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Help - dating scan worry

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Clb1509 · 13/09/2019 11:35

Hi all, hoping someone can help.

Just been for my dating scan which was very inconclusive! a GS was found and a YS but my letter says embryo inconclusive.

I had my implant removed on 9th July and had positive test on 6th August (plus many since)

I thought I was about 9 weeks...But with nothing on the scan I am really worried!!!

Anyone else had this?

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lumpy76 · 13/09/2019 11:36

Were you referred to the epu? Are they going to rescan you? Unless your dates are wrong then I'm afraid things don't look very hopeful for this pregnancy xx

Samosaurus · 13/09/2019 11:43

If you got a positive test on 6th August you should be able to see the fetus with the heartbeat by now. I really hope you get some good news at your next scan, but you might want to prepare yourself for the worst x

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Clb1509 · 13/09/2019 12:33

Thanks for the replies. Thought it might be the case....

I am being re scanned next Friday.

my results say Possible fetal echoes seen with CRL 2.2mms - got to be honest, no idea what that means

x

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Samosaurus · 13/09/2019 13:59

I thought CRL is crown to rump length, so they must have seen something there to be able to get that measurement! Hope the wait until next Friday isn’t too unbearable x

nonmerci · 13/09/2019 14:22

Even if your positive test was a very early one you’d be 8 weeks and they would be able to see a visible foetus with heartbeat.

Sorry OP, I hope everything is ok for you but I would be preparing for the worst Flowers.

Brenna24 · 13/09/2019 14:29

It is possible for you to have had a positive test, lost that baby and got pregnant with another, when Ch would make you much earlier than you thought. However it is more likely that this pregnancy just isn't progressing as you should be able to clearly see an embryo with not much yolk left at 8 weeks. Fingers crossed for you that it is the former.

VenusStarr · 13/09/2019 15:07

I'm sorry you're going through this. I have been through this twice and unfortunately both had unhappy outcomes. I miscarried over the weekend with my second baby. It's heartbreaking 💔

Sending love 💜 xx

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Clb1509 · 14/09/2019 13:44

@VenusStarr thanks for your message, so sorry to hear about what you have been through. Did you have a missed miscarriage? It hasn't been confirmed but I've accepted that's what the likely outcome is on Friday xxz

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VenusStarr · 16/09/2019 11:23

Hi @Clb1509 I think technically because I had scans and they picked up that neither babies were growing properly in both pregnancies they would be missed miscarriages but I naturally miscarried both around 9 weeks.

How are you? Thinking of you at this difficult time 💜 xx

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Clb1509 · 16/09/2019 11:28

@VenusStarr Hiya, so sorry to hear that.

I went for a private scan yesterday as just needed to have another look. The CRL has grown by 2mm, but in my mind I just think that is the difference of human measurements / different machines.

The dates just simply don't match up... plus no heartbeat although the measurements date at 5.5 / 6 weeks.

I am ok - tad emotional, but just want to get the scan on Friday over with.... seems like the longest week!

xx

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VenusStarr · 16/09/2019 11:33

I think the waiting for the inevitable is really hard @Clb1509 I think I've had a delayed reaction this time. First time it happened I couldn't stop crying and was very emotional but this time I'm almost numb.

Try and rest and look after yourself. I found watching netflix cuddled up with my cats was a good way to get my mind off things. Don't put pressure on yourself to be OK. I went back to work too early the first time, give yourself time Flowers xx

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Clb1509 · 16/09/2019 11:54

It really is - I just want to know, then if it is, want to just get through whatever procedure has to happen, if it doesn't happen naturally.

At what stages did you have scans?

I am grateful that I have had this early scan.. horrible to find out at whatever stage... but the thought of finding out in another 3 weeks when you're about to break the news to family and friends just seems horrendous.

x

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Clb1509 · 16/09/2019 11:54

Sorry, should have tagged you @VenusStarr

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VenusStarr · 16/09/2019 12:03

I'm grateful to have found out early, especially this time as I had no warning signs at all.

First time I had a scan at 6+6, then 8+6 and miscarried at 9+4. This time I had an early scan at epu at 6+3, then 7+4 (I had a suspicious mass they wanted to check sooner rather than later) and miscarried at 8+6. The mass was a fibroid that I now need out so I'm waiting for the surgery then we'll start ttc again. It's hard as we were on the infertilty pathway, didn't conceive for 16 months but have now lost 2 within the last 6 months.

Have you told any friends of family? Xx

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Clb1509 · 16/09/2019 12:38

Ah ok, on my calculations - although I had an implant removed and no period following that in July - I was 9 weeks last Tuesday, so 9+3 at the scan... but measurements are more like 5.5 weeks... they had grown to about 6 weeks on Sunday. But I know something is not right!

Think I will opt for the ERPC if it is that outcome on Friday.

We have yes, told our parents / siblings... I am glad actually, at least we can speak to them about it and not deal with everything just the two of us xx

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VenusStarr · 16/09/2019 12:57

It could be you ovulated a little later because of the implant @Clb1509. I know it feels hopeless but it could be your dates are out. Prepare for the worst but hope for the best 🤞 xx

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Clb1509 · 16/09/2019 16:33

Hi VenusStarr, yes that's exactly it - I have prepared for the worst... but if anything else happens it would be amazing.

I just don't think my dates are that wrong. Especially as I had a positive test on the 6th August - it can't be surely?! strange.....

Will let you know the outcome xx

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VenusStarr · 16/09/2019 17:42

Please do @Clb1509, I'll be thinking of you 💜 xx

VenusStarr · 20/09/2019 14:29

Hope you're OK @Clb1509, have you gad your follow up today? ❤️

TheMustressMhor · 20/09/2019 14:34

How are you today @Clb1509?

ceebee21 · 20/09/2019 21:12

Hi VenusStarr, it's me Clb1509 under new name.

Today was frustrating. The CRL is 4mm which is slightly bigger than the 2.2mm they measure last Friday, but on Sunday at a private scan it was measured at 4.7mm!!

So because there is a slight change from the two nhs scans, they wanted to rescan in two weeks...ufs very frustrating, deep down I know it is not viable and feel it is just being prolonged. My dates make me 10 + 4, and no way should the CRL be that size...plus meant to grow st 1mm per day!

I have managed to get them to bring it forward a week as I can't bear another two weeks.

Xxx

VenusStarr · 21/09/2019 08:49

Hi @ceebee21 I'm sorry you're still in limbo 💜 I'm glad you've managed to get a follow up for next week, 2 weeks is torture. It's a very cruel time, I hope you get some closure soon xx

TheMustressMhor · 21/09/2019 09:00

Sorry you still haven't got a definitive answer, OP.

I know from personal experience how miserable you must be feeling about this.

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ceebee21 · 23/09/2019 09:47

Hi @VenusStarr @TheMustressMhor

Yes, it is really frustrating - glad I am going back this Friday as opposed to next Friday - I just want it to be over with and have some closure.... feel like it is just being dragged out!

xxx

ceebee21 · 25/09/2019 18:24

Hi @VenusStarr and TheMustressMhor

Started bleeding this afternoon...don't think I will make it to the ERPC. Will see how it goes and then call the EPU xx