Update to send positive thoughts & prayers

[jennistarr1]

I had a BFP on 7/23 but my first appointment isn't until 8/20.  I hate that I've had to wait. I have a thyroid problem noone is currently monitoring and a history of losses so I wish they would have seen me sooner.  I started bleeding last night.  I went to the ER but they didn't do an ultrasound, just checked by HCG level (85000) but I don't know if that has dropped since I never had a baseline drawn and said my cervix was closed.  I'm bracing for bad news, trying to be hopeful.

update...all seems to be well for now, I had an ultrasound, I am measuring 8 weeks though by lmp I am 9 weeks, there was a heatbeat.  I hope to see some BFPs for everyone here soon, especially my sisters that just had losses.  It shouldn't be this hard, I am sorry for all of our struggles

[christy082]

Sending you lots of positive thoughts. Did the bleeding stop?

[awick14]

((Hugs)) I am hoping that this is nothing. Did you have sex in the last 24-48 hours? That can cause a bit of spotting/light bleeding.

[tiptoetulips]

Thinking of you!

[Mushe]

Good thoughts and hugs coming your way!

[ginkgoleaf]

I'm sorry. I would call the dr and explain again and see if they can get you in. I had spotting with DS and they got me in as soon as I could get to their office after I called them. I hope everything's ok!

[jennistarr1]

Aug 16, 2014 13:21:27 GMT -5 awick14 said:

((Hugs)) I am hoping that this is nothing. Did you have sex in the last 24-48 hours? That can cause a bit of spotting/light bleeding.

no

[jennistarr1]

Aug 16, 2014 13:14:57 GMT -5 christy082 said:

Sending you lots of positive thoughts. Did the bleeding stop?

it was several tissues full of bright red all of sudden...now it's brown and chunky and kind of staying up there

[achi]

Sending positive thoughts to you! I'm pretty annoyed on your behalf that no one is monitoring you if you've had a history of losses.

[jennistarr1]

Aug 16, 2014 14:24:23 GMT -5 ginkgoleaf said:

I'm sorry. I would call the dr and explain again and see if they can get you in. I had spotting with DS and they got me in as soon as I could get to their office after I called them. I hope everything's ok!

I can call the perinatal center to be seen on Monday

[jennistarr1]

Aug 16, 2014 15:28:49 GMT -5 achi said:

Sending positive thoughts to you! I'm pretty annoyed on your behalf that no one is monitoring you if you've had a history of losses.

THANK YOU!!! this is just exactly how I feel. I've been trying to be so laid back and have the attitude that "everything will be ok".

Now I really feel like I should have pushed them to draw my blood, check betas, check thryoid and see me earlier than usual.  I guess its a learning process but it has awful consquences.

[christy082]

I hope you get some answers tomorrow. Not knowing must be so hard. Hugs.

[MrsH2010]

Sending lot of prayers your way!

[HoneySpider]

So sorry, sending lots of good thoughts your way! I am surprised with your history that they won't see you sooner.

[shauni27]

I'm so sorry and I am also frustrated on your behalf that you could not get seen right away with your history of losses. I am hoping that this is nothing serious; please keep us posted.

[jennistarr1]

Aug 16, 2014 13:21:27 GMT -5 awick14 said:

((Hugs)) I am hoping that this is nothing. Did you have sex in the last 24-48 hours? That can cause a bit of spotting/light bleeding.

Hugs to you sorry we are both going through this

[laurie12820]

Sorry you are dealing with this. I had bleeding at 6w and my midwife saw me that day. Everything turned out to be okay.

You should definitely demand to be seen, at least for labs for your thyroid. I've had hypothyroidism since I was 22, got PG with DD at 24 and was closely monitored from day 1 because of my thyroid. My endocrinologist always says "Call me even before you call your husband so we can get your levels balanced."

[MrsMB]

((HUGS)) and Prayers for you!!! Hope everything is OK!!!

[christy082]

I hope you get some answers soon!

[vanillahip]

::hugs:: and t&p!

[belle55]

Thinking of you! Hope all goes well and you get some answers soon!

[luv2rn4fun]

I agree with PP- you should be monitored more closely given your history and your thyroid condition. Thyroid issues are a common cause of early preganncy loss. It's easily controlled with medication (at least mine is, Hasimoto's hypothyroidism).

FWIW, my doctors have always been very diligent in monitoring at least every 6 weeks. I was instructed to increase my overall dosage (second pregnancy) or double current dosage on Mondays and Thursdays this pregnancy (given I was already stabilized). Both helped to minimize the spike seen in first trimester when baby relies solely on mom's thyroid for function. Also, I was told that it was important to have my TSH between 1.0-2.0 while TTC, even though 0.35-4.0 is within the normal range.

I hope and pray that everything is going okay and your baby is healthy. I'm sorry you are having to deal with all of this. ((hugs))

[shauni27]

I am glad to hear the update--it sounds like things are looking positive! Hearing a heartbeat must be the most amazing and reassuring experience.

[ginkgoleaf]

Glad all is well!

[christy082]

Yay for a positive update!!

[miamigirl]

Glad to hear that!

[Mushe]

jennistarr1 that's the kind of update I was hoping to see! Congrats to you, and I hope the rest of your pregnancy is nice and easy.

[belle55]

Great update! Hope things continue to go well. When is your next appt.?

[jennistarr1]

09/17...such a long way away...I'm still waiting to hear my thyroid level. Also, i still see a little bit of blood, I did call and they said not to worry unless i see an increase. We're really debating on telling our parents or waiting.

[jennistarr1]

yes, they drew TSH and T4...