Sorry if this sounds horrible but if I'm miscarrying.........

[Jojay]

........at 7 weeks, will I see the foetus, will I be able to tell what it is, and how big will it be?

I started bleeding yesterday and I have a scan tomorrow, so I'm just waiting, and wondering..

Hi, so sorry your bleeding and my best hopes that your pregnancy is fine - it often is, really. I had a mc at 5 weeks that was like a heavy period. I had another mmc at 8 weeks, but I had an ERPC so I don't know what it would have been like, but I think you wouldn't see anything recognisable at this stage. My memory is that the foetus is less than an inch at this stage.

I'm glad you have a scan tomorrow, you may yet be reassured.

i'm so sorry your bleeding and have to go through this.

I had my 1st mc at 7 weeks. No you wont see or recognise anything. At 7 weeks its a big clot almost fist sized. If it happens naturally you'll pass it in the same way you would give birth ie contractions etc. Its heartbraking but i promice you wont be able to see a baby at the end.

Good luck at the scan tomorrow, the waiting and thinking is the worst bit.

I really am so sorry you have to go through this xx

I had one at about 8 weeks and had some bleeding and then cramps and then passed a big clot which I assume was the foetus

Hope your scan goes well tomorrow, you may be fine I had this with DS2 and everything worked out fine

Thank you everyone. You've given me a sliver of hope as I haven't passed anything resembling a big clot yet, certainly not fist sized. No pain or cramps yet either, but it could just be a matter of time.

I'm so sorry for your losses

jojay, with my current pg i started bleeding at 7 weeks, assumed the worst because of my previous mc's. Gave up all hope and mentally prepaired to loose the baby.

I was very shocked when the sonographer turned the screan around and pointed out the heartbeat.

It could still all be ok. Stay positive xx

I had a miscarriage and the foetus was recognisable. Covered with jelly and in a large clot.

It was a shock because I had been told to expect just a heavy period.

Take car jojay, whatever the outcome, look after yourself.

Really hope all turns out OK for you, but if the worst does happen then you certainly won't see a fist-sized clot at 7wks ? the baby is so tiny, barely even visible on a scan.

Keeping everything crossed for you tho, take care of yourself.

there's no way you'll be passing anything the size of a fist!! As hubbah says, the embryo is less than 1cm long at this stage.
I had two natural miscarriages at around this stage (a bit later actually) and they were just like a heavy period. for me, it was no big deal physically. emotionally, is another matter.

Let's hope it doesn't come to that jojay, many women bleed during pregnancy and go on to have no problems.

But if the worst does happen and you are miscarrying, what this thread shows is that there are a range of experiences possible - from just a heavy period to really quite substantial physical (not to mention emotional) symptoms. And a few women will need medical intervention even at this early stage.

Good luck for tomorrow. If the bleeding gets any worse or if you are in a lot of pain, or feeling ill in general, contact the doctor immediately.

i guess everyone has a diffrent expiearence. I passed a fist sized clot and was told it was quite normal at 7 weeks

yes addicted I'm sure it is normal for some women - it depends on when the embryo actually stopped developing and how much bleeding there has been and has much of that has formed a clot. Sorry you had a hard time. Many women experience miscarriage but even amongst women it's not really discussed and women are not always aware of what to expect and what can happen.

Hi,

My baby stopped growing at 8 weeks and I was told it measured 7mm. I had medical management and didnt see anything resembling an embryo (at this stage that is its official title, rather than foetus).

I so hope things go well for you, as other posters have said, there is every chance that all will be fine.

xxxxxxxxx

Thanks for your messages

I had a scan today and sadly I am none the wiser. The scan showed a sac about 6 weeks old and at this stage it's too early to know if it's dead or alive.

So I have to go back in 2 wks to see if it has grown or not.

So the waiting continues.

TBH I'm not that hopeful as if it's only 6 wks old, I must have conceived around the 27th July, and I did a positive test on 30th - obviously too soon to show at that stage.

So I think I conceived earlier and it must have died around the 6 wk mark but I haven't passed it yet. Still bleeding a bit but slower, still no cramps and no clots, so it's still in there.

I'm feeling surprisingly calm about it all, having felt very teary earlier. I'm sure it will come in waves, but right now I feel ok.

I'm almost certain it's all over for this one, but if I have a wonderful surprise in 2 wks time, that will be amazing. But I'm preparing for the worst

Oh Jojay :( I had a similar experience with my last pregnancy, bleeding very badly but told to come back in two weeks - which just happened to be Christmas to new year (he's two now btw - it can work out. :) )

I'm sorry you didnt get the reassurance you need, how awful to have to wait even longer!

Do keep posting on here if it helps,

xxxxx

sorry you're still in that waiting period Jojay, though the bleeding becoming lighter is a good sign. As mummyabroad says, keep posting on here if it helps, thinking of you

Thanks everyone - positive stories are good to hear!

WMMC - what was your bleeding like? Sorry if it's a bit personal

Hope you are doing OK.
I had a miscarriage (8 weeks pg) last Wednesday. I started feeling crampy the night before and there was some slightly bloodstained mucus. The next morning it had developed into proper bleeding so I went into A&E at Chelsea and Westminster.
By the afternoon I was having proper contractions and as well as normal 'heavy period' type bleeding and some smaller clots I passed one very large clot about the size of a tennis ball.
The staff in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital couldn't have been kinder - I had to stay in overnight afterwards, but they managed to give me a private room, and let my husband stay with me long after visiting hours ended.
It was heartbreaking, but it was all over in 48 hours, so I can't imagine how difficult it must be to have to wait. I am hoping that you have good news, but if not, you're not alone. I've been overwhelmed by people's kindness in the past week.
x

Emmaroos - so so sorry for your loss - it must have been awful. I'm so glad you had support from those around you though

My bleeding has slowed right down and I've still had no pain, so I don't really know what's going on. I'll find out in two weeks I guess.

I really hope things work out for you Emma

Jojay - well it started off with no pain but quite a lot of blood, then it tailed off to just brown icky stuff with intermittent bloody spots. (Well you did ask).

Jojay - wishing you all the best in the world. i started bleeding yesterday at 6 weeks and the hosp called today today to say i'd lost the baby - results of blood tests. i'm still only having light bleeding with no pain so it doesn;t quite feel real but i know in my heart it is. I really hope things are different for you but if not, there's always hope. thinking of you, keep well. xx

I didnt even know I was pregnant.

I had cramps and a v heavy period that got worse,then we were in asda and i felt a pulling sensation went to the loo and it felt like id had a small poop from my vagina (tmi-i know ) then a gush and then an ear shaped thing dropped out..

Oh Katyla, I'm so so sorry Wishing you all the strength in the world to get though the next few days and weeks

WMMC and Nickschick - thanks for sharing your experiences. I find it so helpful to know what other people went through, even though I know it will make so difference whatsoever to my outcome, and isn't going to make me find out any sooner!