Update (heavy bleeding)

[Marley15]

hi all went for my scan at my clinic today unfortunately all they could see was a yolk sack and they said they would expect to see more at 6 weeks 5 days. So I have to carry on with the medication until a follow up scan

[Millbanks]

Hi lovely,

I'm so sorry to hear this - I had similar last year (without the bleeding). I had 2 follow up scans because at the first scan there wasn't a foetal pole or yolk sac, at the 2nd scan there was but it was too far behind, and the third showed no more growth so was classified as a missed-miscarriage.

It's the absolute worst, waiting for the next scan to see what is going on - I really am sending a massive hug.

There are lots of stories on here where they have had growth at the 2nd scan - so it doesn't mean it's all over yet. But I just wanted to share my experience to prepare you for what might happen.

xx

[Marley15 in reply to Millbanks]

Thank you for your reply, they didn’t seem to confident at the clinic but they said it might be several weeks yet before I can stop all my medication as they is strict rules I’ve been referred to the EPU now and I go for a scan this Sunday. It’s harder this time as I don’t really know how I should be feeling due to being on different medications. xx

[Millbanks in reply to Marley15]

Yes mine wanted 2 weeks more before confirming completely to stop meds.

I'm sorry, I know how rough it is

x

[Marley15 in reply to Millbanks]

Thank you xx

[Sic06]

Hello,

I'm so sorry for you.

I have recently been in your exact position and now writing from the EPU after being confirmed a miscarriage and waiting to speak with a doctor.

I had heavy bleeding on 30th March at about 6weeks, and 2 follow up scans. The first scan (less than 48hrs after bleeding) didn’t look too concerning - there was the yolk sac but no heartbeat detected but said it maybe early. Then 1 week after, got the 2nd scan, there was still the sac with the small embryo but looked it was far behind and still no heartbeat. Checked the HCG level as further investigation and come back quite high. It gave me a little hope. 48hrs later repeated the HCG and surprisingly they come back higher but not doubled. Today got referred to the EPU, went for the scan and they found the embryo to be smaller. The nurse said it is shrinking because the pregnancy is not progressing. I asked why the HCG were increasing and she said hormones are still high in circle. I am now diagnosed with miscarriage and waiting for a doctor to discuss next steps.

I am heartbroken obviously but trying to be strong. First transfer was a chemical and this was actually my first pregnancy🥺

Hope you will have a better outcome ❤️‍🩹

[Marley15 in reply to Sic06]

Thank you for your reply and I’m so sorry you’re going through this, it really is torture, it just feels like I’ve bled right from my positive result and still on going now. My last IVF using my own eggs ended up having an early miscarriage, this time around I’m using donor eggs so on more medication so everything feels different. xx

[alma88]

I am really sorry to hear this , there are ladies which have gone through something similar and have positive outcome but same as above wasn’t my case. I started bleeding at6weeks had a scan showing a large hematoma next to gestantional sac(at 6w1day fetal pole was measuring 5w4d and had a strong heartbeat) and 3 weeks-2 scans later there was no heartbeat. All you can do is hope for best but be prepared for worse. You said you’re going to EPU Sun, they will book you in a week time again for another scan and based on results take it from there.Is not easy but you got this, try to keep a positive mindset as are so many cases when they catch up growing and correct themselves in early pregnancy!

[Marley15 in reply to alma88]

Thank you for your reply, I’m so sorry you’ve gone through it as well. I already no this one won’t get any better with worsening bleeding and all the large clots I passed yesterday, but obviously still have to have these scans done and continue with the medication until they tell me to stop. xx

[Twiglet2]

I’m so sorry I e been through this too and I hope they let you know for sure soon and you can stop the meds 😢 the limbo was the hardest part for me. Thinking of you xx

[Marley15 in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you for your reply, I hope so too. Your right about the limbo part xx

[Freeway24]

I am so so sorry your going through this. I am sending you a big hug. Be kind to yourself. I hope you have lots of support around you. I know how heartbreaking it is. ❤️ xx

[Marley15 in reply to Freeway24]

Thank you for your reply and I’ll take that big hug. I’m going to take several weeks off work this time as last time I just carried on going. I have my lovely family around me xx

[Freeway24]

Sounds sensible to take time off work. Give yourself all the time you need. It's such a heartbreaking thing to go through. I am glad you have your family around you for support. Take it really easy. Lots of self care at this very difficult time. Xx ❤️

[Marley15 in reply to Freeway24]

Thank you xx