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Early scan, LMP dates 2 weeks out...worried.

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Ducksandacorns · 07/01/2019 12:18

Advice needed please. My early scan today at the EPU has added to my existing worry about this pregnancy.

I had an early miscarriage at 4/5 weeks in October, spotting from 17th October and passed a clot on 22nd October.

I had a very light period/spotting 16/17/18th November. Partner and I had sex on the 28th November.

Positive pregnancy test on 10th December.

From my LMP dates I thought I was 7 weeks 3 days today.

I visited the EPU this morning due to left side stabbing pain, back ache and shoulder pain over the past 3 days. I had an internal scan and thankfully the pregnancy is viable. Fetal pole measures 3.1 mm and a heart beat was seen. Sonographer has dated me as 5-6 weeks.

I'm a little worried as the scan date is 2 weeks or so from where I thought I would be.

Any advice much appreciated.

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kwhitts · 14/05/2019 07:04

@ducksandacorns I think most people are always a few days either side. I'll update you about mine on Saturday. My sickness has probably doubled since Sunday and I can't keep anything down at all so while it's not very nice I'm feeling less anxious that something is wrong. I will still never understand how I'm a full two weeks out from ovulation though x

moomin11 · 16/05/2019 18:48

I had my scan today and the pregnancy has progressed - yolk sac and tiny foetal pole seen this time which is positive Smile fingers crossed this one sticks!

VenusStarr · 16/05/2019 19:21

Great news @moomin11 🤞 :)

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ducksandacorns · 16/05/2019 19:36

That's wonderful @moomin11 did you get any measurements? Really happy for you!

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kwhitts · 16/05/2019 20:19

So glad to hear @moomin11

moomin11 · 16/05/2019 21:22

Thank you! I know it's still very early days and anything can happen but at least it's moving in the right direction.

Fetal pole was 1.9mm @ducksandacorns what we're your measurements?

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ducksandacorns · 17/05/2019 10:57

4mm which apparently put me at 6+ weeks. I hoped the measurement would be spot on with what dates I had (6+4) but i know they are so tiny at that stage.

Really pleased it's moving in the right direction @moomin11

@kwhitts is your scan tomorrow? How are you feeling?

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moomin11 · 17/05/2019 11:26

I read somewhere that they can't date that precisely until the fetal pole is 5mm so I wouldn't worry too much.

Thank you, still a mystery why I'm so early unless a had a really long cycle etc and also my hormone levels were much higher than the scan would indicate. So am still feeling uncertain but trying to take it one scan at a time.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow kwhitts

kwhitts · 17/05/2019 13:15

@ducksandacorns @moomin11 yes my scan is tomorrow morning. We have had a bit of a rough week as my youngest has been in hospital and the sickness has been really kicking my butt. Hoping for some nice news tomorrow 😊

moomin11 · 18/05/2019 08:34

Sorry to hear that, you have a lot on your plate! Hopefully the sickness is a good sign. I've definitely had more symptoms this week on top of a cold - it's the only time you feel good about feeling ill! Best of luck for your scan xx

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ducksandacorns · 18/05/2019 09:09

Good luck today @kwhitts

How are you feeling @moomin11

And what's the latest with you @VenusStarr

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VenusStarr · 18/05/2019 10:09

@ducksandacorns I'm in my first tww since MMC (had one period). Af due next weekend. I'm trying to relax but really hoping for a bfp 🤞 how are you?

Best wishes for your scan @kwhitts x

kwhitts · 18/05/2019 12:16

I had my scan this morning and have caught up to 8 week 1 day but there is no heartbeat detected. Have to go to hospital on Monday to discuss medial and surgical options.

VenusStarr · 18/05/2019 12:39

I am so sorry to hear that @kwhitts Flowers xx

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ducksandacorns · 18/05/2019 12:40

@kwhitts I am so sorry the outcome wasn't what you were hoping for.

How many weeks did you think you were today, was the scan internal? Just thinking that the growth sounds positive, maybe heartbeat not picked up if abdominal scan?

Really hope you're ok and have some good RL support Thanks

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kwhitts · 18/05/2019 13:13

@ducksandacorns ..From ovulation I would be 9+5 today. It was abdominal scan and the image is really clear. EPU said an embryo measuring 8+1 would definitely have a heartbeat. I just wish it would all be over now. Everytime I'm sick I just burst into tears again.

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ducksandacorns · 18/05/2019 13:25

I'm really sorry @kwhitts

Take your time, it's ok to not be ok. There will be lots of emotions you go through and it's exhausting.

I chose surgical management as only had to wait a few days from the bad news scan to the operation. It helped me knowing it was all over once I came round from the GA and that gave me closure and I could then try and move on. I would have felt too much in limbo with the medical option, but everyone is different. My friend chose the wait and see and then medical management. It was rather drawn out process but was the right decision for her.

Look after yourself. We are here if you want to talk.

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moomin11 · 18/05/2019 17:46

I'm so sorry @kwhitts that you're going through this. It's awful to still have the symptoms adding to what is already such a difficult time. I hope you have plenty of support and can take the time that you need to get through this Flowers

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ducksandacorns · 20/05/2019 22:16

Hope everyone's ok

How are you @kwhitts ?

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MinAngel · 21/05/2019 07:33

@kwhitts I was in the same position as you, went for my scan yday at 9+3 and unfortunately I've had a mmc. The sac had progressed but no progression with the fetal pole or hb.
I'm on cyclogest pessaries so was told to stop them and have a day or 2 to think about what I want to do in terms of managing the mc. This is my 3rd mc in 12 months and I feel like I don't want to go through this again.
I saw a private consultant who made things a little clearer for me but has asked me to wait 48 hours for him to go through all my scans and he will decide what I should do.
Even though I just want to get this sorted today (I was going to opt for the medical management) however he's told me not to rush into a decision. He was very thorough and caring so I feel like I need to give him the time he's asked for.
I knew this pregnancy wasn't viable 11 days ago as my 8 week scan showed a 5+ week measure, but was clinging on to hope.
In limbo now, hopefully he will call me today. Xx

moomin11 · 29/05/2019 22:20

So my scan is tomorrow but I started bleeding today so I'm expecting bad news. This would be my 5th loss, 4th miscarriage. And I don't think I'd get a referral for recurrent miscarriage unless an ectopic counts? Hope everyone is doing ok x

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ducksandacorns · 29/05/2019 22:57

@moomin11 So sorry to hear that, how are you feeling? When is your scan? Sending you lots of positive thoughts and hope.

I thought referral for recurrent miscarriage were made after three? Although some areas will see you after two.

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moomin11 · 30/05/2019 07:16

Thank you. It's in a couple of hours. 3 miscarriages in a row yes but I've had an ectopic and then 2 miscarriages so I don't know if that meets the criteria.

moomin11 · 30/05/2019 11:45

Another miscarriage and it looks like it was twins this time. The thresholds aren't met to be able to have the op so I have to wait for it to pass naturally. They've booked the op for me for 2 weeks time in case I need it. It's just so hard to keep going through this.

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ducksandacorns · 31/05/2019 15:25

@moomin11 I'm so sorry to hear your update. Have they offered any support or advice?

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