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Early pregnancy scan - measuring behind

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 10:53

Went for a private pregnancy scan yesterday at what I and midwife calculated to 9 weeks 5 days according to lmp and lh testing.

According to scan I’m measuring around 7 weeks (she didn’t tell me to the day).
She said she could see the yolk sac, fetal pole and heartbeat. She did say how many mm was measuring but I was in too much of a panic to remember (might ring up in morning to ask). It was an abdominal scan.

Seems quite far out dates - I tested positive on 10/2 so would have tested positive around ovulation if I was about 7 weeks. Trying to reason I could be a week out with my dates but not that far.

Got to go back in 10 days for a rescan and think I’m going to get in touch with my midwife for advice in the meantime.

Preparing myself for the worst but trying to stay as relaxed and positive as I can. It’s going to be a long 10 days - any advice or words of encouragement through the next 10 would be appreciated as I’m struggling to stay optimistic.

Laura

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SkyandSurf · 19/03/2023 11:02

The scans aren't always accurate, and the difference between 7 and 10 weeks is millimeters.

Try not to worry, book another scan and see how you go.

The heart beat etc are all good signs.

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 11:07

Thank you so much :)

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custardbear · 19/03/2023 11:24

Hhmm private scans do annoy me to sone extent, you'd be better waiting for the proper scans with the NHS. How qualified was the person scanning? Did they say anything about the mismatch of dates?

FWIW I went for an early NHS scan at 6 weeks and he had no heartbeat and measured 5+1. He arrived at 40 weeks 8lb 15 oz ... the main thing is you have a heartbeat

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 11:53

custardbear · 19/03/2023 11:24

Hhmm private scans do annoy me to sone extent, you'd be better waiting for the proper scans with the NHS. How qualified was the person scanning? Did they say anything about the mismatch of dates?

FWIW I went for an early NHS scan at 6 weeks and he had no heartbeat and measured 5+1. He arrived at 40 weeks 8lb 15 oz ... the main thing is you have a heartbeat

Thank you it’s nice to hear a positive story. Congratulations on your little boy.

Yeh I’m kind of regretting it now and wishing I had the patience to wait. It would be nicer know that it was more regulated or be able to speak to midwife/dr straight after scan like with the NHS even if the outcome was the same.

Got the rescan in 9 days now and my 12 week NHS scan in 18 days so just a waiting game now.

Like you said the main thing is the heartbeat, which means I have a little life inside me for now at least and I’m going treasure that.

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RicciardoPerez · 19/03/2023 11:58

My private scan was out by 2.5 weeks and they were wrong. Like you, I panicked. The private clinic even told me I had a fibroid on my womb and to get that seen to!

Needless to say, no fibroid, baby measuring bang on to what I initially thought and went by NHS dating scan.

Private scan caused a lot of stress and anxiety for me. I don't think these private scans should be allowed to perform early 'reassurance' cans unless it's for a medical reason as they seem to cause more stress and certainly no reassurance!

RicciardoPerez · 19/03/2023 11:59

Ps, congrats on the pregnancy :)

CuriositysCat · 19/03/2023 12:03

I would be very reassured by the heartbeat and try not to worry about anything else. Congratulations!

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 12:10

RicciardoPerez · 19/03/2023 11:58

My private scan was out by 2.5 weeks and they were wrong. Like you, I panicked. The private clinic even told me I had a fibroid on my womb and to get that seen to!

Needless to say, no fibroid, baby measuring bang on to what I initially thought and went by NHS dating scan.

Thank you :) I’m so glad everything worked out for you and it gives me a bit more hope that I need.

I agree, in hindsight I wish I’d waited till NHS scan - definitely feel less reassured than before.

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 12:11

RicciardoPerez · 19/03/2023 11:59

Ps, congrats on the pregnancy :)

Thank you :)

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 12:12

CuriositysCat · 19/03/2023 12:03

I would be very reassured by the heartbeat and try not to worry about anything else. Congratulations!

Thank you :) I‘ m definitely trying to focus on that little heartbeat

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honeybunsleo · 19/03/2023 16:34

Went I went for a early scan I thought I was 10 weeks and I was really 8. Well that's what they said, I know I was 10 because I knew the exact date of conception. Anyways I'm 20 weeks now and all is good :)

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 16:50

honeybunsleo · 19/03/2023 16:34

Thank you :) so pleased everything’s now going smoothly for you and it’s so nice to hear positive stories. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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Napmum · 19/03/2023 17:04

Different sonographers will have different estimates.

