Pregnancy Help!

Most likely you are miscarrying the fetus. You will have moderate to heavy bleeding and maybe some cramping. Didn't your dr. tell you what to expect? It usually takes a few days for the process to complete. If you have tons of pain and/or fever you might have to have a D&C to remove any remnants of the "products of conception". Retained POC can be very bad for you so keep an eye on it, and if it gets really bad, go to the ER.

Not to give you any false hope or anything but they didn't see a (pole?) or hear a heartbeat until my 8th week. I also had severe cramping and spotting during the first month of my pregnancy.

Years later, after consulting with an endocrinologist, I found that I make very little progesterone, which is necessary for sustaining gestation. Have your doctors ordered blood tests to check your levels of Hcg and progesterone?

At my 1st ultasound, at exactly 4 weeks, I was able to see a heartbeat.

My advise also is to find a new OB. Any doctor who does not hear a heartbeat, be it 4, 5, 6, or 7 weeks out should not be sending you home.

Prayers are with you.

I had the same thing with my 2nd pregnancy after a perfectly normal first pregnancy 3 1/2 yrs before. Unfortunatley, I did end up miscarrying that time and also with the next one, exact same symptoms. Then, I got pregnant again, had some more spotting, an ultrasound showed a perfectly healthy baby laying on her back sucking her thumb. She was born, everything was just fine. I went on to have 2 more perfectly healthy boys, both normal uncomplicated pregnancies. Not to say that the other 2 weren't very sad for us, but it did happen. i also had no cramping, no real signs of trouble either. Just the same results of the sonogram as yours. that all happened in my late 20's early 30's. However, we now have a 5 yr old daughter to add to the mix, we had her when I was 45. Molly is now Aunt Molly to her 2 older sister's children. Good luck tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you. C. G

Hi Patty, Im S. and I really hope everthings ok! I dont thnk Its that uncommon for bleeding cause I had My Period with 2 of my kid till they were born and they were premature

From what I remember a babies heartbeat is suppose to be detectable at 5 weeks.

Hi P.,
I'm so sorry that you are going through this. This has happened to me on 3 different occassions and unfortunately you have probably lost your pregnancy. OB's generally either wait for you to miscarry naturally or schedule you to have a D & C. I would go back to your OB and talk over why she didn't explain this to you and why she wants you to miscarry naturally vs a D & C - I never miscarried naturally on those 3 occasions so had D & C's everytime. I had one natural miscarriage but required regular blood tests for a few days to make sure the HcG levels all returned to normal - if they don't you will end up with a D & C. Don't despair though I am the mother of two beautiful boys 6 and 2, so even if you've lost this pregnancy you can still have a baby later on. I would avoid the ER - long wait being miserable amongst sick people. You'll be placed at the bottom of the list for evaluation unless you are losing a considerable amount of blood. Better to go to your OB's and camp out there until you can be seen. Good luck and stay positive

Aloha P.,

Though I can't tell you what might be up, I just wanted to let you know that I am holding you and your baby in my prayers. May God in His great mercy grant your doctors wisdom and skill and grant you and your husband peace, understanding and encouragement. Cling to Him and He will carry you through this! I wish you God's blessings in this time of confusion.

Me Ke Aloha Pau`ole I Iesu Kristo!
(With the Everlasting Love in Christ Jesus!)
B.

Patty -- please go to your OB ASAP. It is possible your body is beginning to miscarry. I am very concerned that there was no heartbeat and the baby was much smaller than expected. What did your OB recommend at that point? Please call and go in as soon as possible. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Do not rush into a D&C or any other procedure. There are incidences where the tech is wrong, and the Dr. gets a false report. Give it two weeks. Thirty percent of women have bleeding early in pregnancy.

Go to the doctor now!

Hi Patti,
It's still very early in your pregnancy. Sometimes a little spotting (especially after an "evening of romance" might bring on a smear of blood the next day or two. Also, it's sometimes difficult to pick up a fetal heartbeat at this early a stage. So, here's my advice.
1. As long as you don't see fresh bleeding (bright red color) and the spotting has stopped, chances are that things are okay.
2. Give it time, good nutrition, prenatal vitamins, rest when you're tired, moderate exercise (stick to walks for now)and keep your mind occupied with things that interest you.

Let us know how you follow up visit went.

cindythenurse

your body is telling you that something is wrong you should go the your OB asap. if they were unable to find a heartbeat then you might be aborting the fetus but you still need to get checked to make sure nothing stays inside.

Go see your dr immediately; if he or she is not available, go to any dr, this is not normal!

Sorry if I sound harsh but I had similar problems and was fortunate enough to have my dr available when I needed him.

It sounds as though you might be having a miscarriage.....but it could just be residual blood from the ultrasound if they did a transvaginal. Remember sometimes our measurements are not the right ones so it is best to just be positive and hope for the best. I have had three miscarriages and then had two beautfiul boys so I can understan dthe worry you must be feeling.

Don't wait for you next apt. GO SEE YOUR DR NOW!!!

Call your Doctor to see if you can get in today. If he/she isn't available they usually have someone else on call to get you in to see. Tell the receptionist what is happening and that it it urgent.

I COULD BE COMPLETELY WRONG! I AM NOT AN EXPERT!

However, I wish I could offer good news, but this does not sound like an earth bound baby. I am so very sorry! You are in my prayers tonight.

I have had one prior pregnancy that was originally twins, but I lost one at 10w 4d. I bled so much I had to change pads every 1 1/2-2 hours.

If you are Christian and would like some support, there is a website called Hannah's Prayer that offers support to women going through infertility or pregnancy loss.
( http://hannahsprayer.org/board )

Again- you are in my prayers tonight! I am so sorry.

You should really go to the er immediately. Dont wait until friday, not that i'm trying to scare you,but at least you'll know if its normal. I was always at the doctor's at the beginning of my pregnancy cause it was my first and i didnt know what was normal. Just go now!!!

Aloha P.,

I wish I could have a solution for you, but all I can do at this point it keep positive thoughts and prayers your way. Let us know what the dr says on friday. I pray all goes well and that you have a very healthy pregnancy/baby. Blessings,

Marie-anne