Things are not looking good

**Emelda** · October 7th, 2012, 07:19 AM

Hi Everyone,

I guess I was just looking for some advice.

After 4 years of trying to get pregnant, I was diagnosed with endometritis and was treated with antibiotics and a Lopiodol flush, and it worked! I got pregnant the same month.

I had a blood test to check my HCG levels last Thursday, by my dates I should have been 4 weeks, 5 days. My result came back at 480. The doctor said that this was low and so another test was booked for Saturday. This test has now come back as 498. My GP is not back in until tomorrow so the doctor who gave me my results just said that it wasn't looking good.

So I guess based on the above, from my research, it sounds like I will either miscarry or its an ectopic.

Just wondering if any has had something similar happen and what the end result was.

Have been crying since last night and just want it all to be over with so that I can try again

**J.Bear** · October 7th, 2012, 07:43 AM

Hi Emelda, I know how u feel I had a low positive (I don't remember how much but it was lower than urs) & the next day bleeding started. I hope that this is not the case for u and that the numbers get higher. Big hugs x

Try this link which tells you average HCG levels in early pregnancy: [link removed]

**Kazzo** · October 7th, 2012, 07:47 AM

I am really sorry Emelda. I can't really help. I hope someone else can. Just wanted to give you a

and hope whatever happens your ok.

**Lily Dust** · October 7th, 2012, 08:13 AM

Im very sorry, Emelda. Essentially in a 'normal' pregnancy the HCG level should be doubling- tripling every 2-3 days, Im guessing that's why the GP is saying it 'wasn't looking good'.

My first pregnancy was very similar. TTC for 5 years finally got a BFP, HCG at 5- 5.5ish weeks was 160, 4 days later it was still 160. It then started rising but not as fast as it should have been. I eventually required a D&C. I'm not saying that is definately what is happening with you, just that my story is similar

Ring your Dr tomorrow, have a chat and maybe another blood test to confirm what is going on.

**Emelda** · October 7th, 2012, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the replies.

Will definitely speak with my GP tomorrow and request another blood test. I know for sure that I am going to miscarry. I just feel it. I just hope it happens quickly. Might ask for the D&C after the next blood tests just to speed things up. Emotionally I don't think I can handle a long drawn out process.

Lilydust - it makes me feel a little better to see in your signature that you have gone on to have a little one. Thanks again for taking the time to reply.

**myturn** · October 7th, 2012, 09:34 AM

Just wanted to send you a big

It's so hard to have a miscarriage when you have been trying for so long

if you need some extra support come and join us in the LTTTC & AC thread when you are ready...
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...n-October-2012

mostly just be kind to yourself - I found that I was in a mild state of stress and grief for a few weeks - as it was just so hard to come to terms with - finally getting pregnant, only for it to be over

warm hugs and best wishes

**starz01** · October 7th, 2012, 11:53 AM

I'm so sorry to hear of your heartache Emelda. I went through an early MC last year and it was the most painful experience losing something that we wanted so badly. Please let me know if you ever need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on.

**forshelby** · October 7th, 2012, 12:08 PM

Ah hun, what a difficult situation to be in. I too m/c my first pg and it was gut-wrenching. I have gone on since then to have a beautiful little boy. I really hope your next BT shows a dramatic rise. Either way, we're all here to support you.

**foreva*your*mummy** · October 7th, 2012, 01:57 PM

I too am sorry you are going through this, its such a hard time. I hope you get some answers soon

**jellybean88** · October 7th, 2012, 02:53 PM

Sorry you are going through this I had early mc with my first and have a healthy 9 month old and another on the way oxo hope all goes well for you

**Mummy&Daddy2Be** · October 7th, 2012, 03:07 PM

oh hun i am so sorry

i can relate to how you're feeling, i only m/c in july. all the best hun.. take care of yourself and rest as much as you can. let us know what happens

**Emelda** · October 8th, 2012, 06:21 PM

Hi All,

Well I have had a very interesting day...

I called Repromed today to book in a blood test as I wanted them to check my progesterone levels. In the past they have been low and so I thought that seeing as I am miscarrying the baby that I might aswell get as much information as I can to help for next time.

They also tested HCG which came back as... 5100!!!

I am in absolute shock. My progesterone was low so they have put me on progesterone supplements.

I received a call this afternoon from my GP advising me that the doctor on Saturday had given me the wrong test results and that my saturday reading was actually 1300!

I am in a state of shock at the moment... can not believe a doctor would be so careless and cause so much unnecessary heart ache.

I have a scan booked for Friday and by then I will be 6 weeks!

Thank you again for all of your kind words.