I am 30 years old. The first day of my last period was October 12, 2012. I track my period every month so I know this date for sure. I even know my date of conception because my husband and I only tried ONCE since October 12, 2012. That day was October 26, 2012.
Last week I had a positive pregnancy test since I noticed I was late with my period. I was going to wait till I hit 8 weeks to see a OBGYN. However, this past Sunday (6 weeks and 2 days) I had some bright red bleeding. No cramps etc. The amount was small - about a half dollar. Worried, I went to the ER. They took a blood test, a urine test, an abdominal ultrasound AND a transvaginal ultrasound. According to the ultrasounds, there was NOTHING in there. No gestational sac, yolk sac, fetal pole - nothing. My uterus has a thickened lining though as to prepare for a pregnancy (or period). My HCG level was only 477. They also found a tiny hemorrhagic cyst and another mass on my ovary - which could be either a cyst OR the actual egg (making it ectopic). Because of a empty ultrasound, low HCG and the unknown mass on my ovary, the doctor ruled it most likely ectopic. However, we decided to wait to see my HCG levels since I was not in any pain. 15 hours later from that first blood test of 477, my next blood test was 786. This is almost a double increase in less than 24 hours. I should expect double numbers in 48 hours. This gives me hope since ectopic pregnancies normally do not double when they rise. However, I have read that this still happens in ectopic pregnancies and it can go haywire and suddenly drop.
I'm just not sure what to think at this point. How do I not show anything in the ultrasound yet? I know this is because my HCG levels are still low, but I feel at this point I should have something. I took another blood test today but will get the results tomorrow. Is it possible to have nothing, not even a sac at 6 weeks 5 days at this point? If I notice the HCG levels plateau or drop I will probably get the shot to dissolve what is growing on my ovary since that probably means it's ectopic. I just don't want to get it if I have a chance.
What are your thoughts? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Can't find anything online with someone in my similar situation.
This is my first time getting pregnant. I've only tried naturally. I have never had anything done in the past to my reproductive area surgery wise or had any complications. I feel fine except for headaches, overall tiredness and lots of gas.
Last week I had a positive pregnancy test since I noticed I was late with my period. I was going to wait till I hit 8 weeks to see a OBGYN. However, this past Sunday (6 weeks and 2 days) I had some bright red bleeding. No cramps etc. The amount was small - about a half dollar. Worried, I went to the ER. They took a blood test, a urine test, an abdominal ultrasound AND a transvaginal ultrasound. According to the ultrasounds, there was NOTHING in there. No gestational sac, yolk sac, fetal pole - nothing. My uterus has a thickened lining though as to prepare for a pregnancy (or period). My HCG level was only 477. They also found a tiny hemorrhagic cyst and another mass on my ovary - which could be either a cyst OR the actual egg (making it ectopic). Because of a empty ultrasound, low HCG and the unknown mass on my ovary, the doctor ruled it most likely ectopic. However, we decided to wait to see my HCG levels since I was not in any pain. 15 hours later from that first blood test of 477, my next blood test was 786. This is almost a double increase in less than 24 hours. I should expect double numbers in 48 hours. This gives me hope since ectopic pregnancies normally do not double when they rise. However, I have read that this still happens in ectopic pregnancies and it can go haywire and suddenly drop.
I'm just not sure what to think at this point. How do I not show anything in the ultrasound yet? I know this is because my HCG levels are still low, but I feel at this point I should have something. I took another blood test today but will get the results tomorrow. Is it possible to have nothing, not even a sac at 6 weeks 5 days at this point? If I notice the HCG levels plateau or drop I will probably get the shot to dissolve what is growing on my ovary since that probably means it's ectopic. I just don't want to get it if I have a chance.
What are your thoughts? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Can't find anything online with someone in my similar situation.
This is my first time getting pregnant. I've only tried naturally. I have never had anything done in the past to my reproductive area surgery wise or had any complications. I feel fine except for headaches, overall tiredness and lots of gas.
Any update?
