Blighted Ovum 6weeks

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Hi all,
Looking for some comfort and maybe some other people’s experience of this.
First pregnancy and had early scan today as they thought I was further than I was (irregular cycle).
Sac present and measuring 6weeks but no yolk, were gutted.
Been told it’s a blighted ovum has anyone else had this?
I have had bloods and have another scan on Tuesday but not holding out any hope.

Any advice or stories would be appreciated.
Thank you x

Firstly I’d like to say sorry for your loss. I had the same found at nearly 13 weeks, they found that it was a silent miscarriage and blighted ovum or anembryonic pregnancy in may. I still had strong pregnancy symptoms by this point as well. Although there was no baby in the sac at that time when they found it I still grieve, for the baby that I lost, for the dreams and hopes for that pregnancy and that baby. It still hurts. Unfortunately no one could tell me why this had happened they think maybe chromosomal abnormalities which account for a lot of them, though they did say it was common (not sure if that helps or not) plus they said that after having a blighted ovum we are no less likely to have a healthy pregnancy next time. Please take care of yourself and grieve your loss as it is still a miscarriage and still painful.

Sorry I would like to add that in my case it was clear that it was a miscarriage at the point I went into hospital whereas for you it is still early (sorry didn’t quite see your last part that you are going in for another scan so it hasn’t been confirmed yet). It is still quite early in the pregnancy for you so I can’t offer any advice on what may or may not happen for you, they do another scan and ask you to wait to make absolutely sure that there is no little one growing as it’s early on. I am sorry you have to go through it as it is hard and the waiting is awful. I hope you get some answers and my advice would be ask as many questions as possible for whatever they outcome may be

Hey, I’m 8weeks pregnant and went for a private scan last night & saw the pregnancy sac but no embryo or yolk :(. The sac also only measured at 6 weeks. I have another hospital appointment next week as I don’t think they could legally diagnose anything (that’s the impression I got anyway). But I just know it’s not a viable pregnancy.

I keep reading about the different ways to manage it after & I just don’t know what to decide. It’s my first pregnancy and I swear coming out of that scan I could physically feel my heart breaking.

Let me know how you get on with everything xx

@Aprildaisyx I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. As with you this was also my first pregnancy and I felt the exact same. Also found out at the same time that there were two sacs...twins! It felt like a double kick in the teeth.

After a further few blood tests and another scan, it seemed that my body was not recognising the miscarriage and after a long discussion with the staff at EPU (who were amazing) and my partner, I decided to go for the medical option. I had the procedure done under local as I just wanted to get it over with. I know that sounds awful but the whole process was just devastating to me and I wanted to get back to ‘normal’ as soon as possible. Personally this was best for me although everyone is different. The actual procedure was about 15 minutes in total and I was home the same day, the whole thing start to finish was about 3 hours, most of this was observations and being spoken to by consultants. It was a week yesterday since I had the procedure and I have physically recovered well although I still feel very emotional about it.

In my case I just knew that the pregnancy would not be viable after the initial scan, despite them trying to reassure me, I just sensed it. My heart goes out to you, i know that it is such an awful time and that nothing can change how you are feeling right now, but I took comfort in the fact (and still do) that I am not alone and neither are you I hope that this has helped maybe even in some small way xx

Yeah coming on here and speaking and reading other people’s experiences has definitely given me some form of comfort, as you said just knowing you’re not alone.
Is the medical procedure the D&C?
No I completely understand that, I’m exactly the same! I want this be “done” so I can have some closure & I can move on. We also want to try again as soon as my body is ready.. with the medical procedure did they say how long you need to wait until you try again?
How are you feeling now? X

It’s such a help isn’t it?
Yes that’s right it’s the D&C. I had mine done under a local so I was awake and it was completely bearable just a tab uncomfortable
at times. I have been very lucky and only bled for a few days after. I was informed that women are advised to wait for a period for dating reasons but trying again already. I think it’s personal preference to be honest. Physically and mentally I feel ok so didn’t want to wait any longer x