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Early scan, gestational sac and yolk sac but no fetus yet

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Coconutfeet · 14/01/2011 12:24

This is my fifth pregnancy, I have one dc.

I'm 7+5 based on my lmp, although I chart and know that I ovulated around cd 18 which would make me 7+1, I think.

Because I have a history of miscarriage I had an early scan today. They saw a gestational sac and a yolk sac but no fetus yet. They are going to rescan me in 2 weeks. They've told me to try and relax and that everything is in line with a very early pregnancy. But although I know it's early, I'm in a complete state. I'm pretty sure with ds I had a scan at around 7+6 and we saw a heartbeat.

I know no-one can tell me how my pregnancy is going to go but I'd be interested to hear from anyone who had a similar experience and to know how it turned out - good or bad.

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hairylights · 07/02/2011 22:55

Thank you. And thanks scrumpy that's good to hear. Congratulations!

olismum23 · 08/02/2011 00:05

I hear that princessscrumpy

olismum23 · 08/02/2011 16:05

maybe the docs were on to something after all having heavy bleeding with clots today think its safe to say im in the middle of m/c scan tomorrow to confirm :(

artifarti · 08/02/2011 16:17

Oh olismum sorry to hear you are going through this. The fact that they have seen a baby with a heartbeat puts the odds in your favour. Many people do bleed heavily and still go on to carry successfully. When is your scan? I'll be thinking of you. Hope you are somewhere comfortable with someone to look after you. Good luck tomorrow.

jellytart · 08/02/2011 16:33

olismum,am thinking of you. How is everyone else today?

artifarti · 08/02/2011 17:23

I'm a bit better today but very anxious - just the thought of work brings me out in a cold sweat. Thinking of trying acupuncture to try and relax me a bit - has anyone tried it?

How are you today jellytart?

jellytart · 08/02/2011 18:20

Not too bad thanks artifarti. Am sort of dreading going to dr's next Tuesday. Am hoping that because I'm touching 40,she'll offer me some sort of fertility advice. The midwife at EPAC told me they don't usually help you until you've had 3 mc. Does anyone have any idea roughly,how long it takes for your periods to return? My body is all over the place! Have no idea about acupuncture,if you try it,could you let us know how you get on?

artifarti · 08/02/2011 18:26

They say 4-6 weeks is the average for periods to return though some people can take longer. It's maddening, isn't it, not knowing what's going on?! I have sore boobs and period-like cramps today but my period must be way off and I'm obviously not pregnant. Guess the hormones are all over the shop.

Coconutfeet - hope your first day back at work was okay.

hairylights · 08/02/2011 20:23

jellytart it took me exactly 28 days to have a period after ERPC.

On the miscarriage testing thing - I am forty two (forty three in April) and they still refuse to test me as I've 'only had two miscarriages'. Just warning you not to hold your breath!! I know some NHS trusts are better and will bend the rules, but my local unit is absolutely adamant, despite the begging and crying.

hairylights · 08/02/2011 20:24

By the way, I have found acupuncture really fantastic, both for getting pregnant and for stress on a number of occasions.

jellytart · 08/02/2011 21:22

Thanks hairy,yep,I'm kind of expecting to be disappointed,but hey ho. You would recommend acupuncture then? Did it hurt? (I'm such a wimp!) Blush

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Coconutfeet · 08/02/2011 21:25

Olismum - Sorry to hear that this is happening. If I've learnt one thing since being on MN it's that bleeding during early pregnancy is very common and it doesn't necessarily mean that anything is wrong. It's a horribly worrying time though. WIll be thinking about you tomorrow.

Jellytart and hairylights - I totally understand the age thing. I'm 43 now and, although I've been referred to the recurrent mc clinic i've no idea how long it will be so it's difficult to know whether we should start TTC again or wait until after the appointment.

Jelly - The info from the ladies on the recurrent MC thread seems to be that the following tests are the first stop: Full blood count, LH, FSH, thyroid, glucose, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, AMH. I think these can be done by the GP. Apparently it's better to have these once you've had the first period after your MC (although I think some people had them about 3 weeks after before they had a period).

Artifarti - I've been having acupuncture for a while. There's a lot of research that proves it helps people who are having IVF so I see no reason why it shouldn't help people who are TTC naturally. I think if you find someone who's a specialist in fertility it can be really useful. In fact I went on Saturday and she was saying that it would be really helpful in getting my cycles back to normal.

