Never thought I would be posting this--update!!

esnyder08 · October 2014

Today I went in for my first US thinking I was around 9 weeks. The only thing the tech found was an empty gestational sac. First, let me give you a little bit of background of this pregnancy. I stopped taking my birth control at the end of July but I had been not always taking it as schedule the month before. I started spotting 8/5 but unfortunately since I didn't think I could get pregnant that fast, I didn't keep track of the rest of the period. I do remember that it went on for 10-14 days. September comes and I never got my period, so I took a pregnancy test around 9/5 and it was a bfn but on 9/10 I got my bfp and the next day I got another bfp. At the doctor today, they did another pregnancy test and again it was positive. My doc said there were a few things that could be going on, my dates could be all screwed up and I could just be not as far along as I originally though, it could be a chemical pregnancy or blighted ovum, or it could be ectopic with a pseudo sac. She is testing my beta levels today and then again on monday to compare.

I've been looking up blighted ovum and it sounds like that could be what's going on. Of course I hope my dates are just wrong and everything's okay but I know better than to get too focused on that. I am devastated and feel like I did something wrong to make this happen. All I can do is pray and wait until we get results back next week.

UPDATE-Can anyone tell me what to expect going through miscarrying if you have a blighted ovum? I've started to have some brown blood and I know this is probably what's going on. I've been reading other peoples stories and some have horrible experiences while others say it's not much more than period pain. I'm so scared and nervous, I have no idea what to expect.

nikiswimr · October 2014

I know how you feel but you did nothing wrong. I know this is horrible and so sorry you have to deal with this. Hope you get better news next scan.

lgsdesigner · October 2014

It's difficult not knowing, but I will keep my FX for you. Hang in there!

EIsieMae · October 2014

I'm so sorry you are going through this. FX that you get good news.

mrshall1027 · October 2014

I'm so sorry you are going through this right now. I hope that it is just too early and everything will look better next week. Did they measure the sac and try to get an idea of how far along you are?

MrsLolaSky · October 2014

I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through this!

FX for you.

esnyder08 · October 2014

Thanks everyone, I'm glad I could find support here

They didn't measure while I was there and I forgot to ask. I think I was just so upset and confused. I will ask when I go back in on Monday though.

Pintobean39 · October 2014

I'm so sorry. I hope they figure it out soon, limbo sucks.

shirleymaeby · October 2014

FX that it all works out for you and your dates are just wrong.

katietopaz · October 2014

I'm really sorry that you're going through this. I hope that you get some closure soon.

esnyder08 · October 2014

Thanks everyone. I've been reading about the outcomes of people who have a BO and it's scary to think about waiting to have a miscarriage. I know it's going to make me an emotional wreck. But I also feel guilty for feeling so upset about this whole situation. There are so many women who try for years and go through this pain over and over. At the end of the day I'm just trying to remind myself that it's in God's hands and we will hopefully have a chance to try again. I will update when I know more!

FreddyisReady · October 2014

A blighted ovum is not your fault and nothing to feel guilty over to mourn. If this is indeed what is, take the time to mourn and take care of yourself. It is hard to be in limbo. My thoughts are with you.

LexiSophie55 · October 2014

My first BFP ended in a blighted ovum. There was never anything there. I waited for a natural miscarriage and it took quite awhile.

Even if you caught the BFP at the earliest, you would be over 7 weeks right now. Unfortunately, it isn't looking good.

So sorry you are going through this - I know how bad it sucks. Our bodies can be so cruel.

esnyder08 · October 2014

Can anyone tell me what to expect going through miscarrying if you have a blighted ovum? I've started to have some brown blood and I know this is probably what's going on. I've been reading other peoples stories and some have horrible experiences while others say it's not much more than period pain. I'm so scared and nervous, I have no idea what to expect.

skd88 · October 2014

Your story is exactly mine. My lmp was 6th august, bfp was 6th September, first us last Wednesday thought I should be 9 weeks. Only had a sac yolk and maybe a start of a fetal pole, measuring 5 weeks 4 days roughly.

I haven't had time to follow up appointment but no bleeding or cramps or anything.

I haven't heard of a blighted ovum so I might read up about it. This would be my first mc if that's what it turns out being and I have the same feelings, And questions.

Thoughts are with you and fx we both have a miracle!