HELP Multiple Births Reading Ultrasounds

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carmen - July 26

Im only 8weeks pregnant but have had 3 ultrasounds due to possible 'complications'; at 5 1/2 - 6 weeks I had severe pains in my abdomen and overy (now diagnosed a corpeus lutem) so went to hospital, not knowing i was expecting yet, they gave me my first ultrasound it was 'inconclusive' - basically the hospital had no idea what was going on down there; everything from missed abortion to ectopic (no bleeding, still none). Anyhow at my follow up 3 days later they were worried that no fetal heart beat was detected; mind you i was 6wks just. but said i have to have another ultrasound in 2 weeks. After looking at the 2nd set of scans, I saw four separate pictures that looked like four gestation sacs, each labelled at different ages from 5w4d to 6w2d, different measurements, all with yolk sacs detected and one with the beginning of the crown visible. A week and a half later I was back for my 3rd scan (to see if there was a heartbeat) And during the scan i noticed two embryos on the screen; the radiographer seemed to have them side by side measuring their different angles; head to spine etc at first I thought it was the same baby; but when i studied it the sacs were definatley different shapes; not completely, but you would think from the same angle the sac would be the same shape right? Also when does axdenexal mass A and B mean? and superior and inferior? It is just that I havent been back there because they told me that i was going to have a miscarriage and lose the baby. They wanted to do a D&C and I asked why, and they couldnt give me an answer. I feel fine and have normal symptoms ( but the fatigue is killing me) no bleeding; just occaisonal flutters. What worries me is why dont they have any reasons? Is it possible I am carrying multpiles and because the pregnancy is soo early they dont want to get my hopes up? so are preparing me for worst? either way it is extremely stressful to the point where I dont want to get follow up medical treatment or another ultrasound until 12 weeks because going into hospital each time has caused me severe stress; and the last thing i need is negativity overshadowing what could be a healthy normal pregnancy. Each time theyve put that tube on my belly or up me the look on the radiographers face, i try to be nice to get info but she clams up, you would think I am carrying satans child, its soo frustrating not knowing. The good or the bad. The doctors dont give me any straight answers, even with questioning, because im young (23) but look younger - i think they assume i'll have an abortion which is horrible and I cant afford to see a specialist the best i can do is see a GP which I have been to ensure my hormone levels are rising (which theyare) Does anyone know what could be going on or had a similar experience?

 

Amanda - July 26

I wish I could help you out. It sounds like you are getting really c___ppy treatment. Have you thought about looking up one of those charity women's clinics that have ultrasound capabilities? Well, they have a bunch of such clinics in the Phoenix area where I live. Usually their costs are really low if you have no insurance. Maybe you could get some answers there. I am 23 also and 20 weeks pregnant with twins -- I know they name multiple babies A, B, C and so on so if you're seeing more than one sac and letters of the alphabet then chances are there is more than one. If there are problems or deformities with your babies I can't see why they wouldn't let you know about them so you can weigh your options! That's just bad medicine! You either need to get these doctors to level with you or find another place to be seen. Good luck with this, I hope everything is ok.

 

Amanda - July 26

just one more thing -- have you tried asking a blunt question like: "How many are there?" during the ultrasound when you see them doing multiple sets of measurements?

 

carmen - July 26

I live in Qld, Australia - we have a completely different medical system - there is no such thing as free clinics! There was 5 years ago; and doctors visits were free, not now, thankyou John Howard. Im thinking of getting another ultrasound at a private place in 4 days; its $175 but given that i will now be 8weeks+ vs 6.5 im praying that one baby will come up healthy and with a heart beat! and if so i'll just realise it was c___ppy treatment and move on, let mother nature do therest. Ive tried blunt questions; at first they are nice and engaging - but each time as soon as they get out the transvag scanner and i ask questions they say ' i have to discuss this with my boss' or 'im not allowed to tell patients anything my job is limited to performing the ultrasound and your doctor will discuss the results with you' Thanks for your advice Amanda, I have a strong instinct that everythings fine and every day on the news some boss of a public hospital is getting sacked; they'd close them all down they are so bad but its not a mismanaged school - heard of Dr Death scandal? - so im banking on c___p treatment. It took my overseas trained doctor at the hospital 8 attempts to correctly insert my IV drip; i have the scars to prove it! (well they're fading)

 

jeez.. - July 27

that sounds terrible. you're better off in the united states where you'd get the help and information you need..

 

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