Empty sac

[Manctart]

Hello all, just after some advice or wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.

I thought I was nearly 7 weeks pregnant based on last period. I have had some spotting so was referred to EPU for blood tests and an early scan. HCG increased well but I have had the scan today and she dated me between 4-5 weeks and said she couldn't yet see anything in the sac 😔

Just wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience? Either positive or negative. I have to go back for another scan in a week so just wondering what expect.

[Doublechocolatetiffin]

I had a similar experience except I was later along, around 11 weeks. I had a tiny amount of spotting, was referred for a scan and they said the baby was about 5 weeks. Sadly it was a missed miscarriage. I had to go back a week later to make sure the baby hadn't grown so they could legally confirm the miscarriage and offer me management for it. I opted for an ERPC a few days later.

Sorry I don't want to tell you a doom and gloom story. I really hope that you just ovulated late and all is ok.

[jimijack]

Yes this has happened to me. It's called a blighted ovum, a second scan in 7-10 days will confirm.
Have to say though that there are plenty of people who have had similar but their pregnancies have progressed ok.

[1stX]

Sorry to hear that doublechocolatetiffin

OP I had bleeding at the same point as you. First scan showed an empty sac. I was just not as far along as I thought. Touch wood all was ok for me and will be for you xx

[Manctart]

Thanks for the replies, sorry to hear your sad experiences double and jimi 😔 Will try to remain positive for next week!

[TheFimbleFowl]

Manctart I'm in a similar position but went back for my second scan today two weeks later and it's still not conclusive, so prepare yourself for that!

I've got to go back again in a fortnight but wondering whether to try to get a scan via the dr instead / as well since this was just a private one so if it is bad news I'll still have to go through the NHS to deal with it, I guess.

Hope you get a good outcome

[EchoesOfLeon]

Yes I've had this, a blighted ovum where basically your body thinks it is pregnant but the fetal pole doesn't develop. I was scanned at 7 weeks and there was just a small sac.

I was sure of my dates and had got a positive test 3 weeks before so there was no way I was less than 5 weeks pregnant. I was scanned 2 weeks later and there was no change so had an Erpc.

That was my second miscarriage but I got pregnant the month after and now have my DD.

Sorry you are in this limbo now

[Manctart]

Thanks for your replies Fimble and Echo. I'm just trying not to think about it too much. I got a BFP two weeks ago today but I'm pretty sure on my dates so I'm not really too hopeful. I hope they find something next week this limbo is the worst part, would rather know either way!

[Manctart]

Also Fimble fx for you to get a positive outcome next time!

[TheFimbleFowl]

I know, I can cope with the bad news, it's the waiting and uncertainty that's upsetting me.

[Doublechocolatetiffin]

I'm so sorry you're both going though this, the waiting and uncertainty is awful

[Manctart]

Hello ladies just thought I would update and also see how you are getting on Fimble? I really hope you have had some positive news 🤞🏻

I had another scan yesterday and it seems like I just had my dates wrong as the sonographer said all looks fine and there was a tiny fluttering heartbeat. It was a massive relief but already worrying about what the next 6 weeks (and months!!) will hold for fx everything still goes well!

[TheFimbleFowl]

Hello not good news for me, I had a scan at the EPU today and still empty and measuring 6 weeks so looks pretty hopeless.

I have to go back next Thursday to confirm and then decide how best to manage things.

Really pleased to hear your news, hoe all continues to go well

[Manctart]

Oh Fimble I am so sorry I really hope you're ok. Look after yourself