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Hi Joanna and Chris and everyone- I am 7 weeks 5 days. Went for an ultra sound at 5 wks. and they saw a sac but no baby yet and were hopeful. My symptoms continued but not like they did with 2 other pregnancies I had, but a__sumed "all pg are different" so I didn't want to get nervous...I went for a repeat US yestedray at 7 weeks 5 days and they said the sac was bigger but couldn't find a baby. They said it was empty. Went immediately to my OB and he took my levels. In the beginning my levels went from 3800 to 6200 within 2 days at around the 4 1/2 weeks mark, but my doc called me this morning and said that my hcg was at 20,000 and that was uncommon because he was sure this was a blighted ovum and wanted to let it pa__s naturally. He said to go back next wed. July 6 to see if my levels drop. If they drop- he said I will get my period in 4 weeks or so- but if they go up- then yet another U/S as the baby might not be seen b/c of a tilted uterus I was once told I have. He said not to get my hopes u. Part of me doesn't think I am pg anymore b/c many of my symptoms went away 2 or 3 days ago. No more swollen b___sts, no more breathlessness, and no strange taste stuff...so I think it is probably that the levels haven't dropped and I don't want to get my hopes up...but has anyone with the wonderful Happy ending stories who experienced this (There were a few with my what seems to be almost exact story)- experienced a loss of some symptoms, and feeling 'kinda' pg - out of whack and not fully pg? Thansk and god bless everyone.

To answer the question of symptoms of blighted ovum. I had normal pregnancy symptoms, sore b___sts, naseau, headaches, etc. Everything seemed to be going normal, up until the ultrasound. My doctor has a high powered 3D v____al ultrasound so there was no denying that there was no baby in the sac, you could see it clearly. I don't think to my knowledge that there is any way of knowing physically is you have a blighted ovum unless you have an ultrasound. My question to all of you, if you have already had a D&C in the past how long did you wait to try again? And was the pregnancy healthy?

I Saw my baby at 6 weeks on ultrasound and the baby had a heart beat by 7 weeks. But everyone is not the same...I'll pray for you and next time the heartbeat will be nice and strong..

Hi Jodi- Read your post. My doc said that I ought to wait 2 full months if in case I am not pg anymore before trying again. He said that if I got pg sooner-Iit is a greater chance of miscarriage again--and on the net I have read that doc's suggest anywhere from one month to 3- so I guess mine is more middle of the road-...good luck. Thanks for your post. It is so strange to feel half pg, half not...I just can't figure it out. Some say they lose their symptoms and still are carrying a child and some say if you start to lose your symptoms then most likely there is no hope--I have a__sumed it is a lost cause and maybe I will be pleasantly surprised....It is the waiting that Stinks! a 'typical misacarriage' seems psychologically 'easier' after this long wait. Ugh.,hope you are well...

Thanks Aly! Let us know hoe your US goes on Wednesday. I will keep you in my prayers. My first US is August 1st. I'll be 10 weeks. I just hate the wait.

Hi Joanna- Hope you had a good fourth of July- it was good to get out of town for the day and not be consumed with thinking of tomorrow and the long wait till I speak to the doc on thurs.- Like you my symptoms are not really there. I have had 2 other pg- and was so sick...my b___bs stopped hurting last week though I am tired earlier in the eve., and have nausea sometimes - but The klutziness is gone and I don't feel as pg as I did a week and a half ago. Who knows. anyhow- Will keep you in my thoughts on Aug. 1 and of course will let you know the outcome on thurs. morning. My guess is it isn't good- then if it is - maybe I will be happily surprised- but I just don't want to give myself this false hope--- You ought to go on www.misdiagnosedmiscarriage.com it is a really supportive and amazing site as well... Hang in there-- A

Just thought I would share my story...it might spread some hope to some. In 1999, when my stepson was 4 and my first baby boy was 3 months old I got pregnant, it was hard for my husband and I to take on the reality that we were going to have a child and two babies less than a year apart. Over a months period of time we tried to stay positive on the fact that we were going to be blessed with another baby. We became just as excited as we were when we found out about the first baby, then I went in for my first u/s and the doctor said it was a "blighted ovum". I didn't understand, I had another u/s to make sure. There was no baby, just an empty sac. I was devastated!! My husband and I had gone thru a lot to mentally be ready for accepting that we were going to have another baby, and then this? But Ladies, that's how God works, we don't understand it at the time but in time we will. God will never give us more than we can handle. God knew, it would have been too much for us to handle. God has continued to bless us. I had a D&C a month after the 2nd u/s, and that was hard. I was so mixed up inside. God carried me through all the tough times. I now I'm proud to tell you that I have had 3 more pregnancies worry free since then. Yes that makes a total of 5 kids! And I would not change a thing. There are always the times that get a little rough, but I always make it through those times with GOD. When I got preg with the last, I asked God, "Are you sure??" But he knew, and it is great, our newest addition is a perfect addition to our family. Like I said he never gives us more than we can handle. So all you Ladies dealing with tough times try to remember this and keep your faith. Light will apear thru the dark clouds. I'll be praying for you all. God Bless!!

