Had an ultrasound today - blighted Ovum?

rahrah28 wrote: Hi girls,

Been going through some spotting episodes so was sent for an ultrasound today. He mentioned a blighted ovum, I believe that's what he said, he was a low talker so I didn't hear him correctly. I feel ok, I just feel like I finally have some resolve and relief. My dr called this evening and told me she wants to do another hcg check so I go tomorrow. I think she is just making sure before she does anything drastic that it definitely is gone. Which confuses me because I have already accepted this and now I have to wonder why she is sending me for more blood work. I guess I am looking at it as a second opinion before she maybe suggests a D+C. She said the Dr at the sonogram place said he could not see the baby. I am assuming that means a blighted ovum and that I did hear him correctly. My husband was with me and said when he was watching the sonogram all he saw were black masses on the screen. I told him you probably would have seen something if there was a baby there.

My question is what is it like to have a D+C? I hope they put you out because I don't want to feel a thing. I decided I don't want to wait for nature to take it's course I just need to get it over with and move on with my life. We have a beautiful 18 month healthy little girl and maybe that is all we are supposed to have. I am going to enjoy her for awhile!! Thanks for all listening.

I wish everyone the very best in any grieving they may be going through right now! We are all here for each other and that can help tremendously!

J

elvisfan replied: Well, I ended up having a D&C. When I went to the doc in the morning there was no heart beat and I had started bleeding and having cramps. So they gave me the option and I felt I couldn't wait either. I just couldn't stand delivering my baby at home! At least that's what I felt like I was doing.

They do put you under. I kept telling myself I'm not gonna go to sleep but I did! They gave me a little something on the way down the hall and then in the OR they gave me the anesthesia. You will have to wear an oxygen mask and get those heart monitors put on your chest. It took my doc about 1/2 hr and she said they can take anywhere from 15-35min. I was then in recovery and next to a woman who had just had a c-section! THAT was horrible. Anyway, I went home about two hours later empty. I had mild cramping, backache and bleeding. Not too bad though. It lasted maybe 4-5days. THey gave me a prescription pain pill but I think I only used it two times before bed and that was really because I couldn't sleep.

i am sorry you are going thru all this. I know how much it hurts.

5littleladies replied: I haven't had a d&c but I did have a miscarriage a couple of months ago and I just wanted to say I'm so sorry and offer you lots of (((((((Hugs))))))). We're here if you need to talk. I know how painful it is

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I'm so sorry for your loss. Take your time to grieve and know it is okay to have those feelings. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

rahrah28 replied: Thanks girls,

I appreciate all of the "hugs" and "prayers". It helps in some strange way that there never truly was a baby there. Right now I just have a placenta and a sac. Nurse at the doctor's office said teh doc might just want to let nature take it's course. I heard this could take up to 12-13 weeks supposed pregnancy to abort. Ughhhhh! I might just opt for the D+C and get this all over with so I can move on. If they knock me out I would be fine.

Thanks girls, Hugs and Kisses right back at ya!

J

MommyToAshley replied:
I am so sorry for your loss.

mummy2girls replied: (((HUGS))))) I am so soerry!!!!!!!

A&A'smommy replied: I am SO sorry!!!! ((((HUGS))))

Mommy2BAK replied: I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts. ((((HUGS))))

angelhair replied: I was supposed to have had a d anc with the last m/c but passed everything aout two hours before, so I ended up not having one. I am so sorry. I know how hard and painful this is. may I ask how far along you are? I only ask because if you are only about six weeks, it may be to early to see the baby. let us know what the hcg levels were and what is happening. you will fiind a lot of support here love dee

moped replied: I haven't had a D&C but I did have a miscarriage before Jack...........you sound like you are handling everything pretty well...................sorry to hear it

rahrah28 replied: Well girls today was the day. I went into the hospital at 6:00am and was home by 10:00am. The D+C is in the past now! The nurses at the hospital were awesome and made me feel wonderful. The first thing my nurse told me before anything that this was not my fault, and just to hold onto my little girl at home and she will get me through this. I almost cried there.

I am so glad I can now move on, the procedure was not bad at all. I have had only very mild cramps and very little bleeding. I have yet to take any motrin. I was not scared at all, even though I am notorious for working myself up for any kind of procedures.

The nurse told me something very interesting and helpful. She told me how blighted ovum's happen. The sperm goes into the egg and then the egg closes up. Well in my case half the sperm got in and then my egg shut him down. I guess my egg was rebelling. Said she may be ready for this but I am not!! It gives some humor to a not so great situation. It made me feel better to know that it was my egg that was defective or anything wrong with his sperm. I am happy now girls that I have closer and I can move on with my life and see with the future holds for myself,husband and my beautiful daughter.

Hope all is well with everyone and thanks for all of your support. I hope I can give as much support to other girls.

J

angelhair replied: I am sorry, it is important that even if it was the egg that was defective! it is not your fault in any way.the other thing is that you have a excellent chance of having a healthy preg even after a blighted ovum. I concieved my now three year old after a m/c due to a blighted ovum. you will always have support and love here. love dee

Shaykinmom replied: So sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prays

Josie83 replied: I'm so sorry that you're going through this - and sorry that this post is so late. Thinking of you xx

EmilyandPhoebesMommy replied: I am so sorry, you and your family are in my prayers.