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Terrified .... early scan / measuring behind / 2 yolk sacs (positive comments only please)

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pacempercutiens · 14/11/2018 10:37

So, I've now had 3 early pregnancy scans (following pain/cramping), I'm consistently measuring about 1 and a half weeks behind which was worrying enough in itself (it's not impossible that this is true through late ovulation and based on when we DTD).

At the first (private) scan there was just a gestational sac, the second (EPU) scan there was a yolk sac.
Yesterday I had the latest of the three scans (private follow up), and there was now a second yolk sac. Both yolk sacs had little flickering bits, but the second yolk sac measured a bit smaller than the first and the sonographer didn't put that yolk sac's flickering in her report, although she did point it out on the screen.

Next scan is Tuesday next week which is an EPU follow up, where hopefully I will get some reassurance/answers. But in the mean time I'm thinking myself into a frenzy! I expect the chances of either/both making it might not be great, especially since the second is measuring smaller than the first.

I would love to have these two babies, and will happily welcome the challenges (and joys) that this will bring. But I then am terrified of having two babies at once, and the impact that will have on my DD and my relationship with my DD. I'm also terrified I'll lose one or both of these babies. I don't want to get excited because of the risks, but I can't help sometimes getting excited and thinking about how lucky I am, then I start thinking again and it all goes to a mess. I've been crying on and off and just wish time would hurry up a bit whilst not wanting to rush through this developmental stage of my DD.

Doesn't help that I'm also exhausted and seem to have some kind of a cold!

Anyway, thanks for reading, wanted to get this out a bit and could do with some support / positive stories xx

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Lorrie3 · 14/11/2018 11:37

I totally understand your worry. All i can offer is that I was 3 weeks behind at my first scan(9wks when I thoguht i was 12 based on lmp) which terrified me and i didnt get another for 3 weeks! When I showed 12 weeks all was well and still is good now... it was just a simple case of wrong dates! Fingers crossed for you

pacempercutiens · 14/11/2018 15:18

Thank you

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ThatOneHurt · 14/11/2018 15:23

I mean, that doesn't sound too bad OP!

There's progression!

I think you'll be alright. Measurements and accuracy are always a bit ambiguous at this point because they are soo teeny tiny.

I've seen women on here who have seen practically nothing at a 6 week scan and gone on to see someone with little arm and leg buds 2 weeks later.

So I think you're doing ok. X

ChristmasAccountant · 14/11/2018 16:07

I think you’ll probably be ok, with this pregnancy I was measuring a good week behind and viability was questionable but then at 12 week scan I suddenly jumped ahead to 13 weeks.
The embryo and sac are so small at your stage, it can be hard to get the correct measurement.
Fingers crossed for you.

pacempercutiens · 14/11/2018 16:55

Thank you so much for your replies, I'm feeling a bit calmer now and I agree it does seem positive so far, I'm just scared! I don't get it as I was quite calm when pregnant with my DD.

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TORDEVAN · 20/11/2018 10:01

just a little update, had a re-scan today, both babies are in there and have a heartbeat. It has been confirmed as a viable twin pregnancy. Both are measuring similar in size, and have caught up a bit on my dates Smile

Birdie6 · 20/11/2018 10:04

Great news ! Congratulations - you'll be fine !

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