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Stressing out :(

ShamrockGirl518ShamrockGirl518 member
edited August 2015 in April 2016 Moms
Hi Ladies, I just need to vent because I am currently stressing the F out. 

Monday night I noticed some bright red blood after using the bathroom. It wasn't that much, only after wiping a little bit. I wasn't worried at first but called my gyn to let them know and see what they said. My doctor told me that I should go to the ER and get checked. Panic set in, of course, ER?! Called DH and we went to a ER close to home. The ER ended up doing a U/S. They said they couldn't see anything or find a baby. They said that was typical because I am only between 4-5 weeks (I think 5 but not 100% sure). They U/S tech asked about cysts. I told them I've had them in the past but wasn't sure about now. After the U/S they took blood and then hooked me up to a IV. The doctor came in after looking at my U/S pictures and blood work results. They told me my HCG levels were 653.83 which could be low for 5 weeks but is OK for 4 weeks. The doc said that one of the cysts could possibly be the baby implanted in the wrong place but again doesn't know for sure. They instructed me to go for blood work again in 2 days to make sure my HCG levels double and then follow up with my gyn. I called my gyn and they told me they will call me with results once they get the blood work results. WTH? Your going to call me to tell me if my levels are doubling or not? That seems a little cold. They told me they are booked until my 8/17 appointment and that's the best they can do. 

So now I am petrified that even if my levels double tomorrow that I will go to my 8/17 appointment and they will tell me the baby implanted in the wrong place, there is no heartbeat, or some other type of bad news. There hasn't been any blood seen since that one time on Monday but I have had slight cramping and some of my early preg symptoms have stopped.  Am I just being a crazy first time preggo? You guys can be honest. I'm so scared rite now and don't know what to do or expect. 
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Re: Stressing out :(

  • Brandi81012Brandi81012 member
    I know it is hard but try your best to stay relaxed and not stress over it. I don't have first hand experience in your situation but I am FX that your hcg levels continue to double and that you get good news at your appt. please keep us updated. My first thought is that if your OB is not super concerned about getting you in before your first appt after the results from your ER visit, I would try and think positive and relax. T&Ps!
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  • akb1125akb1125 member
    I don't think you're being crazy. I remember one of the first questions I asked when I was pregnant with DS at my 8 week ultrasound was "is the baby in the right place." This is my second pregnancy and im still worried about all the things that go wrong.

    Just try not to dwell on it and remember "today you're pregnant" and take it one day at a time.
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  • ShamrockGirl518ShamrockGirl518 member
    I am feeling all types of crazy. 2 weeks is soooooooo far away.

    Thanks for the support :)
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  • rschenck14rschenck14 member
    T&P, no experience with what you are going through, but try to relax (easier said then done I am sure).  Also just as a thought, maybe try another OB place if you are not happy with your current one.
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  • sarahuflsarahufl member
    I had an ectopic in March that sounds similar, although my HCG was nowhere near that high. But the point is, I was told they wanted to monitor me more closely this time and I feel like they aren't doing enough. I broke down about it the other day because everything they do is so routine TO THEM, but it isn't routine TO ME.

    I want all the tests, all the time, but my doctors office is so low key about it. Like, I get that you deal with hysterical pregnant women all day freaking out about everything, but we don't deal with this stuff all day, every day, and we are relying on you- the doctor- to ease that fear. It sucks.

    Good luck, keep us updated.
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  • ShamrockGirl518ShamrockGirl518 member
    sarahufl said:
    I had an ectopic in March that sounds similar, although my HCG was nowhere near that high. But the point is, I was told they wanted to monitor me more closely this time and I feel like they aren't doing enough. I broke down about it the other day because everything they do is so routine TO THEM, but it isn't routine TO ME.

    I want all the tests, all the time, but my doctors office is so low key about it. Like, I get that you deal with hysterical pregnant women all day freaking out about everything, but we don't deal with this stuff all day, every day, and we are relying on you- the doctor- to ease that fear. It sucks.

    Good luck, keep us updated.
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    YES to above bolded!! That's why their not sensitive when we're calling. They hear the same stories and situations daily. I know so many people who have had babies through this OB but I have been researching others to see if I can *try* and find one thats more sensitive to their patients.

    Question: Are my HCG levels normal for both 4 week or 5 weeks? They said its low for 5 weeks but I thought it was normal. Would the HCG levels rise if you are possibly miscarrying? I feel like this blood test is going to be kind of worthless until the U/S.
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  • imrachelleaimrachellea member
    edited August 2015
    I had a little bright red bleeding with DD that I panicked about and they got me in for an u/s that day. I had just come off BC so my cycles were off and I ovulated later than I thought. I thought I was about 5.5 weeks at that time when in reality I was only 4, so when they saw only a sac I panicked. 2 weeks later (the wait was killer) we saw a fetal heartbeat and all was well. At 4 weeks they determined that the bleeding I had was implantation bleeding, which would make sense if you are at 4 weeks. I second PP, the doctor not feeling urgency should mean they aren't too concerned there is a problem. Just make sure if anything else feels "off" or you get bad cramps call your doc.
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  • sneakers03sneakers03 member
    I had a ruptured ectopic at 8 weeks a year ago that cost me my left tube and now I am PG again. I understand exactly what you are going thru. I called my OBGYN and insisted on an appt next week at 5.5 weeks because I am terrified of another ectopic. You are not crazy. Sometimes you have to be assertive (but not bitchy) and tell them what you want.

    If it makes you feel better, I don't think they are brushing you off. I think the only way to determine an ectopic is by ultrasound or the 48 hr. change in blood hcg. You may be too early along for an ultrasound....not sure. Hang in there!




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  • sarahuflsarahufl member
    sneakers03 said:
    I had a ruptured ectopic at 8 weeks a year ago that cost me my left tube and now I am PG again. I understand exactly what you are going thru. I called my OBGYN and insisted on an appt next week at 5.5 weeks because I am terrified of another ectopic. You are not crazy. Sometimes you have to be assertive (but not bitchy) and tell them what you want. If it makes you feel better, I don't think they are brushing you off. I think the only way to determine an ectopic is by ultrasound or the 48 hr. change in blood hcg. You may be too early along for an ultrasound....not sure. Hang in there!
    I also agree they probably aren't blowing you off, but I absolutely understand the sentiment. The fact is, you CAN'T tell with one blood draw. Hell, they couldn't diagnose my ectopic for nearly a week until I was in the ER with internal bleeding.

    There are so  many variables and the waiting.....just sucks....
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