Scan Anxiety

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Hi I am from the UK and I am currently around 6 weeks and 2 or 3 days pregnant, with a strong certainty regarding my ovulation day. Last week, I underwent a scan due to concerns about a possible ectopic pregnancy. Unfortunately, during the scan, they couldn't locate the fetal pole, but they did identify the gestational sac and yolk sac. I was advised to return for another scan within a week. They also checked my HCG levels, which were around 11,000. I spent the entire week worrying after delving into a Google search. In the recent scan, they managed to locate both the yolk sac and fetal pole, which had a heartbeat. I was ecstatic. The sonographer estimated my pregnancy at around 6 weeks, yet the notes indicated a range of 5-6 weeks, with a CRL measurement of 4.5mm. The doctors assured me that there were no concerns and to continue as usual. Comparing the size with my previous pregnancy scan around the same gestational age, which measured 6.4mm, I am now feeling anxious again after searching on Google. Has anyone else experienced a CRL measurement of around 4.5mm at the 6-week mark?

I just had a look at my early scan. I was expecting to be 6+6 by ovulation date and I measured 6+3 and 6.6mm but honestly the scan is so unclear. The midwife told me it’s very much just a best attempt at that stage because it’s so minuscule that you can be a week either side and they don’t worry.

Are you thinking of having a private scan? I booked one for 8+1 and it really reassured me to see that baby was measuring 7+5 so was growing in line with the adjusted date. Definitely recommend getting a private scan if you can. I’d maybe book for around 9 weeks though (if you can wait) to allow for your adjusted dates?

i think it’s so easy to worry but even if you are ovulation tracking you don’t know when fertilisation or implantation actually occurs so can be a few days off with both of those! Sounds like you might be a few days behind like I was! Such a stressful time but try to not let your mind go into over drive!