Early scan PLEASE HELP

[octobersky19]

Hi,

I've just had an early scan for reassurance, no miscarriage symptoms or anything but the outcome has concerned me

Last period 2nd May 2020

My cycles last 28 days, bang on

I should be 7 weeks, the sonographer seen the gestation sac, yolk sac but no heartbeat and said I'm too early.

She said I'm measuring 8mm approx 4.5 - 5 weeks pregnant.

I haven't had sex around the dates that would make me 4.5 - 5 weeks pregnant.

Is this the bad outcome I think it is? She advised to come back in 3 weeks but the wait is going to kill me, I know no one on here for sure, just looking for reassurance really?

Please be as brutally honest as you need to.

I'm having pregnancy symptoms, but I have been for 6 weeks. I tested on 3rd June and got a strong positive And a 1-2 weeks on the test

I'm taking a clear clue digital test to see if the dates advanced from when I last took one

Sorry for rambling on x

Being behind in growth never ended well for me.

@Isthisfinallyit I have a bad feeling too. Sorry for your loss

It sounds to me like you’re absolutely fine. I really wouldn’t be concerned about the size measurements being slightly off so soon in the pregnancy. I had a scan at that point and baby didn’t have a heart beat either - totally normal! The conception estimate likewise didn’t quite match up ( (I’m now 27 weeks with a so far healthy pregnancy 🤞). I think it’s important to remember that our estimates and calculations are a good bet but they aren’t bang on, the body does it’s own thing. When I got pregnant I was 100 percent sure that I’d completely missed my ovulation period as I had very regular periods and so calculated my ‘fertile days’ and hasn’t had sex during that window. Just relax, its really easy to make yourself go crazy at every corner of pregnancy but it’s not going to do you or baby any favours. Just take it is and trust your body is doing it’s thing. Best of luck x

@Ella5555 thanks for the positivity, I'm quite anxious as my dates usually are bang on I've never missed a period other than this time (and when I had my first born via ivf) so with the dates not adding up, I can't physically understand how I'm so behind

Unfortunately in the same situation this didn't end well for me. But as others have said it can also work out!

Can you get a private scan in a week or so to reduce the wait time?

Wishing you the best of luck

I was in exactly the same situation at the beginning of my pregnancy and had to wait for two very painfully long weeks. I was measuring 10mm with a yolk sac but no embryo or heartbeat. I was expecting the worst but when we went for a scan 2 weeks later baby was there with a very strong heartbeat and all was fine! I'm 15 weeks now. It's hard not to worry but I would definitely go back in 2 weeks not 3. My dates also didn't match up but they do now and have caught up. It must be to do with the baby being so small that it's difficult to date exactly in the early stages 💕

I tested 2-3 weeks on 7th June

Just tested again with a clear blue and it said 2-3 as well

I'm taking that as a confirmation

If 2-3 on 7th June then 4-5 would be right as it's nearly two weeks on. I had a scan when 5+6 and had a heartbeat which they said was unusual so definitely unusual if they think you're 4-5. I would stay as positive as you're able to (so hard I know) for next 3 weeks for next scan as that will show if measurements have increased. Don't think the worse though as it was the same with me as I thought I should be further along than 5+6 and all was well despite bleeding throughout 1st trimester and into 2nd.

I've also had a miscarriage and didn't feel pregnant before pregnant (1st baby so no frame of reference) but 2nd pregnancy again with bleeding had lots of symptoms like you're having now.

Am sending sticky thoughts your way

@AnneOfCleavage thanks for the reply!! This is so reassuring. I'm going to take another clear blue digital test in the morning with my first wee just to see if it says 3+

If not, it's just a waiting game. I'm trying not to think about it, I'm just soooo tired and drained.

No, unfortunately 2-3 on the pregnancy test means 2-3 weeks since conception, so 4-5 weeks pregnant. 2 weeks on from that it should have moved to 3+.

I've been in this situation 3 times. It didn't end well once.

I really hope it's different for you OP, but maybe best to be prepared for it not to be x

Still getting 2-3 weeks on the test. Assuming baby stopped growing at that point. It's just really frustrating having not bled yet, waiting for a sign or something to happen.

Sorry youre going through this. It does sound a bit worrying given how clear you are on your dates. You could give your GP a call and ask to arrange a couple of hcg tests which may give you more of a clear answer; and also you don’t need to wait 3 weeks for the scan, 10-14 days should be easily enough - is there a way you can change the timing just so you don’t have to wait quite so long either way??

@TenThousandSpoons0 yeah I'm going to book. Scan for another ten days, if there's no growth by then that'll definetly confirm what I think has happened

Update - I've started to bleed quite heavily now. EPU won't see me unless I'm filling a pad every hour, so will just wait. Not in any pain, feeling a bit numb but I also preferred myself for this

Didn't want to read and run. Sorry to hear you're going through this. Sending you all the love and hugs. I'm so sorry xxx

So, so sorry to read this update octobersky. Sending a handhold over and a social distanced hug

Another update, bleeding has slowed down and I had a scan at my EPU and the yolk sac is still there, measuring 5 weeks and 5 days, which is a huge improvement from fridays scan.

Not sure what will happen, I've never bled like this before but I'm hoping little one stays put and grows

How stressful. Hope you’re ok and keeping fingers crossed that baby stays put.

Oh best of luck!

For reassurance - I had exactly the same. I had an early scan after 2 weeks of bleeding. Looked like a miscarriage on that scan but turned out it was just earlier than thought.
My daughter took her first steps 2 weeks ago.
I'm sorry if you have lost your baby but it could work out well. Take care xx

I was in a similar situation and it didn’t end well I’m afraid. My philosophy is always to prepare yourself for the worst and then if something better happens, it’s a bonus. Fingers crossed for you.

Thanks everyone, no more bleeding as yet. Cramps have eased but I feel like my stomach is bruised and achey.

Thanks for all your replies I really appreciate it x

Thought I’d click back on this thread to check how you are doing! Glad to see your last scan was positive! 🥰

Thinking of you octobersky and hoping the bleeding has continued to stop

Hi @AnneOfCleavage thank you 😊 the bleeding continued and I've been spotting every day since, epu won't scan me again but told me to take a test in a week and see if it's still positive.

Fingers crossed the pregnancy is still continuing xx