Need Advice - Ardmore,OK

They could be right, they could be wrong. I would also take the wait and see approach. I'm so sorry you are going through this!!

I'm so sorry you are going through this.

Your hcg levels will tell the story. Go back in and have 2 more blood tests done - 48 hours apart. If you are steadily declining in a "mathmatical" formula then even if they do hear a heartbeat it means you will eventually miscarry. If the baby's cells are multiplying hcg MUST increase. If the hcg does not increase it means the cells are not multiplying and you will not have a viable pregnancy this time.

But, if your HcG levels remain constant and/or increase slightly..... then I would adopt a "wait and see" approach and, with hope, you can see if the baby grows. You would see this reflected in your hcg levels.

They may want to do a D&C because the ovum has implanted. If you had a blighted ovum then your hormones surged just like a viable pregnancy, so you would have the same symptoms, until your body realizes that it needs to miscarry.... .sometimes that can take months - and it wouldn't be healthy for you.

Your symptoms are stronger now for a couple reasons..... 1) you may be and stay pregnant. 2) your body is a bit confused and needs some help because your body has implanted cells that it doesn't realize aren't going to grow into a healthy baby. This is why they would need to the d&c - because you haven't expelled the cells.

I wish you luck and peace.

Hi A.,

I'm sorry you are going through such a rough time right now. I've experienced some pregnancy losses personally and know that this is a very confusing time. Your body is telling you one thing and your doctors are telling you another.

Rhonda is right- you can get a second opinion. You say that the d&c is scheduled for next (not this) Wednesday. There is still time for many things to happen. I believe your doctor is trying to go forward in the best way that he/she knows how and which they feel would be most helpful for you.

It's also the case that you don't have to go in for the d&c unless you choose to. However, you do need to keep in contact with the doctors. They want to ensure your future reproductive health. Some women chose to have the d&c because it can be emotionally traumatic to continue to carry a non-viable pregnancy. I know one good friend who waited quite a long time to see if the pregnancy would end naturally; after a couple of weeks, she went in to have the procedure done. It is a very difficult and personal decision.

I'm not saying to expect bad news, but be prepared. This may be the time to talk to the doctor about pain meds in case you do start cramping at home. It's still wise to go to the doctor in this instance also.

And it's my guess that they will be sure to do an ultrasound before/during the d&c procedure, so they will notice a heartbeat if there is one there.

Again, I'm so very sorry. Please let us know how things work out when you are ready to.

It's very early in your pregnancy. I would wait and get a second opinion.

Get a second opinion.

Doctors are not always right and test results can be wrong...have it checked again! Some friends of my families had a pregnancy that the doctors kept telling them they needed to have terminated, the babies brain was not growing, they had 2 other healthy children, because of their belief that was not an option, she carried the baby 9 months and when the baby was born she only lived a few minutes...but they did what they needed to despite what the doctors told them and they have no regrets for making that choice!

Hope things turn out good for you;) Hang in there!!

When I had my miscarriage,I wasn't bleeding or cramping, and the ultrasound said there was no heartbeat. I opted to have a second ultrasound from a different doctor just to be safe because I had the same worries as you. The second one said the same thing and I scheduled my d&c. A few days before I had it,I started bleeding.

I'm so sorry you have you go through this. For peace of mind, get a second opinion.

I would go get tests done again for reassurance. My doctor told me that my bloodwork was declining which is a result of a miscarriage happening. My doctor went out of town so I waited a week to see what happen naturally or whatever. I wasn't committed to a D&C yet. Nothing happened, still felt pregnant. Went into see Dr once she returned to to do pre-op paperwork for a D&C and I was crying so they brought me back to doctor to talk to her and she was looking through my file and she said oh my goodness I read your blood work wrong. Your numbers truly did increased not decreased. She called the ultrasound place and fit me in and I heard a heartbeat. I have a healthy 5 year old today. Where ever your path leads you.....just know that you will be okay. He will take care of you. {{{hugs}}}

I agree with Rhonda and Katia.

Just wanted to offer a hug and a prayer. Just know there are a lot of people out there who are praying for the best for you. Thank you for sharing. Keep us posted.

Declining Beta hcg levels are not a good sign, I am sorry to say. Just for peace of mind, though, I would get a second opinion. Hang in there. I know this is agonizing.

Peplease let us know what happen. Remember keep faith in God.

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get a second opnion and find out exactly what is going on. if the baby has no heart beat and is suppose to be nine weeks and is only six weeks. it could just be a smaller size baby. But with the levels and the heart beat not showing,... it does sound like something is wrong. I had a d&c at three months I remember having the symptoms of being pregnant and lost thirty pounds because I couldn't eat anything, and anything I did eat turned my stomach. But my no heart beat took me straight to the ultra sound room which I could see right away it looked nothing like a baby and was not developing correctly. Get your facts if they just couldnt find the heart beat or what exactly is going on before you move forward. God bless you and your life.

So sorry you are going through this. The heart beat doesn't just magically appear. If there was no heartbeat at 6 weeks, there won't ever be one. They should do an ultrasound before the procedure to make sure it is not a viable pregnancy.
Once again, so sorry!

I'm so sorry you are going through this.

I won't go into all the details but I was told I was having a miscarriage and that I needed to schedule a D&C. That baby is now a healthy 6 year old boy. I would ask for one more ultrasound, just to be sure. From what you have posted, it does sound like a miscarriage, but double-check one more time.

Good luck and keep us posted. Thinking of you.