Early scan at 6 weeks due to multiple miscarriages

Shannon9955 · 2023-10-26T12:12:38+00:00

I have a scan tomorrow with the EPU after suffering a stillbirth at 24 weeks, 4 early miscarriages and then I had my daughter in 2022 and she is now 18 months. Had a positive digital on October 15th and it said 2-3 weeks. I've since had 2 positive blue dyes and 2 red dyes. I have been offered an early scan tomorrow. I was exactly 6 weeks yesterday. I was also 6 weeks when I had my first scan with my daughter and all was fine. I'm just getting so anxious for tomorrow thinking is it to early for a scan? Is it to early from taking the positive tests? My first day of my last period was 13th September. I'm just really mentally torturing myself and to top it off today I've been getting period cramps that feel like I'm coming on. All in my lower back like a stabbing pain😭

Happytimes123456 · 26/10/2023 13:16

I had a scan at 5 and a half weeks.
Everything crossed for you.

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Shannon9955 · 26/10/2023 13:17

@Happytimes123456 can I ask what your saw on the scan at that stage? I of course know since I saw everything with my daughter and all was okay. But also with my history I've seen scans with an empty sac, a yolk sac and nothing else. I'm worrying myself silly

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Happytimes123456 · 26/10/2023 13:20

I went as I had really bad pains and they suspected an ectopic pregnancy. Thankfully everything was fine. I could see a tiny little sac with a beating heart beat. The measurement was slightly smaller than I had calculated but everything was OK :)
Hopefully the same goes for you 💗💗

CC222 · 26/10/2023 13:47

I'm so sorry for your losses, so absolutely heartbreaking and naturally it will heighten your anxiety in pregnancy, especially so early on.
I've had 4 previous miscarriages before having my boy. Lost all pregnancies between 6-12 weeks.
I had early scans with my last pregnancy (5th, successfully had a boy) and pregnancies 3 & 4 due to my history.
Each time I had the first scan I was told they could see a sack but nothing else.
Pregnancy 3, slow development, repeated scans but ended in missed miscarriage at 12 weeks.
Pregnancy 4, miscarried soon after early scan.
5th pregnancy I expected another loss due to being told the same about seeing a sack but nothing else, but had a scan 2 weeks later and they found a healthy heartbeat. I also experienced period type pains and spotting but all went well.
All outcomes were different even though I was told the same at each first scan. So it's really hard to know what the outcome will be for you tomorrow. It's very possible your dates could be slightly off so even if you get worrying news tomorrow, that doesn't mean it won't progress well by follow up early scan.
I know it's impossible not to worry, but worrying doesn't change the outcome.
Try enjoy this moment now, and take it day by day.
Congratulations and good luck for tomorrow x

Longbarn5 · 26/10/2023 19:57

CC222 · 26/10/2023 13:47

I'm so sorry for your losses, so absolutely heartbreaking and naturally it will heighten your anxiety in pregnancy, especially so early on.
I've had 4 previous miscarriages before having my boy. Lost all pregnancies between 6-12 weeks.
I had early scans with my last pregnancy (5th, successfully had a boy) and pregnancies 3 & 4 due to my history.
Each time I had the first scan I was told they could see a sack but nothing else.
Pregnancy 3, slow development, repeated scans but ended in missed miscarriage at 12 weeks.
Pregnancy 4, miscarried soon after early scan.
5th pregnancy I expected another loss due to being told the same about seeing a sack but nothing else, but had a scan 2 weeks later and they found a healthy heartbeat. I also experienced period type pains and spotting but all went well.
All outcomes were different even though I was told the same at each first scan. So it's really hard to know what the outcome will be for you tomorrow. It's very possible your dates could be slightly off so even if you get worrying news tomorrow, that doesn't mean it won't progress well by follow up early scan.
I know it's impossible not to worry, but worrying doesn't change the outcome.
Try enjoy this moment now, and take it day by day.
Congratulations and good luck for tomorrow x

Sorry to jump into the conversation. CC222 wondering how many scans you had before your MMC was diagnosed at 12 weeks. I have just found out I have suffered an MMC at 12 week scan. Embryo around six weeks and still retained so I am trying to decide when to start and how often to have scans next time, since I will not be waiting this long again!!

CC222 · 26/10/2023 23:49

@Longbarn5 It was a long while ago now but I think I had around 4/5 scans but partly because I had a history of miscarriage and also because development was slow so they were monitoring progress as my baby wasn't showing at the growth it should have been throughout. That was a very complicated pregnancy though. I was offered the D&C but wanted to miscarry naturally, but unfortunately didn't miscarry properly so I kept bleeding heavily for a few weeks and had a couple of trips to a&e and ended up needing the D&C after all.
Depending on how many previous miscarriages you've had, will depend on how easily your GP will refer you to the EPU when you next fall pregnant, but obviously any signs of unusual pains or bleeding and you'll be referred anyway, and also you can get private scans but they're maximum once every 2 weeks.
It's so natural to be anxious when you next fall pregnant, and if you have a way to ease your mind by having an early scan, I would recommend that. But I wouldn't recommend having constant scans unless it's medically required because it will heighten anxiety as you're always "waiting for bad news", that's how I felt anyway...
I hope your future journey with pregnancy goes so well x

CC222 · 26/10/2023 23:53

@Longbarn5 I'm also so sorry for your loss. Just reread your message and saw that you only just experienced this. I understand your pain. Sending love to you too x

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Shannon9955 · 27/10/2023 12:15

Update - had the scan this morning and from my LMP on September 13th I should be 7 weeks. They did the scan, saw the pregnancy sac and a yolk sac. But they said they couldn't confidently confirm anything else as it was all so small and they've said early. Which I understand. But I had a scan with my daughter at 6 weeks and saw everything and a healthy heartbeat so I'm freaking out slightly as this scan reminds me of the last miscarriage I had before my daughter

