OHbaby! Forums : Twists and turns https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:36:52 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:16:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21660 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Thank goodness your mw has deserted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518717&title=twists-and-turns#518717 Author: mummyofprinces
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Posted: 16 October 2008 at 8:16am

Thank goodness your mw has deserted you hun. Still thinking of you!]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:16:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518717&title=twists-and-turns#518717 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : The specialist has made me angry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518716&title=twists-and-turns#518716 Author: Vanillabean
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Posted: 16 October 2008 at 8:15am

The specialist has made me angry too. From what I can gather the only reason that he called me was because my GP phoned him and gave him a hard time. I guess if this pregnancy does go kaput, at least I will be able to get a public specialist next time and that should mean they will give more continuity of care even if I do have a midwife too.]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:15:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518716&title=twists-and-turns#518716 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Well that&#039;s an improvement...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518685&title=twists-and-turns#518685 Author: Chickoin
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Posted: 16 October 2008 at 7:31am

Well that's an improvement at least.
That specialist has made me angry!
I hope you find some great support and help.

We all care ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:31:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518685&title=twists-and-turns#518685 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Well, I called the midwife last...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518682&title=twists-and-turns#518682 Author: Vanillabean
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Posted: 16 October 2008 at 7:27am

Well, I called the midwife last night and she hadn't realised that the specialist was refusing to do any more follow up and she that she would help me with any referrals I need and so on from this point. She also talked about options for other specialists and practitioners to help with the recurrent miscarriage. She knows a bit about it because she has had three herself although I think that was several years ago now.

So that was really helpful and its amazing what a difference it makes to feel like someone cares but this is still incredibly difficult.]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:27:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518682&title=twists-and-turns#518682 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Oh VB!! Im so sorry ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518646&title=twists-and-turns#518646 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 21660
Posted: 15 October 2008 at 10:31pm

Oh VB!! Im so sorry ]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:31:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518646&title=twists-and-turns#518646 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Oh VB, I am so mad at your mw...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518598&title=twists-and-turns#518598 Author: mummyofprinces
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Posted: 15 October 2008 at 9:20pm

Oh VB, I am so mad at your mw and specialist! You need support right now... I am so glad your GP has been looking out for you hun.

I hope and pray that this little one is fine!]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:20:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518598&title=twists-and-turns#518598 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : That is so horrible that they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518564&title=twists-and-turns#518564 Author: cuppatea
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Posted: 15 October 2008 at 8:55pm

That is so horrible that they aren't taking proper care of you. I agree with Stacey talk to your gp as they quite often look after women up until the 12 week mark anyway (I don't think midwifes getting funding before 12 weeks).
Fingers crossed the specialist is wrong and that the next scan will show a healthy pg.]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:55:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518564&title=twists-and-turns#518564 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : OMG Vanilla Bean you have had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518554&title=twists-and-turns#518554 Author: BusyMum2three
Subject: 21660
Posted: 15 October 2008 at 8:45pm

OMG Vanilla Bean you have had a tough few weeks, not at all helped by the useless people you have dealt with, who call themselves professionals!!

As you have learnt HCG levels can mean all sorts of things and are varied. But, I have recently suffered a Blighted Ovum and my levels did increase to 21,000 but very very slowly. They started to drop off when I should have been about 9 weeks.

The biggest of hugs, this waiting game sucks big time and I bet by now you are just wishing for an answer one way or another.

I wish there was something I could do to make it all better, you are in my thoughts....

xx]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:45:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518554&title=twists-and-turns#518554 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Geez what ass&#039;es to abandon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518530&title=twists-and-turns#518530 Author: kebakat
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Posted: 15 October 2008 at 8:30pm

Geez what ass'es to abandon you like that!!! What is your GP like, can they help? Because they can certainly do scan referrals and all the things that MWs do in the early stages.]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:30:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518530&title=twists-and-turns#518530 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : omg VB, that sucks! I would find...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518523&title=twists-and-turns#518523 Author: Shezamumof3
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Posted: 15 October 2008 at 8:26pm

omg VB, that sucks!

I would find a new MW and ask for a scan. Thats just so unfair. I dont understand how you can hcg that hight and not have a viable pregnancy...

Im so sorry you are going through this!
]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:26:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518523&title=twists-and-turns#518523 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Oh Vanillabean!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518461&title=twists-and-turns#518461 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 21660
Posted: 15 October 2008 at 7:49pm

Oh Vanillabean!!
]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:49:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518461&title=twists-and-turns#518461 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Helen that just sucks! Have you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518380&title=twists-and-turns#518380 Author: TraceyA
Subject: 21660
Posted: 15 October 2008 at 5:58pm

Helen that just sucks! Have you looked into Natural Fertility clinics? They look closer then conventional med and don't disregard anything. I'm not sure where you could try in Wellington but you could contact these guys for recommendations.

Good luck.]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:58:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518380&title=twists-and-turns#518380 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : My specialist finally called me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518353&title=twists-and-turns#518353 Author: Vanillabean
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Posted: 15 October 2008 at 5:21pm

My specialist finally called me and said he thinks that it is very unlikely that the pregnancy is viable. He also said that I am no longer under his care and that I should be going to my midwife to follow up from the scan. Plus he said there is nothing more he can do for me re the recurrent m/cs

My midwife meanwhile also seems to have abandoned me.

