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Measuring 5 days behind - risk of miscarriage after previous losses

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Sonnyelodie88 · 29/07/2026 10:23

I have had 2 successful pregnancies (4 year old & 2 year old DC). I had no issues getting pregnant or with the pregnancies themselves.

We wanted to try for DC3 & got pregnant in February. Went for a couple of very early scans (5/6 weeks) where everything looked fine. I then went for 7 week scan but measured 6 weeks 3 days. I was a bit confused as I knew exact date of DTD & ovulation but Midwife said nothing to worry about as there was a heartbeat, so I didn't worry. 2 weeks later I started bleeding miscarriage & baby had stopped growing a couple of days after the scan (6 weeks 5 days). I then had a chemical loss in May. Saw gynaecologist for investigations & she determined nothing wrong just luck & try again as soon as we liked

I tested pregnant 2 weeks ago & went for an early scan yesterday. I again know the exact date we DTD & when clearblue ovulation gave static smiley (June 20th). By this count I should have been 7 weeks 3 days pregnant. I was feeling quite confident because I have had stronger pregnancy symptoms (fatigue, nausea etc) than the loss. At scan I measured 6 weeks 5 days so 5 days behind. Technician (a different one) said I could have my dates wrong on ovulation etc but I don't. There was a heartbeat & so she said she didn't think I should worry, but did confirm that measurements are exact at this stage so the dating of the pregnancy is definitely correct at 6 weeks 5 days. I told her this is what happened last time

I now am in my mind & logic waiting to miscarry essentially & finding it incredibly difficult. I have another scan booked for next week but in the meantime has anyone had experience with this? good or bad outcomes I would appreciate to hear both, thank you x

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ThisRareOtter · 29/07/2026 14:32

I had IVF so was very sure of dates! At the early scan (about 7 weeks) baby was measuring 5 days behind, with a heartbeat. We were told to prepare for the worst but everything was fine and she's now a healthy 6 year old! Keeping everything crossed for you x

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