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CC222 · 27/10/2023 12:43

Just because you calculate you should be 7 weeks based on last period, doesn't meant that's the exact timing so please try not to panic. What week+days did they give you based on what they seen?
Seeing the sac and yolk sac is positive, the follow up scan will confirm more for you, it's still very early and every pregnancy is different.
I know it's a really anxious and difficult wait but don't think the worst until the worst has happened... sending love x

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Shannon9955 · 27/10/2023 12:47

CC222 · 27/10/2023 12:43

Just because you calculate you should be 7 weeks based on last period, doesn't meant that's the exact timing so please try not to panic. What week+days did they give you based on what they seen?
Seeing the sac and yolk sac is positive, the follow up scan will confirm more for you, it's still very early and every pregnancy is different.
I know it's a really anxious and difficult wait but don't think the worst until the worst has happened... sending love x

They didn't really give much detail into the scan. Just said it was an early pregnancy. But they said I could be 3 or 4 weeks pregnant they simply don't know when implantation happened. Which again I understand 100%

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Omma23 · 27/10/2023 12:56

Your anxiety is completely understandable given your history, and I’d say not to worry until your next scan but you’re going to regardless. Forget your dates, you can be out on your calculations of when you ovulated, when implantation occurred, so many different factors. 6 weeks is super early. There’s nothing really anyone can say to reassure you until your follow up scan (assuming in a week?) and at that point hopefully there will be a little flickering heartbeat. Until then put it out of your mind as best as possible (I’m sure DD keeps you very busy!), the situation at the moment is out of your control, the only thing you can do is to try to reduce your stress levels and wait for the follow up.

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Shannon9955 · 27/10/2023 13:06

@Omma23 2 weeks time it is. 2 weeks from today they want to see me again. Going to be the longest 2 weeks ever!

I've said to my partner today, we've just bought a house, we have a happy and healthy little girl who we adore. We just have to count the blessing we have. That's my mindset I think. I've done it all before, I can do it again regardless of the outcome. We go away tomorrow for my partners birthday so that's come at the right time x

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CC222 · 27/10/2023 13:12

2 weeks is a standard wait time these days, but definitely an agonising time!
Hope you enjoy your trip away and are able to have some well deserved rest and relaxation..
Please keep us updated on how things progress, I have everything crossed for you 🙏🏻

Omma23 · 27/10/2023 13:15

Absolutely, that’s the right mind frame to be in, and excellent timing with your trip. Go away and enjoy yourselves. It could one of your last chances to if the news is what we want in two weeks 🤣 xx

Longbarn5 · 27/10/2023 20:42

CC222 · 26/10/2023 23:53

@Longbarn5 I'm also so sorry for your loss. Just reread your message and saw that you only just experienced this. I understand your pain. Sending love to you too x

Cc222 thank you for both messages. Yes, still a bit raw at the moment but accepting it and will be glad when all over! Agree re having the scans too often but I think I will be worrying all the time anyway. Then again, I think most of us do x

CC222 · 17/11/2023 15:47

Hi @Shannon9955 how are you getting on?x

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Shannon9955 · 18/11/2023 00:46

@CC222 okay I think? Had my rescan a week ago now and there was a heartbeat found, a very strong pulsing away heartbeat. They dated me at 6 weeks 6 days. So that makes me 8 weeks exactly today. Should be 9 weeks 2 days going off LMP. But could catch up by the 12 weeks scan I'm guessing. Which I have on 8th December, so plodding along until then.

Thank you for asking❤️

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BertieBotts · 18/11/2023 00:48

Ah great news OP. That's actually really positive, as seems on track with the first scan. I expect you just ovulated/implanted later than you thought. Congratulations!

CC222 · 18/11/2023 00:52

Shannon9955 · 18/11/2023 00:46

@CC222 okay I think? Had my rescan a week ago now and there was a heartbeat found, a very strong pulsing away heartbeat. They dated me at 6 weeks 6 days. So that makes me 8 weeks exactly today. Should be 9 weeks 2 days going off LMP. But could catch up by the 12 weeks scan I'm guessing. Which I have on 8th December, so plodding along until then.

Thank you for asking❤️

Oh that's absolutely fantastic news!! ♥️♥️
Forget LMP. It's never 100% accurate. What is important is you have seen a heathy heartbeat! I'm so relieved and happy for you. Please keep us posted 🙏🏻♥️

Omma23 · 18/11/2023 03:09

Amazing news. This makes me very happy! ❤️❤️ I echo PP, there are so many more factors than LMP, which is precisely why you have a dating scan anyway. Keep us posted, and hopefully the weeks until your next scan go quickly xx

KnownNowNo · 18/11/2023 03:21

Shannon9955 · 18/11/2023 00:46

@CC222 okay I think? Had my rescan a week ago now and there was a heartbeat found, a very strong pulsing away heartbeat. They dated me at 6 weeks 6 days. So that makes me 8 weeks exactly today. Should be 9 weeks 2 days going off LMP. But could catch up by the 12 weeks scan I'm guessing. Which I have on 8th December, so plodding along until then.

Thank you for asking❤️

You might of ovulated later in your cycle than usual

I have a very similar history to you and with my DD I had regular scans because of DS who passed shortly after birth & multiple miscarriages.

I went to a scan that should of been 7 weeks with DD and I was barely 5 weeks pregnant. Could literally just see a pole and a circle. I was so worried as the hospital dates didnt line up with my own, she was born 2 days after hospitals given due date. So late ovulation is a possibility

Congrats on your pregnancy, genuinely hope everything goes well x