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yougmama21,

If you've had NO bleeding and NO period-like cramps, then don't worry so much. I"m not saying things are fine or not, but they're serious when they say that bleeding especially paired with cramps should be the biggest red flag.

If you're feeling really nervous, see if your doctor will advise you to get blood drawn now to do an HCG count to compare it with another one when your actual apt is in two weeks.

Some ladies get, don't get, have or suddenly stop early symptoms for no predictable reason.

I've had one pregnancy before and felt pregnant every day until my miscarriage started (with spotting which turned to regular bleeding in 3-4 days). That was into my 11th week. What was worse, I had blighted ovum so there never was anything to be pregnant with. If my dr had done HCG, we might have noticed an issue earlier.

We really don't have much control over any of this except the control we exercise over our sanity.

So my sanity tool for this pregnancy is "no bleeding, no period-like cramps, no worry". Any other twinges and cramping I evaluate, but then ignore if it isn't period-like. And when I say period-like, I mean the worse cramps you get while in the middle of your period. Not achy ovary pain.

Good luck :)

Well I went to the doctor yesterday and found out my hcg level was right on track. Unfortunately, within just a couple of hours after the appointment, I started cramping really badly and bleeding. This went on all night and today. When I went to the bathroom I also noticed clots. I had to call my doctor's off three times before someone would call me back. Once the nurse did call me back, I went in to get a rhogam shot and to have an ultrasound at the hospital. I will find out tomorrow what the radiologist saw on the ultrasound. It's not been fun the past two days. In my mind I know I will be miscarrying very soon.

Hang tough, DukeBlue. No doubt this is an awful moment in time for you, but you'll come through and have a tale of happiness to share before we know it...even if this tale isn't the one with the happy ending.

Prayers and hugs.

Dukeblue-I will pray for you. Try to stay positive and take care of yourself. I know its easier said than done but try.

AFM, just got back from the ultrasound and to our surprise we were able to hear the heart beat and it said I was the exact day I thought I was 6 wks 2 days. I started to cry... Anyway the doctor said that I still need to take it easy and took more blood. I have to come back on June 10th, we should see more than. To everyone out there wondering, just because your symptoms stops it does not necessarily mean something is wrong. Good luck everyone!

Well, the doctor called me yesterday and said the ultrasound showed there was a baby in there, there is a heart beat although it's lower than what they would like it to be, and the baby is where it is supposed to be. I was surprised considering I had been bleeding and cramping. I was told to stay off my feet the rest of the weekend and it's kind of a wait and see situation. I decided to change doctors because I just don't feel I'm getting the attention I need and deserve. I have an appointment schedule for Wednesday with a doc in a bigger town about a half hour away. A friend of mine told me they specialize in higher risk pregnancies. So at this time, it's just kind of a wait and see situation, but we're saying our prayers that this little guy/girl is a fighter!

my fingers are crossed for you dukeblue...the wiating is always the hardest try and get some rest and relaxation. i would have switched doctors also, i found it very frustrating in past experioences when drs kind of ignore your concerns and falsely reassure you/. you definately need a dr that will take good care of you!! praying for you! good luck,.

hoping4baby3,,i am glad you heard the heart beat that is defiantely an exciting moment. good luck, kep us updated!

pamela-Thanks!

dukeblue! I'll pray for you. I feel you do have a fighter inside of you and you are very lucky.

As for me, I spoke too soon... I am starting to feel very very sick again... I keep telling myself this is a good sign but it feels really bad...

Good luck to everyone else!!!