No heartbeat, but hcg levels rising, very confused

[Cobweb]

Hi I am new, so firstly I want to say hello.

I am desperate for any hope anyone can give me.

3 weeks ago I had some spotting at what I thought could be around 6 weeks pregnant. I went to the hospital and was scan only to be told that she could see the sac but nothing in it.

I was scanned two weeks later and they could see the yolk sac and foetal pole which she said measured 5mm, but couldn't see a heartbeat. She confirmed that I was just 6 weeks. The consultant said I was to have bloods taken that day and two days later. My results were 12,197 and then 14,500, so because they hadn't double I had another scan last Tuesday where they said that there was no development in measurements on the scan and no heatbeat (I should have been 7 weeks). I was told that I should have a d&c or wait naturally but that they wanted to do final bloods.

I got a phone call that night to be told that my hcg levels had muddled them because it was still rising (18,000) but not at the rate that they would like. Therefore the registrar was not happy to perform an operation whilst the level is still rising and I am being scanned next Tuesday.

This is emotionally draining because I had prepared myself for the worst and now don't know what to think.

Is there anyone with any information or guidance as I am desperate.

Thank you Cobwebxxx

hang in there

Oh its so hard. My mind won't let it rest. One minute I think oooh I could still be and then I doubt myself and fear the worst.

Thank you for your message xxx

You have my sympathies Cobweb. I really hope you get the news you want.

Cobweb - it's an absolute nightmare having to just wait and see. I just really feel for you. Some days you do feel less sick than others IYSWIM, so I wouldn't worry about that. Best of luck

cobweb, i know what you mean i started a thread about an empty sac the week b4 last , i never had any tests thou 4 hcg there really is nothing you can do , i know you feel you want answers now an i think because we are so early into the pg it makes you think the worst i have finally settled down now and am finding others things too ocupy my mind easier said than done i know but be positive and from all the different advice that i got some put you on a downer others make you feel yes i am pg but you need too relax a little my heart is with you an be positive xx

cobweb, i know what you mean i started a thread about an empty sac the week b4 last , i never had any tests thou 4 hcg there really is nothing you can do , i know you feel you want answers now an i think because we are so early into the pg it makes you think the worst i have finally settled down now and am finding others things too ocupy my mind easier said than done i know but be positive and from all the different advice that i got some put you on a downer others make you feel yes i am pg but you need too relax a little my heart is with you an be positive xx

Jolly4 thank you for your reply.

I will sit and wait for Tuesday, which feels like forever.

xxx

Cobweb I hope you are doing ok. I know its complete torture and you keep looking for signs that everything is still ok or not - its mental!! Please try and keep sane and relax as much as you can (know that thats nearly impossible). Get your dp/dh to do as much as poss around the house so you can focus on yourself. I know my mind couldn't focus on much else at the time. Only 4 days to go. Will be thinking of you.

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Thank you, I had a good cry in the bath earlier and feel a lot better.

Thanks for your kind words and offer of support.

xxx

Cobweb, Just saw your message on another thread re. ERPC. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and hoping for the best. Try to remain positive.

Cobweb,

Just wanted to echo everyone's advice to hang in there. Tuesday must seem so far away, but there will always be people on MN to help you thru 'til then. Hugs to you.

Hope your ok, Cobweb.

Probably a silly question really... I'm sorry I originally came across as being so negative. I really hope you get some good news about this on Tues.

Still thinking of you
xxx

Cobweb, my second pregnancy ended in miscarriage. During my next pregnancy I had loads of occassions of spotting and basically was on edge over many many weekends. The thing I found best was to occupy myself as much as possible. Find a fascinating book, watch films etc. Having already had a daughter there were plenty of times when I would take her somewhere for her to be occupied but I would be sitting on the sidelines getting really upset. Instead I had to learn to occupy my brain so that it didn't have time to think so if I went anywhere it was with friends. If I was on my own with dd1 I would give us something to do that occupied my attention completely rather than allow myself to drift into thought.

I hope this helps you make your way to Tuesday. My thoughts will be with you and wishing you all the luck in the world. Second time round I had a positive outcome and dd2 is glorious, wonderful and incredible but her pregnancy was hell! Good luck.

Thank you to you all for your lovely messages.

I have had a busy day with the family today and have felt sick for the past couple of hours.

I am forever hopefully, although I am prepared for the worst.

Thank you again for your offers of advice.

p.s. to Smellymelly, I knew you didn't mean to offend, thank you babe xxx

Glad to hear you're coping - this must be the longest few weeks of your life! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you...

Well tomorrow is 'D' day, I will let you all know the results when I can.

Love Cobweb xxx

Fingers crossed Cobweb++++++++++++++++++++++++

my very best wishes to you,love B XXX

Cobweb, just wanted to send my best wishes to you, take care,
xx

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Lisalisa, thank you so much for taking the time to write your experience for me.

I am hoping that everything is going to be ok, but realise that if its not, then its just not meant to be.

I have two beautiful boys and they are the world to me.

Last week my emotions were desperate and I was clinging onto anything and everything that was said.

Now that tomorrow is nearly here, I am more relaxed and obviously know that if tomorrow brings bad news I will be devestated but after 4 weeks of scans, bloods and worry I really neeed the closure one way or another.

The only thing in the back of my mind is why are they making me hold out for so long, why are my HCG levels still rising if there was nothing viable and I am not 100% on my dates, so worry that maybe its too early to detect things.

THANK YOU AGAIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Cobweb - I also had the same thing happen as Lisa lisa. I was certain i had miscarried at 7 weeks and so was the doctor. I went to the EPU and they were alsos peaking in terms of me having lost the baby.
When i had the scan i was delighted to find i was still pregnant and baby was fine. I had however lost a twin too, as they discovered an empty sac.
I continued to bleed for about another 8 weeks but then it stopped and Dd was born healthy and is now 6 1/2 yrs old.

Good luck tommorow, i really hope it's all o.k for you.

Cobweb, Good luck tomorrow. Thinking of you and hoping for the best.

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