Our journey through infertility, failed adoptions and now parenthood through the miracle of embryo adoption/donation.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Had a scare last night.

So yesterday I woke up from a nap and noticed that I was spotting. I have spotted previously but this was much more. I did not panic. I didn't even worry really. I just relaxed and put my feet up for the rest of the evening. As I was preparing for bed last night I noticed a clot. Now I was worried! I told dh that a trip to the ER was in order. He panicked! So I had to calm him down and tell him to drive carefully. Glad that I could help him relax!! ;-) They got me right in and did some blood work. My HCG was 80,000 which the doctor assured me was fine for how far along I am. What they did not know is that I am not a novice and I know the "normal range" but that that is not enough to determine how my baby is doing. If my HCG was 70,000 yesterday then 80,000 is not good. Or if it was 90,000 yesterday then 80,000 is still not good. My OB is having it retested on Monday to make sure that it is doubling.

The ER doc also said that my cervix was closed. This was good news, but still not enough to determine that the baby was okay. I know that there is also something called a "missed miscarriage". I wanted an ultrasound but they could not do one at night as they do not have a tech there. So my trip was basically a waste of my time. I left with a diagnosis of "threatened abortion" (hate that term) and instructions to call my OB the next day.

I called my OB at 9 am and from there it was a flurry of activity. He was very concerned about the bleeding and ordered an ultrasound at the hospital's perinatal unit ASAP. I had one hour to get there! Thankfully there was a good, strong heartbeat! But there was also a bleed though it was healing. I did not like seeing the bleed, but was glad that there was an explanation for the bleeding. So that was very good news and the perinatologist told me that I had a 95% chance of carrying the baby and that made me very happy!!!

My OB contacted my RE and the discussed what to do with my continued spotting. They decided to take me off the progesterone suppositories and switch me to the PIO injections. I had to go to 2 different pharmacies to get it filled and then had to take it to my OB's office for instruction. I was almost hyperventilating over the PIO injections, but they were painless! Paying for them hurt more than the injection!!! Insurance does not cover the cost of it. Crazy!!

So that should catch you up to speed on my crazy day!! I have decided that this kid will be grounded for the first 6 months for putting me through all of this!!! ;-)

18 comments:

  1. Praising God with you that baby is okay! What GREAT news! :)

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  2. So glad to hear that all is well with your little bean! Hope you are still saying the PIO shots aren't that bad this time next week!

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  3. So glad you have such great docs to not take what you are saying for granted! That is wonderful! Praying for you!!

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  4. WHEW! So glad you & baby are fine! SO GLAD you took action & headed to the hospital, now you can be at ease for the next 7 months ;)

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  5. Oh my gosh, my heart skipped a beat. I am so glad everything is OK. Thanks for the sweet comments. Can't wait to see new pics of you sweet little one soon!!

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  6. Glad everything is alright. I do hope the PIO shots aren't too bad. How long would you have to inject yourself with them?

    I agree about the grounding...six months at least.

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  7. So glad everything is okay despite the visit to the ER. It's so nice to hear about your embryo adoption story. Best of luck to you! ICLW

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  8. Congratulations on your pregnancy and glad to hear that everything is ok.

    ICLW
    Rach
    www.thegalwho.wordpress.com

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  9. Glad everything is ok! Praying that the rest of your pregnancy will be uneventful!

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  10. Sorry for your scare, but glad you got some great reassurance. I hope things are smooth sailing from here on out!!

    Thanks for visiting my blog! ICLW

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  11. Thank goodness the baby is ok! I hope all goes well.

    ICLW
    http://daega99-arewethereyet.blogspot.com/

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  12. Wow! That is scary!! I am so glad everything turned out okay! Hopefully the rest of your pregnancy will be uneventful!

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  13. Hi there. I saw you stopped by my blog for ICLW. I have to admit I have already been keeping up with yours for a while :). Thanks for commenting. Since I haven't yet congratulated you, congrats on baby! Sorry for your scary moment, I am glad all turned out ok. Have a happy and healthy remainder :)

    ICLW

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  14. I found your blog through another blog. I have recently adopted embryos and will be undergoing a FET the end of Feb. I'm anxious to find others going through the same thing as us, especially Christian :)

    I'm so sorry about the scare! I'm so glad everything is okay!

    I hope it's okay I continue to follow you. (((HUGS)))

    Tammy
    www.twondra.blogspot.com

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  15. Bless you Jess. That must have been very scary. So glad to hear all is well. I am due on Aug. 20 through IVF. I'll be holding my breath with you sister. Happy ICLW. Shell http://romancingthestone.wordpress.com. You're in my blogroll!

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  16. So glad everything is fine! We had lots of bleeds and the babies did great! I will pray for everything to settle down and for God to give you peace!

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  17. Happy ICLW!! Gosh, you poor thing, that would have been an awful scare - I am so happy that it all worked out okay. I am only a few days behind you - due on 3 September (and hair is also going very grey I can tell you!).

    All the best!!

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