11DPO--Beta 6.5 Very low end of pregnant (5-50 my doc said is normal). Given that I have had 4 m/c's and one ectopic, I am petrified. Also not coming up positive on urine tests, so I am guessing Monday at the OB's it will be not good.
I just don't want another emergency c-sect cut ectopic. I was in the hospital a long time, and was on bedrest for 12 weeks afterwards. Even though I am going to the guy I don't like so much (he's ok for an emergency, but long term I would not pick him) I am ok with that because he was the one on call in the OR the night of my ruptured ectopic, and he is the one who did the surgery. It was a 4 hour mess of a surgery, as it was a very late, very ignored ectopic.
Given that his colleagues are the ones who assured me over the span of 7 hospital visits and OB visits that I WAS NOT PREGNANT DURING MY ECTOPIC AND REFUSED TRANSVAG U/S AND REPEAT BETAS, I am fairly certain he will not be making the same error.
Andy reminded him who we were, and oh yes, I am going in Mon at 11 as he remembers the case, as it was a very clear case of mismanagement. I even have a letter of apology from his colleague, which was probably the dumbest thing a doctor ever gave me--she was a new OB and obviously did not run that by the seniors or the lawyer--she gave me a smoking gun.
I am very very upset and spent most of the afternoon sobbing because the urine tests are not coming up positive anymore, and this is usually how it goes for me. I am glad it was caught in the blood, because in June 2008 I had an early m/c that only showed up in the urine, and this doctor I am going to see on Mon. was on call and said since the blood was under 5, I was never pregnant and all the urine tests must have been faulty. This is why I do not like him--he did not believe my HPT's and missed period were enough to prove I had been pregnant, so I often get brushed off.
I really hope he can be my stepping stone to someone better. If this pg continues to drop, I am going to hound him to do a D&C, I used to be so scared of that but frankly I have had 4 natural m/c's, and none of them was fun.
I also have a raging Upper Resp. Infection, and have no voice. And I can't stop shaking.
So yes, at 39, with one incident of unprotected sex, I am pg-but I feel such doom because of the low, low number. Thank you all for well wishes, but I can only pray this does not turn into fiasco. I truly have no hope, and almost wish the number had come back not pregnant, instead of barely pg.
Re: Update on me-not good
I'm so very sorry Jill : (
::sending you a big, giant, group PAL hug::
#2 & #3 Due 8/25/12
Oh Jill what a day! I'm glad you were able to get into the doc's office. As for the urine tests, I don't put much stock in that. Someone posted on SAL earlier that she kept getting negs from the doc, but her beta came back positive. As early as you are, mid day pee usually isn't concentrated enough to register on the not very sensitive pg tests that docs use. Your beta, I won't blow smoke at you - yes, it's low. But everyone does have to start somewhere, so I refuse to lose hope for you yet. I'm glad you are able to get into the OB right away. I'm hoping that Monday can bring you some better news. Concentrate on making yourself better this weekend and kicking that cold. Lots of rest, plenty of fluids, and whatever relaxation you can muster. You'll be in my thoughts! ((big big hugs)) and lots of positive vibes heading your way!
Great big hugs to you Jill. I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. And we are all here for whatever you need.
((((((((hugs))))))))))
I'm sorry you're going through this. (((Hugs))).
I want to tell you that I did not get a BFP on a urine test until I was 14 dpo with Allison. I remember testing at 12 dpo and it was a BFN.
You are awesome and so kind to everyone on this board. Try to get some rest and take care of yourself. Remember we all love you and are here for you.
Hugs your way
Kerri
Jill, I'm so sorry things aren't looking more positive. You will be in my thoughts.
{{{{hugs}}}}
Jill -
Feel free to email me anytime. I will gladly send you my phone number, and I'll be glad to help you through anything.
I know this must be very scary for you. I'm sending you lots of prayers.
Val