Belgina - How are you today?

Congratulations Princessscrumpy! Two for the price of one as well. Very exciting!

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belgina · 08/02/2011 21:31

olismum oh no. Sending you a big non-MNy hug.

jellytart good luck with the drs appt. I hope you're in a rule bending trust :)

artifarti i hope you're feeling better soon. Maybe you need to see your GP for some more time off until you feel you can cope again.

belgina · 08/02/2011 21:37

Sorry, i clicked post a bit too quick there.

coconutfeet how are you?

Here everything is pretty much the same. I've still got spotting, but today it seemed a bit heavier than what it has been, and TBH this week it's been pretty much constant. Hopefully whatever is about to happen is going to happen soon. Things surely serm to be gearing up for it...

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Coconutfeet · 08/02/2011 21:50

Sad Belgina. Well, if it is going to happen, I hope it's over quickly for you. Have you arranged to take longer off work?

I'm OK. Went back to work today. I had told a few people what had happened and everyone who knew was lovely. It was madly busy which was probably just as well. In fact it feels better to be back to some sort of normality.

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belgina · 08/02/2011 22:37

No, coconut, i've decided to go back as i feel that i want to get back to normal and stop living this limbo life. I'm not back until next fri anyway. So the way things are going the worst might be over by then.

MrsCLH · 09/02/2011 10:16

Hi ladies, I just wanted to let you all know that it was good news for me, I am still shell shocked, but obviously absolutely thrilled. They told me that the consultant last week really had thought it was a blighted ovum but it just goes to show that there is still hope when the sac is over 20mm. The lady that did my scan this week was absolutely lovely, she saw the heartbeat almost as soon as she put the scanner on my tummy.

Thanks so much for all your support last week, I wish you all every bit of luck and happiness in the future, and hope everything works out for you all.

xx

hairylights · 09/02/2011 11:19

That's lovely to hear MrsCLH

olismum23 · 09/02/2011 14:58

Hi ladies that is me i lost the baby had scan to confirm today :(

jellytart · 09/02/2011 16:05

MrsCLH am so happy for you :)

Coconut thankyou for the list of tests,I've written them down and am going armed and ready to GP with them.I'm sorry that referral times seem to take forever,here's hoping you get an appointment soon.

belgina how are you today? I'm hoping they bend the rules too Hmm

artifarti are you feeling any better? You've certainly got me thinking about acupuncture.I know I said I wasn't going to stress about TTC,but I just can't help myself!

olismum I'm so,so sorry to hear your news

:( sending you a big old virtual hug

artifarti · 10/02/2011 08:39

olismum - I'm so sorry. How are you today? Hope you have someone looking after you.

MrsCLH - fantastic news, congratulations! Really does go to show that Dr Google is not always to be trusted. Good look with your pregnancy and all that comes after!

Better day at work yesterday and a lovely meal out with one of my oldest and loveliest friends. Still anxious - had a dream that I was about to be shot in a hostage situation last night and the gunwoman gave me a magazine to read - the same one I was reading endlessly whilst waiting for my ERPC! Confused Am booking my acupuncture pronto!

How is everyone?

jellytart · 10/02/2011 09:22

Morning all! artifarti,what a strange dream?! Am so glad you had a "good day" at work and lovely that you could spend some quality time with your friend. I've been keeping myself busy,just pottering about so I don't dwell on things. Even the ironing is therapeutic at the moment!

olismum23 · 10/02/2011 12:34

Hi all I just passed baby five minutes ago they thought it was just a clot left but it was where the sack was on the scan and i knew...so as a result i just passed her...I feel so empty and hurt i just dont understand how one day she had a heartbeat and the next nothing.
My husband is home looking after me and my son yesterday i felt ok but today i just feel desolate :(

artifarti · 10/02/2011 13:06

Oh olismum, of course you feel desolate. I'm so so sorry this has happened to you. Take comfort in and from your DH and DS and grieve all that you need to for your lost baby. We are all here if you need to chat. Sending you a big hug. x

jellytart · 10/02/2011 13:11

olismum,I understand totally how you are feeling. I'm pleased that you have your DH looking after you,it's definitely not a time to be on your own. ↲I know it's difficult especially with your DS around,but don't bottle it up. It's ok to cry and feel desperately sad. ( I cried everyday for weeks after I lost my little boy). Don't blame yourself either. I did,and nearly made myself ill in the process. Thinking of you xx