HELP!!! Very scared

Hi gals
I don't generally post much but I am a very worried about bub. I am around 6w5d pregnant and have had two previous miscarriages. Being at 38, I guess the chances are a lot higher.
We are so excited to become expectant parents yet again for a third time after 7 rounds of iui and so much want this time around to work for us and bubby.
I had two days of brown cm last week with a day in between each and no extra pain other then the normal cramps that come with early pregnancy. When the brown cm disappeared I was elated.
Well, I was disappointed to wake up this morning and find it there again with a tinge of pink this time. The alarm bells have rung. I don't feel very pregnant either but this could be normal too??
I went to the docs and had an hcg level test done as the obgyn is not available until Fri for a scan! The level came back at 932. How low is that? I am thinking it should be a lot higher then that at this point in the pregnancy.
Can anyone help put my fears at ease with any positve stories that might help me get through till the scan on Friday.
I am so scared that we are going to lose our third miracle.
:pray:

Hi babyjo,
I am very sorry that you are going through this. I don't know if I can offer any advice to you. I am trying to remember my hcg levels (I think it was around 500 or so at 4 weeks) so your level could be fine.
Hang in there, try and relax it could be completly normal lots of people have various types of bleeding throughout their pregancy. I had 2 episodes of light bleeding this pregnancy and I am due in about 3 weeks, bubba is doing fine..
Take care and I will be thinking of you.

Thanks Cadence for your thoughts.
Hard not to worry. I guess what is meant to be is meant to be.
Will let you know if we progress any further.
:crossfingers:

Im sorry I dont really know much about hcg levels but I couldnt read your post and not reply. I really hope things work out ok for you :pray:, I know it is waaay easier said than done but try and keep your mind busy untill friday, take care :hug:

Peach, thats really nice of you, thank you for your kind words and support.
I have a great husband and whatever way this goes, we will get through it.
I am keeping my fingers crossed, but somehow, not feeling too hopeful.

Hi babyjo - I'm sorry you're going through all this worry. I'm in a similar position, trying to stay hopeful but also trying to prepare for the worse.

To get an idea of HCG, you may want to get a second test before your scan - it's the doubling rate that mattters, rather than a single number. You can also look up Beta Base to see where you fit (though try not to google too much, it'll do your head in)

With the 2nd test, get them to measure progesterone. This can often be as much of an indicator of pregnancy viability as hcg. EG, my hcg is very good, but progesterone is very low, indicating things may not be going well. Personally, I avoid scans where I can and go by blood test results (can't bear scans after having a mc)

GL

Oh Tashybabe, I am so sorry to hear you are also going through this. It is so hard and i send you all my sticky vibes. We are almost due the same time so hopefully we will both be able to continue our journey together and have a h&h 9 months. :pray:. I have decided to have another test on Wed regardless just to settle my mind. That way Friday might not be as devastating. I will let you know.
Good luck to you as well, and I sincerely send you a big hug!

babyjo - I just wanted to send my love and support - I will be thinking of you and really hope all is ok, for you, your DH and your little one xo

Well girls, I thought I would send you an update.
I don't think this pregnancy is going to be viable. I had an u/s this morning and they couldn't find a sac even, which is so disappointing.
I had hcg levels tested again and the results show them at being 1362, up from 962 on Monday. Not a big increase, but I am really confused now as to what I am supposed to do. My Ob is out for the rest of the day now so I wont be getting any answers until Monday. I havent had any further spotting.
Has anyone had a situation like this and still continued on to have a healthy bub.
What does it mean not to be able to see a sac???
Would be really greatful of anyones thoughts.
xx
:cry:

BabyJo, I just wanted to say that my heart is really going out to you with this. You must feel so confused and frightened at the moment.

It's not that strange that the u/s showed very little, despite your HCG count continuing to increase. HCG levels do vary from woman to woman and generally have to be around the 1200 mark before anything can be detected on an ultrasound. Even vaginal ultrasounds aren't guaranteed to pick anything up around the 6 week mark.

I know it's impossible to relax, esp when waiting on your Ob is out for the day and you need to wait until Monday to speak to him, but it's important that you try to do something to take your mind of this.

Think of the positives: increasing HCG levels, no more spotting, no cramping or pain. Sure you don't feel pregnant, but not everyone does at that stage.

I did read a post on here a wee while back about HCG levels and viability, where a woman was told in several separate pregnancies that they weren't viable because her levels were 'too low'. She was even told be her Ob to end the pregnancy to prevent heartbreak later. Needless to say she ignored him and every one of those pregnancies is now a healthy, strapping child.

Sometimes we just need to take a deep breath, cross our fingers and wait.

I wish you all the best and hope your Ob gets his backside into that office first thing on Monday!!

Ickledoormouse, I don't know what to say. Thank you for your very very kind words, they have helped me greatly. I am going through the crying period now and feel empty inside. :wall:
I am supposed to have recorded just over 7 weeks so who knows what is going on.
Thank you so much for what you have said, it really means alot.
I will try hard to keep my thoughts directed towards the positve side and pray for the best.:pray:
The hardest thing is not knowing what is going on and feel like all I do is wait for answers all the time, but I guess that means, welcome to pregnancy or trying to concieve hey.
Thanks again.

BabyJo - Im sorry that this is such a hard and confusing time for you right now. If it helps to ease your mind a very close friend of mine had an u/s at 7 weeks and nothing was detected no sac or anything and levels were increasing but not as much as considered "normal" she is now 7 months pregnant with a healthy baby boy so try not to think this is goodbye as it may not be. i hope you get some answers very soon.

I don't have any advise for you, I just wanted to come in and wish you all the very best for these next few weeks. I hope this bubby is just trying to keep you guessing (as they do!) and everything turns out really well for you hubby and bubby.

Take care and keep us updated.

MrsS, that is very reassuring, thank you for helping me keep positive. Lets hope I can be one of those stories as well. Good luck with your testing. :)
Pish, thank you for your thoughts, it really means alot.
Girls, it really helps being able to come and get comfort from those that understand.
:hug::hug: