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Miscarriage or wait and see?

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Lisa00
Hi everyone! My partner and I found out on Monday that I’m pregnant. Today marks exactly 4 weeks.
I was at work today when I noticed quite a bit of blood with small clots during a toilet visit. I didn’t have extreme pain or cramps, but I’ve had a dull ache in my lower abdomen and some pressure (especially when urinating or when I need to go) since Saturday.
I contacted the gynecology department immediately. I was examined by a nurse, and the ultrasound showed nothing unusual, which is normal for such an early pregnancy. My first blood test (on Monday) showed an hCG level of 1200. Today, it was 1300. The nurse said it’s most likely a miscarriage because my hCG level rose so slowly; she said it should have doubled, she explained.
Now I have to wait 4 days for a new blood test and another ultrasound—it will feel like an eternity! This uncertainty is terrible. I’m still hoping against hope that the baby is still there since my hCG level didn’t drop.
What do you all think? Has anyone experienced this? Thanks in advance! Lots of love.

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  1. Amoxiclav #2

    I'm afraid, to be honest.. Hcg doubles every 48/72 hours, so it should already be around 2400 by now with 3 days in between... I had a miscarriage in August and my hcg did double but I started bleeding anyway. I'm hoping for you that it still works out and something will be visible on the ultrasound

  2. Joy #3

    Your hCG levels are indeed too low compared to the starting value. Really disappointing and sad, but it doesn't look good at all

  3. Lisa00 started this #4

    Thank you for the reply! I'm scared to wait and see

  4. Ikkuh Guest #5

    Hang in there, girl. I know how it feels.
    I lost quite a bit of blood for 2.5 weeks, with clots. It started off small, but by the end, it was really a lot. I ultimately lost 'the' baby at 6 weeks.

  5. Orchidea #6

    I'm also scared that it's a miscarriage. I went through this myself in March at 5 weeks pregnant... I also lost a lot of blood and clots, and 1.5 weeks later on the ultrasound, my uterus was indeed empty as confirmed. The midwife wanted to check just in case, because she still had hope for me. I also noticed the pregnancy tests getting lighter and lighter until they turned negative right before the ultrasound, so I knew enough.

    Lots of strength...

  6. Lisa00 started this #7

    Today I had to have emergency surgery; it was an ectopic pregnancy. My left fallopian tube was removed.

  7. Orchidea #8

    Oh my, that's really intense. Sending lots of strength and wishing you a speedy recovery.

  8. Amoxiclav #9

    Wishing you lots of strength and a speedy recovery!

  9. Lisa00 started this #10

    Thank you!

  10. Joy #11

    So intense!! Get well soon!

  11. Els #12

    Sending you lots of strength!!!!!!

  12. Sanne #13

    Lisa00, that's so incredibly tough to go through. It's totally okay to wait it out, I completely understand. But are you really unsure? Then maybe give your midwife a call just to be sure. Sometimes that brings some peace of mind. Sending you a big hug.

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