anyone have this???

Question

i am 7 wk pregnant. my hcg is in the 76000, which is good. because of my recurrent miscarriage (i had 2)
my doctor referred me to a specialist. im goin today for an ultrasound, amniosynthesis, and genetic counseling. what shouled i expect??/ im just so scared of losin this one

Answer 1

Ok. First let me tell you to not listen to people who tell you not to get the amnio done. It is being done for a purpose, your doctor thinks you need it to insure the health of your baby. Yes, there are risks to doing it, but they are very low, and there are risks with almost anything. If you are seeing a specialist, then they know what they are doing and will do everything possible to keep you safe. Just follow what the doctor tells you to do. You will probably be on bed rest for at least 24 hours after the amnio to insure that there are no problems, but they will tell you what they want you to do.

I'm sure you have had an ultrasound before, this one will be an internal one. With you only being 7 wks, the baby isn't big enough to see on an external. Don't worry.. it doesn't hurt and it won't cause miscarriage. You may spot a little, but that is normal. They will probably have you drink a lot of water and make you feel like you are about ready to burst, but it all depends on the doctor. Some will just do an internal one before they make you drink water.

As far as the amnio (short name for the long one!! ;) )goes, they start by using ultrasound, find a pocket of fluid, take a needle and put it through your belly into the sac of fluid and take out some fluid. You may get a little crampy, but you should be fine. It really isn't that bad and only takes a minute. Usually they do it when you are further along, so it may be done a little different in your case. Like I said before, it all depends on the doctor.

I think genetic counseling is good for anyone to go through. They will take a very extensive history on both you and your husband. Find out if there are any diseases that run in the family, check to see if there is a history of miscarriage or pregnancy abnormalties in your extended family by taking a history on your moms pregnancies and births, your brothers and sisters health, your husbands parents health and pregnancies/births, and all his brothers and sisters. They do it to try to narrow down if there is a problem you need to watch for, or if they can figure out why you had the miscarriages. It isn't scary, or like a test, just info they are gathering to help you. Be as honest as you can and don't hold back when they ask you questions.

I wouldn't worry, it sounds like you are in the best hands you could be in as far as doctors go. Just relax and take things in stride. It's nerve-wracking to be pregnant anyway, and take it from someone who knows- once you have had a miscarriage, or more then one, it's hard to relax and know that everything will be all right. Just know that you are doing everything you can to insure a healthy baby.

Answer 2

Unless they're worse than interval cramps or harm so dangerous you are not able to talk they are more commonly simply braxton hicks. I began getting them on occasion round 26 weeks however each and every girl is distinctive. Can you describe the suffering a little bit extra? Braxton hicks contractions can occur a couple of distinctive approaches, however are by no means an insufferable quantity of suffering. Mine felt like moderate interval cramps and weren't even quite steady. It would even be the youngster urgent uncomfortably in opposition to anything. Pregnancy is filled with ordinary pains and sensations. Never ever EVER hesitate to name your general practitioner/midwife. Call within the morning despite the fact that the rigors leave. Even if it is not anything it's going to positioned your brain comfortable. Please be aware: in case your general practitioner believes you're at threat for untimely hard work then you definitely do must move to the er now. The recommendation I've given is for a typical low threat being pregnant.

Answer 3

okay well i understand the ultrasound but why would you risk your pregnancy by going to have an amniocentesis 1 out of every 200 procedures ends up in a miscarriage and from what you say you have already had two of them why would you risk having another one? and the genetic couseling i do not understand either is there a history of genetic disorders in your family?

Answer 4

Ask your specialist if the amniocentisis is really needed...if you have one that will put you at an even greater risk of miscarriage...

Refer to this website for more information.

http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/327.html

Answer 5

genetic counselling for what? is there a history of any genetic abnormalities in your family?

Answer 6

I would stay in bed for a while and do what the Gyno tells me.