Well it seems our propensity for drama continues. After last week's difficult and confusing appointment at the OBGYN, we went in this am for my ultrasound to determine how many, or at least how far along I am. The ultrasound technician placed the little device on my stomach and immediatly said, rather abruptly "oh, you're hardly pregnant at all..." I said, no, I'm at least 12 weeks. She said, "well I can't see a fetus." (her bedside manner was astounding) So she did the more invasive ultrasound to see if it could offer any clues. She said she could see "a sack," but no baby. She and the radiologist then conferred and then he came in and started asking a bunch of questions as to whether I've had any bleeding or pain...which I haven't. They said they didn't know what to tell me, that perhaps I'm just only a few weeks pregnant. But that doesn't really make sense, as I've had many, many positive pregnancy tests in the last 3 months. Not to mention the fact that I have a growing bump, and have had a slew of symptoms since May. These are not the activities of a person who just became pregnant a few weeks ago.
So anyway, we're a bit concerned, thinking something has gone terribly wrong.
I went to the doctor's office and they did more blood work and got the ultrasound results. I got in touch with the nurse who basically said, that because the ultrasound doesn't show anything, the doctor is saying we just have to wait and see what happens. They are going to do another blood test on Thursday to see if my "levels" are climbing or staying the same, and if they are, then they'll do another ultrasound in two weeks. They said the most likely explanation is that I have a "blighted ovum," otherwise known as "early pregnancy failure," which is basically when the egg is fertilized and a placenta subsequently forms, creating the HGC hormone and making me feel all the symptoms of pregnancy, but the fertilized egg never develops into a baby. There is more info on this at http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/blightedovum.html
We have to wait for blood work to determine if my HGC levels are steadily climbing or falling- which will then give the doctor's more information letting us know what the next step is. If we have in fact lost this baby, this will be the third time for us to be pregnant unsuccessfully, but this one we actually thought was going to "take" as I have now "been pregnant" for 12 weeks; or three months, which means had all been well, I would have started my 2nd trimester this week.
So we sit and wait, and are really struggling. We can definately use everyone's prayers as we try to stay calm and wait to see what we need to do.
Like a waterfall in slow motion, Part One
2 years ago
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Steph~ Hang in there! We are all thinking of you and your family! Try your hardest to be patient, I understand how hard that is. For the last 3 years my husband and I have been trying to have another wonderful bundle of joy but every month is a large disapointment. I have heard over and over again just don't think about it and it will happen, be patient. Ya right! So I feel your anxiety! God has a plan for everyone and He will be there to take over when you need, just give in to His help. Keep us all posted through the cohort. Even though all are busy, there is always time for prayer and thoughts!
Jen Sewell
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