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6 week scan small empty sac

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Tryingandimpatient · 22/08/2014 12:58

Hi guys,

Looking for advice or stories from people experiencing similar.

Am so sad today I have just had my second round of ivf after 2 years TTC. Last try failed this time I had a positive test at 8dp5dt which have stayed nice strong positives.

Have had lots of beta hcg's which have been doubling every 2-3 days so was ecstatic!!

Yesterday I went for 6 week viability scan and they said there is a sac measuring 4.5 weeks pregnant a yolk sac and no fetal pole they took another hcg and sent me home to await a call.

My hcg came back as 3182 (it was 2001 3 days before) and I was called for a second scan this morn to look for ectopic.

It is not ectopic but again they saw sac, this scanner said no yolk sac or fetal pole.

Devastated as convinced this pregnancy is not viable. They said they need to scan again in 1 week and to continue all meds but I'm so disappointed and tempted to just stop meds to let miscarriage happen.

Has anyone ever had this and a baby grow??? If not I feel I'm prolonging the agony and just want it over so I can move forward.

Also how long will it take to miscarry once I stop meds (progesterone injections and crinone) or should I opt for d and c??

How long till I can cycle again??? Only have one frozen embie so want to give it the best chance.

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Siarie · 22/08/2014 13:17

Hang in there scanning at 6 weeks is ridiculously early to scare you about that! Have a look on the internet loads of ladies in your position were told the same only to find in a few weeks everything's on target. It may just be too early to see on a scan yet.

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Tryingandimpatient · 22/08/2014 14:07

Thanks I have looked and am mostly worried as sac measures small and the hcg levels..... So horrid to believe you are pregnant and get hopes up only to have this result at scan.... I would rather the tests stayed negative if it's going to be a bad outcome.... Feels cruel xxx

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Siarie · 22/08/2014 14:54

It is cruel (if it's a bad outcome) and I understand why you might feel like that, why don't you wait until next weeks scan to decide? Then if there is no progress go from there?

This TTC isn't all it's cracked up to be is it :/? xx

MaGratgarlik1983 · 22/08/2014 15:55

Oh my goodness Trying my thoughts are with you. 6 weeks is early though, maybe take the meds and see what happens? Good luck, thinking of you.

chloechloe · 22/08/2014 16:47

Hi trying I'm so sorry you're going through this. I've had IVF myself and know how hard it can be.

I've debated whether to post what I'm about to say, but I have the impression you would rather brace yourself for the worst. It is of course really early and there is a chance that things will look differently in a week's time. Then again, you've had IVF so there is no uncertainty about the dates, which is often the cause of scares at this stage.

There is a link below about blighted ovum, which is where the egg implants but fails to develop. Cruelly, the HCG levels still continue to rise though.

americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/blightedovum.html

I really really hope that things work out for you - as the others have said it's really early days and it could just be too soon to show up on a scan. Please don't stop the meds in the meantime without speaking to your doctor, as there's always a chance it will be OK. I really hope so.

bessie84 · 22/08/2014 17:41

i replied on your post on infertility. x hope your ok x

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Tryingandimpatient · 23/08/2014 09:08

Well looks like it's def over..... Crgh called yesterday afternoon and sai having reviewed my notes they recommend I come off all meds straight away in the hope I miscarry.
I've arranged a d and c at the hospital where I work next week.

Such a terrible feeling ..... I'm gutted but also feel quite panicky .... Think it's the thought of going back to square one and all the uncertainty plus I HATE the whole ivf process ??

I was so happy.

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joycep · 23/08/2014 14:14

Just wanted to say how sorry I am. I have been in your position and lost a pregnancy after ivf and it is bloody awful because you know what you have to go through all over again. It's not just a matter of trying again like most people and ivf is ghastly. I can't really say anything comforting apart from give yourself some time and it does get better. I hope the clinic have been kind to you. I am currently with them waiting to start my 3rd round. Look after yourself.

lostinindia · 23/08/2014 14:18

I'm so so sorry. It really is shit.

Greyhound · 23/08/2014 14:25

I'm so very sorry. I had multiple miscarriages (I have a condition called hyper fertility which means that I get pregnant with embryos that will never be viable) before my ds was born and it was worse than awful.

Your having to endure the rigours of IVF on top such a sad loss must be dreadfully hard :(

Take care.

eurochick · 23/08/2014 14:30

I'm sorry. I had the same thing with my first ivf round. A scan at 6 weeks showed a small sac and a yolk sac but no foetal pole or heartbeat. I stopped the meds when it was confirmed by a second scan. I took my last progesterone on a Thursday and started bleeding the following Monday/Tuesday. I miscarried naturally, which was my preference.

Any mc is awful but an ivf mc is just so cruel as you have invested so much in the process. I hated every minute of treatment but kept going and our 4th round was successful and resulted in a live birth.

chloechloe · 23/08/2014 15:49

I'm so so sorry, I'm really gutted for you. I know it doesn't make it any easier, but it really is a good sign to have got this far. It shows that you can get pregnant and that the egg implants properly. It's probably that there was some chromosomal problem that made your body stop the pregnancy as it wasn't viable. One of the bad things about IVF and also HPTs is that you find out you are pregnant very early, whereas years back you probably would have thought it was a late period and been none the wiser. One of the curses of modern medicine. Like I said, it's good to have got this far and I really hope the next round is the one. Take care of yourself and good luck.

Purplecircle · 23/08/2014 15:54

I'm so so sorry for you. It's awful. I had a miscarriage 4 weeks ago when diabetes was diagnosed, which is most likely the cause.
I'm still devastated. It was my first pregnancy. We'd been trying almost a year and were about to go to the GP to discuss fertility treatment. People keep telling me that at least we know we can get pregnant. But it's no consolation. I can't begin to think what you're going through. For me it's been hell Shock

bessie84 · 24/08/2014 08:00

sending hugs all round. having had a stillbirth and a miscarriage myself, nobody can prepare you for a loss, however big or small. give yourself time to recover. x

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Tryingandimpatient · 24/08/2014 10:24

Hi guys thank you for lovely replies Smile

Feeling really worried today about having stopped meds.... Keep thinking what if it just was too early to see?!

Scared coming off meds will start miscarriage and it actually might have been ok!! Don't know if it's just denial Sad

Tried to book a private scan today at babybond but they are shut till after bank holiday... Don't know what to do?!

Any ideas??

Xxx

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BeyoncesCat · 24/08/2014 10:32

Try to book a private scan somewhere else. Don't stop your med until you've had the scan and feel certain in your heart that its the right thing to do otherwise the what ifs will eat you up forever! Good luck xThanks

starsandmoonandback · 24/08/2014 23:01

I agree with beyoncescat Smile
Thinking of you hun xx

princesscupcakemummyb · 25/08/2014 21:13

after just reading this thread how are you feeling op x

Tranquilitybaby · 28/08/2014 08:30

So sorry you're going through this. How are you feeling? X

m0therofdragons · 28/08/2014 08:37

I had a6 week scan due to bleeding. I was told sac was empty... A week later I had another scan and there were 2 strong heart beats! my non viable identical twins will be 3 on Saturday and are currently sitting in front of me eating their breakfast. 6 week scans are too early to tell. Good luck xx

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