Is this MC?

babyKaiden15 · June 2014

I'm 7 weeks right now but have been bleeding since yesterday. The first one appeared bright red, looked like what they call "passing tissue"? Now I'm feeling the cramps and backache just like how I would feel when I have my AF. I didn't have any pregnancy symptoms except for sore breasts, which is gone now. I called Kaiser and no doctor can even see me, they sent me to do blood work and said they can't do an US this early in the pregnancy. I didn't want to tell any of my friends and family until I'm far along in my pregnancy because I had a MC 2 years ago. My first OB appt is supposed to be on June 16, but I guess that won't be happening anymore. If I take a PT now, would it say not pregnant if I believe I miscarried? Worried and losing hope fast!

MNgirl326 · June 2014

why can't a doctor see you? I mean I wouldn't be rushing to the er or anything, but I would hope you could see an OB. You can definitely have an u/s this early, especially if it is medically necessary to confirm. At 7 weeks if they do a transversal u/s they should see a little bean with a HB.

i'm confused.

babyKaiden15 · June 2014

I don't know either. It was very upsetting this morning when all I could do was talk to a nurse over the phone who talked to a "Dr." about my condition and got back to me and said, go get my blood drawn. I've been reading other posts by women who are experiencing what I'm going through and they get to see a doctor right away. Now I know why most people I know hate Kaiser.

MNgirl326 · June 2014

So did you call your OB office or your insurance company?

babyKaiden15 · June 2014

I did, they're the ones who told me I should get my blood drawn.

GlitterMuffin914 · June 2014

If you take a hpt it might now be accurate since if you did miscarry there are still hormones in your system that would turn it positive. Going to a doctor at this point won't change anything and there's nothing they would be able to do except what they've done already-- send you for bloodwork.

Hope everything works out for you! A lot of people experience bleeding early on, so there is hope. Keep your fingers crossed and try not to stress until you get some answers

PrimRoseMama · June 2014

I know it's scary & I'm sorry you are experiencing this.

Bleeding & passing tissue doesn't sound very good, but there is no way to know. All you can do is wait until your appointment.

A pregnancy test might still test positive at this stage. Even if you're miscarrying HCG levels don't automatically go to zero. It would not be a reliable indicator of your status aside from confirming you are pregnant or have enough hormone to turn a test.

I'm sorry. Wishing you a good outcome.

kc192 · June 2014

I'm also confused why they think it'd be too early for an US. Are they concerned it's too early to detect a heartbeat?

Unfortunately I don't think passing tissue is a good sign. When I had a MC there was bright red blood when I wiped and then it was like my period had started. Cramps, bleeding, tissue, etc. My cramps got gradually worse until everything had cleared out. Then they stopped almost completely and there was just light bleeding.

I do know that a HPT won't tell you anything. I had a questionable US afterwards (they wanted to make sure everything cleared) and I had to keep taking tests until everything zero'd out and I was back to negative. It took like 6 or 7 weeks to get there. I think the only think you can do is get blood drawn to see how high your levels are.

MichaelSC28 · June 2014

I am so sorry to hear about your current situation. I went through a MC 2 months ago at 6 weeks. My symptoms were red blood that got pregressively worse, cramping, lower back pain and then passing of clots. The only true way to tell if you are actually having the miscarriage is with blood test. They can do an ultrasound to look for the SAC but the HCG decreasing over the next 24-48 hours is the real indicator if you are losing the baby.

Fingers crossed you are not having a MC, I would definetly try to get in for some blood work asap.

good luck.

babyKaiden15 · June 2014

Thanks for those who put a comment. I did have a mc, went for blood test on tues and today and my hcg level did go down by a lot. Will be going for another blood test on sat but I already got my answer.

PrimRoseMama · June 2014

babyKaiden15 said:
Thanks for those who put a comment. I did have a mc, went for blood test on tues and today and my hcg level did go down by a lot. Will be going for another blood test on sat but I already got my answer.

I'm so sorry.