Re: Need some reassurance - paranoid pregnant lady

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At Thu, 15 Nov 2001, anon wrote: >
>I am sorry if my question is bothersome but my Doc is very pessimistic
>and I need some reassurance. I have had 4 miscarriages since Sept/00
>and am now 10 weeks pregnant. I saw Doc last night and because of my 4
>miscarriages this year, he tells me to be prepared, which I am but it
>seems to me that this is a healthy pregnancy. (I never made it past 8
>weeks in prior ones)
>
>Here are my facts;
>
>LMP: Septemeber 5, 2001
>HCG - Oct 18 - 29,335 ( around 6 weeks)
>U/S - Nov 1 - Crown Rump 17 mm, Heart beat 178, summary intrauterine
>pregnancy 8 wks 1 day (I was 8 wks 1 day according to the calendar)
>
>I have had no nausea, very minor breast tenderness (although I see a lot
>of veins when I remove my bra now) and I am tired all the time (Doce
>says that's only because of the 400 mg of prometrium I am taking a day)
>
>I have heard that miscarriage decreased at 10 weeks and even more at 12.
>As I said Doc isn't being too positive because of my lack of symptoms.
>What percentage of success do I have to make it to the 12th week and
>then the 40th given what we already know?
>
>I would like to be excited about this pregnancy but am reluctant because
>of my history and my Doc's attitude.
>
>Your opinion is greatly appreciated, thank you for your time.
>
>--
>Anon
>

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