February 2017 Moms

The waiting game

Hi. I'm new. This is my first post in F17, so I thought I would just introduce myself here. I'm am 26. And this will be my second pregnancy. I have a 2 year old DS who was born in May14. My first pregnancy was a breeze, from conciving on the first try, to delivering exactly on my due date. This pregnancy not so much.  DH and I had been ttc for 4 months. And finally got a BFP.

Today we had our first ultra sound, which didn't go well. We are sure about the dates of my last menstral cycle and our DR said we were 6w7d according to my last menstral cycle. When we did the ultra sound, she found the baby, but no heart beat, and was measuring 6w1d. Which she said was 8 days behind? That didn't make sense. So my DR sat us down and gave us the run down about how we could be off about dates, and then how he would like to take blood today and Wednesday. And then we will know for sure on Wed when we get my blood results back.

I guess what I am trying to ask is, is there hope? I really am trying to be positive but trying to prepare myself for the worst because I really don't see how we could be off about the days. If I am 6w1d that means I would have a 35 day cycle and the day I "conceived" I was already having pregnancy symptoms. So I don't see how that's possible. I could be having a "missed miscarriage" because I have absolutely no signs of a miscarriage. But I also don't fell like my pregnancy symptoms are that prominent besides the sore breast and acid reflux. 

Iv been googling all day, and searching F17 forms. I don't really no what I'm looking for, because I know it can go either way at this point. And we won't know anything till Wed. Maybe just support. Thanks for listening mamas. ❤️

 
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Re: The waiting game

  • I don't have much experience with this but you are in my thoughts and wishing you all the best. ❤️
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  • Aww I'm sorry you have to be stuck waiting. I always look to the positive side, which I understand could be more heartbreaking in the end, but still I would say right now, it doesn't sound like you are experiencing negative symptoms. I've never experienced a loss so cant really be useful for any knowledge with that but I know first hand that the measurements can sometimes not necessarily tell the truth? Not sure how to word it, but for example. While pregnant with my daughter, I was 100% sure of my last period, but at my first ultra sound they basically said I was wrong because I was measuring a week late. My due dates went like this... first edd 2/25 after first ultra sound second edd 3/05 then after my 20 week ultra sound back to edd 2/25 my daughter was born 2/22. I hope this maybe helps you relax until you hear back about the blood work. I'm wishing you the best! :)
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  • based on the information in your post it seems inconclusive. things could be fine or not. unfortunately you just have to wait and see, which is tough, sometimes down right tortuous. 

    i suffered a loss earlier this year. 

    the waiting is hard. I had hcg taken every other day over about 1.5 weeks, 2 u/s and m/c between week 6 and 7. 

    the hcg tests, looked at together, will give you the most information. one reading alone won't tell you much, it's the increase that's important. 

    be patient with yourself and kind to yourself. give yourself lots of space to feel hopeful or not. do things relaxing to pass the time, read a book, see a movie, whatever will distract you. 

    I will be hoping for the best for you. 

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  • The wait totally sucks. 
    Sending positive vibes. 
  • I can identify with the wait sucking; I'm so sorry for the uncertainty. I just wanted to point out, however, that it's very possible for your dating to be different than expected if you did not ovulate on CD 14. For example, I measured 5 days behind LMP at my first US, and 4 days behind at my second. Because we were trying and I was tracking ovulation, however, I knew that I don't ovulate until CD 19 or 20 and I didn't panic. On top of that, USs can be off by a day or two. 

    That doesn't mean that's definitely what's going on with you, but it's a possibility. 
  • yogadevilyogadevil member
    edited June 2016
    My pregnancy is measuring a full week off from dating using my LMP. As it turns out, I must have ovulated days before I actually got a positive OPK, and then implantation timing accounted for the rest of the discrepancy. 

    Did you have a transvaginal ultrasound? Even if you did, finding a heartbeat at 6w1d would be hard. Of course there is still hope! The info youve provided makes it hard to predict outcome, but babies arent made according to a firm set of timing guidelines. Let us know what both your beta tests are on Wednesday and that will give you a clearer idea of how things are progressing. The increase, doubling, or close to doubling is the most important indicator at this stage.

    The waiting SUCKS. I'm sorry it's so rough for you right now
  • No advice, but sending hopeful thoughts I know this has to suck. Hoping you get some good news on Wednesday 
  • Thank you mamas so much. You have certainly given me hope. We are taking DS over my dads for a little bbq, hopefully that will take my mind off everything. I pray that you all are right and it's just too early. Tomorrow morning I get my blood drawn again. Fingers crossed. ❤️
  • I'm in the same boat as you. This is my first pregnancy and I haven't had many symptoms either. I went in for my first ultrasound at 6 weeks 6 days last Thursday and the doctor said that the embryo was measuring early 6 weeks, and couldn't find a heartbeat. I had blood taken for HCG levels on Friday and Sunday, and although I didn't get numbers, the doctor confirmed that it is rising. I have another ultrasound scheduled for this coming Friday but freaked out yesterday because I had a little bit of blood in my CM. After reading everything from everywhere though, I've learned that every pregnancy is different, and it is highly possible for everything to be okay. Even though I know pretty much exactly when we conceived because we didn't do it again after, implantation happens at different times and sperm can live for a few days. Fingers crossed for you and for all of the other mothers on this board. I've never appreciated what a harrowing experience the journey to motherhood could be before we started trying, but I have a new appreciation for all the mothers out there doing their best. Keep us updated. We'll be thinking of you and hoping you get good news. 
  • @br00kstar Thank you. Wow, we are in the same boat. I hope my HCG is rising too. It's like every little cramp I get, I think "is this it?". The journey of motherhood is truly a miracle. Good luck to you on your next ultrasound. Yes, every pregnancy is different so I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. Thanks again for the encouragement
  • Well, we got the call. And unfortunately my numbers are going down. So I am miscarrying. The process hasn't started yet. So I don't know what to expect. I just knew we had our dates right though. I would like to say thank you to you ladies. Thank you for being so supportive and giving me hope
  • I'm so sorry.  
  • Oh how sad. I've been checking in here all day hoping you would have some good news. I'm so sorry it wasn't. It truly breaks my heart for you. My prayers to you.
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  • I'm so sorry. Hugs. 
  • I'm so sorry for your loss!
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    EDD: 08/23/14
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  • I am sorry you are going through this.
  • I'm so sorry to you and your family  :'(
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  • I am so incredibly sorry for your loss
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  • I'm so sorry :(
  • I'm so sorry to hear that..
  • I am so sorry. 

    Hugs.



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  • I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself! ((hugs))
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  • So sorry for your loss! Praying for you.
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  • I'm so sorry for your loss - hugs and love
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  • I'm so sorry :(
  • I'm so sorry to hear that and wish you and your family the best. 
  • I'm very sorry and I wish you better things very soon!
  • I am sorry. please take care of yourself. 

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    Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear this. Praying for you during this time.
  • I'm so, so sorry. 
  • I am so very sorry. Please take care of yourself  <3
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  • I am so sorry.  Please take the time for you to heal.  

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  • I am sooo sorry for your loss 
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  • I'm so sorry. 
  • Don't stress too much over the dates.  They are estimates.  While babies grow similar they don't grow exactly the same so they can't exactly pinpoint conception.  My US had me 5 days later even though I knew it was a mathematical impossibility.  My dd is 17 months :)  I hope everything works out for you as well.
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