Intro and question

Hi everyone, I'm 37 I have 3 kids whoa are 11, 7 and 5. My partner has 4 kids, 17, 13, 10 and 2 and we just found out I'm pregnant!!

I've had a bit of a wierd week, we only found out I was preg on Monday, had U/S Tuesday because we weren't sure of dates and there was no visible fetus, and some sort of "mass" on my left ovary. My hcg was only 576 so that explained no visible fetus, but they were convinced it was ectopic. On Friday I was admitted to Monash hospital, but they didn't really think ectopic, but couldn't be sure. Ultrasound yesterday showed a 4 week, 6 day gestational sac in my uterus. The "mass" on my left ovary is in fact 2 corpus luteums and they found another corpus luteum on my right ovary!!!!

The radiologist was beside himself and ran off to get the head of the radiology dept, they were talking about possible multiple pregnancy and were tripping 'cos I'm not on ivf or anything, supposedly the endometrium is thick also?

According to the gyno, its uncommon for multiples like this so he thinks probably unlikely. Anyone have any thoughts?? I've never had a pregnancy with more than one corpus luteum, whats the go with 3???????

Vicky

wow thats amazing

i dont know if there really is an explanation for it

well the endometrium would be thick because of the 3 sacs because the corpus luteum secretes estrogen and progesterone that helps thicken the endo

I'm not sure either. are they going to moniter / do any further scans to see what is happening?

Thankyou both for your replies. Yes I am being monitored, I have another ultrasound on Monday the 10th.....don't know if I can handle waiting that long!!!! The thought of multiples is a bit daunting!! And being 37, I'm in the age bracket for increased risk of multiples (which I didn't know!). Its all a bit overwhelming! My belly has popped so much that people are asking me already if I'm pregnant and I'm only 5 weeks!!! I have always popped straight away, but this is bigger than usual........
Vick

:hug: vic, hope it all goes well for you.