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Early scan - thought I was 7+5 but embryo only measures 5+5 - any experience?

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MrsMcJnr · 23/02/2007 12:51

My scan today showed a very small pregnancy sac (11.4mm) in my womb by external scan and showed a yolk inside it on an internal scan. I had the scan because I've had some spotting on and off for the last 4 weeks but no proper bleeding and no pain.

I have been told either my dates are wrong or the baby is not growing. I have a 2nd scan booked in 12 days to see what has happened.

I would really welcome any similar experiences, good or bad to help me weigh this up in my head. Thank you.

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firststar · 23/02/2007 13:23

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Woooozle100 · 23/02/2007 13:49

MrsMcJnr - Could you be out on your dates?

novadandypowder · 23/02/2007 13:53

I have a positive story:

Went for a dating scan at what I thought was 8wks but it was only measuring 6-6.5wks with an internal scan. For me there was only one possible time of conception () so was pretty sure of my dates. I too had some spotting, before and after that initial scan I went back 2 weeks later for another scan to check for growth and everything was fine. Turns out the pesky sperm must have hung around for nearly two weeks before conception (we were trying for a baby). I'm now 35+2 and looking forward to the birth.

Fingers crossed for you x

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MrsMcJnr · 23/02/2007 14:17

Thanks Firststar for being there for me and for sharing your painful experience, I am sure you?d much rather try to forget and I am really grateful to you for sharing that with me. I totally understand why you bought the Doppler now and really hope that this precious pregnancy of yours is all rewards .

Ejb ? I was charting my temps and ovulation etc and had been doing so for a while so I was pretty sure I?d got the hang of it but you just never know what tricks nature plays do you? The thing standing in the way of my hope is that I got a BFP on CD29 of my usual 28 day cycle on 26/1, exactly four weeks ago and if I am out with my dates and I am only 5+5 or 6 weeks instead of 7+5 or 8, at that point I would only have been a week and a half or two weeks pregnant and can?t see how I would have got a BFP. Also DH and I had such a marathon TTC time between CD10 and 17 that we took the next few weeks off (plus I was spotting so didn?t really want to).

Thanks Novad ? I love your story , amazing isn?t it? you think you know how it all goes and then nature plays a trick like that. I need to hear all stories good and bad, hope can?t be a bad thing can it? But I am doing my best to see both sides of the coin. I really hope the birth goes well and is less stressful than your early pregnancy was .

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Mumpbump · 23/02/2007 14:21

Posted on the antenatal thread about the inherent inaccuracy of measuring something you cannot actually see... I could tell you another story altogether about concerns about growth rates in later pg explaining why I am so skeptical about these things, but probably not helpful in this context...

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MrsMcJnr · 23/02/2007 14:24

Thanks Mumpbump, I did see that and it did make me feel much better. The equipment certainly looked a bit 70s anyway! And how do you see inside something that is only 11.4mm?? maybe the old days without scans were better in some ways!

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stretchmarks · 23/02/2007 14:30

Hi MrsMc - feel like I am stalking you now have posted on another thread but just wanted to echo what mumpbump said - different sonographers and different equipment can give very different results especially at early stages.

jabuti · 23/02/2007 14:44

inaccuracy, tell me about it! when i had a scan at 9 weeks the sonographer was a really nice young woman that did have some help from another woman that looked much older, and clearly more experienced. anyway, this scan put me ahead 2 weeks from my date. at 12 weeks i head another scan, with a consultant and with a super machine. he said i was only 1 week ahead of my date, and not two.

i wouldnt take it as an absolute answer what they told you mrsmcjnr! specially being so early and the baby is still small for them to see exactly whats going on.

i hope everything will be fine!

Woooozle100 · 23/02/2007 15:07

I hope everything is fine MrsMc. My only advice would be to try and keep busy and not think about it too much till yr next scan (easier said than done I know)

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MrsMcJnr · 23/02/2007 15:14

Thank you Stretchmarks ? I?ll bear that in mind. I like you stalking me, haven?t spoken to you for a while! How are you hon? Seems a long time ago since we temped together!

Jabuti - thank you for posting for me.

Ejb ? thanks, that?s what a plan to do, I?m indulging myself and letting myself wallow today but I have a great friend?s wedding tomorrow and a really busy week with work next week and the plan is to try and think about all this as little as I can and see if that helps get me through.

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pucca · 23/02/2007 15:20

I thought i was 7 weeks and was only 5+5 by scan, i now have a very healthy 6 mth old bouncy boy!

Hope all is ok, it is awful waiting for the second scan mine was over xmas last year so had to wait even longer.

XxX

pucca · 23/02/2007 15:21

Forgot to add, i had an internal scan and all they could see was a yolk sac, no fetal pole (heart beat) nothing so i really thought something was wrong, but as i said all was fine, and the next scan i saw the heart beat.

cjs76 · 23/02/2007 15:29

I too had an internal scan that showed no heart beat went back 2 weeks later and all was fine - just too early for the heart beat to show - now have 6 month old boy. These early scans are great but sometimes worry us when there really is nothing to worry about. Hope all goes well

stretchmarks · 23/02/2007 16:42

I know MrsMc - got my thermometer out of the cabinet this week as I wasn't feeling too well and wanted to check my temp - it seems like ages since I was doing that every morning !!!

