Measuring behind on u/s need advice

[jds17]

Hi everyone, I have been in beta #ell for the last week and half. I just got back from my u/s and they saw a yolk sac but nothing in it. The tech measured it at being 4 weeks 6 days and according to my retrieval/transfer, I should be 5 weeks 6 days. I have no idea what to think. RE was not at all optimistic. Said that we should have seen something today knowing that my retrieval was on September 5. But remember, I am the one that has the wacky betas. Just last Wednesday it was 223 and today it was 1118. What is going on? Any insight would be helpful. Thanks.

Beta #ell:
9/20 - 69
9/22 - 136
9/25 - 143
9/27 - 223
10/2 - 1118

[PBW]

Hi,

I am sorry you are going through this. It seems I have found myself in your situation a few times. You have to believe there is a chance until the Dr says its over.

I hope it turns out.

[lisapep_98]

jds, I know how frustrating this is. i had the same thing happen. myh betas were great but the baby was not measuring where it should be. this went on until week 7 then they finally saw a heart beat. please do not get too frustrated and hang in there. let us know what is going on. i bled as well just a heads up too. i feel great and the baby is doing wonderful. i am 23 weeks pregnant stay positive


~lisa

edd 02/05/07

[jds17]

Hi everyone. I wanted to give you an update as I had another u/s today. Last Monday, my beta shot up to 1118 and today, 1 week later, it's only 1659. When we did the u/s, the tech saw a "pulse" in my uterus but when we we spoke with the RE, he called it a pulse as well and told us that we should be 6w6d and we are measuring 5w5d on the u/s. He was not very optimistic, especially about my beta being only 1600. He said it should be around 5000/10000 now. I am in limbo still again and he wants me to come back a week from today. How much longer will this go on? I am beyond exhausted. Anyone have success stories? My betas are still kind of wacky. Thanks for all your prayers and support.

Lisapep, my betas are so wacky, I just don't know how this could possibly turn out positive.

[OVADUE]

DO NOT GIVE UP AT ALL! My son, Robert, was always a week to 2 weeks behind. They told me he would be a m/c at 6 weeks. They told me he would not be a healthy baby even if he was born because I was always 2 weeks behind their estimates. You have a "pulse" and that is a beating heart! Do not give up on that baby and think all is done, the dr is not you and I am kissing a beautiful 6 yr old boy right now.

You have a heartbeat! That is what is needed to sustain life. Just keep being healthy!

[jds17]

OVADUE, hi there and thanks for your words of encouragement. All what you have said is true. I am praying so much that this baby sticks around. I know he is a fighter (we know it's a boy since we did PGD) and we are both going to fight this and win and prove everyone wrong. He's got to stick around, he just has to. I'll post again next Monday after my u/s. I hope I have some good news to report and my betas catch up...that is the most bizarre thing in all of this.

[lisapep_98]

JDS, I am sorry u have to go through this.. what i was trying to say is that drs at time can be pesimistic with good betas they still said i did not have a good chance then i have heard of so many women that have had whacky betas and all turns out well. please try to remia positive and let us know

keep up posted hugs


028/05/07 edd

[OVADUE]

How are you doing JDS? Just thinking of you and your family

[jds17]

They did another ultrasound this morning and couldn't find a heartbeat. I am absolutely devastated. I just don't understand. I still have to wait for the report to be faxed over to my doctor in Atlanta to speak with him but I think we all knew this wasn't going to have a great outcome. My only concern now is figuring out if I have a d&c or do this naturally. I did PGD this round so if I were to get a d&c, they might be able to check if he was normal, etc. I only had 1 expanded blast to transfer and I am terrified that even though we did PGD, he will still turn out abnormal. I know that PGD doesn't test for everything but if my eggs are that crappy, how will I know to stop all this insanity? I guess I will wait to have my follow up consultation with my doc. Thanks so much ladies for all your encouragement on these boards. I truly wouldn't have been able to make it through this rollercoaster ride without your support because believe me, it's been one helluva ride. I never thought I would be able to post on the "pg board" ever and although it's been short-lived, I hope to join you guys sooner rather than later. Much prayers and good thoughts for all of you.