As if the worry isn't bad enough...

[Jamandspoon]

I just need some reassurance or something... I am sooo scared now...I have had 3 losses with the last d&c in May last year a MMC, I couldn't cope with the tests/ prodding poking so decided to lay off the pregnancy thing until the New Year. Now I find out I'm 5 weeks, I spoke to my obstrician on Monday as doctors etc only came back form Xmas on Monday (!!!!) and she said come in tomorrow and we'll do hcg and a quick scan to check its all in the right place.
So yesterday HcG was 2671, which for me is good, and she did a scan. Now before she started the scan she said the machine is not a good one, we had to use a different room than hers, and she was running an hour late so by then my poor bladder was full and I didn't want to miss appointment so didn't go for a wee. So she does the scan and NOTHING, well nothing but a huge bladder. No gestational sac, which should have been there cos of HcG level.

So instead of allaying my fears, she has made me VERY scared, my friend google says ectopic, but good hcg and no pains?!? I don't know what to think and on Friday we are going to the UK for a week so I can't get a scan next week and last time the baby stopped at 6 weeks and that's what I'll be next week and now I'm panicking and scared!!!!!

Sorry for my long rambling post and thanks for reading xx

 

[sara75]

Hi,
I know what you are feeling right now but try to not think about it, maybe is her machine not working, if you have no pain and no bleeding try to stay positive, I know easy said than done but please try because stress is no good any way.

 

[Smiler82]

why didn't she let you go for a wee when all she could see was your bladder? I know she was running late but she's hardly sent you home in a good frame of mind.

Being only 5 weeks though, it is VERY hard to see anything. So I know it is going to be nigh on impossible for you to not worry, it's important to remember that some places won't even scan you til you're 6 weeks becuase that's how hard it is to see stuff any earlier, so I suppose with your poor full bladder in the way plus a crappy machine, you didn't stand much chance of seeing what you needed to see.

Is there any way you can go for another scan before you leave for your trip? If you are really worried you can book into private scan clinics in the UK so maybe you could have another one here if you felt up to it. We're paying for a private scan soon, it's going to cost us about £80.

xx

 

[MrsMoose]

Honey, just as you did with me, I'm going to try and give you some comfort.

A) I've had an ectopic before. You would know if you had one, and they would be able to see it on your fallopian tubes already. Your HCG would also likely be MUCH lower than it was at 5 weeks. The fact she didn't see anything in your tubes in the scan (as it's one of the first things they look for) is a very good thing.
B) 5 weeks is very early to see anything. They normally say you should see something by 6w2d. Some women only saw something on a scan at 8 or 9 weeks! So try not to be too worried (I know, easier said than done).

I completely understand how scared you are, especially with it coming up to where you were last time. I would say you could try and pay for a private scan while in the UK if you wanted to allay your fears, they're usually around £60 or £70. I'm so sorry that the whole experience today left you with more doubt and anxiety

Will PM you sweetie and we can chat ok?

Carmen. xx

 

[Jamandspoon]

Awwww.... Thank you ladies, there are some days when you just need someone to listen and to understand... I really appreciate you taking the time to reply!
I got an HcG of 2617 on Monday 20dpo, 3677 on 21 dpo and 6369 on Wednesday!?! So seems things are going in the right direction at least?
Off for another can at 1pm at obstrician.... If she messes this one up I'm going to find a new obstrician!! The annoying thing is I have an ordanance for an early scan at the radiographer, but I am too scared to go there as the screens hang from the ceiling in front of your eyes and that's where we found out it was all wrong last time I miscarried... So I wanna know its ok first then go there... Wish me luck for today!!!! Xxx

 

[Smiler82]

Good luck hun hope all goes well xxx

 

[babydevil1989]

Any scan under 8 weeks iv always had trans vaginal as they cant see anything through the tummy ones. I think it was very bad of her not to check properly. Good luck xxx

 

[Tournesol]

Good luck hun, your HCG levels sound good so try to stay positive.

I would definitely look for another OB if I were you, she should know better!

Can I ask whereabouts in France you live? xx