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

{ { {hugs{} } } } cobweb

Oh, Cobweb, I'm really sorry to hear your news. When I lost a baby a d & c was not required, so I can't give you any specific advice about it. There are mums on here who should be able to help. I'm so sad, I was hoping everything would come right for you.

like otheres, been following this- so sorry for you, all we can wish for you is the strength to get thro' this and carry on to the future, I had 2 like this, its so all consuming it just eats away at you, but it will get easier, I went on to a succesful pregnancy, then it happened again, then ano. successful-
all the best and dont forget to look after your health whilst you're going thro this turmoil

So sorry Cobweb.

Big Hugs to you and your family. XXX

very quick proceedure, will let you go home, as soon as clear of aneasthetic, staff usually v aware of how upset you will be, mild period type pains after, plus bleeding

I am really sorry to hear this Cobweb. (((hugs))). Take care of yourself.

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So sorry and hugs

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I'm so sorry to hear that Cobweb, hope you will feel better soon. take care. When you go for the op think that we all here will be thinking in you hugs

cobweb

really sorry to hear about this...I had a d&c a few years ago under local and it was v. painful, but you'll get it under general for sure, so you'll be ok. (as far as the d&C is concerned)

{{{big hugs to you{}}}}

Cobweb, so sorry to hear that this has happened. I don't know about D&Cs but I had an ERPOC procedure at Christmas after a miscarriage at 12 weeks. The hospital staff were incredibly kind and it was very straightforward - they took time to explain to me that my future fertility wouldn't be affected in any way. I'm not suggesting that you'll feel this way but I did feel a sense of relief in one way that finally it was decided, that I could move on to the next bit of dealing with how I felt about it - rather than the uncertainty. I'm sending a big hug your way and I hope everything goes as well as it can. Take care of yourself afterwards, be gentle with your emotions - don't blame yourself in any way and keep talking to those you love.....eat lots of chocolate too

Cobweb so sorry about your mc. I had a D&C last month and the physical side of things were fine. I had no pain or bleeding. All the staff were very sympathetic and understanding. It is your choice whether to have the op - have they explained all the pro's and con's to you? If there's anything you want to ask, please do.

Cobweb, I am so sorry for your loss. I have posted previously about my d&c but lots of other mothers have had far more positive experiences and I pray that yours will be one of the quick and painless ones. Big hugs. Perhaps I will see you on the TTC thread when either of us summon the courage to try again?

so sorry cobweb

Don't know what to say, Cobweb. I really thought it was going to turn out positively for you. I'm sorry it had to turn out like this, but at least you know for sure now. Also it is good that they are getting you in very quickly.

On a more positive note, I had a ruptured ectopic last nov, and lost a fallopian tube. I'm now 14 weeks pregnant with twins. So all the bad stuff we went through, is really a memory now.

Take your time to grieve and when you are ready join the ttc thread. There are already ladies who have just had miscarriages starting again. I know it is probably not in your mind right now. The best thing for me is that my baby would have been due in just 2 weeks, which is made much easier due to me expecting again.

Cobweb, that's so sad.
Don't go away from MN, will you?

cobweb, so sorry to hear it wasn't good news.

I had a D&C, I was there first thing in the morning and went home about an hour after I woke up later that afternoon. I bled for a few days and lightly for about 2 weeks. I was given antibiotics for any infection and also painkillers (which I didn't end up needing) The staff were extremely considerate and understanding.

I've had lots of support and kindness from MN, it might help you too at this difficult time.
Hope your surgery goes smoothy tomorrow and you rest with your loved ones around you.

Cobweb, I'm so sorry to hear this. Take care honey xxxx

i'm very sorry to hear this, cobweb

Hugs and sympathies from me too. It is such a sad experience and my heart goes out to you.

Pls dont worry about the procedure tomorrow. It is very straight-forward as clearly outlined by Lisa (I didnt get support tights though). You will need lots of tlc and time to grieve. Just be very gentle on yourself and allow yourself time to heal.

Sorry to hear this Cobweb

Cobweb - so sorry to hear your news. You (and your partner) will need time to grieve and come to terms with this, so you need to treat yourself very gently atm. Hope tomorrow isn't too traumatic for you.
Love
Laura

So very sorry cobweb.

So sorry to hear this cobweb. I went through this earlier this year. I found the d&c much easier to bear than the previous weeks of worrying. I was thinking about this today, and in a way the d&c actually came as a bit of a relief at the end of the shittiest time of my life. It didn't hurt for me at all. Everyone was wonderfully supportive too. And the best advice I received was from my GP - have no expectations of yourself.

big hugs (((())))

PS the miscarriage association is excellent - give them a ring (and keep talking to us, of course)