Yesterday, 7/05, went to the doctor for 2nd u/s, and still saw no baby in sac. The sac is growing like normal and is measuring around 5 weeks. I was heartbroken. 21/2 years ago, my husband and I lost our first pregnancy at 10 weeks. We were both devistated. We have been scared to try every since. Well now this is happening. The devistation is there all over again. The doctor told me that she felt like this is a blighted ovum. I had never heard of such a thing. We did blood work and I am currently waiting for the results. When I got home from the doc's office, I called my mother, who in return, got on the internet and found this website. Reading all of the stories give me hope but also dispair. I am torn with mixed emotions. My husband and I are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best. We are planning on going for a second opinion though. The one thing that really worries me is that I am only 21 yrs old and I might be having a second m/c. Could something be wrong with me? I have asked myself that question a million times since yesterday!

My story is the same, I started brown spotting about 3 weeks ago (at 5.5 weeks) and finally had an updated ultrasound at 8.5 weeks yesterday - just an empty sac. Now I just wonder if I should have a D&C or let it pa__s naturally - anyone have any stories to share?

Hi Allison- my doc wants me to let it pa__s naturally if indeed my levels have gone down(I just got back from the blood test this minute and will have the results tomorrow morning but I am almost sure they went down)-- He didn't wantt o do a d&c especially since there was an empty sac - that ought to pa__s natually...but ask your doc. Heather- you are so young- don't you worry- you will be fine. I have had many friends that have had 2 and more m/c...maybe have some genetic testing done- then they will know for sure what is up- also it could be your progesterone levels apparently- or so my doc seems to think - using suppositories inthe first trimester...but he is also doing genetic tests as well - just to be on the safe side. Heck - it can't hurt- just a blood test...good luck and god bless........

Wow....I was the one who asked the original question on this site, and I never answered any of you, b/c I had a dnc on March 9th 2005. I did IVF. So, I am sorry for not getting back w/ any of you. Was my 3rd m/c and I was devasted, again. I did IVF again, 4 babies were transfered on June 13th and I hit 6 weeks yesterday. Went in for my 6 week u/s yesterday and saw the sac with a white thing inside attached to the side....so I was so excited. The dr. immediatley said that he didnt know what it was and he couldnt find the yolk sac. I was so mad......what?? Dont you see that white thing there? Thats the baby!! So, I have hope...not giving up. They are so quick to suggest dnc's and that its not a good preg. I know they have experience, but there are miracles also! I go back in Tues, July 12th. I will be 6 wks 6 days then. I am hoping to see the fetal pole and a heartbeat. I am so mentally exhausted of all of this!! I read all of your stories....thank you so much for sharing. I will think of all of you! Good luck!!!!

Hi Aly, well the good news is that I think "it" has started. My spotting is no longer brown but dark red and a lot more of it. Hopefully this will pa__s quickly and we can try try again. Congratulations to Tamara - I'll be crossing my fingers for you!

i went to the dr this past week because i was spotting and had slight cramps. they did an u/s and said there was an empty sac, but it could be too early to tell. i said that i am estimated to be 8 weeks and they said maybe i messed up on the date of my last period, but i know i didnt. im bleeding a little heavier today but the cramps havent gotten worse. they said to rest all weekend and call them monday or tuesday because the dr will want to see me. they only took pics with the u/s but didnt look for a heart beat (i guess cause they found it empty). i want to know if i need a d&c or if i'll pa__s it and they said that i may pa__s it in 3-4 weeks. i hope they do another u/s when i next see them, so i know for sure whats going on. they said when i first went to them at 5 1/2 weeks my hcg level was 1700 and now its 9000 but to be 8 weeks it has to be 100,000. should i keep taking my prenatal pills? should i go on as if i am pregnant till i get confirmation somehow that i am not infact pregnant?

Erin, I would. Keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best, in the interim, if it were me, I'd keep on "acting" as if I'm pregnant just in case - good luck!

Hi Alliosn- May we both have good news in a few short months.....you will be in my thoughts.

i went to my ob/gyn for the 1st time yesterday and left very confused. my lmp was on may 9th so i thought i was 8 weeks 3 days along. had the ultrasound and there were two sacs..one was empty and the other had a heatbeat but they told me that embryo only measured 6 weeks and 1 day. i also was informed i had a subseptate uterus and a small on my overy. whoa! what a day! my only confort is there is one heartbeat. we have to go back next week. anyone heard of this???? please i am driving myself crazy.