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8w2d ultrasound shows only yolk sac. Definite miscarriage?

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Speranza88 · 10/09/2023 16:17

Dear mamas,

I wonder if anyone had a similar experience.

I have conceived sometimes between 21-26 July with 11july being my LMP
My period is not regular so I’m not entirely sure, but I should have been 8w1d when I had my second ultrasound three days ago (image attached)
The ultrasound showed an empty sack with a very well visible yolk sac, but no fetal pole. The obstetrician said it’s going to be a miscarriage, and that the embryo must have stopped developing around 5w. She said she was 100% sure. I was devastated.
I went to a private hospital the following day to book a procedure (MVA). The gynaecologist there did another ultrasound and compared it to my first ultrasound I did at 4w6d. She said that there was significant growth between the two ultrasounds and that she was not comfortable to operate yet. She wanted me to come back in 5 days (next Wednesday) to see if there’s been any growth. If there’s growth, she thinks the dates are wrong or it may be slow development. If not, she’ll operate on the same day.
I’m today 8w4d with still nausea and fatigue and sore swollen breast. I did not have any spotting or camps yet, just sometimes a feeling of ‘pulling’ around the uterus area.
The waiting and the feint hope is messing with my head tremendously. I’m doing my best to not attach myself to such small hope and expectations and preparing myself to let go of this pregnancy.
At the same time, I’m horrified at the idea that dates miscalculation may be the real issue here ( I read stories of women around my time in pregnancy that are asked to come back in 2 weeks rather then 5 days, and that they then found the fetal pole). I worry that when I see no change in 5 days I’ll go ahead and induce miscarriage, when in fact I should just have waited. Yet the waiting is an agony.
I reach out to this community in the hope to hear similar stories, with either happy or sad endings, to learn to find acceptance and hope in this heartbreaking time.
Thank you all and wish you a good day and an healthy pregnancy & baby

8w2d ultrasound shows only yolk sac. Definite miscarriage?
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Kellyaust · 10/09/2023 16:46

They should actually be able to tell by the size of the gestational sac how far along you should be.... For instance I had a missed miscarriage, my sac kept growing and measured 10w5d but initially they couldn't see any fetus until they did an internal scan and could see a fetus measuring 6w so it was clear this was a miscarriage because my gest sac was so big there was no chance any growth could catch up. If that makes sense? So when you go back they should definitely know x sorry I know how awful it is x

summerfruit28 · 10/09/2023 16:53

I went for a private scan at 8 weeks to be told I had an empty sac/blighted ovum. Followed up at hospital that day revealed the same. A week later the sac had grown so they couldn’t offer any intervention. A week after that, the sac had grown marginally and there was a tiny tiny fetus. Week after, no growth and they confirmed it had been a missed miscarriage. The embryo had stopped developing at around 7 weeks, they just only managed to glimpse the fetus on the final scan, it had always been there but had stopped growing just before I’d gone for that very first scan. It was a real mindfuck for the best part of 4 weeks. I was just stuck in limbo not knowing. Really hope you get some closure on it quickly and find out what is happening x

Kellyaust · 10/09/2023 16:54

I really really hope that I'm wrong and everything turns out ok but obviously I'd want to be honest. From my research about all this this year, the sacs can keep growing... Like mine did... Even though the embryo hasn't developed, that could be what you're seeing because having a yolk sac over 6mm with no visible fetal pole etc isn't viable usually, I can see the measurements of your sacs on the scan and the dates for the size of the sac would be bang on so you would definitely expect to see a baby by now. So sorry. But I pray I'm wrong x

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Speranza88 · 10/09/2023 17:14

Thank you so much for your honest and caring responses!

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Speranza88 · 10/09/2023 17:15

I really appreciate your kind response. Waiting and hanging on such a tiny hope it’s devastating. I’m so sorry you had to go through this too.

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Scalessayeek · 10/09/2023 17:16

@Speranza88 when did you have your first bfp? That should give an idea as to whether it could be slow growth or mmc.

KatieJ345 · 10/09/2023 17:18

I’m so sorry, I don’t have any good advice but praying that things work out for you.

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Speranza88 · 10/09/2023 17:21

@Scalessayeek Scalessayeek Thank you for your reply! I had my BFP on the 8th of August. How would you calculate based on that?

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Kellyaust · 10/09/2023 17:23

@Speranza88 it's absolutely horrific, in a way I'm kind of lucky mine all happened quite fast, I started spotting 2 days before my 12 weeks scan, and within 2 days I had confirmed by scan, and 3 days later I passed everything. Although after that I had retained tissue and an infection. Awful awful times x

Lalarosex · 10/09/2023 17:35

So sorry you’re going through this, I don’t have any advice as I’m going through the same thing with pretty much exactly the same dates. I had scan at 7w showing yolk sac and was told to come back in 10 days (tomorrow) to rescan. The waiting game is terrible but from all the research I’ve done there certainly are positive stories out there despite the negative ones. I really hope this works out for you!

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Speranza88 · 10/09/2023 18:03

@Lalarosex I’m wishing you all the best luck in this world for tomorrow. Thank you for your solidarity in such a difficult moment. If you wish to share your news tomorrow please do!

