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Dates I should be 8 weeks, scan showed 6 weeks & no HB

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MandyMoo21 · 02/06/2021 08:08

Hi All

First Baby so we decided to go for a First Glimpse scan, my last period was 6th April so I had worked out I would be nearly 8 weeks ( 7 weeks & 4 days) when we went for the scan & would hopefully see a HB/ shape.

When we went the lady said we were only 6 weeks & 1 day by baby measures (4.2mm) with no HB, very clinically told that we can now either wait till 12 week scan & hope our dates were out or pay for another scan in 2 weeks and hope for growth!!!

We left in a daze ....and Google.....shouldn't have googled....all that kept coming up was missed miscarriage Sad I'm so sure of my dates as I was tracking ovulation etc but now I feel like all hope is lost, has anyone had similar & what was the outcome?? X

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spacegirl123 · 02/06/2021 08:12

Can you call your EPU? I have had two previous miscarriages and when I called about bleeding (convinced it was over) they took me in for an early scan. They could hear how distressed I was and were just brilliant. I hope it all works for you but you'd have the support you need no matter what in hospital rather than a private scan clinic. ♥️♥️♥️

spacegirl123 · 02/06/2021 08:14

But also it's normal for dating to be out somewhat especially in the early stages and encouraging you saw a shape xx

ShutUpAlex · 02/06/2021 08:14

6 weeks probably too early for the heartbeat, I didn’t see one then either.

Most people dates are out because usually you ovulate 2 weeks after you lmp date.

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MandyMoo21 · 02/06/2021 08:16

I luckily have family who are midwifes & managed to get a scan for Monday coming .....its going to be a long wait!! Sorry about your losses, its so hard ❤

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spacegirl123 · 02/06/2021 08:20

Oh that's great to hear @MandyMoo21 I know it's easier said than done 🤦‍♀️ but try and put it out of your mind, stay active, go for walks etc. I was a week out initially then measured exactly to my LMP by 13w. You've seen your little one and if there's no cramps or bleeding that's positive. Good luck 😘

Taenia · 02/06/2021 08:31

Hey! I'm keeping fingers crossed that all will be okay for you :)

If it helps.. when I went for my 12 week scan based on my LMP I was actually two weeks out on dates and baby was infact only ten weeks. We were trying for long but I was trying to track ovulation by cervical mucus so was very confused by the dates being out. Went again last night for a 'proper 12 week scan' and baby was showing at 12.3 (well approximately baby was being awkward and they couldn't date it properly as it wouldn't move into the right position so will have to wait now until 15 weeks for a scan and dating but thats another story)

loves2plan · 02/06/2021 08:37

Hoping everything works out for you! I had a dating scan when I thought I was 9 weeks and the nurse said that was around 6 instead. As others have said, 6 weeks is probably too early for a HB so another scan in a couple of weeks will hopefully provide some clarity Smile fingers crossed for you!

Trenzalor · 02/06/2021 08:43

I’m so sorry. What a stressful time.
I had similar but it wasn’t a good outcome. I had a private scan at 8 weeks due to previous MC. It was measuring too far behind although they did find a HB. They tried so hard to convince me my dates were out when they should’ve been honest and prepared me for a possible MC. I did lots of googling about sizes and knew it measured too far behind. I started bleeding within the week.
I do hope you have a better outcome but from what I’ve found anything measuring over a week behind (and you know your dates) isn’t going to go any other way than MC.

kowari · 02/06/2021 08:47

When did you get a positive test? I was measuring six weeks at eight, with a slow heartbeat and sadly miscarried two days later. I knew I couldn't be six weeks because of when I got a positive so it was clear something was wrong though.

TakeYourFinalPosition · 02/06/2021 08:55

I had an early EPU scan for bleeding when I should have been 7+5, but I measured 6w and no HB was visible. The two sacs were visible and correctly sized, and I did track ovulation, which lined up with the 6w date...

I’m glad you’ve got a scan on Monday but be prepared that not much may have changed that quickly; if your first scan had been at the EPU they wouldn’t scan you again for a minimum of two weeks as it’s against NICE guidelines... not even private places would scan me between. Everyone was sympathetic but said I had to wait, as things don’t change that quickly that early, and more scans had been shown to increase distress.

I went back at 7+5 for my second scan and everything was okay, baby was measuring exactly 7+5 and we saw the heartbeat. I also had a private scan at 10w as my husband hadn’t got to see the baby yet, and it was his birthday. I’m 11+3 now and all is fine.

Best of luck to you Flowers

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MandyMoo21 · 02/06/2021 08:58

So my period was 6th April, peak ovulation was 21st April with a positive test on 4th May ❤

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DappledOliveGroves · 02/06/2021 09:08

Sorry you're in this situation. I had similar with a poor outcome too - measured behind, very slow heartbeat and I miscarried at 8 weeks.

If you're sure of your dates and when you got a positive test then I'd be prepared that it might not end well. I had people say I could have ovulated later than I thought, but if that had been the case then I wouldn't have had a positive pregnancy test on the date I did.

Essentially it's a bit of a waiting game. I found my local EPU were wonderful - very supportive and didn't sugar coat things. Whilst I was waiting to confirm that the pregnancy wasn't viable (so waiting for a scan at the EPU after private scan showed minimal growth and slow heartbeat), they booked me in for a D&C a couple of days after the scan, which in a way gave me a level of reassurance that things would be sorted. I started miscarrying naturally in the waiting period but ended up with retained products so had the D&C anyway.

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MandyMoo21 · 07/06/2021 21:05

Hi All

Just wanted to update for anyone I a similar situation 💔 it wasn't good news today, no further growth from 6 weeks. We are devastated but in a way deep down I just knew.
Thanks for all your comments & keep me in your thoughts as I have to go back tomorrow to start the process as things haven't happened naturally 👼❤😭

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spacegirl123 · 07/06/2021 22:36

Oh sorry @MandyMoo21. I've been there twice before and it's so, so hard. I'm sorry you're having to go through this. Be kind to yourself and give yourself time to grieve. Take care xxx

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