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Measuring 5w but should be 9+1 has anyone else experienced this?

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BookLover1992 · 23/10/2024 10:13

Hi all..really hoping for some words of comfort or someone who has had a similar experience.

I went for an 8w early reassurance scan at my hospital last week (previous natural mc meant I was referred for an early scan). On that scan the nurse could see a gestational sac and yolk but no foetal pole..I was told to come back this week where they expected to confirm miscarriage.
This week I went for the rescan and foetal pole is now visible but still no heartbeat. I now have to come back again next week for a third scan, if there’s no heartbeat by next week then they will confirm mc.
Two staff scanned me and both agreed I look about 5-6 weeks, but by my dates I should be 9+1. My cycles are always regular usually 26/27 days, I track my periods using an app and ovulation using ClearBlue ovulation sticks and I noted all the dates my husband and I had sex…I just can’t see a way where it makes sense that I’m only 5-6 weeks pregnant. My last period was 19th of August and I tested positive to be from the 14th of September.

Has anyone else been in this situation? Is there any way I could actually be only 5 weeks pregnant and this will turn out to be a positive ending? I can’t see it happening and am waiting with absolute dread for a miscarriage to start but with the slow growth and coming back to hospital each week for scans I don’t know what to think anymore. My previous natural miscarriage was awful because it was so unexpected but this long drawn out process is driving me to the brink. I’m still getting pregnancy symptoms of nausea and sore breasts (although the symptoms are lessening) and I feel like I am losing my mind with stress worry and overthinking.
Thanks for any advice x

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BookLover1992 · 31/10/2024 20:50

@ThatKookyDreamer i am so sorry you have had such a terrible time today, that sounds so upsetting I can’t imagine how you are feeling 💔 I really hope the procedure went smoothly for you and you recover okay. Sending a huge hug 🩷

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ThatKookyDreamer · 31/10/2024 21:00

BookLover1992 · 31/10/2024 20:50

@ThatKookyDreamer i am so sorry you have had such a terrible time today, that sounds so upsetting I can’t imagine how you are feeling 💔 I really hope the procedure went smoothly for you and you recover okay. Sending a huge hug 🩷

Thank you so much. Finally home and resting, the actual procedure was like a blink and I was waking up again, feel a little sore but nothing compared to this morning.
wishing you guys a speedy recovery @TT82 and @BookLover1992 we got through it ❤️
please do keep in touch ❤️

BookLover1992 · 04/11/2024 21:34

@ThatKookyDreamer @TT82 Hi all..just thinking about you both today and hoping you’re recovering from last weeks procedure..@ThatKookyDreamer I had replied to your last message but can’t see it on the feed so want to say again that I am so sorry Thursday was so traumatic for you💛 I’ve been having watery bleeding on and off and mild cramping too..emotionally I still feel numb, no crying just like in shock of what on earth happened over the last few weeks.
really hope you’re both doing okay x

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TT82 · 05/11/2024 07:16

BookLover1992 · 04/11/2024 21:34

@ThatKookyDreamer @TT82 Hi all..just thinking about you both today and hoping you’re recovering from last weeks procedure..@ThatKookyDreamer I had replied to your last message but can’t see it on the feed so want to say again that I am so sorry Thursday was so traumatic for you💛 I’ve been having watery bleeding on and off and mild cramping too..emotionally I still feel numb, no crying just like in shock of what on earth happened over the last few weeks.
really hope you’re both doing okay x

Hi both, hope you are recovering slowly 🙏
Physical side - I am actually ok, had a bot of watery very light discharge but now just spotting. Still bloated and look early pregnant, breast full and cannot really fit in clothes.. Mentally - yeah trying to book counselling to understand what to do next. My DH wants to stop, as we have kidsand he doesn't want to see me through this, which is expected at my age.

ThatKookyDreamer · 05/11/2024 07:42

BookLover1992 · 04/11/2024 21:34

@ThatKookyDreamer @TT82 Hi all..just thinking about you both today and hoping you’re recovering from last weeks procedure..@ThatKookyDreamer I had replied to your last message but can’t see it on the feed so want to say again that I am so sorry Thursday was so traumatic for you💛 I’ve been having watery bleeding on and off and mild cramping too..emotionally I still feel numb, no crying just like in shock of what on earth happened over the last few weeks.
really hope you’re both doing okay x

Hi both. @BookLover1992 @TT82

likewise I hope you’re both recovering well, like you guys I have only had very light spotting, but at times the pains have been quite sore and I’m tired all the time. Have really been struggling with getting out and about but been trying not to push myself to hard. Like wise emotionally I feel numb, wondering why it’s happened to us. We both want to try again as it’s our first baby, but both anxious about this happening again

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