hcg 11449 & no yolk sac or fetal pole

[law1130]

Hello everyone, I went to the ER on Sept 8th for cramping. The pregnancy test was positive. However, when the U/S was done the Doctors couldn't see a pregnancy. My hcg level was 578. They have been monitoring my levels ever since. On Sept 17th my Hcg level was 11449 and when the tech conducted the U/S they saw a gestational Sac but NO yolk sac or fetal pole. Supposedly, according to the U/S I was 5wks & 1day.  Because of this the doctors scheduled me for a D&C tomorrow.  
What should I do? I mean, this has never happened to me before.  I have never had a miscarriage. Should i go ahead with the procedure or should I go for a second opinion?  HELP... I'm desperate!

[diamondintherough79]

Hi,
I was thinking of you today with hopes that you didnt go through with it...
I would say wait it out, as long as you can....some woman haven't shown anything until 10 weeks, I personally was almost 9 weeks with my daughter.
I had suffered from a blighted ovum aswell, just 4 months before I got pregnant with my daughter, I had a natural miscarriage aswell at about 10 weeks gestation. There is no harm in doing so, unless you have severe bleeding or cramping etc.

6 weeks, 7 weeks, even 8 weeks is too soon!  Check the site misdiagnosed miscarriages....I think its www.misdiagnosedmiscariages.com check it out, you'll see lots of real womans stories on there and it may give you more insight on the whole thing.
You are in my prayers.....stay strong girl

[Ready_4_Baby_2]

I say what the others are saying too....Wait! My insurance normally doesnt schedule your first U/S until the 8th week. So I would say probably around that time or so schedule another U/S and see what happens. I know it will seem like forever waiting but at least you will be certain. Good Luck!

[Linzola1]

I would get a second opinion. Dont get the D&C its too early to see the fetal pole and yolk sac until 6weeks!!!!

[Pecas282]

I would go back to a new doctor at 7 weeks, but before then you could also get your HCG numbers checked to see if they are rising. You could do that now.

Lauren

[Aliciaw]

I would say that if you are the right amount along as what the gestational sac is showing to wait it out a couple more weeks 5 weeks is still too early to really see anything. I went to the my Dr at 8 weeks along and was only showing a gestational sac and my HCG count was showing that i was indeed 8 weeks along. I went back 2 more times for more U/S and they all showed nothing but the gestational sac. By the time I was finally 12 weeks along my body naturally miscarried the pregnancy. It was a long and emotional process and I kept debating whether or not I should opt out and get the DnC but I thought it would be better to let nature take its course.

So for you I would definately wait and not do the DnC right now! You still have time and they shouldnt have given you that option so soon. They should wait until you have had atleast another U/S showing the same thing. I would wait atleast 2 to 3 more weeks before making a decision!

[law1130]

As of today I'm 5w5d.
What's your story? How did it happen with you?