Gestational sack no yolk

[Bwiencke]

Hey ladies!

Bit of advice/reassurance needed here please..

I had my first positive pregnancy test result 3 days ago with a clear blue so on 07/03/20.

My periods are everywhere, I had problems with cysts. I had a heavy period 17/01/20 and was in hospital had a follow up scan on 01/02/20 showed the cyst was gone, and I wasn't pregnant etc at this time. The next period/bleed I had after this was 38 days later on 24/03/20 and was only one day.

I’ve had nothing since for 6 weeks. Hence why i got a test on Tuesday. Which I done two of both came up with a strong blue line quite quickly.

Being over excited I booked a private scan, there was a requirement to of had a positive test two weeks before- I fibbed and said I had (I know this is naughty).

So I’ve went along today to have a scan and they’ve said I have a gestational sac that measures 6mm but no yolk sac or embryo visible yet. They’ve said it could be suggestive of a missed miscarriage but they can’t say for definite and refered me to the hospital.

I’ve called the hospital and they’ve said it’s possible I got caught before my period that was due in March and this maybe why they’ve not been to see anything and the midwife will speak to someone and call me back.

My nerves are absolutely shattered and I just don’t know what to think?

Anyone been in the same position?

I had exactly the same.

Not had any periods for years, did a pregnancy test due to feeling sick, and booked in for an early scan as I simply had no idea how far along I could be.

All the can showed was a sac so they said they couldn't be sure of anything. Had a scan a few weeks later and everything was fine.

I was around 4-5 weeks at the initial scan.

UPDATE.

The hospital have just called my blood level is 6746 hcg. She said this is good. She asked if I had any pain in tummy or shoulders or bleeding, I confirmed I dong. She said that’s really reassuring. Just need to go back in two days for bloods and compare!

So was feeling hopefully. Has a little google.. I know worst thing to do basically it says my hcg is right range for my predicted weeks. Usually around 7200 hcg for a yolk sac. So was feeling positive BUT Google’s telling me it’s 2000 hcg for fetal pole by transvaginal scan. My sac was empty so I’m back in bits again.

Does anyone have any similar experience with hcg levels etc?

@Lolxx I am so pleased for you you had a happy outcome, congrats lovely! Boys are a treasure, I’m blessed with the two I have. Definitely mummy’s boys! You are so right I am literally making myself ill. I’m besides my self at the moment. Doesn’t help I’ve got really bad OCD and had to come off my anti depressants and then with this I’m a bit everywhere.

@Shmabel yes it’s definitely been a big lesson in patience either way thank you so much for your well wishes it really means a lot.

@Thesecretswithin thank you for sharing your story with me it really does bring me so much hope! I’m really pleased for you honestly boys are the best!

Really can’t thank you all enough I’ve felt so lonely and lost the last few days you’ve all really helped x

@Pentium85 and @Noneyerbuisness11234 thank you for sharing your stories it brings me so much hope!

I just shared an update on my bloods above but didn’t see your replies. If you get some time would you have a little read and let me know what you think, I know it’s not medical but mum advice is the best advice of all thank you x

Hi this happened to me had a scan on day of missed period as I had an extremely heavy bleed with clots which took me to ER they couldnt see anything at all not even a sack so I was told I miscarried at 5 weeks and a few days more bleeding went for another scan and just a sack and what they thought was a haematoma fast forward to 6+4 another scan and two sacks poles and even heartbeats ! Sometimes they just take a while to get going 😅 and a few days even can make such a difference at this stage

Thank you so much for your reply and reassurance and congrats on your babies I’m so happy for you xxxx

I think you know this already but you really would have been better off being patient and waiting until at least 8-10 weeks before going for a scan. Going for a scan 3 days after your first positive test seems a bit crazy! I don't mean that in a judgemental way, just that you've caused yourself a lot of worry for nothing! You might only be 10 or so days after conception at that point, so the baby would be microscopic and you wouldn't be able to see anything at all. I had a scan at the EPU at 6.5 weeks due to severe pain and the baby was absolutely tiny, on the screen it was nothing more than a dot. As you lied about when your positive test was, the sonographers are expecting to see a much older embryo than yours actually is, so the information they're giving you re: a MMC isn't accurate. I think you'll just need to wait and see.

Sorry your going through a lot of stress op. To echo everyone else stop googling and look after yourself. Your not out of the race yet so keep going forward until your next bloods and scans. As others have said it could just be too early.

Sounds cautiously positive - I've got my fingers crossed for you!

@bluemoon2468 thank you for your message. I have been honest with the hospital from the beginning and have also informed the private place too now that my BFP was only a few days before the scan and not two weeks . They were really both understanding and compassionate especially the hospital considering my gynaecological past and previous suspected loss.

All I can do is wait and pray

I completely agree though it does seem (is) crazy and I do suffer with severe OCD, and not on my medication due to pregnancy for first time in 4 years and with me being in hospital quite a lot over the last year with gynaecological problems I was really nervous etc. My scan at hospital and bloods were done based on my LMP and date of conception.

I had routine scans at 6 weeks with my DS due to my gynaecological problems too. And I would of had one quite early regardless with this pregnancy I was just too impatient nervous.

I obviously wish and I am very regretful that I didn’t wait but nothing I can do now. I’m the right measurements for my EDD, but the sac is empty.

