"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
It's crazy to me that the 2nd ultrasound is optional. I truly hope that you get good news. I'm so anxious for you - Monday seems like such a long time to wait. Lots and lots of good thoughts.
I can't believe they're presenting another ultrasound as simply an "option" "if you want to."
I know, right? I would have thought a confirmation ultrasound would be standard.
It should be said that the doctor that called me back is my second least favorite doctor in the practice. I'd like to think the other three doctors (the ones I actually like) would have handled it differently.
Post by BravoBravo on Aug 22, 2012 15:37:05 GMT -5
I am sending you good vibes. This happened to us earlier this year with a m/c. Through some freak events I needed to have 3 d&c's because they missed the tissue twice, but the surgeries themselves were not bad.
Post by revolution on Aug 22, 2012 15:43:29 GMT -5
Good luck. Get the u/s so you have a peace of mind and hopefully a hb.
I went through the exact same thing. No hb, high numbers, felt very pregnant and ended with a missed m/c. I ended up with a d&c so I will tell you to make sure you are comfortable with the decision to get one if you choose to. I made them do 3 u/s including one the day of the procedure when I was about 10.5 weeks along so I had no more questions. I never spotted or bled and still felt very pg the morning of the d&c.
revolution, it certainly doesn't fit my preconceptions about miscarriages which I think is what's making it even more difficult for me to accept. It's such a cruel tease.
revolution, it certainly doesn't fit my preconceptions about miscarriages which I think is what's making it even more difficult for me to accept. It's such a cruel tease.
I know, sweetie. I know. I had the same struggle. Please don't hesitate to message me and vent or whatever.
I finally heard back from another doctor. She said my hCG levels are 61,000 which would mean I am "very pregnant" and therefore should have seen a heartbeat. She suggested going ahead and scheduling a D&E but said I could also schedule another ultrasound if I wanted to do so.
I opted for a second ultrasound (with a different doctor!) even though I am not feeling too optimistic, but especially without any bleeding (yet), I feel like proceeding with a removal without further confirmation is a bit premature. I am hoping for the best but trying to prepare myself for the worst.
I go back on Monday morning and will update again then.
Thanks again. You guys are the best.
I don't want to give false hope, (anecdote alert!) but this happened to my friend. She was told she miscarried, showed up the morning of the D&C and demanded one more ultrasound just for peace of mind. They did it, and sure enough, that little heart was just a-beating away. She is 2.5 now.
Post by lyssbobiss, Command, B613 on Aug 22, 2012 18:28:36 GMT -5
Lurker. I had a similar scare with DS and the week between doctor visits was HELL. I just wanted to know, one way or the other. Praying you get good news and that you'll have some peace till Monday.
"This prick is asking for someone here to bring him to task Somebody give me some dirt on this vacuous mass so we can at last unmask him I'll pull the trigger on it, someone load the gun and cock it While we were all watching, he got Washington in his pocket."
Post by JamaicanPineapple on Aug 22, 2012 18:56:42 GMT -5
I am so sorry you are going through this. I am sending lots of positive thoughts your way Monday.
When I had my m/c (a blighted ovum) in 2008 my midwife was less than empathetic. It made an awful experience even worse for me. I'm still kicking myself for not writing a letter to the practice. I hope you get good news and have a better doctor in the future!
Post by missmaddie on Aug 22, 2012 20:20:24 GMT -5
This is such a frustrating process, and every time I hear stories like this I get angry all over again. I am sorry they are jerking you around (and all of us who have been there - good outcome or bad). How can we land someone on the moon (and decades ago at that, I might add!) yet it takes days to determine if a woman is still pregnant on a fairly regular basis. I hated my Drs so much after going through this 2x, and many of the medical professionals I encountered were less than warm and fuzzy, and I hate hearing more and more stories. I hope you get some answers soon, especially the ones you want!