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12-04-2012 at 6:00 AM
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Chemical Pregnancy ... does it "count?"

Based on my ute size and hcg levels I was told I had a chemical pregnancy and that the only reason I thought to take a hpt is bc we were ttc. I was told it didnt really count as a pregnancy. Let me add that I have a follow up appt with my REI so yes I will be asking there, but I thought I would ask here while I wait. If it doesnt count, do I have to wait to ttc? When I was in the ER I was told a range of answers from right away, to three months to six months. TIA
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12-04-2012 at 6:09 AM
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So sorry for your loss.  My doc told me to go ahead and try again right away when I had a CP.  And as far as it being a "real" pregnancy, yes it was real.  Especially to you.  That sounds a little insensitive. 
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12-04-2012 at 6:13 AM
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Sorry for your loss. With my first chemical pregnancy I did not wait to try. Then when I had my second chemical pregnancy, I decided to wait one month because I needed a break. HTHs

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12-04-2012 at 6:15 AM
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MommaDall:
So sorry for your loss.  My doc told me to go ahead and try again right away when I had a CP.  And as far as it being a "real" pregnancy, yes it was real.  Especially to you.  That sounds a little insensitive. 

I agree it is insensitive. I too wasnt thrilled on the choice wording.

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12-04-2012 at 6:25 AM
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I'm very sorry for your loss and the insensitive comments you received. It was real and it absolutely counts. When I had my c/p my doctor said she wanted us to wait one cycle before trying again.

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12-04-2012 at 6:31 AM
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A chemical pregnancy is still a pregnancy.  I'm sorry for your loss and the insensitivity of your doctor.
 
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12-04-2012 at 6:31 AM
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I agree with PPs. Don't take to heart the cruel words of others. They are ignorant to how a woman feels when they realize they are pregnant, viable or not. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

And to answer the question, our doc said to go ahead and start right away.

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When I had my CP my dr checked my hcg level to make sure it was down to 0, I was given the ok to continue the next month.

 I agree with pp, it does count as a pregnancy, I can't believe the dr said that to you, I am so sorry for your loss!  

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12-04-2012 at 6:38 AM
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Thankfully it wasnt my doctor who said this but the ER OB who did. At least I wont have to deal with her any further.

 

Thank  you for the responses ladies
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12-04-2012 at 6:52 AM
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I am sorry for your loss. When I had a cp my doctor told me I could try next cycle if I wanted to we didn't for other medical reasons. She also said it had no bearing on future pregnancies and is usually just a fluke. And it is a real pregnancy, it makes me sad the dr said that to you.

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12-04-2012 at 7:01 AM
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That doctor sounds like a real arsehole! Of course it was real. I'm sorry for your loss.
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12-04-2012 at 7:09 AM
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12-04-2012 at 7:13 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss.
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12-04-2012 at 7:22 AM
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How rude! Of course it counts. Sorry no advice on if you need to wait.

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12-04-2012 at 7:25 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss.
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12-04-2012 at 7:32 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss and for the insensitive comments from the MD.  I have been told that you can start trying again right away, but I would definitely ask the RE. 

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12-04-2012 at 7:36 AM
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First of all I am so sorry for your loss. And yes, it was a real pregnancy. I had a CP a month ago and was given the green light to try again right away. But I would go with whatever your RE advises. GL! 

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12-04-2012 at 7:59 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss. I can't believe the doctor was so insensitive.
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12-04-2012 at 8:17 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss.  Yes, a chemical pregnancy "counts".  My OB followed my HCG down to 0 and said to wait until my next period to start TTC again.  Your doctor will decide what is best for you based on your medical history.  

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12-04-2012 at 8:37 AM
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I've had 2. They are real and count.  I'm sorry you were told otherwise. Mine were 2 cycles in a row and we didn't wait to try again.  I wish I had after the second because I wasn't really ready, I just thought I was, so I was very thankful when my period started. 

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I'm so sorry for your loss!
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Sorry for your loss. You doctor is a douche. Yes it is a real pregnancy.

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I just wanted to echo all the PPs and say I'm so sorry for your loss and that you had to deal with an insensitive ER doc :(
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File a complaint with the hospital.

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*HiS ChAmAoLe GiRL*:
Based on my ute size and hcg levels I was told I had a chemical pregnancy and that the only reason I thought to take a hpt is bc we were ttc. I was told it didnt really count as a pregnancy. Let me add that I have a follow up appt with my REI so yes I will be asking there, but I thought I would ask here while I wait. If it doesnt count, do I have to wait to ttc? When I was in the ER I was told a range of answers from right away, to three months to six months. TIA

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I'm so sorry for what you are going through. Hugs your way and hope things turn around soon. 

I am new here, like brand new, and I was wondering if someone could explain to me why they call it a chemical pregnancy.? Sorry if this is a really stupid question, or the wrong place for it. I am just trying to learn as much as I can about everything. Thanks.  
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12-04-2012 at 12:10 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss and for the uneducated, insensitive comments you recieved.  It most certainly DID count.  ::hugs::

As for waiting - I was given the go-ahead to start right away on that next cycle.  Part of me wonders if I should have waited a month but I felt more proactive by jumping straight back in.  If it happens again, I plan to take a mental health break for at least a cycle.  So I guess my answer is is that if she gives you the go-ahead to TTC, start as soon as you feel physically and mentally prepared.

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MrsStuessyWI:

I'm so sorry for what you are going through. Hugs your way and hope things turn around soon. 

I am new here, like brand new, and I was wondering if someone could explain to me why they call it a chemical pregnancy.? Sorry if this is a really stupid question, or the wrong place for it. I am just trying to learn as much as I can about everything. Thanks.  

A chemical pregnancy is when you get a + pregnancy test, but you're too early to see it on an ultrasound. After you can see the pregnancy on an ultrasound, it becomes a clinical pregnancy.

OP- I'm so sorry someone said that to you. I was told the same thing with my first c/p and it left me confused for a long time.

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GhostMonkey:
File a complaint with the hospital.

This. Also it does count! I would go with whatever your doctor says too. Sometimes ED docs just have no clue/experience in what to say. Usually as soon as they find out you're pregnant they send you to OB, viable or not. They just don't do OB well.
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