Bad news

[Lablover123]

My self and husband have done our first IVF cycle that resulted in a BFP August 19th.
Yesterday was our first scan (7w1d)
To our horror there was no yolk sac or heart beat. We have to go back in week for a re scan, which I feel is just cruel as it’s prolonging the heart ache.
In my heart I know nothing will be there in a week. But I’m wondering if any one has any success stories?
Also come next week and they confirm it, does anyone have experience of what happens next? 💔💔

Sorry to hear. We didn't have ivf but this happened to us. We went back a week or so later as instructed with heavy heart and there he was, yolk and heart beat. I don't wan to give you false hope, but just a little bit of real hope. Fingers crossed for you!

How far along was you when this happened? I’ve seen from googling for 24 hours it has happened when dates are wrong and you’re not as far as you thought. But with having IVF we know the exact dates so I do t we how this is possible in my situation

I can't remember how far I was but it was early on, way before 12 weeks. We had IUI, it turns out they did get the dates wrong so it does happen.

I'm bumping this. I'm sure I've seen other threads on this with people who have also experienced it.

Very sorry @Lablover123, that has happened me 3 times in a row. I think you should try to avoid the internet for the next week and try to keep busy. If they confirm a miscarriage next week then you will likely be counselled on the medical option which involves taking cytotec. There were some serious cramps and then bleeding like a very heavy period. I took ibuprofen and difene and it was ok. I asked for surgical management but they felt it wasn't a good option as there was very little to remove and would involve a general anaesthetic. I'm really sorry. Take care

I’m really sorry to hear you went through this. Is the medical aproach at home or did you need to go to hospital?
Thanks for your reply x

At home but I'm in Ireland - maybe it's different in UK? First time the cramps were bad but I hadn't taken the painkillers before I took the cytotec. That's the only advice I have - take the painkillers first and have someone in the house as you don't know how strong the cramps will be - the drugs affect everyone differently. I'm sorry you're going through this. It's a lonely place but I'm with you in spirit. You can do this x

Hi Lablover123,
I’m in exactly the same boat. Although this isn’t my first IVF.
Had my viability Scan Thursday and the nurse said “I can’t see what I’d like to see”. She could see something but wasn’t sure what it was but said we should be prepared that it may be bad news. I think it was a yolk sac as it was too small to be a fetal pole.
I feel your pain and anxiety right now. I hope it turns out positive for us both but like you I feel like the next scan is just a formality to confirm what she first thought sadly. I’m just glad to have found this post as I’ve been googling for some advice/support/I don’t know what really! Sending hugs xx