January 2017 Moms

No gestational sac, I thought I was 6w4d. UPDATE! ❤️

Caitie81490Caitie81490 member
edited June 2016 in January 2017 Moms
Because I have had 2 chemical pregnancies in the past, I had an u/s today.  My doctor wanted to see me when I was about 6 weeks and based on due date calculators, we were guessing I am about 6 weeks and a few days on Tuesday (5/31).  However at the ultrasound, all that was seen was the gestational sac.  Because I have long cycles, my doctor said that we could be only 5 weeks and a few days instead.  This wasn't the news we were hoping for.  It isn't bad news, just not the little heartbeat we were hoping to see.  He said until we see Saturday's results, to be cautiously optimistic. I am on progesterone, baby aspirin, prenatal vitamins, and Folbee vitamins to help support the pregnancy.

I got a positive hpt on 5/11 then 5/12 my HCG was 20 and went up to 128 on 5/16.  I went in for blood work today and it was 9231.  I go back on Saturday to make sure my HCG is still increasing then I will have another ultrasound on Monday, 6/6 to see if there is anything new.  Trying not to worry too much.  I was really worried after the ultrasound but relieved with today's results.  Hopefully they go up on Saturday and we get to see something on Monday!  Should I worry yet or does it sound like things are going to be okay?  Anyone else have a similar experience?

UPDATE!
we saw a heartbeat today, I go back for one more ultrasound to check it next week! 

Re: No gestational sac, I thought I was 6w4d. UPDATE! ❤️

  • You have every right to be worried. Especially with what you've been through. Your betas sound really good/high though. When do they want to do another scan? 

    I'm thinking of you.
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  • The waiting is the worst. FX it's just earlier than you expected.
    TW: MMC
    BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
    BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
    ———
    Diagnoses and Treatments
    PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
    Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
    Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
    ———
    BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
    BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏

  • cjs260cjs260 member
    Hopefully you just O'd a bit later than you thought. I know the waiting is terribly difficult, and I'm sorry you're having to go through it after everything you've already been through. You'll be in my thoughts! 

                                        
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  • @ThePax89 Thanks, I go back for another scan on Monday (6/6).  I used a HCG calculator and the values haven't quite doubled everyday but they definitely increased well.  The doubling time is about 66 hours instead of 48 but I read after 5 weeks or so the doubling time ranges from 48-72 hours.  Hopefully we get another increase on Saturday morning!
  • Early ultrasounds often cause more worry than reassurance. That being said, I totally understand wanting to go in early. Unless you were temping and know when you ovulated then you really have no idea how far along you are. I have my fingers crossed for rising beta's on Saturday!!

    ***TW****MC mentioned & BFP mentioned***


    me 38 DH 39.  
    TTC#1 since July 2014
    AMH 0.1, DOR, Poor responder
    Moved to Prague, Czech Republic for IVF
    2 Natural IVF cycles, 3 full IVF cycles, 4 transfers, 1 BFP - heard heartbeat at 6w5d
    Diagnosed MMC at 9w1d on 11/30/15
    Headed back home to Colorado 12/12/15

    DE attempt in Czech Republic!! 

    March trip to Prague canceled due to Pancreatitis. :sob:
    Headed to Prague April 30
    3 different donors resulted in 1 PGS tested embryo and 1 fresh embryo
    2 embryo's transferred (from 2 different donors) on 5/10/16
    BFP on 5/15/16 at 5dp5dt
    Beta 1 = 81 at 8dp5dt, Beta 2 = 295 at 10dp5dt, Beta 3 = 891 at 12dt5dt. Beta 4 = 2114 at 14dp5dt, Beta 5 = 4916 at 16dp5dt, Beta 6 = 13252 at 19dp5dt
    Heartbeat at 6w5d 133BPM <3
    We are having a GIRL!!! Due Jan 26, 2017


