebbxx
    That's such wonderful news! Congratz!
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  • kibyloukibylou member
    That is such happy news! You deserve it!
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  • senoritaemilysenoritaemily
    Thanks for your kind words, everyone!
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  • mgentilcore@gmail.commgentilcore@gmail.com member
    A beautiful story!  T&P for a wonderful pregnancy!
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  • s0ulchickens0ulchicken member
    That is AMAZING! Congrats! We had an almost identical experience with this pregnancy. I will never forget the tech asking me if I was going to open my eyes to see our babies heartbeats. I am so happy for you!
     
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  • mrs.beauprezmrs.beauprez
    Oh my I can't even imagine the roller coaster of emotions you've been thru. But how wonderful that it turned out this was!!!
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  • Cherry1111Cherry1111 member
    That is so great!
    BFP#1 2/18/2011, EDD 10/18/2011, natural m/c 2/28/2011 @ 7 weeks
    BFP#2 5/28/2011, EDD 2/1/2012, chemical pg
    BFP#3 10/22/2011, EDD 6/30/2012, natural m/c 11/3/2011 @ 6 weeks
    BFP#4 4/16/2012, EDD 12/24/2012, Beta #1 23 @ 10dpo, Beta #2 68 @ 12dpo, Beta #3 370 @ 16dpo, Saw baby and heartbeat on 5/11/2012.

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  • WAis4RisWAis4Ris member
    Yaaaaaaaay! Congrats!
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  • KMac570KMac570 member
    That is amazing news! I can imagine your relief and excitement :) Congatulations!
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  • senoritaemilysenoritaemily

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    DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations!!! That is absolutely awesome news! And, it means we're due date buds!

    Welcome to the board! 

    Yay for a due date buddy!

     

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  • jbranden12jbranden12 member
    I'm glad your day was so much better than expected! What an awesome surprise. You've clearly got a fighter! 


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  • D&S724D&S724 member
    What a wonderful surprise! Congrats!
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