So...hi
Apr 10, 2015 15:43:51 GMT -5
Post by soultrane on Apr 10, 2015 15:43:51 GMT -5
I've been lurking this week and first want to thank you all for the information you've given me. The Advice thread has helped me significantly and I felt prepared to have the difficult "next steps" conversation when I went to the doctor today, so thank you for sharing your experiences.
So, my story:
I had a sonogram on Monday (should have been 8w3d) and instead saw an empty yolk sac with a questionable fetal pole. My doc wanted to proceed conservatively since I hadn't had any spotting or cramping, and I was still experiencing pregnancy symptoms. Before officially diagnosing a miscarriage, she wanted to check my hcg levels and do a follow up sono if needed.
Monday's hcg level was 26000+ so I was still super guarded but wasn't counting myself out yet
Wednesday's hcg level was 24000
I met with my doctor today and decided that since we're approaching the weekend and a D&C wouldn't be an option until early next week anyway, we're going to attempt Cytotec this weekend and they're scheduling a D&C for next week as a back-up plan if the Cytotec doesn't work.
Emotionally, I feel as ok as I can right now. I cried a lot yesterday after it was confirmed, but was fine today at the doctor, even after having to fill out a patient form that asked me if I thought I might be pregnant (wtf?!?) How was I supposed to respond? "Um, kind of??" My OBs office has been great though otherwise and the doc was awesome today. I'm definitely nervous about miscarrying at home, but I'm as prepared as I know how to be at this point.
I'm still kind of numb over the whole situation, but I've gotten some great support on the November board this week while I was in limbo. My family has been mostly supportive but none of them have experienced a loss, so I've gotten some unintentionally insensitive questions and comments. "Why no, I don't find any relief in knowing that it happened so early. There is no silver lining to find here."
Anyway, I'm rambling now. Thanks again for being here this week, even though I hadn't introduced myself.
So, my story:
I had a sonogram on Monday (should have been 8w3d) and instead saw an empty yolk sac with a questionable fetal pole. My doc wanted to proceed conservatively since I hadn't had any spotting or cramping, and I was still experiencing pregnancy symptoms. Before officially diagnosing a miscarriage, she wanted to check my hcg levels and do a follow up sono if needed.
Monday's hcg level was 26000+ so I was still super guarded but wasn't counting myself out yet
Wednesday's hcg level was 24000
I met with my doctor today and decided that since we're approaching the weekend and a D&C wouldn't be an option until early next week anyway, we're going to attempt Cytotec this weekend and they're scheduling a D&C for next week as a back-up plan if the Cytotec doesn't work.
Emotionally, I feel as ok as I can right now. I cried a lot yesterday after it was confirmed, but was fine today at the doctor, even after having to fill out a patient form that asked me if I thought I might be pregnant (wtf?!?) How was I supposed to respond? "Um, kind of??" My OBs office has been great though otherwise and the doc was awesome today. I'm definitely nervous about miscarrying at home, but I'm as prepared as I know how to be at this point.
I'm still kind of numb over the whole situation, but I've gotten some great support on the November board this week while I was in limbo. My family has been mostly supportive but none of them have experienced a loss, so I've gotten some unintentionally insensitive questions and comments. "Why no, I don't find any relief in knowing that it happened so early. There is no silver lining to find here."
Anyway, I'm rambling now. Thanks again for being here this week, even though I hadn't introduced myself.