6 weeks pregnant after years of infertility, yolk sac but not fetal pole

[Chacha2021]

So for context, I've been trying to conceive for 4 years. Had one pregnancy thanks to IVF which sadly resulted in a missed miscarriage due to the embryo stopping growing. I then had 2 negative IVF transfers and had been waiting 1.5 years to be eligible for IVF again to start. I was about to start and to my shock I found I was pregnant. I'm now 6 weeks along -just (according to period dates) and had some cramping, so I got to the hospital for an early scan due to my medical history. What was supposed to reassure me, to my dismay only caused me more anxiety as I was told that there was a yolk sac but no fetal pole could be seen. This could go one of two ways. I miscarry or it's a bit too early and maybe I'm earlier than I thought. I'm concerned as I don't think that's right as I've tracked my periods for 4 years and I know the date of my last period is correct. I do ovulate late however, so I guess that this could be a factor to me showing earlier? Or maybe it is just a blighted ovulum. I have another scan in 2 weeks and just wondering if anyone has experienced similar and also ovulated late?
I'm realistic that just because it happened for someone else, doesn't mean it will work out for me but I just need to cling on to some hope right now. Because all I feel is sad.
My mental health is already shot to pieces from all these years of infertility and I just can't face having to start all over again. I'm not a typical case who can just try again naturally. I don't have another 4 years in me to just keep going.
Any bit of hope or advice on how to get through these two weeks with my sanity intact would be much appreciated! Thanks

Big hugs OP! I don't have any advice but I really feel for you. Is your other half supportive?

6 weeks is very early for a scan. If you're 4 weeks post ovulation then you can usually see a foetal pole and a heartbeat, but only just. Even a few days makes a huge difference at that stage. If you ovulate late then ignore the date of your last period and count from the date you ovulated plus two weeks.

For example, if your last period was on 1st July and you ovulated on day 14 of your cycle, you would be 6 weeks pregnant on 11th August, but if you ovulated on day 21 of your cycle you'd only be 5 weeks pregnant on 11th August, if that makes sense.

They only tell women to count from the date of their last period because they assume that most women know when the date of their last period was but don't know exactly when they ovulated.

Fingers crossed it's good news for you in a couple of weeks, I know how nerve wracking this can be.

Thank you both, I really appreciate the information and support. To answer, yes my husband is super supportive, we are 100% in this together, which I'm super grateful for.

As for the ovulation date and information on when to count from, that's super useful thank you !

All I can do is wait now and hope and distract my mind with other things.

Thank you again !

Thought I'd update that I went 2 weeks later to the scan and the embryo appeared with a strong heartbeat. Now just hoping all goes ok from here! 🙏🏻 Thanks for the advice and yes it was just too early. I ovulate on day 19/20 and it measured around a week earlier than I thought it was, so it makes sense.

Aww congratulations op 💐

Brilliant news op!

I've a feeling it's too early, going to be a long 2 weeks but keep busy, think positive x

Oh my god!
Fantastic 👌💕
Good luck x

Such lovely news for you, hope all goes well.

Only seen the update rather than the original OP but so happy for you. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

That's wonderful news!

Wonderful news, I have everything crossed for you my lovely xx

Absolutely over the moon for you! Congratulations xx