I'm feeling pretty wretched right now.]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:21:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=518353&title=twists-and-turns#518353 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Oh, this is just sooo tough for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517811&title=twists-and-turns#517811 Author: surfergirl
Subject: 21660
Posted: 15 October 2008 at 8:55am

Oh, this is just sooo tough for you. Massive hugs...what a roller coaster. Fingers crossed for a healthy viable preg. How frustrating when you put your trust in health professionals to be let down. Hoping and praying for you.... Exx]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:55:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517811&title=twists-and-turns#517811 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Oh wow, sending some your way!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517561&title=twists-and-turns#517561 Author: caraMel
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 8:40pm

Oh wow, sending some your way!
I've got my fingers crossed for you and your bub, I hope you get some answers really soon!]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:40:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517561&title=twists-and-turns#517561 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Thanks everyone ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517494&title=twists-and-turns#517494 Author: Vanillabean
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Posted: 14 October 2008 at 7:47pm

Thanks everyone ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:47:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517494&title=twists-and-turns#517494 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Gosh how incrediably confusing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517447&title=twists-and-turns#517447 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 6:52pm

Gosh how incrediably confusing and stressful for you VB. It's not fair, I am hoping like anything this turns out well for you ((hugs))]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:52:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517447&title=twists-and-turns#517447 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Oh VB, my thoughts are with you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517423&title=twists-and-turns#517423 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 6:23pm

Oh VB, my thoughts are with you hun, I hope all this stress comes with a happy result.]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:23:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517423&title=twists-and-turns#517423 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : I&#039;m so sorry that you&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517417&title=twists-and-turns#517417 Author: Paws
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 6:20pm

I'm so sorry that you're having to go through all this!

Hoping and praying that it is going to have a positive outcome.]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:20:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517417&title=twists-and-turns#517417 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : So apparently my hcg levels are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517372&title=twists-and-turns#517372 Author: Vanillabean
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 5:14pm

So apparently my hcg levels are now about 18000.

The radiographer said he wouldn't necessarily expect to see a fetal pole until 11000. However, as the hcg rose from 8000 to 18000 over a five day period I'm thinking I probably was over 11000 yesterday when I had the scan.

I feel so confused and kind of exhausted right now.]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:14:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517372&title=twists-and-turns#517372 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : My specialist doesn&#039;t believe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517339&title=twists-and-turns#517339 Author: Vanillabean
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Posted: 14 October 2008 at 4:30pm

My specialist doesn't believe in hcg levels but I am getting them done anyway through my GP. However, from what I can see on the internet, including from reputable sources, when you have a blighted ovum your hcg can continue to rise because the yolk sac and placenta continue to grow.

I don't think my specialist is that interested in me because I only paid him to do the recurrent miscarriage investigations and am not paying him to manage my pregnancy. Guess that puts me down the priority list.

However, my GP has been absolutely brilliant, especially given that she is not an expert in any of this stuff. She talked to the radiographer who said that although the standard line is to have another scan in 10-14 days that a week would be long enough to wait and she is referring me for another scan.]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:30:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517339&title=twists-and-turns#517339 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Sorry to hear the trouble you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517288&title=twists-and-turns#517288 Author: Natalie_G
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 3:38pm

Sorry to hear the trouble you are going though VB.

Fingers crossed everything goes well for you. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:38:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517288&title=twists-and-turns#517288 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : Flimmin heck! Are they testing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517276&title=twists-and-turns#517276 Author: Danaj
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Posted: 14 October 2008 at 3:33pm

Flimmin heck!

Are they testing your HCG levels along the way or do you have to wait a full three weeks to find out??? I think it's disgusting if you do and you should stomp your feet very loudly at your specialist.

It's nothing to do with me and even i'm angry at reading that!!!! ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:33:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517276&title=twists-and-turns#517276 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : How confusing and frustrating...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517223&title=twists-and-turns#517223 Author: cuppatea
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Posted: 14 October 2008 at 3:00pm

How confusing and frustrating for you ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:00:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517223&title=twists-and-turns#517223 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517217&title=twists-and-turns#517217 Author: TraceyA
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Posted: 14 October 2008 at 2:57pm

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:57:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517217&title=twists-and-turns#517217 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : oh boy, what a journey Helen,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517160&title=twists-and-turns#517160 Author: Kazzle
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Posted: 14 October 2008 at 2:04pm

oh boy, what a journey Helen, i would be ringing your specialist and demanding he rings you, that just isnt good enough (especially if you are paying privatley) (in bracks cos not sure if you are or no).

I am thinking about you during this journey]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:04:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517160&title=twists-and-turns#517160 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : What a hard time for you vanillabean,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517158&title=twists-and-turns#517158 Author: Leelee
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 2:02pm

What a hard time for you vanillabean, I hope you get some good news]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:02:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517158&title=twists-and-turns#517158 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : What a frustrating and mixed emotional...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517138&title=twists-and-turns#517138 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 1:42pm

What a frustrating and mixed emotional time for you VB. I am sending lots of healthy pregnancy thoughts your way hun ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:42:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517138&title=twists-and-turns#517138 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : OMG VB I can&#039;t believe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517132&title=twists-and-turns#517132 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 1:39pm

OMG VB I can't believe you're getting such contradictory information.  

I hope that you get answers soon and that you have a good healthy full term pregnancy with a beautiful healthy baby at the end.  God bless you both.

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:39:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517132&title=twists-and-turns#517132 <![CDATA[Twists and turns : I talked to my GP this morning....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517126&title=twists-and-turns#517126 Author: Vanillabean
Subject: 21660
Posted: 14 October 2008 at 1:30pm

I talked to my GP this morning. She talked to the radiographer at Pacific Radiology and apparently there is a possibility that my pregnancy is still viable. The information the sonographer gave me was wrong - he said the development was consistent with an hcg level of about 200 but the radiographer said it could be consistent with a level of 8000 which is what I had last time i was tested. I have to wait to have another scan in a weeks time.

I don't want to hope and wait and week and feel like crap again but its too late part of me is already hoping. I feel so messed around and so abandoned by my specialist who still hasn't been in contact.]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:30:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21660&PID=517126&title=twists-and-turns#517126