[melandchris]

I am relatively new here. My hubby and I want to have a baby really bad. A little background on our life of the last few months. I got pg in April of this year and we were very excited. Through a very long series of hospitalizations, er visits, multiple u/s, we ended up losing our precious little one on May 28. It was that day that I was also diagnosed with a bicornate uterus. They explained all the problems that can entail and we were dealing with that. Even though the u/s on May 28 showed "everything" passed, I still kept bleeding. A week later I had to have a D&C because I couldn't stop bleeding and I was becoming even more sick and my doctor was worried about an infection. So I still continued to bleed, but after another er visit and a few days of bed rest, it finally stopped. I was so excited because I was hoping to ttc right away. And then my doctor called yesterday and said I had had a MOLAR PREGNANCY. So she stated a whole bunch of things that this meant. THe two that stuck were: I am at a high risk of developing cancer and I have to wait a minimum of six months before ttc again.

I go into the doctor's today for some tests, not even sure what for, but I guess I'll find out. I was just wondering if there were any woman out there that have had a molar pregnancy and what exactly it means and why do I have to wait at least SIX months! We want to ttc again right away. So any woman out there been through this? Any women been through this and have a success story of having another child after all this? THank you.

[2girls]

I don't have much advice for you as I've never been diagnosed with either condition, but I am very sorry for your loss.
I hope you gather more information today at your appt. Keep us posted.

[melandchris]

i was unable to meet with my doctor on friday. i just had to get blood taken to test my hcg level. but this week when i get blood taken i am going to meet with her hopefully i will understand more then...

[Kimmama]

Molar pregnancies happen when the egg is either empty or severely deformed. Pregnancy hormones rise rapidly, but no baby forms, only the placenta and a cluster of abnormal cells. Your doctor has to make sure the mole is removed completely, so you'll likely have follow up tests for up to six months to make sure the mole does not begin to grow again and have a cancerous type affect on other parts of your body. Fortunately 90% of women require no further treatment. It is best to wait to get pregnant again for the safety and health of your next baby. One year is recommended.

I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope you have a safe recovery from this. Your doctor knows best - trust what she says!

[abrahamalegre]

Molar pregnancy should not be fatal. The vast majority are treated and are never a problem. Just be sure you follow the doctors orders and use good birth control for the next year. They will check your hcg levels every month for 6 months then every other month for the second six months. If they see levels going up they will check for any cellular changes and treat it accordingly (this is rare).

[melandchris]

thank you for your input. i guess my hormone levels went down quick enough after my d&c that i only have to wait six months to ttc again...one month down five to go! waiting is going to be the hardest part of this whole process. but i know it is the healthiest thing to do so i am waiting. and back on birth control ugh. only five months left! and i am moving in the next month or two so that whole process will keep me busy!

anyone out there have a molar pregnancy and then a healthy pregnancy afterwards? after teh six month wait. i was just wondering cause i heard some information say it can be hard to get pregnant again. any success stories out there? thank you.

[NavGabeShiJude]

I don't know much on this topic, but I just wanted to say that I am sorry for your loss, and I pray that you can get through this six months quickly and then have a healthy baby.