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ultrasound not assuring
| Wed, 10-13-2004 - 1:12pm |
I had a transvaginal ultrashound today and there is nothing in my uterus. Not even a gestational sac. Now they are concerned that it may be an ectopic. I am supposed to be 6wks 5days. Has anyone else had an ultrasound with nothing this late and continued to have a normal delivery? I had HCG levels drawn today with a follow up on Friday but won't know anything until Monday.

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Thanks for thinking of me. I actually started another link when I got my results. My HCG on Wed was 11,000. It had gone up on Friday but only to 14,000 so they really expected an ectopic pregnancy. I went for an ultrasound to confirm on Tuesday and they did see something in my uterus. They actually saw 2 gestational sacs. One measured at 5 weeks and one measured at 6 weeks. Neither of them has a fetal pole or yolk sac. They told me that with my HCG levels being so low and the empty gestational sacs I would most likely miscarry this week but to schedule an ultrasound for next Tuesday just in case. So my rollor coaster ride continues. I am relieved that an ectopic has been ruled out but now I am back to just waiting to start bleeding. I have been cramping for 2 weeks now but no bleeding. I guess I will just wait and see.
How is your saga going?
Josie
OMG, I think I had written this same post like 20 some wks ago.
Hi Josie
That's great news that its not ectopic. Hopefully the fact that its twins explains why they're a little behind. I'll be hoping that everything turns out great for you on Tuesday.
My saga is pretty much the same. Nothing at 7wks then baby 5w6d at 8wks. I go back tomorrow with the hopes of seeing a week's growth and possibly a hb (altho it isnt guaranteed if the baby is measuring less than 7wks). My hcg at 7wks was over 90000. My dr said he wouldnt do any more checks on it since it levels off at 8wks and when the numbers get that high, they become very inaccurate. I'm hanging in for now.
Joanne
It sounds like you are going through exactly what I am. You are about the same gestation and just as far behind. Do you still feel really pg? I am achy all over (hips, back, lower abdomen). I keep thinking it is because I am getting ready to start bleeding but the bleeding never starts. I don't remember being this achy with my other 2 children or the miscarriage but that was a long time ago.
Thanks for all of your support. It is always nice to know that your not the only one going through all of this (unfortunate as it is).
When is your next ultrasound and apt? Keep me posted.
Josie
Josie
I do still feel very pg. My tummy has popped and ms has picked up a bit this week (it had lessened somewhat last week). I'm also turned off by food which happened around this time with ds. I have absolutely no symptoms of mc. If it wasnt for the u/s, I would have told the world by now assuming all is fine. My next apptmt is at 11am today so we'll know more soon.
Tawnya - I want to thank you for your message. I hadnt seen it when I posted yesterday. Its so nice to hear positive stories. This is so rare that its hard to find information that isnt negative.
I'm praying for the best today and I'll post later and let you know.
Joanne
I will be praying that they see exactly what they should today. After reading the other posts, it looks as if everything could be just fine. Good luck and let us know how things go today.
Shara
Thank you everyone for your wishes but the news isn't good. The baby hasnt grown in the last week. I've been told to go off all meds and prepare for mc again. They are still concerned about molar since its weird for my hcg to be so high witout growth. I
I'm angry more than anything right now but otherewise I'm doing ok. As fate would have it, the fertility clinic called and left a message yesterday asking if I still need an apptmt. I held off calling til after my apptmt this morning. DH and I are on ttc hold until they find out what the problem is. Hopefully the clinic can help.
Joanne
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Joanne-
I am so sorry to hear your update.
I am so sorry. I know there is nothing that anyone can say right now to take away your pain and anger. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Josie
Thanks Josie. I appreciate that. My hcg did drop a little, down to 73000 now so we know at least that it isnt molar. I still worry that maybe the u/s is wrong and I shouldnt go off meds but realistically I know that isnt the case. I'll still be checking in on you tho. I'd love to hear you receive good news. When is your next drs apptmt?
Joanne
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