Please or to access all these features

Add post

Watch this thread

Save thread

Start a new thread

Flip thread

Hide thread

My feed

Active Unanswered threads

Getting started FAQ's

Unanswered threads Acronyms Talk guidelines

Hide shortcut buttons

Talk

Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Flip

Original poster

Early scan..

21 replies

suze72 · 07/02/2008 13:43

Hi, i've had 2 early scans within last 9 days and am due to go back next tuesday for another. My LMP was 17/12/07-which means i should be 7+3.
I was sent for the scan as i was spotting brown blood -it never amounted to more than spotting, at the first scan they said it was too early to see anything, Scan this week the gestational sac had more than doubled and was measuring 10mm- they dated me at 4+6, but the sonographer said that there nothing else there-no yolk-and she feels that it isn't progressing as it should.
Im absolutely gutted, and having to wait another week is a killer, im swinging between being positiove and crying.....but really after what they've said im not holding out much hope.

OP posts:

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

flossish · 07/02/2008 13:51

I'm sorry I have no advice but I remember that horrible waiting period. I really hope all goes well for you next week. FWIW I don't believe all pregnancies develop exactly the same in much the same way we don't all grow the same in RL.

Original poster

suze72 · 07/02/2008 15:03

Thanks for replying, i've been reading other messages on here and it helps that other people have gone through the same and are still positive about things.Its the being in limbo thats hardest.Im trying to keep in mind that it doesn't always end up with an unhappy ending.

OP posts:

thais · 07/02/2008 15:49

If it helps I am going through exactly the same thing. Had some brown spotting, nothing heavy but needed to be check. I had a scan a week ago and it was too early to see anything so I have another one next week. I can't get it out of my head. I had no problems whatsoever with my first pregnancy. I do have terrible sickness though. I hope everything turns out ok for both of us!

Ruthbkr · 07/02/2008 17:44

Hi I have had this too - My Doc was awful though when he checked me and instead of saying oh your dates could be wrong and I could just be 5 weeks (there was only a sac) he said 'I think its died sorry'. Just like that. I went back a week later - saw a different doc, there was a definate baby in the scan only 4.4mm which made it 6 weeks apparently. No heartbeat though so I go 2mw to check for that (fingers crossed). She actually said that she still thought it could have died, but how could it have grown that much in a week????? If it had died?? Sorry but I think they were not considering the possibility of conception at the end of my cycle. When we are all told in sex ed that you can get pregnant any time. I am holding out for 2mw on edge like you, even though I have been told to prepare for the worst. A little bit of positive thinking can only do good things - stress isn't good for either you or the baby. I hope all turns out well for both of us, but remember, if it doesn't then it just wasn't our time, but it will be soon. xxxx

Original poster

suze72 · 07/02/2008 18:36

I really, really hope both your scans bring good news- let me know how it goes.
Yeah the date thing completely confuses me too, on one hand the sonographer said its not progressing as she would have thought for me as my dates from LMP state that i shud have been exactly 7 weeks at 2nd scan, but then both scans show the beginnings of a v early pregnancy-and my gestation sac had doubled in size in a week.
Ive given up trying to work it out and just can't wait for next weeks scan. Ive tried to prepare myself for the worst-as i think after what was said it's going to be the case-it would be nice just to know how things stand to be honest-only time will tell i guess. lets hope we all have good news.

OP posts:

Ruthbkr · 08/02/2008 09:14

Good luck to all - I'm going for mine in an hour - hopefully it will be good news for us all x

stephshaw · 08/02/2008 17:26

hi ruth how did u get on,i cant c how they can say that as i am 8 weeks pregnant today,i went for a scan on 24.01.08 and by my lmp worked it out that i should have been 6weeks 2 days, but wen i went they said i was only 5weeks 1 day,all there was then was a gest sac,no heatbeat no yolk or fetal pole,so i was a bit worried,it was measurin 10mm,so i went bk on mon 4th feb,by there dates should have been 6+5 and 7+6 by mine.now wen i went back it all was there a heatbeat and a baby and they said i was 7+3,measurin 13mm,so they were 8 days bhind my dates but they r now only 4 days out. so i dont no how they can say it aint progressin coz every1 is differnt. i hope its gud news thinkin of u

Original poster

suze72 · 12/02/2008 09:22

Hi everyone,
Ive got my scan in just over an hour-should know if baby there or not.
Wish me luck.

OP posts:

iliketosleep · 12/02/2008 09:32

best of luck to you ill have my fingers tightly crossed xx

frogger77 · 12/02/2008 10:15

Good luck, be thinking of you. xx

Original poster

suze72 · 12/02/2008 12:41

Hiya, scan not good news-sac has grown slightly but still nothing there

Sac measuring 5 +2 days so there should be something there by now-yolk etc.

Ive got my final scan next week and they will then discuss whats to be one....but prob d+c.
Im not sure how i feel at mo-after last week sort of expected it, but feel empty at this stage.

OP posts:

expatinscotland · 12/02/2008 13:04

i'm sorry you're going through this, suze.

like ruth, the first scan was awful and they just told me there was nothing but an empty sac.

but i asked to be referred to another hospital the next week. the second scan did show foetal poles and yolk sac and foetus, just WAY small for dates and the third scan showed no growth between second and third scans and no heartbeat when i should have been 11 weeks.

baby had died.

i had a D&C.

it's gutting, i know.

and just want to let you know you have lots of empathy and support here and (((HUGS))).

