Your story has given me hope that my doctor is wrong. I’m so grateful for the expertise that medical professionals can provide, but there is always the possibility of a misdiagnosis and this case the results could be so very painful. On Monday, Aug 5th, I took a HPT and got a positive. I know we are right in schedule. Although it is rare, miscarriage can be misdiagnosed. I’ve heard that this can sometimes make it difficult to see things on early ultrasounds. I recommend ladies who have the same case like me not to give up soon. I can’t believe how many people might have had a surgically-managed “miscarriage” to remove a healthy pregnancy. Sending hugs and the best of luck to you! I have just experienced my 4th miscarriage (all before 7 weeks) in the past 9 months. My blighted ovum story. I had an u/s three days later at my OB’s office, where I’ve received care through two pregnancies (I have two lovely little girls) and one miscarriage in between, which I had at home, at around seven weeks. My ovaries and the tubes looked totally normal. Betsy recently posted..Miscarriage? So how does a baby be 7 weeks and have a heartbeat??! Good for you for not making any decisions until you are absolutely sure. It was scary to say the least. At first it was fine then they turned the screen away. That week was full of grief, but in the back of my mind, I couldn't shake still feeling pregnant. He urged me to go to the ER to see if the baby was in my tubes. Your post has given me some hope though! Praying for a positive out come! The initial phases of checking for the baby’s presence and well-being are pretty complex and scope for misdiagnosis does exist due to some common reasons. Misaligned Pelvis and Infertility, Nursing “Normals”…my words of wisdom for World Breastfeeding Week, Explaining How Santa Isn’t Everywhere to JDaniel, Ten things I’ve learned – and unlearned – about marriage, Win 100% Biodegradable Eco Footwear from 1Moment – 5 Winners! No sooner had I hung up than the head of the department came in. I immediately liked the midwife (I’ll call her Nancy) that I met with at that first appointment. I had an ultrasound yesterday, and was diagnosed with a missed miscarraige. I’m not sure what he meant by no growth the ultra sound I had two 3 weeks prior showed a perfect hearbeat and the sack went from 6cm to 17cm. Doctor didn’t even want to do blood work on me and I was too upset to ask for it. I feel like I’ve been on a roller coaster. Since we experienced miscarriage in our pregnancy before Baby, you can imagine that this was quite the emotional roller coaster for us. We’ll be thinking of you and wishing you the very best! When more blood tests came back with increasing hormone levels, I questioned the nurses, but they said, "Sometimes that happens." I would be devastated to have read the experience of so many women (there was a study in Great Britain a couple of years ago that found up to 1 of 200 first trimester miscarriage is misdiagnosed, and in fact the pregnancies were viable.) They actually thought it could possibly be my heartbeat echoing on the scan, but, they did many many different shots and they could not conclusively say that I was not pregnant!! Congratulations on your pregnancy and all the best in the future. But as others have said similarly on this website, I’m glad I’m taking the time to see what happens. She had to bring in another tech to confirm her findings because she was a little confused at first. You are absolutely right. — Patti Davis. We called the doctor back and told her our news she requested that we start to monitor the beta HCG levels and come to see her as soon as we get back. The 2nd technician was like “Nope, that’s not right. Mary's story (click on the links to read these stories) is a perfect example. So confused! Omg u have me me so happy by reading this cause I’m going threw the same situation and I have decided not to give up thank u so much I’m so emotional and happy right now cause I feel like maybe I will have a miracle…. Betsy recently posted..Miscarriage? I was diagnosed with a miscarriage at about 10 calendar weeks. What’s the big deal? I swung between grief and disbelief. I am so sorry to hear all that you have been going through! not! He apologized and said he wasn't sure how it happened. I just dont know what to think. I was admitted to the ER where they did another blood draw and an ultrasound. She said that’s not what he told you I said no he told me I had a complete miscarriage. Thank you again for your story, I hope mine turns out that way! My HCG levels fell a little for my 2nd blood test and still nothing