First, a HUGE thank you for you brothers giving out the good thoughts and prayers to my family and me.
Several weeks back, on an early Sunday morning, my wife that was at 8 weeks pregnant woke up with severe bleeding and dropping tissue. We went to the ER. There, they did some tests... including the blood test, showing levels at 51k. Upon an ultrasound exam, there was still a heartbeat. The Dr. told us to follow up with our Dr. on Monday morning, could not say if she was going to miscarry or not. Later in the day, she passed three more major blood clots. We thought that was it... miscarriage. We did not go back to ER, because there was nothing really to do about it, and we thought we would be back in Dr. office Monday morning.
Monday morning... Nurse said not to worry, probably nothing. Would not have us in for follow up. Said to wait for 12 week appt. My wife pleaded that she wanted to see the doctor. No dice. Later, my wife called back and demanded the 48 hour follow up blood test. Normally, levels would double in 48 hours. Finally got in the next morning for that. Meanwhile, doctor office wouldn't ask ER for records that day. My wife had to go pick them up, and take to dr. office. Wednesday, nurse called back to say levels at 44k. Said normal level for 6weeks. Tried to rush off phone, but my wife explained about the level on Sunday. So, nurse asked available Dr. (her Dr. was on vacation) and he said, yes, miscarriage. Ordered a follow up blood test in two weeks for level check to make sure they come down as they should. At this point, the nurse cancelled our 12week appts.
Last week, my wife had blood test. All this time, my wife was convinced she was still pregnant. Had one major clot passing again in that time frame. Nurse would not call back about blood test. My wife went in and got results on her own. 37,300. So, it had dropped, but never to the levels to show no more pregnancy. Finally, the Dr. called and talked to my wife. She was unaware of any of the miscarriage stuff, and wondered why our appt were cancelled. So, finally got an ultrasound scheduled for today. They didn't actually make the order until Tues this week. Ugh. Nurse was rude to wife on phone... told Carey that SHE cancelled the appointments cuz she "claimed" to have had all this bleeding. Basically saying my wife was making stuff up. We were infuriated.
Anway... today would have been our 12week appt. We went for ultrasound... Normal size for 12 weeks, normal heartbeat!!! We were thrilled. The US tech believes it looks like my wife had a 2nd gestational sac (aka: twins) and miscarried one. Honestly, we are not really upset about the loss of one. But thrilled the one is still there. My son often would put his hand on Carey's tummy and assure us that the baby was fine. I guess he was right!
We feel like we have a huge weight lifted off us.... Thank you so much for the prayers, thoughts, and vibes!!! You all are the best.
Several weeks back, on an early Sunday morning, my wife that was at 8 weeks pregnant woke up with severe bleeding and dropping tissue. We went to the ER. There, they did some tests... including the blood test, showing levels at 51k. Upon an ultrasound exam, there was still a heartbeat. The Dr. told us to follow up with our Dr. on Monday morning, could not say if she was going to miscarry or not. Later in the day, she passed three more major blood clots. We thought that was it... miscarriage. We did not go back to ER, because there was nothing really to do about it, and we thought we would be back in Dr. office Monday morning.
Monday morning... Nurse said not to worry, probably nothing. Would not have us in for follow up. Said to wait for 12 week appt. My wife pleaded that she wanted to see the doctor. No dice. Later, my wife called back and demanded the 48 hour follow up blood test. Normally, levels would double in 48 hours. Finally got in the next morning for that. Meanwhile, doctor office wouldn't ask ER for records that day. My wife had to go pick them up, and take to dr. office. Wednesday, nurse called back to say levels at 44k. Said normal level for 6weeks. Tried to rush off phone, but my wife explained about the level on Sunday. So, nurse asked available Dr. (her Dr. was on vacation) and he said, yes, miscarriage. Ordered a follow up blood test in two weeks for level check to make sure they come down as they should. At this point, the nurse cancelled our 12week appts.
Last week, my wife had blood test. All this time, my wife was convinced she was still pregnant. Had one major clot passing again in that time frame. Nurse would not call back about blood test. My wife went in and got results on her own. 37,300. So, it had dropped, but never to the levels to show no more pregnancy. Finally, the Dr. called and talked to my wife. She was unaware of any of the miscarriage stuff, and wondered why our appt were cancelled. So, finally got an ultrasound scheduled for today. They didn't actually make the order until Tues this week. Ugh. Nurse was rude to wife on phone... told Carey that SHE cancelled the appointments cuz she "claimed" to have had all this bleeding. Basically saying my wife was making stuff up. We were infuriated.
Anway... today would have been our 12week appt. We went for ultrasound... Normal size for 12 weeks, normal heartbeat!!! We were thrilled. The US tech believes it looks like my wife had a 2nd gestational sac (aka: twins) and miscarried one. Honestly, we are not really upset about the loss of one. But thrilled the one is still there. My son often would put his hand on Carey's tummy and assure us that the baby was fine. I guess he was right!
We feel like we have a huge weight lifted off us.... Thank you so much for the prayers, thoughts, and vibes!!! You all are the best.