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  • Similar boat...  Had my 6 week ultra sound yesterday.  Doctor didn't think she saw anything...  Now the waiting begins.  I see plenty of stories with positive endings!  Lets attempt to be positive!
  • Sounds like ours are really similar. I got a positive on 5/7 and had blood drawn on 5/9, it was 34 and on 5/11 it was 111. My ultrasound showed everything growing, there was a fetal pole and all, just no heartbeat yet and instead of measuring 6w6d like I thought, I was 5w6d... so they said the date might just be wrong and too early to see a hb..  wasn't at all what I was expecting. I don't go for another scan until Thursday :/ idk how I'll make it that long
  • Good luck!  I'm trying to be positive but I'm so afraid of getting crushed with bad news later.  Hopefully all stays well!
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    Waiting is the worst...
  • xinranxinran member
    @NYCProf sorry to hear that. Thoughts are with you
  • cjs260cjs260 member
    @NYCProf I am so very sorry to hear that. I had a similar story in my first pregnancy. If you are using misoprostal make sure the dr has prescribed some pain management to go along with it. I didn't take mine until I was well into it, and definitely wished I had taken it at the same time as the meds. Please be kind to yourself. You're in my thoughts. 

    @catie8812 I hope you get wonderful news on Monday! FX and I'll be thinking of you. Let us know how it goes. 

                                        
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  • @NYCProf I am so sorry. I second what @cjs260 said about pain relief when taking misoprostal. I was prescribed some low level pain relief that seemed to do nothing for me.

    ***TW****MC mentioned & BFP mentioned***


    me 38 DH 39.  
    TTC#1 since July 2014
    AMH 0.1, DOR, Poor responder
    Moved to Prague, Czech Republic for IVF
    2 Natural IVF cycles, 3 full IVF cycles, 4 transfers, 1 BFP - heard heartbeat at 6w5d
    Diagnosed MMC at 9w1d on 11/30/15
    Headed back home to Colorado 12/12/15

    DE attempt in Czech Republic!! 

    March trip to Prague canceled due to Pancreatitis. :sob:
    Headed to Prague April 30
    3 different donors resulted in 1 PGS tested embryo and 1 fresh embryo
    2 embryo's transferred (from 2 different donors) on 5/10/16
    BFP on 5/15/16 at 5dp5dt
    Beta 1 = 81 at 8dp5dt, Beta 2 = 295 at 10dp5dt, Beta 3 = 891 at 12dt5dt. Beta 4 = 2114 at 14dp5dt, Beta 5 = 4916 at 16dp5dt, Beta 6 = 13252 at 19dp5dt
    Heartbeat at 6w5d 133BPM <3
    We are having a GIRL!!! Due Jan 26, 2017


    BabyFruit Ticker

    My blog: www.wearethehammitts.blogspot.com

    Babysizer Cravings Pregnancy Tracker
  • edited June 2016
    @cjs260 @susykat77 thank you so much for the tips... What a supportive group of women. Thank you @xinran
  • sending positive thoughts your way @NYCProf !
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  • Great news @Caitie81490 hcg definitely stops doubling at that point so it seems like a great number. Praying for awesome news Monday. Another scan right? 
  • Yes!!!!!!!! Amazing news. Thanks for the update. What a sweet pea 
  • That's awesome news @Caitie81490!! 
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  • Whoooo! Grow baby grow!!
    TW: MMC
    BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
    BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
    ———
    Diagnoses and Treatments
    PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
    Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
    Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
    ———
    BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
    BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏

  • @NYCProf I'm so sorry to hear that. Please take care of yourself :)

    @caitie81490 Congrats! ♡♡♡
  • Yay!!!!!!!
  • Whoo hoo! Grow baby grow! 
  • Yay! Great update!
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  • cjs260cjs260 member
    Such great news!!! @Caitie81490

                                        
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  • Awesome Update! 


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  • yay, congrats!
  • Thank you so much for the thoughts, prayers, and wishes ladies!  My doctor even seemed to be excited when he saw the ultrasound yesterday.  We're so excited, my mom is already talking baby shower ideas.  Hoping for just as good, if not better news on Wednesday next week!
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