Ectopic or 2nd m/c ? Very low rising HCG in 2nd conception after one m/c

[married5yrs]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post.
I conceived 2nd time after a painful first m/c. This time LMP was 11/18/2013 and it's been 6 weeks with pregnancy.
Got my HCG tests done - they are rising very minimally and not doubling at all:

12/21/2013 (4 weeks 5 days after LMP) = 214
12/25/2013 = 360
12/30/2013 (6 weeks after LMP) = 470

Got one u/s (both abdominal and TVS) done on 12/28 and nothing is seen inside.Both Uterus and tubes are empty.
Also all my pregnancy symptoms that I had in starting of pregnancy have faded now - not feeling hungry,tired etc.

My doctor thinks that it could be either ectopic pregnancy or normal uterine pregnancy which is failing.
Doctor prescribed to stop taking progesterone and aspirin which I was taking earlier as they don't want to support it if it is ectopic.

I know there is very tiny chance of normal growth, so we asked Doctor should we plan to take pills to terminate.
But she is asking us to wait one week more and get more HCG tests and u/s done again.

They are not sure whether it is ectopic or uterine.
I don't have any pain in abdomen or bleeding - so hoping and praying that it is not ectopic.

But also worried that if it is ectopic then will waiting for more time allow it to grow further ?
And thus making it more difficult to treat medically (using pills) or surgically
or in worst case - leading to rupture of tubes (terrified )

It kills me that doctors say that they cannot determine whether it is ectopic
at this stage and treat it early if that is the case.

Am devastated with this 2nd consecutive negative outcome .
Has anybody (unfortunately) seen a similar situation as mine ?
What was the outcome ? - normal pregnancy or uterine miscarriage or ectopic ?
Waiting desperately for your helpful answers.
Thanks in advance ....

 

[Kasey84]

I don't have any experience with this, but just wanted to offer hugs and support. I'm sorry your going through this uncertainty. I hope others have some advice and that you get the answers you need very soon.

 

[ladyluck84]

I was in a lot of pain and 8 weeks and the still struggled to find my ectopic as it was right at the end of my tube. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I'm sure the doctors need to be a 100% sure before they decide to give u a drug to end the pregnancy. I know that it is so small and tricky to see at this stage. Especially if it isn't developing at a normal rate. Just make sure if u have bleeding or pain that u contact them straight away. Best of luck