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12 week scan showing 5 weeks

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CazHolly1 · 12/03/2019 14:23

Hi everyone,

I went for my routine ultrasound 12 week scan on 7th March 19, and told there was nothing in the pregnancy sac and that I had, had a missed miscarriage. We very briefly spoke about what happens next and the 3 options that were available and when I was ready to make that decision I was to ring the number given. I wasn't told anything more but in all fairness I wanted to get out of the room asap.

The following Monday I rang and made the decision to take the tablets, the lady on the phone told I had to have another scan to confirm the miscarriage (which I wasn't told on the Thursday before). She booked me in for the next day... so the following morning I go to the have to scan and on the ultrasound there was a tiny white mark on the machine. The lady then proceeds to do an internal scan and she informs me that I have a 5 week old embryo (2.2mm if I remember correctly, it's all a bit of a blue) , the pregnancy sac is measuring at 9 weeks and I should be around 12.5 weeks pregnant. After the appointment she spoke with the doctor and they advise to not go ahead with taking the tablets and that I should be scanned 7 days later to see if the embryo grows anymore even though it's a very slim chance.

I am left with mixed emotions. I have naturally gotten my hopes built back up and stupidly reading up online leaving me confused and lost. In one breath I just want it all to be over and the pain of waiting another week is killing me but on the other hand I feel excited that there still hope. I guess I'm here trying to find comfort in other woman who have gone through similar situations before? Please can someone give me some advice? This is my first pregnancy and from the start i have not known what to expect! xxx

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sophied1983 · 12/03/2019 17:55

So they were insinuating the baby could be okay? Five weeks and twelve weeks is quite a big difference? How confusing for you.

Jackshouse · 12/03/2019 17:59

A baby measuring less than 5 weeks is not expected to have a heart beat. National guidelines are they have to wait until it should be measuring 6 weeks (based on the dates from your previous scan) incase your pregnancy was conceived much later than you think so they they don’t do anything which cause you to abort a viable pregnancy.

I’m sorry that you are going through this.

Dreamer2019 · 13/03/2019 09:45

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm going through the same thing. I went for a private scan at 9 weeks on Sunday, and they said there was no heartbeat and baby only measured 6 weeks. I had a scan at EPAU on Monday which I had thought would just confirm it and then discuss my options. I was devastated to find out I have to go for a repeat scan in a week's time to officially confirm a miscarriage, even though they gave me all the leaflets and discussed the options. And it's also a 2-3 week wait for surgery after this. I just want it to be over.

CazHolly1 · 13/03/2019 10:17

So sorry you are also going through this! It’s horrible!

Can I just ask... why on the second scan was it not confirmed and why do you have to go for a third?

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Badgerbird · 13/03/2019 12:46

Hi @CazHolly1 So sorry you are going through this. Sometimes you have to have further scans a week apart if the embryo grows. They need to keep checking incase it's viable even though it's small or behind on dates. Better this way than they make a mistake. I've been through this so many times and yes the wait is awful. Just keep yourself surrounded by people you love and plan some nice things to try and keep your mind busy. Fingers crossed for you x

Dreamer2019 · 13/03/2019 13:55

@CazHolly1 the first scan was at a private clinic so I think they ignore that one and so have to do two a week apart just like you, because the baby measured under 7mm. I know it's not viable though and so did they because I'm certain on my dates, but it's the rules they say. I felt so upset to wait another week. Just got off the phone and I'm booked in for surgery on Saturday 23rd 'provisionally'. X

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