Lionchild
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I'm not ready to start a pregnancy journal while things are still in limbo, but I wanted a place to share with some of my BnB pals what I'm currently facing in my pregnancy.
I'm playing the waiting game for now. I'm not a religious person, but I'm ready to start at this point.
So, I was sent in for an early ultrasound today due to spotting since July 26th and a throbbing yet dull pain in my left ovary region that started last night. My doctor wanted to make sure it wasn't ectopic. I also was sent in for a RhoGAM shot because I'm Rh-negative.
First, here's the good news:
We saw a gestational sac (in the right place) and saw a heartbeat! It was also good news that the baby's crown to rump measurements matched up. They measured at 6.1 weeks (1-2 days behind what I had guessed). This means I got my first faint BFP at 8DPO! They also figured out the source of the spotting. I have a very small subchorionic hematoma. The good news is that it doesn't look like it's going to be an issue.
Now for the bad news:
The heartbeat only came up as 83 bpm. It's a little confusing because she did a few measurements for heart rate. One HR measurement I saw on the monitor came up as 89, but the final HR that ended up on the monitor and on the paperwork was 83. This is in no way an ideal heart rate. They like to see it over 100, but even with heart rates >90, the outcome seems to be better (statistically). The nurse encouraged me to stay positive and not to jump the gun on assuming the worst. I came home and read a few case studies. From what I've read, the risk of miscarriage with a heartbeat under 90 at this stage in pregnancy is around 50%-60%.
For now, all I can do is prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. I'd like to think the bean is just so relaxed and comfy in there that his heart rate is reflecting that. Unfortunately, biology and statistics don't match up with my folk theory.
I have another ultrasound scheduled in exactly 2 weeks. I also have my initial prenatal visit tomorrow, so maybe my OB (whom I love dearly) will be able to give me her perspective on things.
Anyway, I'll update this thread as I receive new information. I'm going to hope this story has a positive ending to it!! PMA!!!
I'm playing the waiting game for now. I'm not a religious person, but I'm ready to start at this point.
So, I was sent in for an early ultrasound today due to spotting since July 26th and a throbbing yet dull pain in my left ovary region that started last night. My doctor wanted to make sure it wasn't ectopic. I also was sent in for a RhoGAM shot because I'm Rh-negative.
First, here's the good news:
We saw a gestational sac (in the right place) and saw a heartbeat! It was also good news that the baby's crown to rump measurements matched up. They measured at 6.1 weeks (1-2 days behind what I had guessed). This means I got my first faint BFP at 8DPO! They also figured out the source of the spotting. I have a very small subchorionic hematoma. The good news is that it doesn't look like it's going to be an issue.
Now for the bad news:
The heartbeat only came up as 83 bpm. It's a little confusing because she did a few measurements for heart rate. One HR measurement I saw on the monitor came up as 89, but the final HR that ended up on the monitor and on the paperwork was 83. This is in no way an ideal heart rate. They like to see it over 100, but even with heart rates >90, the outcome seems to be better (statistically). The nurse encouraged me to stay positive and not to jump the gun on assuming the worst. I came home and read a few case studies. From what I've read, the risk of miscarriage with a heartbeat under 90 at this stage in pregnancy is around 50%-60%.
For now, all I can do is prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. I'd like to think the bean is just so relaxed and comfy in there that his heart rate is reflecting that. Unfortunately, biology and statistics don't match up with my folk theory.
I have another ultrasound scheduled in exactly 2 weeks. I also have my initial prenatal visit tomorrow, so maybe my OB (whom I love dearly) will be able to give me her perspective on things.
Anyway, I'll update this thread as I receive new information. I'm going to hope this story has a positive ending to it!! PMA!!!