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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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olismum23 · 14/02/2011 13:56

Thanks arti how are you feeling today?

artifarti · 14/02/2011 14:00

I'm okay. Nice and sunny day with DS in the park. Trying not to think about work tomorrow. Are you okay, everything has happened so recently to you but you sound very strong.

hairylights · 14/02/2011 14:09

An update from me, not good news I'm afraid.

The gestational sac was 9mm on Friday and although there was a yolk sac there, they said the gest sac was too small for 7 weeks, and I'd had another mmc.

Third miscarriage, and had it medically managed yesterday.

artifarti · 14/02/2011 14:18

I'm so sorry, hairy, sorry for all your losses. I hope you are feeling okay physically and have people to care for you.

Are they going to refer you for any investigations do you know? (not that that is any consolation, I realise.)

Sending Un-MNetty hugs to you and yours. x

hairylights · 14/02/2011 14:21

Thanks Artifarti.

My partners is fantastic and very supportive, stayed with me through the whole thing.

Yes they are at last going to refer me for tests.

It may sound odd, but every cloud has a silver lining. My last MMC was November, and they were adamant they would not test until I'd had three - so I'm kind of glad (in a twisted way) it happened now rather than six months time (bearing in mind I'll be forty three in April).

olismum23 · 14/02/2011 14:21

(((big hugs)))) hairy cant imagine how you feel

Arti that sounds like a wonderful day, I am strong in some respects i do believe i will have a strong healthy baby in the future and that keeps me going but i am very week in other aspects of my life at the moment hate being alone when DH goes to work and just dont want to leave the house...suppose each of us just deal with everything differently hoping i will get better over time MN has helped a lot.

olismum23 · 14/02/2011 14:23

Oh and my DS best not forget him bless him!

artifarti · 14/02/2011 14:33

hairy - hope you get the appointment/s for your tests as soon as possible and that they can give you some answers - and eventual good news.

olis - I also hated being alone at first but it has got gradually easier. These things take time. Look after yourself...and keep talking.

jellytart · 14/02/2011 15:32

hairy I am so very sorry :( on the upside,at last they are going to do something for you at last. olismum I felt like that too,not wanting to go out. I felt that everyone was looking at my tummy.

jellytart · 14/02/2011 17:15

Please excuse my awful posts. I mostly use my mobile to access the internet,and it won't let me make paragraphs! Dr's tomorrow,fingers crossed x

olismum23 · 14/02/2011 18:02

Fingers crossed for you jellytart dont worry about the non paragraphs i use a computer and mine are not great, hope everyone is having a relaxing night doing what makes them happy :)

artifarti · 14/02/2011 18:21

Best of luck at the doctor's tomorrow, jellytart. Let us know how you get on.

jellytart · 14/02/2011 18:41

Thankyou both. Will do :)

jellytart · 15/02/2011 12:17

Hey all. Well,not surprisingly,there's not a lot the gp can do at this stage. Another health trust that carries the 3 mc rule. Gp seems to think that I'm ovulating "ok",so is reluctant to prescribe clomid,however she is going to put me on aspirin. Have just got to wait for her to find out the correct doseage. Has anybody heard of this being used to help in pregnancy? I'm just going to have a nose on Dr Google. How is everybody today? X

olismum23 · 15/02/2011 12:35

Aspirin? jellytart I think somewhere in the deep recess of my mind i have herd it can help if you are anaemic i am and they said that could help blood flow mmmm interesting one? I really hope it helps

Is there not another doc you could see? OR is it all in the area i find where i live although there are rules within the trust it does vary doctor to doctor maybe worth a shot, sorry it has been a bit unhelpful thinking of you (((hug)))

jellytart · 15/02/2011 12:52

Thanks olismum. Yes it's the area I'm afraid. Gp is sympathetic,and agrees that once you get past 35,more should be done to help. Had a quick look on internet and it seems that aspirin helps the blood flow and prevents clotting. It helps keep the lining of the uterus thin?! Will let you know what dose I get prescribed. How are you today? I'm just off for some retail therapy! :)

artifarti · 15/02/2011 19:43

Sorry about that jellytart but yes, I have heard about aspirin being prescribed so maybe that could help? (There is a Recurrent Buns Thread in the mc section where people are being prescribed lots of things so maybe if you popped in and asked (or posted asking in the mc section) someone might be able to give you more detail. Hope the retail therpay helped a bit!

