Ectopic? Normal? Who knows!?
Hi everyone!
I went to my OBGYN for a normal well woman check up and found out I was pregnant on April 30th! Completely unexpected because I had been bleeding for about 14 days prior to the appointment so I thought I had my period. My period is usually about 6 or 7 days, so the bleeding was very abnormal for me. My last normal period before that was March 18th to the 24th, with an estimated ovulation date of April 8th.
-Hcg level on April 30th was 410 and no intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy noted on ultrasound yet. They did note that I had a small cyst on my right ovary. I was still having some light bleeding at this time. I also began experiencing morning sickness around this time.
-May 3rd Hcg level only increased to 526. With the light bleeding and slow hcg level increase, there was some talk about an ectopic. I had no pain or anything, so they told me just to get more blood work. Still experiencing morning sickness and now I'm always tired.
-May 5th hcg level was 1,127 and no signs on intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy seen on ultrasound. They did note that my right ovary was enlarged and no change in size of the cyst. No more bleeding at this point. Still having nausea, fatigue, and now constipation. No pain.
-May 7th hcg level was 2,173. Same symptoms as previous, no bleeding or pain.
Today, May 12th. I get repeat lab work on the 14th. I have been taking pregnancy tests daily and I'm at the point where the positive is popping up before control. This has been happening for the past week and my tests are only popping up faster and darker than the previous ones. If I miscarried, wouldn't they be getting lighter?
My period tracking app is putting me at about 6 weeks and 6 days. I was supposed to get a repeat ultrasound on May 14th, but my OB office called me this morning saying they were canceling it and that they want me to get more blood work instead. That was all they told me.
I am kind of frustrated at the lack of communication and explanation of results. Is there any chance this pregnancy is viable? Is there a chance I have an ectopic pregnancy in my right ovary? I'm an ER nurse and have seen how quick ovarian ectopic pregnancies can go downhill, but my OB does not seem concerned. I sent her a message voicing my concerns, but I have not heard anything back yet. Help!?
Update 5/12: went to the ER and had blood work and repeat hcg level drawn. Ultrasound was inclusive and there were no signs of intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy, but my hcg level increased to 7,190. I was hoping this would ease my anxiety, but with no clear view of the pregnancy and my hcg still rising, now I'm even more concerned 🙃