Just a rant…I’ve had three miscarriages since this past July back to back. We are pregnant again and living in a new city. I’m only 4 weeks along and the anxiety is eating at me. My new OB office can’t get me in until March. They said if they have a cancellation or opening sooner they will get me in for a “viability scan.” I know there isn’t anything much they can do this early, but waiting until March just feels so horrible right now. My HCG on December 24th was 6.86, then in the 26th 28.27, and on the 29th 143.05. My OB sent me a single message “level has gone up, but still low.” It’s hard not to read into that 😭
Ugh that's really hard. I do agree with the OB to wait awhile before getting an ultrasound, but 8-10 weeks would be ideal, not waiting all the way to 12-14. Are there any others around accepting patients sooner?
I’ve been calling around 😔 I have one more place I plan on calling this Friday after the New year. It’s mentally draining.
I know you are on the cancellation list, but maybe also try suggesting that you are okay with an ultrasound without an immediate follow up or follow up by telehealth/phone call. She will need to see you in person for an official workup but a viability ultrasound could be sooner. I would recommend waiting till at least 8 weeks because earlier scans can cause more anxiety rather than less. I know less about numbers but it looks like they doubled well
Are you on progesterone? With that many losses you should be. It's one of those things that can't hurt. It can cause constipation and such but won't hurt even if your progesterone is ok