I don’t think I’d of managed mentally at all not that I am now If I got to 8-10 weeks and had this possible outcome.

@Geepipe thank you, I know I’m trying to regrown I’m going to put myself on a google nan now until Friday at least. Been practising meditation and it’s really helped me never fancied it before! So if anyone else is struggling I’d really recommend this.

@SilverOtter thank you so much, keep me in your prayers plz x

Bless you. Google ban sounds the best thing to do. (im a hypocrit though i also have ocd and google a lot i have to force myself not too.). Glad meditation is doing good for you. Have you other ways to keeo distracted? Maybe start a new box set. I recommend good girls on netflix :)

@Geepipe don’t think people realise that OCD is not as cool as they think it really does control your mind/actions doesn’t it. Hope you’re managing okay with everything going on.

I do love a Netflix binge and I haven’t watched that so I’ll definitely be giving it a try. Thank you x

Oh absolutely. People still see ocd as just liking stuff clean rather than the obsessing until you make yourself sick it really is. Ive actually been very calm so far which has suprised me a lot. I hope your coping ok under the circumstances. Yeah im netflix binging just finished tiger king.

Not looking promising for me girls. My bloods only rose 35% so they called me back in today for a scan, sac has grown slightly but no fetal or yolk. They’ve said that this could be early pregnant but also could be a blighted ovum as the sac continues to grow with that as well. They’ve also noted a cyst on my right ovary and they can’t rule out ectopic although does look unlikely as there’s no seen bleeds in my stomach.

Got to go back Sunday for another scan and they said they’ll make a decision.

I’m just so scared that it’s just im early and they’re going to terminate my baby but I know it’s unlikely with empty sac and all rising hcg.

I am broken.

So confused the Doctor just called me now and said that she’s reviewed my notes and scan pics and not to come in Sunday come next Friday 24th for scan instead

Sorry it's not the reassurance you were hoping for @Bwiencke. I think it's sensible to do the scan next week instead of in a couple of days because there's less chance of terminating a viable pregnancy.

So they're giving it extra time in case it is early pregnancy? What have they said about the hcg levels?

My bloods were 6746hcg on Wednesday and they’ve only rose by 35% today and not doubled so to 9107 hcg.

I’m just so scared if it’s not viable what choice to make in terms of natural, medical or surgical. Terrified xxx

@Shmabel just that they’ve only risen by 35% and not doubled, so they was 6746 Wednesday and they’re 9107 hcg today xxx

@biencke I have just read your post and completely understand the turmoil you are going through.

I agree with what some of the other ladies have said. The private scan centres shouldn't offer 6 week scans because it is too early for a lot of women. Some are lucky and get a good result but for those that don't, they 2 week wait for a rescan is absolute hell.
I went at 6 + 6 and only had a gestational sac.
Unfortunately, I had a missed miscarriage. My bloods were taken and only rose from 4100 to 4400 in 48 hours.
In terms of treatment, I went for the surgical procedure.
I have had friends go through it naturally and couldn't have dealt with the amount of bleeding.
I was due to fly to NY on the Wednesday and had the operation the day before. I had no pain afterwards and only the need for a panty liner for a week. My first period after the op came 33 days after and was very heavy but much more manageable. Obviously that is a personal opinion and people all react differently to things but the operations isn't as scary as it could possibly sound.

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@bwiencke sorry tagged your name wrong on my previous response

Thankyou for sharing your story with me @LadyBird2020 I really appreciate it, I’m so sorry for you loss. So painful.

The turmoil and the back and forth is just exhausting and cruel isn’t it, it really messes with your head! I feel so lost.

I’m sorry you’ve been through this. Do you possibly have the measurements of your sac?
Could I ask did you get put to sleep? I think this would be the best option for me as I suffer badly with heavy bleeding anyways and I’m also very mentally fragile at best of times don’t think I could deal with seeing anything. I hope this doesn’t trigger you, I’m just so frightened and wanting to be prepared as possible.

Lots of love xxx

I've had it go both ways - one is now two years old and hanging off my head and the other was a twin mmc. I've had fertility issues though and am prone to mcs. So this isn't likely to be your outcome

I had a surgical procedure for the mmc and it was a very positive experience. Everyone was very very kind and for the op itself I just drifted to sleep, woke up and it was all ok. No pain or panic or worry.

But, tbh, you're still too early to be worrying about a mmc. I know it's so hard to do but try to stay positive and calm

Awh OP I’m so bloody sorry!

Not the outcome I was hoping for you! The back and the forth and the repeat bloods and the scans was the worst part for me! I just wanted closure but the staff need to be 100% certain it’s a blighted ovum before they can proceed with management.

This sounds harsh, and I couldn’t mean it any nicer if I tried, but I would try and accept that this is a non viable pregnancy from here on out. I didn’t and kept telling myself that the rise I HCGs and growing sac was one of those “exceptions” that you hear about all the time on MN and eventually I would see something on my scan! I never did... :(

Look after yourself and if you need anything in terms of advice of management please do ask! I will echo what a PP said and my surgical management was a very very peaceful experience and I wouldn’t have handled having to “pass” anything or seeing the products myself....

💕💕💕 xx

*The hope and wishing made it so every scan and every blood result was like finding out for the first time all over again

Oh OP I'm so sorry :( are you going to have your bloods taken again or what happens next? This must be torture for you, I do wish you'd been given a definative answer. Sending lots of love ❤️