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early ultrasound scans

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Hest · 23/05/2010 23:45

Hi everyone, i'm about 8 weeks pregnant with my second child. I had a vaginal scan a couple of weeks ago, they could only see the yolk sac and gestational sac. having another scan in a couple of weeks to see if the fetus is there. Can't help but be extremely nervous, even though they told me its probably just to early to see a baby yet. Has anyone else experienced this? what was the outcome? xxx

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HobbitMama · 24/05/2010 00:13

Hest, again, I had exactly this - I had a bleed, at what I thought was 7 weeks, thought it was all over, GP booked me in for a scan at the EPU the next day.
Prepared for the worst, they had a look, and said, "Well, if you are pg, you're only 5 weeks or so, because there's a sac, but we can't see anything in it."
So, we had to go away, (got married in two ceremonies, as had been planned for the last year, one in Eastbourne, one in Wales!) and came back a couple of weeks later.
I'd bled a bit while away, so we expected them to say it was all over, but she immediately said, "Congratulations, you're pg, and I can see a heartbeat!" Relief!!!
So, fingers crossed for you - it could be the same!!!

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Hest · 24/05/2010 10:17

thanks for your reply, its a huge relief to know im not the only one - i just can't help fretting! sometimes i think that the baby's fine and other days I think it must be all over and its probably a missed miscarriage. Im so glad im not the only person who's had this. Fingers crossed for me and my tiny bump!

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ktwiltshire · 24/05/2010 10:23

early on in the pregnancy all there is to see sometimes is the sac, i wouldnt worry, because my dates were always significantly out because of my irregular periods i always ended inadvertently having an earlier scan where there wasnt hardly anything to see. i wouldnt worry. try and keep positive until your next scan, they will be able to see much more then and it will reassure you hugely

DuelingFanjo · 24/05/2010 10:26

Oh you poor thing, why are they making you wait 4 weeks for a second scan? I would chase them up and ask for one ASAP because they should be able to see what is there at 8 weeks.

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nunnie · 24/05/2010 11:39

I had an early scan to rule out ectopic, there was only a sac there but they did warn me that might be the case as it was early. I went back at 7 weeks and had another vaginal scan and all was fine. I would ring and see if you can be seen sooner as they should be able to see now, and that seems an awful long time to keep someone not knowing and waiting. Hope you can get in quickly.

cluckyduck · 24/05/2010 11:42

I had this exactly, bleed at 5wks, was scanned internally and then asked to com eback at 7wks where they confirmed a viable pregnancy .

I would second the above and ring the EPAU and ask if theres anyway they can see you soonish, or could your GP refer you back?

knackered76 · 24/05/2010 13:34

I had a scan at 5/6 weeks, same as you could see the sac but nought else. Went back a couple of weeks later and the sac is now 3.5 DS!

emmyloo2 · 24/05/2010 14:43

I had the exact same fear. I had a vaginal scan at 6 weeks and they said it was too early to see a heartbeat so just saw yolk sac etc. Then had 8 week scan and saw heartbeat. I was terrified with my 12 week scan that the baby would have disappeared. But sure enough, there it was. You could see everything - arms, legs etc.

Don't panic. The baby will be there. I felt exactly like you did - it is hard not to worry but I am sure it will all be fine.

emmyloo2 · 24/05/2010 14:44

Also agree with others - ask for another scan. It will make you feel much better to see a heart beat.

MsJL · 25/05/2010 13:24

Hello there Ladies.

I am feeling quite sick (emotionally) having had 3 mmc in the last 15 months and finding myself pg again.

I was feeling positive this time due to an absence of bleeding (which has happened with each previous pg/mc) and went of to St Mary's for what I though was just a blood test this morning. I was asked if I would like to see a consultant and have a scan and thought I shouldn't turn down the opportunity.

The nurse carrying out the scan told me she wasn't surprised not to see much given my dates (approx 5 weeks), however, Prof Regan was far less positive. I feel utterly distraught. I thought this would be 'our time' and now I feel nothing but dread for a confirmation of negative news next week.

Because I was expecting all this today I went on my own and have now been horrible to DH at him not being there.

I feel awful and can't believe it looks like we're going through this all again.
xx

MsJL · 25/05/2010 13:27

Meant to say......'because I WASN'T expecting all this today I went on my own'

I wish you all the very best Hest. x

ClaireDeLoon · 25/05/2010 13:46

Hi MsJL, sorry for your losses. At 5 weeks they don't expect to see much at all do they? The heartbeat starts at between 6 and 7 weeks.

I'm sorry you had to go through the scan on your own, I was sent for a scan when I completely wasn't expecting it with a pregnancy last year and it wasn't nice being on your own, so I sympathise with that.

When are they going to scan again? I really hope it turns out OK for you. I honestly do think 5 weeks is too early for them to see what is going on very well. Try to take care of ourself although I know how hard it is to relax etc.

MsJL · 25/05/2010 14:09

Hi ClaireDeLoon,

Thank you for your kind words. I wasn't upset at the scan lady not seeing anything as I knew it was too early for a heartbeat but I was really shocked and upset by Prof Regan's response that she would have liked to have seen 'more'. I am only JUST 5 weeks.

I am trying to work out a way of not stressing for the next week. Happily they have put me in for a scan next Tuesday.

