Empty Sac - anyone had this with successful outcome?

[Babytales137]

Hi ladies,

I went for my 6 weeks and four days scan today and saw that the sac was empty. I was told to come back next week to check again to make sure as well as being told not to have hope. I don’t know what to do anymore.

I’m taking progesterone twice a day and I don’t live in the same country as my treatment. I’m leaving on Sunday with exactly one week of progesterone. Should I carry more boxes in case it isn’t a miscarriage? I can get my next scan abroad but not the pessaries.

Has anyone had this ? What does it mean? This is my second attempt at IVF and I’m just so disappointed in myself and my body. I’m actually embarrassed and ashamed as well as angry and sad.

Any advise or similar stories would be greatly appreciated 🙏

Hi Babytales,

Unfortunately I do not have any advice for you. However, after reading your post, I just wanted to give you a big hug. I feel you should try you hardest to relax (easier said than done) as getting yourself worked up does influence your body.

I think once you successfully conceive, you will think what all the fuss was about and eventually feel that weight you have been carrying lift off your shoulders.

I wish you all the best in your fertility journey x x x

So we originally went for a scan and were told we had an empty sac, went back the next week and there was baby and heartbeat so yes you do still have hope :-) maybe it's just early!

We did later go on to mc but it had nothing to do with the above.

Good luck and remember you're not alone xxxxx

Hi Babytales, this happened to me. As it was an IVF pregnancy we were sure of the dates. Unfortunately while there was a tiny bit of growth at the second scan one week later it wasn't enough and they confirmed a miscarriage another week later. They are very scientific about growth per day at this early stage. I'm sorry you're going through this but I drove myself mad trying to find success stories when there was no hope. I totally empathise with your feelings of embarrassment - I've had a stillbirth followed by three miscarriages and I have told hardly anyone as I can't face any more pity. I wish you the very best, take care.

I'm so sorry youre worrying, no advice but wish you the best x

My sister had this, she went for an early private scan at 6 weeks as she was scared of ectopic pregnancy, and she had an empty sac. She was told to come back the next week and there was a heartbeat, and gave birth to a healthy girl 8 months or so later.

There is nothing to be done in this situation but to take care of yourself and wait, best of luck to you

You’re right @LemonTwist10 I know you are. Just feel awful if I miscarried again. It’s so exhausting all these hormones and biting your nails waiting. Thank you. And I will take that hug and squeeze you back 🙏

@Bath072019 that’s incredible news!!! Are you serious? But did you have IVF. I was told they were more sure as they timing is so mechanically precise. But I will keep my fingers crossed. I’m just so emotionally exhausted. But next week .. towards the end. I’m going to check again. Thank you darling woman! 🙏

@Countrychick26 oh darling you must be one strong woman! I think you are right. I think it may be something genetically wrong or something but it’s just so draining. I’m sorry that things didn’t work out for you 🙏🙏🙏 this just isn’t easy. I think looking around some peoples lives just fall into place. Or maybe it just looks like that from this side. I’m just feel sorry for myself. I’m sorry. Thank you for your story. 🙏

@Bath072019 I’m sorry that you had a miscarriage 🙏 I pray you are well emotionally

@Justtheonequestion thank you 🙏 it really feels comforting when someone or people reach back out to you. I was feeling like a loose leaf floating about. Thank you.

@mowglik REALLY??!! 🙏😍 wow. You know I’ve read these stories on the internet. I’m praying for that. But if not.. then there must be something wrong with the pregnancy. I know it’s the logical thing but sometimes you just want to sit down and howl!

Bless you x x x

@LemonTwist10 ❤️

No not IVF but I did know when id ovulated etc so I thought I was sure of dates! Turned out baby had just started off slowly growing!

I'm okay thank you :-) just starting to try again!

@Bath072019 ah so your were totally on top of your dates. That’s so hopeful in one way. Maybe it my brain but I don’t feel pregnant now. Let’s see one more week is nothing in the big scheme of things. I’m happy to hear you’re trying again. I wish you all the emotionally support I can offer. You are stronger than you think. Always. One step at a time. That’s what I’m telling myself. 🙏

Hi I had this, it's known as a blighted ovum. Unfortunately I went back and the sac kept growing but no baby. I opted for a d&c as I was around 9 weeks by the time I'd had to wait a week to find out what was going on. I hope you have a more positive outcome x

@DownstairsMixUp I’m sorry to hear that 🙏 I have to wait also so let’s see. But you know how you read success stories on the internet .... and you get full of hope that it might be you. But either way. Have to wait. Which is soooo frustrating in one way. I wish you luck with your next attempt ❤️

Yes of course, understandable. I did the same! I did have a successful pregnancy four months after, he was born August 2014 :)

Hi all. I’m not sure how this works but if you don’t respond I guess it doesn’t work how I thought 🤣. I went for a scan yesterday and there was something tiny and white in the sac now. But was advised to come back next week. So I’m going to do that. I spent so much time and emotions into this IVF process so I won’t give up yet. In case there is hope. But praying still 🙏

That's great! I've got everything crossed for you!

@Taylor22 Aww thanks 🙏 I am on Dr. Google and reading all kinds of things. But just sitting tight and waiting. 😘

So pleased it wasn't bad news for you! I'm crossing my fingers :-) xxx

I was told a heartbeat won’t show till 7w - sometimes 6/6

So yes there still is a chance you are preg and a baby esp if you see something small and white on the scan

I have posted a pic on my 7w scan. Hope this doesn’t upset you. Just wanted to show you what hopefully you will see as obv baby is so small at moment so won’t look like a 12w scan

Amazing how grows and develops 7-12w

The little white bit in middle is babies heart

@Bath072019 I’m hoping. But my symptoms have stopped. But ... I know my mind is a sneaky thing also and very powerful so maybe that’s the reason.

@Blondeshavemorefun wow! Cute little thing 😍. Mine wasn’t so big. But .. I’ll have my break down at the time. Not before! Hahahah. Although ladies I have crazy anxiety. And most everyone in my family is so used to me being ok that they have stopped being sensitive to my feelings and it’s all about them again. Especially one. I know this may not be the place but I need to let this out. I was sitting quietly today I just feel super sensitive and low and dog shit, and I got repeated shouted at for being a moody person who doesn’t vocalise whatever is wrong with me. I mean what? I may not want to vocalise exactly what I’m feeling and thinking. It’s not about you. Back off!! Argh 😤 then of course I blew up and now feel even worse.

I’m neither this nor that - could do with a drink at this point 🤪.

Sorry for the verbal vomit 🤮