I Learned A New Word

Normally I would be tickled to learn a new medical term, but not this time. Let me give you the word and definition and you'll understand why.

Heterotopic Pregnancy: rare complication of pregnancy in which both extra-uterine (ectopic pregnancy) and inter-uterine gestation occur.

I called my dr yesterday morning because of cramps that are getting worse and more painful. The ultrasound revealed one little embryo in my uterus where it should be, so that was good. It also showed a lot of fluid from all thouse follicles releasing and quite a few cysts. He said that this and my pain could be due to OHSS sticking around. Because of all the cysts and fluid, it was hard to tell on his machine if there is an embryo in my tube. My symptoms seem to point to that being the case. The vaginal exam that was done was EXTREMELY painful but again inconclusive. I am going for another u/s today that should be more sensitive I think and then to see the dr again. Another u/s and appt is scheduled for Wednesday. Any extra prayers you have please, please, please send them our way. From the research I've done the inter-uterine pregnancy has a 2/3 chance of surviving if surgery should have to be done to remove the ectopic one. I guess I've had reason to worry...