ShowOfHands · 23/02/2007 16:54

Hi there! Can't say much more than the others have already stated- scans this early are notoriously inaccurate. I've been for scans three days apart and been given dates two weeks apart. I am 6 months pg with a very healthy little baby and I know when she was conceived but sonographers don't agree at all depending on day of week/age of equipment/whether it's a full moon.

Couldn't read and not post. I know how agonising the wait is but I also know how strong you have been. Will be thinking of you and hoping for the very best outcome.

Have a lovely time at the wedding.

seaside72 · 23/02/2007 17:44

Oh MrMcJnr -I am crashing from the TTC threads as I have just seen your posts and I am so so sorry that you and your DH are going through this nightmare wait.
I know there are no words of comfort really but just wanted to let you know you will be in my thoughts and prayers over the next 12 days - and I know all the other TTC girls will echo that too.
Hoping so much that all will be fine and that you will get a good strong heartbeat soon.
{{{{{{huge hugs}}}}}}}
xxx

NewDKmum · 23/02/2007 17:52

MrsMcJnr, keeping fingers crossed for you and agree with the others regarding inaccuracy of measurement!

I had a scan at 6+3 and was told that there was only the sac to be seen. I was certain of the dates as well - 28 days cycles spot on. Anyway the week after I had another scan and a strong heart beat could be seen and I was told I was a week earlier than I thought.

I know the waiting time feels forever - will think of you!

luxlife · 23/02/2007 19:16

no need for so much praying seaside, mostly likely is just inaccuracy! nhs just wont spend the time checking it for a long time, so they just prefer to tell you to come back in 2 weeks. you are fine!

JoAndTheBoys · 23/02/2007 20:14

Hi MrsMcJ, I also had an early scan because of spotting as you may remember, it was on Tuesday earlier this week. I thought I was about 6+2, but the sonographer said I looked to be 5 wks +. She didn't seem too concerned, but I too have another scan 2 weeks after this one, on the 7th, which must be to check the bean's growth.

I'm sure you and I have nothing to worry about, I certainly feel reassured after reading the other comments on the thread
I'm trying not to think about it too much, as you have said, the chances are everything will be fine. X

mum03 · 23/02/2007 22:30

MrsMc - just want to reassure you that I too was in the same situation, certain of dates, but had slight pains and spotting, went for internal scan at 6+ weeks and only saw sac, nothing else, and after 2 painful weeks, they rescanned at it showed all was correct, my dates exact and all, and now I have a beautiful 2 year old daughter. It can happen, please do not lose heart yet. {{{hugs}}}}

mum03 · 23/02/2007 22:35

Sorry meant to say that they had told me that either I had got my dates wrong, which I knew I hadn't or that I would miscarry. But they were wrong. I hope that this reassures you?

PurpleLostPrincess · 23/02/2007 22:39

I too had a similar experience - I know exactly where and when we conceived and believe me, there's no doubt about it! Anyway, I went to EPAU last Tuesday knowing that I was at least 8+3 at the time but they said I was 'about 7 to 7 and a half weeks'. It was an old machine but we were just over the moon to see a heartbeat to be honest! They measured the 'blob' to be 11mm which would fit but it wasn't really clear enough to be that accurate in my opinion. Not to mention that I was crying so my belly was wobbling all over the place!!

Anyway, I am absolutely sure that I am now coming up to my 10 wk milestone (have m/c'd at this stage twice before) and I'm not going to let anybody tell me any different! I'm looking forward to the 11-13 wk scan to see how much more accurate it will be because I know it will be on the big machine downstairs rather than the little old one upstairs...

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MrsMcJnr · 24/02/2007 08:07

Thank you all so much, you really have given me hope. I am an eternal optimist but I did and do really feel that this baby can make it and I just felt all dooom and gloom yesterday. I remember when my nephew was born that he was a whole month early and weighed 8 pounds and when I exclamied to my sister that thank goodness he didn't go to his EDD she said she'd always thought the dates were 4 weeks out! that gives me hope too. You are all incredible and I don't know what I would do without you.

Jo - sorry you are in the same boat, I really will be thinking of you on 7/3 too and hopefully we'll both be coming back with good news and more postive stories to help distraught ladies like us in the future.

Purplelostprincess - I like your attitude, you sound so strong, you show them!

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Ready · 24/02/2007 13:40

Oh MrsMc!! I have just found this! Im sorry to hear that there is uncertainty over the dates and that you are going to have to wait for another scan. As you know I have zip experience, but reading all these posts must be very comforting for you and DH. I can't even begin to imagine how worried you must be.

I am struggling to know what to say really. My thoughts are with you, honey. I really hope all is well.

Make sure you get plenty of rest and lots of indulgence

Take care

Ready xxxxx

StrangeTown · 24/02/2007 14:08

Hi MrsMc - I'm really sorry to hear about this. I hope it's just one of those unexplainable inconsistencies and that everything is fine. Keep your positive attitude - it makes a difference.

Best wishes
STx

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