on the ultrasound so he diagnosed miscarriage. I’m 11 weeks and 2 days. Thank you for sharing, Hello I know this post is a few years old but I read your story and it gives me some hope. I have taken four at home tests, all great brands. This post is from a few years back. I was told at my 8 week ultrasound that my baby stopped growing at 6 weeks and there was no heartbeat. Wishing the best for you! Wish me luck! I needed to read your story! Women should always seek a 2nd. Reading about others’ experiences of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy can be reassuring, and may help you feel less alone. Will be sure to update next week!! Thank you for sharing your story, Elzabeth! During the exam, the OB said my cervix looked about six weeks and it appeared to show I was having a normal looking period. on oct 4th,2013 I found out I was pregnant sep 28th which was my expected period date. Your stories. It doesn’t mean that something is wrong. In the end they agreed that I was miscarrying. Thanks for sharing. Are you absolutely sure about your dates? Sending you lots of sticky baby thoughts. I personally haven’t heard of shrinking gestational sacs, but if you have a retroverted/tipped uterus, as I do, I know for sure that measurements – even by transvaginal ultrasound – can be off. recently posted..Naughty. ok Dr says test last month could have been to early so at most 6-8wks. I have experience wrong ultrasounds before… They thought my son might have Down’s and told us the day we found out he was a boy; all our joy was taken. The doctor said that based on the ultrasound and the dates that I provided, there was now no sign of miscarriage or abnormal pregnancy! I was obviously so disappointed. Thanks, Christy! Kirby, I had a blood test done on monday and my hcg levels were 37 today (weds) they are down to 10 ive had no pain or clots but have had some on off light bleeding, im still getting hot flushes and nausea and have a big appetite (not like me atall) the doctor finally said that my pregnancy was not viable but i still feel pregnant. I’m dealing with the exact same thing right now. This doctor was a little surprised that the last doctor didnt order blood test to watch my HCG, as was i. Monday mornings feel much better when you wake up, Such a fun ski/snowboard day with the snow pouring, After 6 years of living in Topsfield, we finally l, Snowshoeing and wistful drives through waterfront, When I was a kid, I never learned to enjoy making, Too many emotions and not enough words for this mo, Another year of fun visiting Ice Castles! Since my hCG levels were still rising, I wanted to be absolutely certain. I go back for another ultrasound in about 8 days. Exercising During Pregnancy by Heather of with a Side of Sneakers, a guest post […], […] What is BPA? She felt my abdomen and proclaimed to me that I was 24-25wks!~ No way! The baby is not in my tubes which is good news however, my gestational sac got a bit smaller which is a good time. The baby was there all along; it has a strong little heartbeat and is measuring 7 weeks! I must have seemed like a complete lunatic; I questioned the nurses at every turn, and my best friend, family, and husband (while amazing and supportive) were all starting to wonder if I was completely losing the plot. It seemed like that area of my body had a mind of it’s own and I didn’t understand what was happening. Retested 2 days later and hcg was 3400. Here’s what’s happening with me. What can I do? I am thinking of going for the 3d/4d tomorrow to find out. I owuld like just a little hope that something positive may still come out of this. this has helped me alot reading that i am not alone in this thanks so much…. First dr appt was on 12/20. I have a daughter who is two so shes my little blessing. Thank you for sharing your story it put some hope in me, and my wife. Needless to say I was horrified and ran out of there. And my boyfriend has been away since sep 10th and I’m dedicated and faithful to him completely. Thanks Kym for your posts. I was 12 weeks and six days pregnant for the third time. thank you for sharing this story it sure gives me the hope to keep my faith alive. I actually never had morning sickness, just tender breasts for a couple of weeks and that symptom went away prior to seeing my baby’s heartbeat on 11/22. Maria recently posted..Let’s Get Crackin’! I think they’re wrong. Hang in there, and please let us know how you are doing as you have updates. It also said if the numbers are going up that I am pregnant and if the numbers are going down I’m miscarrying. I still haven’t had any bleeding and