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Raptor update
So...I've been having some issues with this pregnancy. Turns out my progesterone was low (on a supplement now) and I have a hematoma.
Let me tell you, when one of those things starts to bleed, it's freaking scary.
Has anyone in this group ever had a subchorionic hematoma? Or low progesterone? My doctor didn't sound concerned, but she's pretty straight-forward and level-headed, and a little hard to read over the phone. I had an ultrasound Friday and saw the little dude(ette) but measured behind what I expected by about a week or so. That was when they found the hematoma. It was too soon for a heartbeat.
Just kind of looking for some advice/helpful stories, etc. I'm not totally freaking out, but I'm most certainly not happy at the moment. I'm almost a little angry because things appeared to be going so well.
Re: Raptor update
I didn't have this problem myself, but I do know several people who did (all resulted in healthy children). I know it is easier said than done, but try to relax. You can't control this stuff and that is a hard thing to let go of to be sure. Stay away from google, yo.
I did have a scare early on, but as is usually the case, everything worked out fine. Hang in there!
I have not, but being a sonographer, I see subchorionic hemorrhages/hematomas all the time. Often, it either passes or gets absorbed and everything is fine. Other times, the outcome isn't so good. I think it really depends on how large it is. And even then, large ones can end in a successful pregnancy as well. Just know that they are common and I see many pregnancies with one or they had one earlier on.
I'll be thinking about you!
I have taken progesterone with both of my children... They also both measured at least a week behind in the beginning. My first decided to come on her doctor given "due date" but after what I thought my date was. Second babe decided to come well before doctor given and momma given due date. He measured over a week behind in the beginning.
Good luck! Take care of yourself and totally stay away from Google!!! I will recommend liners, the amount of discharge is unbelievable with the progesterone supplements. Sorry, I know that is a bit TMI.
Nah, no worries on the TMI. I haven't had a problem with the progesterone discharge yet, but I was aware that it could/would happen eventually.
I'm starting to lose a little hope. I was bleeding pretty heavily overnight. Still no real cramps...a minor dull ache, just enough to be noticeable, but no real pain. But scary-ass bleeding.
I see the doctor late this morning. I wish I could fast-forward through the next five hours so I could get some answers. I just want to know either way so I can prepare myself appropriately.
Down, but not totally out. My progesterone levels were lower than I thought (4.4) and the hematoma is still there. Raptor is still measuring about 6w, so no growth in the last few days. The sac is still strong-looking, though, but she said the amount of bleeding is concerning.
However, my doctor is quite the optimist, and she said she's seen women and their little dudes bounce back. So, I had them draw for hcg levels to see where we are at, and we'll draw again in a couple of days and see if things are up or down. She left it up to me if I wanted to do that; I figured the more knowledge, the better. I would like to be prepared as much as I can either way.
So, there we are for the time being.
I'm still sending good thoughts/vibes your way. So sorry you are going through this fear and uncertainty!
Hcg levels were too low, doctor is no longer optimistic. 1300, looking for 6000. Starting to have more persistent cramps and bleeding. Probably the beginning of the end.
Thanks for all the kind words. I really appreciate you guys.
Thanks, girls. This really sucks. What sucks even more is seeing how upset H is. Seriously, he is a rock, nothing bothers him. His grandmother died last week and he didn't shed a tear (he's most definitely not a crier). This actually made him cry. I didn't see it, he told me, but damn. That broke my heart
Fuzzy,
I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hate this for you and your DH. You'll be in my thoughts.
Ahh, that sucks! Sorry you are dealing with this. Thoughts and prayers to you guys.
It's been a few years back now but I totally remember all of those up and down feelings.
Don't let anyone downplay your feelings (or lack of if that's the case) because whatever you and your DH are feeling is totally normal. I felt totally different with each of my losses.
Thanks, Bri. I had to remind myself that it is a grieving process. The biological process looks like it's going to take awhile, which makes it all suck that much more.