I'm further along than you, so the differences will be more as the baby is bigger. But I had two scans this week. The private scan had my due date 6 the 20th of Sept, and the NHS sonographer said 23rd Sept, which matches my dates.

BritishDesiGirl · 19/03/2023 17:19

Hi, OP

Please don't worry. I miscalculated my dates and was behind. I'm now 13 weeks.

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 17:21

Napmum · 19/03/2023 17:04

Different sonographers will have different estimates.

Thank you so much :) congratulations on your pregnancy. Keeping fingers crossed

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Lauraann8830 · 19/03/2023 17:44

BritishDesiGirl · 19/03/2023 17:19

Hi, OP

Please don't worry. I miscalculated my dates and was behind. I'm now 13 weeks.

Thank you :) congratulations on your pregnancy. I struggling to see how dates can be that far out with when I got my positive test (which was very strong) but trying to stay hopeful.

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Lauraann8830 · 25/03/2023 06:25

Wanted to update for anyone going through this and reading:

Unfortunately for me it didn’t end how I hoped and wished for 💔Baby had stopped measuring at 6 weeks 4 days and no heartbeat found (should have been 10 weeks 4 days). 💔 The nurses were amazing and so supportive. Got a D&C booked in a week if nothing happens before. 💔

I think deep down I knew, I’d been having lots of very light spotting and very light cramping from about 6 weeks (which midwifes and family members reassured me was fine) and I felt really uncontrollably anxious about a week or so after my positive test. These coupled with the private scan really hinted something wasn’t right, but the stories on here gave me the hope I needed until it was confirmed. ❤️

If you’re going through this and you feel like something is does not feel right, push EPAU or you GP for a scan rather than been in some horrible limbo. ❤️

I’m going to take some time to grieve for this baby that I feel privileged to have a carried and seen it’s tiny heartbeat albeit for a very short time. And then cautiously but optimistically we’ll start our new journey TTC our rainbow baby. ❤️

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SkyandSurf · 25/03/2023 09:27

So sorry to hear that OP.

Please take care of yourself.

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Lauraann8830 · 25/03/2023 10:26

Thank you ❤️ @SkyandSurf

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TheShellBeach · 25/03/2023 11:35

I'm so sorry, OP. That's really sad for you and not the outcome you'd wanted.
I hope things go well for you in the future.

Chickoletta · 30/03/2023 21:30

So sorry for your loss @Lauraann8830 .
I had a MMC a couple of years ago and, like you, knew deep down but clung to the hope.
For the benefit of anyone who might be reading this in the future, a wonderful midwife who took pity on me when I was going through hell told me that to get an early scan, you need to say that you have sharp pain in your lower right abdomen and some bleeding.

saveface · 30/03/2023 21:37

My private scan was out by 9 days so not far off.

My NHS scan at 12 weeks pushed my due date back 6 days due to measurements.

I know absolutely when I conceived as DH and I had DTD once that cycle.

Measurements are estimates of gestation based on averages and the difference is so minimal it could sway it a long way.

Baby is perfectly healthy and arrived at 39 weeks, 1 day before my EDD based on LMP rather than scans.

V1kster88 · 21/04/2024 11:31

Thanks for advising of your outcome @Lauraann8830 I went for a private scan on Friday thinking I was 7+2 but the sonographer estimated I was 5+5. Dates don’t seem right to me though. Admittedly I hadn’t been tracking but I got my bfp fairly early on. They had seen a flicker of a heartbeat so I was keeping quite optimistic but I feel like I really should accept that this may not end well and prepare mentally. Waiting for my scan appointment with the hospital, which is torture. Hope all goes well for you when you are lucky enough to conceive your rainbow baby.

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Lauraann8830 · 02/05/2024 08:49

Sorry to hear you’re going through this @V1kster88. I really hope your outcome isn’t the same as mine was. Sending lots of hugs.

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V1kster88 · 08/05/2024 23:57

Lauraann8830 · 02/05/2024 08:49

Sorry to hear you’re going through this @V1kster88. I really hope your outcome isn’t the same as mine was. Sending lots of hugs.

Thanks @Lauraann8830 unfortunately I started spotting the morning of the scan and it only got heavier. Slightly relieved that the physical part is over now and we can get on with healing emotionally. xxx

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