no major pain just it feels like the baby grows Getting fat and all. I know they had said I had a miscarriage and they were the experts, but how could that be? xx. Thanks for this article, it is great to know I am not alone. It’s nice to hear your and other women’s stories. I begged her to wait a week and she, again very reluctantly agreed to my request. If you are told you are having a miscarriage in early pregnancy, make sure you exhaust every possible testing option before you accept this news. Mine is in my arms right now. I have had very normal periods this year, but in the past have had irregular ones but anywho.. Sunday(12-22-13) I was at work and started bleeding like a period, so they sent me to the ER.. First off, the ER let me sit, with no pad or anything, in the ER waiting room, not in an actual room, for two hours! 08/31/15. I started my grieving process and felt I was pretty much starting to come to terms with it. You don’t have to rush into accepting any information or making any decisions. But I”m wondering is this happening because the intercourse is not continuous is the sperm and egg dying off? I ended up miscarrying on February 10th. Why are you called “I Thought I Knew Mama”? 🙁, Hi lindsay.. i m going through.. i was 9 week 4 days.. doctor tried to check my baby HB .. but she couldn’t hear it then she sent me for ultrasound and nurse couldn’t hear baby HB either.. and then she sent me for blood test there were strong pregnancy HCG level..after 3 days she checked again n HCG level were dropping.. As of today I am aware I am around 17,000 and climbing. I recently found out I am 6 wks pregnant. YES! ~I hope you end up with a positive story too. I had high hopes and still had the pregnancy symptoms but when I went back they said that baby was still the same size & he had trouble finding a heartbeat & that he should have no problem finding it by that time but me & my husband seen a flicker on the screen & I even think the nurse seen it but he told me there was nothing that I lost the baby but I’m still having symptoms some cramping but no bleeding & it’s been about another week idk what to do it’s driving me crazy, Hi i went in for my 8 week ultra sound and was told my baby had no hart Beat and in a couple days ill start to havehave a miscarriage its been a couple and i dont feel any diffrent i hope there Is some mistake and congrats. i said because i wanted to be sure. After having an ectopic pregnancy two years ago we finally got pregnant, only for the hospital to tell us we are miscarrying because I am 5 weeks pregnant, my hcg levels are not correct for how old the baby is, and they did not see a heart flicker. Nancy was as empathetic as ever, but she still maintained that we were definitely having a miscarriage. Thank you for sharing with us, and we will be keeping you in our thoughts and sending you big hugs. I have heard other stories almost exactly like yours, where the doctors wanted D & C’s done. No baby, No sac nothing. Victoria, that is awesome!! I felt pretty shaken as I got dressed and prepared to go back in the examining room, but I also felt somewhat unaccepting of the news because I thought I just needed to remind her again about the dates and that maybe I just wasn’t as far along as she expected. I met again with the doctor who had misdiagnosed my miscarriage, and he asked if he could do a scan too so that he could see, but of course I said no. So my boyfriend and I are goi g some where else in a week or two if I don’t get my monthly and get a second oppion my niece mom demanding it. And good for you for staying positive despite such a Negative Nancy! She told me to sit up and proceeded to tell me – even AFTER a successful US – that I currently have a “normal looking pregnancy” but my numbers suggest otherwise and I really need to think about my options and to tell her the truth about my no cramping / no bleeding issue. (sigh) Please email for any advice you can give me. anyone with sone words of encouragment or thoughts , i really need them thanks. I believe that I am pregnant and I haven’t miscarried but then I started to go online to figure out the symptoms and how to know if your having a miscarriage and all the hope I had in being pregnant just went down. You could always ask for a second opinion ultrasound as well. I’m still waiting…should be about 9 weeks now and I still have very sore breasts, tiredness, etc. A friend of mine was told she was going to have a down syndrome baby and was repeatedly encouraged to abort him. My little gal is now almost 7yrs old! 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