Busy day at work today but my boss-to-be seems like a good guy so fingers crossed. Also went to talk to the acupuncturist and am booking first session for next week!

Hope everyone is okay.

belgina · 15/02/2011 20:39

hairy. So sorry about your news. Hope you're ok. Sending you some and non mny hugs

arti sorry to hear that your GP can't do much at this stage. I have met a few women who got pregnant, or rather stayed pregnant thanks to aspirin. It is definitely worth a try. They also use it sometimes with women who had pre-eclampsia in a previous pregnancy, because it thins blood and that helps bloodflow. Definitely worth a go :)

I'm ok. Having a bit of a down day, mainly due to tiredness as I'm trying to night wean dd2 and the thought of going back to work (I'd rather be a SAHM, but that's a different story). Yesterday, I had quite a lot of bleeding + clots, but it's all settled now. I wonder when it'll be over properly...

Hope you're all ok.

jellytart · 15/02/2011 20:41

Yes arti,I'll certainly go and take a look,thankyou. Am :) that your day was good and the new boss is looking like someone you could work with. Good luck with the acupuncture next week. The retail therapy,god I was on a mission! Didn't buy much so DP is happy. Xx

jellytart · 15/02/2011 20:44

Big hugs belgina,let's hope you manage to get some quality sleep soon. x

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Coconutfeet · 15/02/2011 21:25

Belgina - I hope it's all over for you soon. It must be awful bleeding for so long.

Hairy - Sorry to hear your news. I know it's all very recent for you so you may not have considered it yet, but do you think you're going to TTC while waiting for your referral? I'm also waiting for a referal for the miscarriage clinic (long story but it could be a long wait - I called them and they had forgotten to refer me.) I'm in a similar situation to you - 4mcs and age 43. I'm not sure what to do. Part of me wants to try and part of me just can't bear the thought of it all happening again (I've had 3 mcs since September so feel a bit worn down by it all to be honest.) It was one of the questions I was going to ask the clinic if and when I can actually get hold of them.

Artifarti - good to hear you've got acupuncture booked. I really enjoy my sessions. Just getting to lie down in peace for 45 mins is nice!

Hello to everyone else! I'm knackered and off to bed.

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belgina · 15/02/2011 21:55

Omg, I'm so sorry I meant jellytart not artifarti when I talked about the aspirin. I do get like that with MN names sometimes. I wouldn't do it with proper names

artifarti · 15/02/2011 22:17

belgina - don't worry, we knew what you meant! Sounds like you need a good rest. Sorry you are having a down day, tiredness does exacerbate things. Get yourself to bed.

Coconutfeet - so sorry they have forgotten to refer you. How awful, not what you need on top of all this. Have they given any indication how long it would take to get referred? (or do you know from anyone else?) That is a difficult decision for you. I can see how part of you (like me and others) just wants to get on with it but you've been through so much. The mc's are awful enough but then each time waiting for things to get back to 'normal'. You must feel exhausted. Hope you can get the answers you want from the clinic soon.

jellytart · 17/02/2011 08:24

Morning all! How is everyone? I had a lovely chat with an old school friend yesterday. She is going through what we all are. We've decided to meet up for a coffee and put the world to rights! It's feels good to have someone in RL to talk to about our problems. Most of my other friends think I "should have got over it by now"! Thanks to all you lovely MN's for being here for me :)

olismum23 · 17/02/2011 13:28

Hi
jellytart glad you had a good chat with your friend. I was very surprised to find out how many of my friends have been through the same as me, though it does confuse me was m/c is such a taboo!
I am ttc again i decided not to wait a cycle and just go for it i am on the ttc thread hope everyone is well?
for all..

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