HELP! High HGC, but no baby seen yet on u/s

[chelserz143]

Hi, my names Chelsea, and I'm new to this site. Ive been so stressed out and was hoping that baby someone could help! I took a HPT 10/26/2012, and it was positive. I made an appointment with my OB, and went in that next Thursday. When I went to my appointment, they did tw o different ultrasounds and said that they couldn't see anything. I had blood work done that day, and they called me back into the office that very next morning. My HCG level was 15,000, but I was told that I'm only between 3-7 weeks, but took a HPT at the first of October and it was negative. They told me that it was most likely that I was having a miscarriage, or could be a molar pregnancy. They also said that it could be twins, but we would have to wait to see. I had not had any signs or symptoms of a molar pregnancy, nor miscarriage. They scheduled me for more bloodwork that Saturday, and wanted me to come back in Monday. Friday night I started having cramps, and decided it was best for me to go to the ER...They checked my HCG level, and also did two ultrasounds, which were just like the first, they could not see anything. My levels came back and they were 12,000... They told me that it was not a viable pregnancy, and I needed to make an appointment with me OB for a D&C. I felt like all hope was lost, I just couldnt see why my HCG would drop if something wasnt wrong...I went back to my OB on Monday, Nov. 5th, and they rechecked my HCG, I got the results from that today and my HCG level has went UP to 18,000?! I'm so confused, and upset. I just want to know if everythings going to be okay, that it may just be too early to see anything, or if it just wasn't meant to be this time... I go back for another ultrasound tomorrow, but I'm just so nervous and scared that I can't do anything but cry.. If ANYONE has anything similar, or the same thing happened PLEASE let me know..
I will update tomorrow after my doctors appointment, also.

Thank you,
Chelsea

 

[tickledpink3]

Did they check to make sure it wasn't ectopic?

 

[chelserz143]

Yes, they said that it wasn't ectopic, they checked my tubes and everything.

 

[amjon]

I would just wait a few weeks and ask for a rescan then. It could still be too small to see for some reason.

 

[chelserz143]

If we don't see anything when I go tomorrow, then I plan on waiting a couple of weeks like you said, before I even think about a D&E, or anything like that. I just don't want to end anything too soon, just in case it does turn out to be okay... I'm just a nervous wreck, and I know that's not good for the baby either, but it's just so hard not to be scared. Thank you though!

 

[chelserz143]

UPDATE:
Went to the OB this morning for another ultrasound... They saw the sac but they said no baby, and it was irregular looking. My doctor wanted to schedule a D&C for this week or next, but I don't feel comfortable with that right now. I told her I wanted to wait a week or two before I even thought about that. She said that it would be okay to wait a week or so but after that it might be a danger to my help. I went for more bloodwork this morning, and they're supposed to call me back today. I'm just hoping and praying that maybe something will change.

 

[amjon]

UPDATE:
Went to the OB this morning for another ultrasound... They saw the sac but they said no baby, and it was irregular looking. My doctor wanted to schedule a D&C for this week or next, but I don't feel comfortable with that right now. I told her I wanted to wait a week or two before I even thought about that. She said that it would be okay to wait a week or so but after that it might be a danger to my help. I went for more bloodwork this morning, and they're supposed to call me back today. I'm just hoping and praying that maybe something will change.

Unless you have signs of infection waiting any length of time will NOT endanger your health. My doctor advised me to wait with my MMC and the baby had already been dead almost 3 weeks.

 

[Secondtimer1]

Hi Chelsea, hope everything goes well with you .. I know how you feel because I'm in the same position my HCG level is 20,000 and they cant see anything in the u/s but my doctor haven't discussed anything about D& C .. He wants me to repeat the ultrasound.. If you're uncomfortable I think you should get a second opinion.. Good luck!

 

[chelserz143]

how far along are you? I'm between 5 and 6 weeks. They finally called me back today and they said that my hcg level has went from 18,000 on Monday, to 27,000 today! My doctor still thinks that it isn't a viable pregnancy, but I haven't given up hope yet, and neither should you! I told my doctor I was going to wait a week or so before I even think about deciding anything because I want to be sure that there is nothing there. Keep me updated on how things go with you since we are in the same situation, I hope they start getting better! praying! And thank you amjon I didnt think waiting would hurt anything, and I'm so sorry to hear about your loss!