I have no DC and I was so hopeful this time.

Thank you for making contact - it really does make a difference.

MrsSenior · 25/05/2010 15:06

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you for Tues MrsJL. It's pointless any of us saying try not to worry and because of your history I am sure you will be pacing the floor til then.

Just wanted you to know there is someone else here sending positive thoughts your way.

Good luck xx

ReshapeWhileDamp · 25/05/2010 15:23

MrsJL - fingers crossed for you - I can't imagine how distraught you must feel, going through the wringer like that.

One thing though - if the worst comes to the worst, and I really, really hope it doesn't, and you find you've had another MC, there probably isn't anyone better to be on your case than Lesley Regan. But I'm sure you know that already. Is St Mary's your local hospital, or were you refered there because of the MMCs?

Hoping all goes well for you.

And for Hest - hope you get that earlier scan.

MsJL · 25/05/2010 17:28

Thanks so much MrsS and RWDamp (love it!).

I'm feeling calmer now, it was just such an upset after doing my very best to feel positive. It's so difficult for all of us who've been through the experience of recurrent m/c. I was saying today at the clinic that sadly your default position is to expect to all go wrong again.

I was referred to Lesley Regan as East Kent Health Care seem to pass you over quite quickly. I just don't think they have the resources.

Have you had a positive experience at St. Marys?

KFW · 25/05/2010 17:43

Hi MsJL

I am sorry for your losses and am pleased that you are feeling calmer already.

I had 3 MCs in the last year. I am currently 18 weeks with PG no 4(no DC yet) and am still not believing it is going to work this time either. However, we must be positive.

I totally agree that Prof Regan is the lady to see, and Marys has an excellent reputation. I was under the care of Prof Brosens at QCH (who researches with her) for first 12 wks of this PG. He was great. But again he wasn't always terribly enthusiastic in the early scans. I used to find it v upsetting and know how you feel.

Just a thought: i am not sure whether you are booked in for weekly scans until 12 weeks as I was, but I found it very reassuring knowing that I wouldnt have to wait long each time. If not, have you thought about St George's in Tooting? The EPAU clinic there is a life saver. You can just turn up in the morning (they do it Monday to Saturday!) and they scan you. No need for GP letter or anything. If you get there just before 8am, you'll probably be seen within an hour or so. It might be worth you going there in the next few days just to see if they can see anything else. Things change v quickly in early PG .

Best of luck to you and sticky embryo vibes.

KFW · 25/05/2010 17:47

sorry - Hest I dont know where you are based but the St Georges thing might work for you too?

If you arent in London, check out this website as it has a list of EPAUs all over the UK
www.earlypregnancy.org.uk/FindUs1.asp

MsJL · 25/05/2010 18:26

Dear KFW,

Thank you SO much. It sounds as we have had very similar experiences. I'm so sorry you've been through a dreadful year like I have. I am feeling very positive for you this time though. (smile) I imagine, like me you were looking for something to be different this time. I was hoping that debilitating morning sickness would descend (it hasn't!) but I was holding on to the absence of bleeding as a positive thing this time round.

I know that people have mixed experiences of early scans but it was still a shock for Lesley Regan to indicate that I shouldn't be too hopeful. Anyway, we'll see what next week brings.

Out of interest, where is QCH?

Hest, I'm sorry to have hijacked your post! I'm wishing you and KFW all the best. x

KFW · 25/05/2010 19:06

QCH is Queen Charlotte's (it's up near Westfield - so tempting on the way to antenatal appointments... It has a good reputation like Mary's and is a specialist maternity hospital.

I am sure you'll be fine this time. I was hoping for something different too, but I ended up with bleeding at both 6 and 8 weeks - and it was real bleeding with big clots and everything. However, it all seems ok.

Let me know how it goes. Big hugs to you. It's such a stressful time. Try and look forward. I realised a few weeks ago that there was no point in trying to manage my expectations and think the worst, because even if I did so, it would still be devastating if it went wrong again, so I thought I may as well try and enjoy it whilst it lasts. MUCH easier said than done, but worth a try.

ReshapeWhileDamp · 25/05/2010 19:19

MrsJL - no, I've never seen Prof Regan, as luckily (well, sort of...) I've just had the two MCs. But I've read her book, which really reassured me after my second, and I'm aware of her stature in treating miscarriage. I really hope things go well for you this time.

MsJL · 25/05/2010 21:37

Thanks again ladies.

I am feeling well supported now and will endeavour to stay in the moment this week.

Wishing you both the best.

ClaireDeLoon · 26/05/2010 12:05

Let us know how you get on

MsJL · 01/06/2010 13:47

Hi there girls.

We had the scan (6wks) this morning - I was already weeping (silently) before the dildo-cam went anywhere and was asked if I was 'nervous' about the scan. I said that it was so rarely good news for me and that as I'd never had a positive outcome I pretty much hated scans. So after all that, it's inconclusive. There has been 'significant growth' since last week but no evidence of a fetal pole. So D-Day will be next week (Tuesday) - c'mon little bean.

We've already discussed the merits of ERPC versus natural with Prof.Regan so not feeling massively positive. The one glimmer of hope is that it implanted late in which case the measurments/development are/is on track. It's a big hope with a small chance.

Hest what news for you?

I hope the rest of you are all doing ok. x

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