Ruthbkr · 15/02/2008 21:06

Hi there, sorry I didn't write back earlier - been a hard week. Had the scan and there was no development or heartbeat like some of you. I opted for the medical, but had actually started to bleed lightly a few days before scan. On the Sunday the hospital were actually wonderful - I had a side room and lots of sympathy. It went as smoothly as it could, and now I am looking to the future with a little more wisdom of how pregnancy can be. I just assumed it was all plain sailing - but if and when we have another go I am going to be grateful for everyday. Its really miraculous and it wont work everytime, just got to wait till its my turn xx My thoughts go out to anyone in this position, but have hope. Its natures way x

Jacwac · 15/02/2008 21:33

Hi Ruth, sorry to hear your news, it's great that you're being so positive. I had a miscarriage in October of last year, at 10 weeks, was bleeding and went for a scan, no heartbeat, foetus only about 6 weeks. You know how unpleasant the whole thing is, but just wanted to let you know that I hope it will be your turn soon, I'm now 8 weeks pregnant again, scan yesterday showed all well. We just have to believe that things weren't quite right last time. Best wishes.

Original poster

suze72 · 16/02/2008 17:27

Im so sorry to hear that, you are looking for the positive and at the end of the day its all any of us can do. Its a crappy thing to happen, and im glad you had support and understanding from people.
My last scan Tuesday-but all 3 scans before this havent yielded anything other than the pregnancy sac, with my situation ive been lucky to have few weeks to get my head around it, some people arent as fortunate so i cant complain. Hospital will discuss my options with me Tuesday, but from all ive read on here and other sites i think im going to opt for D+C.

OP posts:

HelenCS · 16/02/2008 17:43

Hi ladies,

I had a mc last november, had a scan at about 7 weeks, showed baby was 6+2 and was a strong lil thing but i had had a bad pregnancy from the start, bleeding everyday, cramp etc then at about 9 weeks at my dating scan the nurse told me i had lost it so it just goes to show that if its not meant to be its not meant to be deep down you no when something doesnt feel right but nothing can prepare you for how you will feel about it

I had a d & c the same afternoon as i found out, sometimes wish i hadnt rushed into it but people cope in different ways. I found it best for me to just get the baby out so i could get on with life. It may be easier to have a d & c then waiting for it to happen naturally, that way its over and done with My hospital was very supportive and they are very sympathetic. I found out about the mc at 12pm and was operated on and on my way home by 6pm

Im now 7 weeks pg again and this time the pregnancy is fine, no problem at all and already seen the baby. Obviously its always in the back of your mind that something will happen but you no deep down when you baby is ok

I hope all works out well for you xxx

Original poster

suze72 · 19/02/2008 12:44

Ive just come bck from hospital appointment as have had early scans and am now totally pi**ed off and confused!! This scan -its my 4th-ive been told that the pregnancy sac not growing properly and they can see a yolk sac-which hasn't been there on any of the other scans-but they say that it may have not been picked up/may have been missed!
So has it been there all along and not been seen on prev 3 scans or has it recently appeared??
Anyway, was discussing the options i.e D+C which i want, or the managed miscarriage with tablets in hospital-which i really dont want, to be told if i opt for a D+C there is a waiting list and as theyare trying to keep the list down, i have to phone them this time next week to see if any chance of an appt, if not leave it another week and do the same again!!!! 2 weeks for a D+C appt!!!!!Also if no D+C appt then they will have to discuss managed miscarriage-but i really really dont want that. Im having to see how much it is to go private and i'll have to get a loan to do this.
Its so bloody unfair the whole thing.

OP posts:

Springflower · 19/02/2008 14:20

Hi sorry to hear that things are still difficult for you and that there wasnt good news. I had a similar situation when I wanted medical management but couldnt get admitted for 2 weeks but could have a d&c the following day. I was really upset and told the EPU how unhappy I was and they managed to get me into a different hospital within a few days. Not sure if this is an option for you but might be worth a try. I think once you've decided what you want to happen you want it over quickly not having to wait weeks. Good luck

popcornprincess · 20/02/2008 10:52

suze72 - My baby died at 12 weeks and i too had to wait 14 days for a d&C. In the end i opted for medical miscarriage.This was all about 4 weeks ago. Its not pleasant but at least it gets it all over and done with. At 12 weeks there was a lot more to pass to I think at your stage you will hopefully not have as much. God, this isn't coming out very well but what I'm trying to say is medical miscarriage isn't as bad as people think and the risks associated are a lot lower than when having a d&C. None of it is nice but I felt that the sooner I got it over and done with, the sooner I culd try to move on. I couldn't bear the thought of walking around with my dead baby inside me for 14 days.

Original poster

suze72 · 20/02/2008 15:12

Thanks for the messages. I thought id give an update to my situ, EPU (early preg. unit) rang me in work today to say that they have got me an appt at diff hospital for tomorrow morning for D+C, which i am gratefull for.
I hope everyone with successfull pregnancies a happy an healthy time, and everyone trying all the luck in the world.
After this episode me n my partner have decided to try for another at some point in the future, so i may speak to some of you again at some point-fingers crossed.

OP posts:

oinker · 20/02/2008 15:17

Suze........ I am so sorry...

)))))))))))))))))))))))HUGS(((((((((((((((((

Flip