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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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artifarti · 26/01/2011 19:42

Glad you are feeling better Nell. I think we will also try again as soon as we can put this behind us. I will be worried to death if I get pregnant again, I think it's hard not to under the circumstances.

Did your DH have the snip reversed then (sorry - bit confused!)

Let us know how tomorrow goes laylasmummy - I'll be thinking of you.

Nell799 · 26/01/2011 20:05

yes in June . We got pregnant on our honeymoon .

Laylasmummy , good luck.

laylasmummy09 · 26/01/2011 23:01

thanks nell x

BellasStillTryin · 27/01/2011 00:36

Hello Ladies,
I am in the same boat, went for an early scan today (should be 6+1 from LMP but happen to know I feel pregnant on new years) and they only saw a sac and yolk, no pole, embryo or anything, just an empty black spot! They checked my ovaries and can't see any signs of an etopic pregnancy either! My husband seems ok but I'm freaking out. I have another scan in 8 days but feel the need to Google EVERYTHING as I can't sleep. I read all your stories and thought I would share mine as no one in RL seems to care so much (or they just don't know what to say). So from now until a week tomorrow I will be going mad. Anyone else with any good news?

artifarti · 27/01/2011 09:07

Hello Bella, sorry you are going through this. I know what you mean about Googling but it just drives you mad in the end (you find a 'good' story then a 'bad' story!) Hard to resist though as you feel so powerless. This is a nice thread - some good news, some bad news and a few still waiting. Feel free to come and chat if you need to. It does feel a bit lonely in RL, I know. I don't think it's that people don't care, it's just that they can't possibly care as much as you or understand how it can obsess you from the moment you wake up until when you fall asleep.

Stay strong and hopeful. The week will soon pass. x

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Coconutfeet · 27/01/2011 09:22

Hi Bella and welcome! Well my doctor was very unconcerned about there being no fetal pole at 7 weeks, so at six weeks I think there's still plenty of time for it to appear. You won't be able to relax at all until you've seen it though, I know I can't. Scan tomorrow. Absolutely bricking it.

Still feeling really sick and really tired, but who knows whether that's good? When I had a blighted ovum, I did have pregnancy symptoms but nothing like as strong as this. This is more like I was with my ds. I really hope my body's not playing tricks on me. My other two losses were quite early so no major symptoms at that stage.

Nell and Artifarti - re you both talking about trying again. Even though there's no reason why it should happen again, I do think that going through something like this really sucks the joy out of early pregnancy. It's a horrible shame but, on the plus side, there's so much support on MN. The women on the miscarriage thread are great and of course they all know exactly what it's like. If you lean on them a bit, they'll really help to get you through.

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belgina · 27/01/2011 15:52

Hi bella I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Hopefully your next scan brings good news.

Hope every one is ok.

coconutfeet I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your scan tomorrow. I'd look at the worsening symptoms as positive for now :)

My symptoms are no worse, no better. Still no further fresh loss, just the continuing browny loss on wiping, which is fairly light I suppose. I'm sort of looking forward to my scan on Monday, because then I will finally have certainty, no matter what the result is, tbh. I'm just so fed up with not knowing whether I'm really pregnant or not, IYKWIM.

artifarti · 27/01/2011 18:01

Coconutfeet - hope all goes well tomorrow. Thinking of you.

laylasmummy - hope you are ok.

BellasStillTryin · 27/01/2011 18:24

Thanks for all your kind words everyone.

Coconutfeet: I will be thinking of you all day tomorrow, really hoping you get good news.

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Coconutfeet · 27/01/2011 20:33

Artifarti - I just popped on to say I hope it all goes OK tomorrow too. I'm sure it'll be a sad day for you and I hope you get some relief from the physical side at least.

Thanks for the good scan wishes everyone. I'll let you know how it goes. Don't think I'll sleep much tonight.

Belgina - I know what you mean about just wanting to know what's going on. I'm torn between wanting to stay in blissful ignorance and just wanting a clear answer. At least you're not bleeding any more, which is good.