 

[Jarenk]

how far along are you? I'm between 5 and 6 weeks. They finally called me back today and they said that my hcg level has went from 18,000 on Monday, to 27,000 today! My doctor still thinks that it isn't a viable pregnancy, but I haven't given up hope yet, and neither should you! I told my doctor I was going to wait a week or so before I even think about deciding anything because I want to be sure that there is nothing there. Keep me updated on how things go with you since we are in the same situation, I hope they start getting better! praying! And thank you amjon I didnt think waiting would hurt anything, and I'm so sorry to hear about your loss!

WOW, how the heck can a dr assume a pregnancy isn't viable if all s/he sees is a sac but levels are going up? that dr needs a slap. Perhaps only a sac was seen because you are only 3 weeks pregnant (one week since conception not lmp). duh. Good for you for sticking it out. If it is not a viable pregnancy, the body will take care of it on its own, which is much healthier anyway. Any dr should know that.

 

[Secondtimer1]

how far along are you? I'm between 5 and 6 weeks. They finally called me back today and they said that my hcg level has went from 18,000 on Monday, to 27,000 today! My doctor still thinks that it isn't a viable pregnancy, but I haven't given up hope yet, and neither should you! I told my doctor I was going to wait a week or so before I even think about deciding anything because I want to be sure that there is nothing there. Keep me updated on how things go with you since we are in the same situation, I hope they start getting better! praying! And thank you amjon I didnt think waiting would hurt anything, and I'm so sorry to hear about your loss!

Good news.. that gave me hope today and I hope it gave u more hope as well, my OB called me today telling me the my HCG levels went up to 20,000. According to my calculations I should be between 5 to 6 weeks . Same as you. I'm going back for another U/C in 2 days.. I hope they see something. And your doctor should give it more time before considering D&C . I'll keep praying for you and myself and I'll keep you updated..

 

[chelserz143]

Thats what I was thinking myself. I'm going to try and get a second opinion tomorrow, or sometime next week. The first time I went in they didn't even see anything, I honestly don't feel like the ultrasound tech knows what shes doing. I just don't want to jump to conclusions when there could be a possibility of me still having a healthy baby. All they want to keep telling me is well we should have seen something by now, but I've read stories where people can't even see their babies till 12 weeks! My friend didn't even see hers or his heartbeat until 8 weeks! I just hope the outcome is good, I would love nothing more than to be a mommy. I was also told that it would be very hard for me to become pregnant because of my endometriosis but i got pregnant as soon as I stopped taking my BC. They didn't even pregnancy test me whenever I went back in to the doctor to get a new birth control, and I had been of the nuva ring for almost two months. And when I put on the patch I have never been so sick, so I took it off immediately and then found out I was pregnant two weeks later. I just feel like they don't care anymore, that they've said what they had to say and I'm just ignorant for waiting. But I WILL NOT risk the life of my baby when I'm not 110%.

 

[chelserz143]

It did, and I'm glad it gave you hope as well! I hope they see something for you whenever you go for your u/s! I'll be praying for you! My doctor still seems to think that just because my levels are rising doesn't mean that theres even a possibility that we could see something the next time I go for my u/s, but I'm not giving up hope. I won't give up hope for you either, because miracles happen everyday and doctors aren't the ones in control. I'm going to see about getting a second opinion tomorrow, because I don't feel sure about what I've heard so far. Good luck, and thank you! I'll keep you updated as well. If you ever needed someone to talk to about it you can always email me or send me a message because I know how hard it is.

 

[MissRamejkis]

I haven't got any advice sadly but I just want to say I wish you both the best of luck with your pregnancies - I expected to be 8+4 when I had my internal and they said there was a baby but not sure there was a heart beat and it was measuring 2+ half weeks behind, the waiting is the worst


xxx

 

[TwoRdue]

Hi ladies I hope everything is going well with you!! Hope to hear a update

 

[kiki04]

How did it all turn out for you?