molar pregnancy

[TOD]

HI. Has anyone ever heard of a molar pregnancy? diagnosed last week, had d and c done. have to have weekly bloods to monitor hormone levels and may not be able to try for another baby for another year. am still in a bit of shock cos i really wanted this baby and then to be told there was never even a baby there.....very confused. no information forthcoming from hospital except they will be monitoring me!!! all info on net talking about cancerous cells and possible need for chemo at some stage....all very frightening....anyone had similar experience?

[cuillan]

TOD - How are you ????
It's been soooooo long since i've heard from you !!!
Your little one must be due fairly soon - where has the time gone ????
I'd LOVE to hear how you all are.
Anyway take care & enjoy what's left of the summer ( what summer ??? ).
Much love to you all. xxxxx

[lovelylou]

Hi Tod. I know never spoken to you before but is everything okay. I had my scan that day too and mine was molar pregnancy, slightly worried about you though i am sure everything is fine. Please let us know

[cuillan]

TOD - are you alright ???? Abit concerned as i have'nt heard from you for a while !!!

[cuillan]

HEEELLLLOOOO TOD, i've just come on quickly to wish you good luck with tomorrows scan - not that you are going to need it i'm sure !!! I'll be thinking of you all. All ok here thanks apart from feeling a little concerned that we have'nt heard yet whether my daughter has a place in our first choice of middle school . Ahhh all the joys you have yet to come . Please let me know how you all get on . Lots of love until next time xxxxxx

[TOD]

Hi Cuillan, all well here thanks!!!!
Nausea faded last week but back with a vengence this week...I suppose its a good sign.
I am now 12 weeks + 3 days..I have my scan today week, the 13th of march...cant wait for that I might feel more at ease after that!!!
Otherwise I cant complain....everything going well and DS is being a little gem...going through a very good and cute phase...long may it last!!!
How are things with you?? Hope all is well and that they are all behaving themselves!
I and DH are on a weeks holidays this week..so just taking things easy!!!
We didnt arrange to go away or anything cos we didnt know how i'd be feeling..just as well cos the nausea is bad enough and it's nice to be in the comfort of our own home at the mo. however it is lovely just the three of us having some quality time together!!
Love to you, talk soon, Tod xxxxxxxxx

[cuillan]

TOD are you there, and how are you feeling??? I'm hoping you are all keeping well !!! Am i right that your 12 week scan must be fairly soon ??

[JellyNump]

yes, i had some 'molar characteristics' in my 1st pregnancy. 1 'normal' baby and 1 empty sac and really sky high hcg levels.
'Normal baby' died when he was 9 weeks tho, apparently unrelated to molar stuff

[zimbojules]

Hiya

yes - have been feeling quite nauseous, but we're going on holiday for 3 weeks to Cape Town tomorrow, so I'm hoping to get lots of sleep... and sun

will be in touch when we get back xx

[TOD]

HI Cuillan,
I know how you feel, my DS is getting so big too and developing a little bit of attitude to go with...which is cute at the moment but I'm sure it won't be so cute as he gets older!!It's a pity they grow up so fast but it's also a joy to see them go through the different stages..........you have a good variety in your house Im sure there's never a dull moment!!!
All well here thanks, my sister guessed i was pregnant a few days before the scan..something to do with the fact that i was quieter than normal and looked a little green around the edges!!!! My mum and sis were nervous until I had the scan but are now delighted for us and it's great to have their support...
Hope you enjoy the half term and get plenty of those long awaited lie ins.....
Take Care...Talk soon.xxxxx

[cuillan]

Hello TOD (and welcome zimbojules), I was just about to wish you well with your scan when i read your message !! WHAT ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT NEWS THAT ALL IS WELL . Again congratulations - you must feel you've had the weight of the world lifted off of you, & you definitely deserve to have had. Is'nt the relieve amazing !! Did you manage to keep it a secret from your mum & sister until after the scan??
On the home front my youngest is still growing at an exceptionally fast rate - it's scary to watch !! I just wish he would slow down . As for my middle one he's still prone to the odd tantrum , but slowly i think we are winning & lastly hurrah it's half term next week - time for a few lie ins, if the kids allow me !!
I really hope you start to feel better soon, i can remember how ghastly & draining it is.
I can't believe in 7 months time you'll be holding your little miracle !! I'm still so excited .
Please keep me updated with your progress Id love to hear. Take very good care of yourself & your little ones & hope to hear from you very soon. lots of love xxxxxxxxxxx

[TOD]

Hi Cuillan and Zimbojules, I had my scan yesterday and everything is perfect......saw the little feotus and the heart beat......am over the moon (and so is DH.......poor fella, I could see the relief flooding over him!!!)so i am 8 weeks today....horray!!!
My son is 2 as well since the start of december.......maybe I'm biased but he is absolutely adoreable and so funny.
Am feeling pretty awful most of the time due the morning sickness but i know that will pass and it will all be worth it in the end. Zimbo...habe you bad nausea at the moment???
Cuillan I hope your crew are behaving themselves and that all is well with you!

Take Care, Talk soo xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[zimbojules]

Hiya Tod (and cuillan)

I'm due two weeks before you! 1 or 2 Sept. 9 weeks on Saturday.

I've had 2 scans already, and have another on Weds. I saw the baby's heartbeat and just burst into tears last week...

How old is yr son? My daughter is 2 (31 Oct 2004)

Hey Joolsw jsut saw your post - sorry to hear your news, but you see there's hope! it won't be long until yr wait period is over (although it felt like ages to me at the time!).

take care all

xxj

[TOD]

Hi Zimbojules...........major congratultions!!! Sorry to hear about your 2 previous experiences but hope you are coping well.
My due date is 15th Sept all going well!That makes me 6+5 now, 7 weeks on saturday!
Whats yours??
Am very nervous this time around as you are too, I should imagine!
I have another scan Fri week, hopefully that will put my mind at ease!
Did you have an early scan this time around?