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Greenvelvetdress · 10/09/2023 19:23

I'm so sorry you're going through this @Speranza88. I've had a similar situation twice and had to return two weeks later and unfortunately both times it was a missed miscarriage. Really hoping that it isn't the same for you x

hellohelp · 10/09/2023 19:56

Sorry, I miscarried in similar situations with a blighted ovum found at my 12wk scan. Had to have D&C as my hormones kept rising
I had to have a couple of appointments and rescans before the final decision but I remember like you worrying myself if I went ahead even 1 day too early etc. unfortunately the drs don't worry you for nothing

Take care of yourself and I'm so sorry xx

TheHopefulMum · 11/09/2023 11:04

Hi OP.

I'm sorry you're going through this. I had something similar earlier this year and it wasn't good news I'm afraid. I went in for a scan at what should have been 7+ weeks going by my LMP, although I hadn't tracked ovulation. When they did the internal scan they could only see an empty sac measuring around 5 weeks. They did say I could have got my dates wrong and they planned to re-scan in 2 weeks, although I knew my dates were correct and as if by some cruel twist of fete I miscarried the empty sac that very evening.

The unknown is definitely the worst part and I'm praying everything works out for you.

summerfruit28 · 11/09/2023 12:50

Hope you are ok OP. Here to help with any questions or concerns you might have x

Lalarosex · 11/09/2023 14:36

@Speranza88 Thank you, I did get my scan today should be 8w5d and there was progress from last time as there was a bigger sac and now a fetal pole (no heartbeat yet) but measuring a couple weeks behind. It’s progressing but still worrying that it’s measuring so small almost as if nothing happened in the first couple weeks. Another waiting game! When do you have your scan OP?

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Speranza88 · 11/09/2023 18:08

@Lalarosex what a wonderful thing that you saw the fetal pole! The extra waiting must be so difficult, but I really hope that your doctor gave you some hopeful information. When will your next ultrasound be? And did the doctor say it may have been due to wrong dates? I’m crossing every finger that your baby continues developing healthy.

My ultrasound is Wednesday and if there’s not been any development I’ll go straight to the operation room for an MVA.

These have been some of the hardest days of my life. I’m preparing myself for either a miracle of for letting go.

thank you everyone for sharing your stories and kind words!

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Speranza88 · 11/09/2023 18:10

@TheHopefulMum you have been so strong through all of this. Thank you for your words of hope!

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Speranza88 · 11/09/2023 18:11

@summerfruit28 thank you so much for your support. A question I have..If you have started again for a baby, how long after your miscarriage did you try again?

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NotNewButNameChanged2023 · 11/09/2023 18:14

I just wanted to come on and say I’m sorry you’re going through this and sorry to all those who have miscarried.

I hope Wednesday will bring all this confusion to an end for you x

Lalarosex · 11/09/2023 19:52

oh that’s so difficult for you, I hope you are able to get some closure by Wednesday. Be sure to ask all the questions on your mind as sometimes they are vague especially around early measurements. The limbo is just so hard.
my doctor has asked for a repeat scan in 10-14 days to check for further growth. Mine seems to be a late and slow developer. The doctors are baffled to be honest, I keep surprising them. I am wondering how many women go through this that don’t get early scans and never know about it!

summerfruit28 · 11/09/2023 21:22

I had my D&C at the end of February. I’m 18 weeks pregnant now. Last LMP was may 9th I think. X they advise to wait until you’ve had a period before trying again. I had three irregular periods I think before conceiving so wasn’t sure of fertile days, I think we just got lucky x

ARealFake · 12/09/2023 00:03

Speranza88 · 11/09/2023 18:11

@summerfruit28 thank you so much for your support. A question I have..If you have started again for a baby, how long after your miscarriage did you try again?

Hi @Speranza88 I hope you don't mind me jumping on, firstly I hope that things progress for you, it really is an awful time waiting. Sadly I miscarried in Feb of last year, to answer your question we tried again after my first period, I didn't want to wait any longer, my way of coping I guess. Went on to have my daughter in December, she's 9 months this week 🥰 keeping everything crossed for you x

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Speranza88 · 21/09/2023 09:57

To all of you beautiful brave mamas,

thank you for your support in what has been nothing short of a rollercoaster in hell.

I have started the natural miscarriage yesterday. So far it’s not too painful, it’s manageable with strong painkillers. It happened after going back a week ago for that second scan, which would have been right before the operation. However we never did the operation, as to everyone surprise they found an embryo. It seemed for a moment that it could have been just a case of wrong date. My heart grew with hope, only to break again a week later when the natural miscarriage started. I don’t regret having felt that connection to hope, I think it’s a vital human experience. Yet, learning to surrender and let go is equally vital. And so it’s to have a community of women that support each other in moments of despair that only another woman can fully understand..reminding us we’re not alone. Thank you with all my heart to all of you!

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Greenvelvetdress · 21/09/2023 10:16

You're amazing @Speranza88 and sound so level headed and strong. Whatever you feel at this time is totally normal. I hope it is over soon 💕 thinking of you.