Molar and Partial Molar Pregnancy Support Group

[dan-o]

Good as gold! 10 weeks now, saw arms legs waving and a big bobble head cheeky little monkey rolled over and turned its back on us!!

Pic not very good as a result, but at least I managed to get one finally! the dot above blob is a hand! Bleed still there, you may be able to make it out as the big black space to the right of the sac, it extends off the page.

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[jacky b]

Wonderful news! You have a little cheeky fighter on your hands! Great Christmas present! Xx

 

[Mummy2Corban]

So pleased bubba looks good Dano xxx

 

[ihave5boys]

Congrats dano.

Vicki

 

[Jbaby90]

That's great news dan-o!! So cute

 

[rachieroo]

Amazing dan o what an amazing present!!

I have my scan on Tues at half 8 in epau. I'll be 6+1 Xxx

 

[Mummy2Corban]

Rachie hope all goes ok at your scan! Xx

Is everyone ready for Christmas?

Xxx

 

[dan-o]

Eeek good luck rach!!! Less than a week away!!

We have poorly babies here, such a nasty bug going round. Vincent in a bit of a state, the doctor called an ambulance and the paramedics couldn't stabilise his breathing so we had to go in he ambulance to a&e! Poor hubby had to stay at home worrying! Several hours later, after some oxygen, a go on the nebuliser and some medicine, he was ok enough to come home! He was so scared of not being able to breathe and of the doctors (had some vaccinations recently which knocked his confidence)
He's on steroids and inhalers now, plus loads of calpol to keep his temp down!

 

[jacky b]

Oh hope you have 2 healthy bubbas soon Dano. Mist have been so scary. Praying for speedy recovery!

Not long til your scan Rach!

Merry Christmas everyone xx

 

[Jbaby90]

Merry xmas everyone we are about to head to bed here in Aus so hope everyone has a great day tomorrow! Xx

 

[dan-o]

Wow merry Xmas to you ladies in oz! Only midday here, thank goodness got so so much to do yet!!

 

[Mummy2Corban]

Oh Dano what a worry! Poor bubba! Hope they both feel better for tomorrow.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Xxxx

 

[SpringOrchid]

Hi everyone, just a quick message to wish you all a very merry Christmas and I hope next year brings you all nothing but good things x

 

[ihave5boys]

Merry christmas.

Vicki

 

[Jbaby90]

Hope everyone had a great xmas!!

I am absolutely shattered now and in desperate need of a day's rest lol

 

[Capri]

I am so glad I came across this support group and other ladies that have experienced a molar pregnancy. I'm new to this site. This is my story- I recently got married in June I was ecstatic to start trying to have a baby. I started my prenatal vitamins and got pregnant in October! I was so happy. By the end of November something didn't seem right I had no bleeding but was very bloated (I'm 5 feet 100Lbs) but my abdomen very early on seemed to be getting bigger-I was showing quite a bit. I was having severe nausea and my BHCG was rising rapidly. The last week of November I had an ultrasound the doctor told me that he didn't see a viable preg and told me that I would prob start bleeding and miscarry soon. A few days later he called with my blood results that he seemed very concerned as my BHCG kept increasing and scheduled a D and C that day. I received my results today-Complete Molar Preg I'm scared and nervous. I don't know what to expect. I just recently moved to the USA and don't have a doctor yet. Any support, advice or stories of molar preg would be greatly appreciated! I read to much info about the risk of cancer and waiting to get preg again. Is it possible to go on to have a normal preg after this?? I'm 34 and am scared about having to wait etc? How long do I wait? Is there anything I could of done differently to prevent it? Did it have to do with my hormones? I'm confused I read that upon fertilization the male chromosomes duplicated and there were no female chromosomes. Really overwhelmed my this news. Thanks in advance

 

[Capri]

Also how long does it take for the BHCG to return to normal post d and c? Thanks

 

[SpringOrchid]

Hi Capri, sorry to read your story. I'm not the best person to answer your questions as mine was a partial molar and I was monitored in the UK but I can relate to your feelings of fear and being overwhelmed.

It's hard enough to lose the dream of the baby you thought you were going to have, without all the confusion and unknowing that a molar pregnancy brings.

Of course, everyone's situation is different but in hindsight the partial molar I had was not as long and terrifying an ordeal as I had anticipated. If I understand correctly, the waiting times before trying again for another pregnancy were cut down this year due to new research. The prospect of waiting so long to try again was, for me, one of the worst aspects of the whole thing. In fact it was less than three months until I was given the all clear, although I think it will be slightly longer for a complete molar.

I'm not sure what the process will be in America, but I was referred to the specialists in Charring Cross, London, and had biweekly blood and urine tests to monitor my dropping HCG levels. I was fortunate that they dropped relatively quickly.

The ladies on this forum assured me that the risk of cancer was minute, so try not to worry about that aspect, although I know it's the first thing that jumps out at you when you are diagnosed.

It's a dark and miserable time you are going through and it will be all encompassing for a while so be kind to yourself.

Molar pregnancies are usually one-off happenings; you are very unlikely to have another one and there is absolutely nothing you could have done to prevent it and nothing you did wrong caused it to happen.

I had mine at the end of August this year and am now feeling back on my feet. I do still have down days and I think about it every single day, but it has made me and my husband stronger as individuals. Feel free to stick around if you need to talk about it and ask questions.

 

[SpringOrchid]

Also, how's everyone else doing? Dano - all good still?

 

[Jbaby90]

I'm so sorry you are going through this Capri!
I too had a partial molar not a complete molar but it is still a very scary thing to go through!
My bhcg went down to 0 within about 5 weeks but I had weekly blood tests for 3 months to make sure it stayed down! I am pretty sure with a complete mole it can take a bit longer especially if your bhcg is very high. Do you know what your levels are?
There is nothing you could have done to prevent it, my doctor told me it is a completely random thing that happens and just very unlucky!
It is definitely possible to have a healthy baby after a molar, lots of us on this thread have gone on to have healthy pregnancies/babies!
The wait will depend on your bhcg and what your doctor recommends, some doctors like you to wait longer than others.
Sending hugs and we are always here to chat xx