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artifarti · 27/01/2011 22:19

Thanks Coconutfeet.

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Coconutfeet · 28/01/2011 11:16

Bad news. Another blighted ovum. I'm going back to the hospital later today for an ERPC. Sad

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partridge · 28/01/2011 11:52

I am so gutted for you. I am sorry.

BellasStillTryin · 28/01/2011 13:13

My heart goes out to you Coconut, I'm so sorry.

belgina · 28/01/2011 13:50

Oh no, coconutfeet. What sad news Sad. I hope the ERPC goes as well as such things go.

How's everyone else?

My DH is being a bit of a pessimist today. He reckons the scan well be bad news. Now I really really really want good news. I really want to prove him wrong. :(

Nell799 · 28/01/2011 14:42

Im sorry Coconutfeet. Thats really sad news.

How are you artifarti?

Belgina, when is your scan?

jellytart · 28/01/2011 15:20

Hello ladies. I've been following this thread with interest. I had the same problem as Coconut's original post. Had my 3rd scan yesterday,and it was bad news for me. I lost the baby at 6+4. Am feeling a bit lost. Will be 40 in March. Could it be that my eggs are a bit tired now? I was told by the midwife that where I live,you have to go through 3 mc's before you can see a Dr about your fertility. Seems like a lot of heartache to go through! I hope everyone is as well as can be expected. I'm new to this,so please bear with me.

Nell799 · 28/01/2011 15:36

Jellytart, very sorry for your loss.

Have you spoken to your doctor about your concerns regarding your age? I am 7 years behind you, however, I am sure I read some comments on the miscarriage boards about people receiving earlier treatment because of their age. When you are good and ready, it may be worth a visit, with some good questions written down, and possibly challange any responses your dont want to hear?

jellytart · 28/01/2011 16:02

Thankyou Nell. I hope you are bearing up? I certainly will go to my Dr. Am determined to try again,but am scared at the same time?! Will let you know what gp has to say x

belgina · 28/01/2011 16:55

nell my scan is on mon at 9. The weekend will drag, I think, though I've got the 3 dcs to keep me occupied. Might treat them to the cinema or something to take my mind of things.

jellytart. I second nell. Mws aren't always up to date with everything to do with fertility treatment. I think having a chat with your GP regarding your worries about TTC at your age. They might be able to do a few tests to see what your fertility is like to give you an idea. I do know such a test exists, but it's fairly new, so I don't know if the NHS offers it, nor can I remember the name, sorry Blush

jellytart · 28/01/2011 17:44

Thanks belgina,that's handy to know. I am definitely feeling a bit more positive now. Thank goodness for this thread.

artifarti · 28/01/2011 18:27

So sorry Coconutfeet, I really hoped it would be better news for you Sad. Hope your procedure went okay and you have people to look after you this weekend.

Had my ERPC today and apart from feeling a bit beaten up, I'm just glad it's over and done with. Everyone at the hospital was very sweet.

jellytart - sorry you have had to go through this too. I don't know much about fertility treatments but I do know several 40-somethings who had babies even after the heartbreak of mc's. I hope it's the same for you too.

Nearly there belgina. Fingers crossed for you.

Back to my sofa now...

belgina · 28/01/2011 18:29

Sad just had another bleed :(. It's weekend now, so they can't bring my scan forward as EPAC is only on weekday mornings. It's like Sunday so far: a trickle of fresh bright red loss, after a day of barely any of the browny stuff. It's like as soon as the brown loss eases, the red loss comes back Hmm

jellytart · 28/01/2011 19:33

Oh no belgina :( Would your local a&e not be able to see you? I hope you have someone looking after you? Have everything crossed for you.

belgina · 28/01/2011 19:41

I don't really want to go to a&e. It's stopped again and really there wont be much they can do. I'd rather stay at home where it's nice and warm. A&e on a friday evening isn't the nicest place IMO. DH is currently still busy unpacking some more stuff from the car and van after the house move, but the plan is to light the wood burner once the dcs are all in bed and to relax.