Does this scan look normal? Low resolution image

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Long story short, I was abroad visiting family at Christmas and had a scan done by my sister in law after some brown spotting. I'm around 7 weeks. The ultrasound machine was seriously old (healthcare isn't same standard as NHS there.)

SIL says all looks well, but she couldn't see a heartbeat, which she wasn't worried about and said it's likely because the machine is old. Spotting has now stopped and boobs still sore, still exhausted, no pain. Still am terrified of MMC. Got a scan at my usual UK hospital booked for next week but looking for some reassurance meanwhile.

Can anyone interpret the image? Any experience with low resolution machines or not seeing hb at 7 weeks?

Thanks :)

Thanks everyone. Your words mean a lot. I can feel lonely at times as I'm one of the first of my friends to be trying to start a family and the only one I know of that has/will have miscarried.

Turns out my boss is still away on holiday. I've made up my mind to tell him though, as HR said that they can't do more than offering to tell him on my behalf, which isn't preferable to me. Fortunately I can work from home today and I'll take the next couple of days off. NHS scan tomorrow which was booked from before so I'll just see what they say. Rikalaily thanks for the heads up, I didn't consider that they might get me back in 7-10 days. Good to be prepared for that. Had assumed they'll be all gung ho for the pills or D&C.

Trying not to wallow too much or think about the physical act of miscarrying right now.

Wow we do go through some shit don't we! I really admire the strength of so many of you whose stories I've read on here.

So sorry, that is so very hard. Having had two miscarriages, I know the heartbreak. Both miscarriages happened naturally, though I knew about the second one beforehand because of a scan too. Personally, I chose to tell my boss and they let me take time off, however it was easier for me as I worked for a very small company and my husband actually worked there too. He told my boss for me so I didn't have to, which was a big relief. That is a very unusual situation, I know, but I hope you can tell a compassionate person who can accept a medical reason for you to be home. You shouldn't have to work through it as it is painful physically and emotionally. Sending support. x

Hi again,

I read last night that my local hospital don't offer medical management, only surgical or conservative. In some ways having fewer options makes the decision easier.

If you've ever had an EPRC, what was your experience?

Has anyone ever had one at The Whittington in North London?

Got my NHS scan today, can't see how anything is going to be different so I'm bracing for the worst and trying to get mentally prepared for what's to come.

Work were great by the way. If anyone is reading this in my situation, all I can say is that telling work feels like a huge relief as I'm not 'hiding' anything and don't feel guilty for taking the time I need right now.

Thanks again

The last miscarriage I had was via ERPC as I was 12 weeks but development had stopped at 5wk 4days and there was no sign that things would happen naturally.
The procedure itself was quick and under GA.
I had to insert a small tablet as close to my cervix as possible to help soften it for a few hours, then went into theatre. When I returned to the ward I was monitored for a couple of hours and allowed to return home. I was given a phone number of the ward to call them if I developed a fever or the bleeding became "unusual".
As for the bleeding: I bled for approx 2 weeks, like a light period and red then it became brown, then a bit of spotting. Then it started up again (still brown though) after a few clear days. I called the ward as was worried but was told it was normal to be stop start for around 4 weeks. It stopped after 3 weeks.
After 2 weeks I retook a pregnancy test to confirm it was negative.
I then waited for three months before trying to conceive again, I was told waiting one month was a good idea but I'd had three miscarriages so close together (1st in May, 3rd in Oct) I just needed the break. Then I conceived my now 13 month old and before my periods returned from her birth (breasfeeding) I fell pregnant again.

Miscarriages are so hard, I'm pleased you're able to take the time you need. I'm happy for you to PM me if you have any further questions

Thank you fanny that's good to know. Did you experience any pain? Tbh I don't know why I'm asking that as the physical pain is not really high on my list of worries right now but would be good to know anyway.

I'm so glad you had a happy outcome :)

Sent away for a week, despite medical and surgical intervention already being discussed and the scan confirming the findings of the private one :( I just want this to be over.

I'm so sorry.

It might be worth trying another hospital, Royal Free or UCLH.