Hi cuillan..........hope this week is going better for you than last week!!!! As for me I'm fine but have really bad morning sickness.........or shuold I say all day long sickness!!!!!!! I had forgotten how bad it can be!!!!
Chow for now xxxxxxxx

[zimbojules]

Hi Tod - congrats that fab news! I was also diagnosed with a partial molar pregnancy last year, and had follow up at Charing X (fortunately no chemo).

I'm currently 8 weeks pregnant, and really nervous about getting through the first 12 weeks. (i had the partial mole in Feb, then another m/c in June and only then was told that the feb m/c was a mole!).

what's your due date?

Jules

[cuillan]

Hello TOD, thanks for your message. I'm feeling alot better now that the weekend is finally here!! Have you had days when everything goes wrong from the moment you get up ?? Unfortunately that has summed up my week, but a new week is about to begin & hopefully it will be a better one!! Is'nt it funny that we all look forward to feeling nauseous, nature has a weird sense of humour!! Plenty of rest & tlc is what i'd prescribe for you for the next 8 months - in an ideal world i know!! Enjoy your weekend & take lots of care. xxxxx

[TOD]

Hi Cuillan, thanks a million for be so excited for me......your great. Hope all is well with you and that nothing too terrible has happened over the past few days and that things are looking up for you!
I'm here if you need to let off a little steam or anything like that!
Thanks again, xxxxx
PS: morning sickness starting to kick in buy i'm taking it as a good sign!!!!!!!!!

[cuillan]

TOD - YESSSSSSSSSS, welldone you, i'm just so HAPPY for you!! This news has made my day, & i've really needed some good news after the terrible last couple of days i've had!! Now take it very easy & take great care of yourself & the little one. LOL xxxxx ps please keep me updated - i'm just so EXCITED!!

[TOD]

Cuillan, I had my scan today and all is well! There it was on screen ....a little gestational sac....I'm so excited and just over the moon!! Too early to see heart beat so i must have another scan in 2 weeks time. I am going to wait until this is done before i tell anyone especially my Mum and my sis as i know they will be worried....but I think I will find it very hard not to tell them....I tell them everything!!!! Thank God I have you to chat to and of course my dh!!
Hope all is well with you and yours,
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[cuillan]

Sorry - i think my computer is having a nervous breakdown!! It was'nt supposed to send this message 3 times!!!!

[cuillan]

Hi TOD, just a quick message to say i'm thinking of you today & hope the scan went well!! I know exactly where you are coming from with the nauseous feelings before the scan, but hopefully the happy outcome of the scan will make it worth it!! xxxxx

[cuillan]

Hi TOD, just a quick meesage to say i'm thinking of you today & hope the scan went well!! I know exactly where you are coming from with the nauseous feelings before the scan, but hopefully the happy outcome of the scan will make it worth it!! xxxxx

[cuillan]

Hi TOD, just a quick meesage to say i'm thinking of you today & hope the scan went well!! I know exactly where you are coming from with the nauseous feelings before the scan, but hopefully the happy outcome of the scan will make it worth it!! xxxxx

[TOD]

Hi Cuillan ,I am so glad you got to read this and thanks for all your kind words and best wishes!!!! Delighted to hear all is well in your house....they just grow up so fast!!!
I went to gp yesterday to have routine bloods and mentioned I had a little bit of spotting.....nothing like before and I feel very different....which I'm taking as a good sign! However she is sending me for a scan tomorrow to be on the safe side! My only worry is that I am not completed 6 weeks until saturday and I'm half afraid it'S too early to see anything.....to be honest i feel a little sick at the thought of it but fingers crossed that all is well.
joolsw....sorry to hear that you had to go through all that...its horrible....hopefully your follow up will go well and june is only around the corner...keep the chin up ,i know how hard it can be sometimes but it does get easier when you can seee light at the end of the tunnell! Keep in touch.

[joolsw]

Hi TOD
Your news has made me feel 100% better!
I had missed m/c in July which was eventually diagnosed as molar in early Nov. Very frustrating that it took so long to diagnose - earlier and I could have been nearly sorted by now!
I had 2 massive bleeds and on the second one lost half my blood which promoted them to take me a bit more seriously! But had D&C at end of Nov and hormone levels right down now. My HCG level was never over 50 so I feel a bit fraudish as well!
Have to wait the 6 months as you did - but so pleased that you have conceived again and it gives me real hope. Fingers crossed so much for you and I hope you have a wonderful blessed pregnancy. I also hope I will be joining you around June time!
Take care
Julie

[cuillan]

Hello TOD, YESSSSSSSSS, what F A N T A S T I C news!!!!!!!!! Congratulations - i'm just so excited for you!!! I praying that this is just the start of a fantastic new year for you, especially after the terrible year you had last year!! Christmas here like yours was a quiet one, which is just how we like it!! My youngest turned one just before christmas & i'm still wondering where his first year has gone - it's just flown. My little baby is now a toddler - boo hoo!! Isn't it wonderful when the follow up comes to an end?? You feel you can have your life back & at last look to the future.I've my fingers crossed for your 6 week scan (i just know you'll be fine!!). Just keep positive & please keep in touch, i'd love to hear about your next exciting 9 months & its happy outcome - you're making me feel all broody!!! Anyway happy new year to you all & take very good care of yourself & thank you soooo much for sharing your good news with me.XXXXXXXXXXXX