Gestational Sac but NO Yolk sac or fetal pole

I just found out I am 11.5 weeks pregnant. I was told that by 10 weeks the ultrasound should be able to pick up the gestational sac and the yolk sac. Mine didn't. Then I'm doing some research online, and I read about women who have ultrasounds which detect, both sacs and a fetal pole at 5/6 weeks? Mine is double that and there is not yolk sac. I'm supposed to go back on Monday for another test. Is it feasible that the yolk sac will develop? Or more of a reality that I have an ectopic pregnancy and will self abort on it's own? I don't think I have any nerves left and I'm sitting here thinking the worst. Can a medical doctor please tell me what you think here....

[vmvnpv]

Are you sure of your dates?  Maybe you're not as far along as you should be.  You should definitely be seeing a lot more than just a gestational sac by 11 weeks seeing as you're almost into your second trimester.  Now is when the yolk sac will be disappearing (if not already gone).  I'm wondering if it was a blighted ovum.  I don't think an ectopic pregnancy can self abort (or get rid of itself).  It can be removed with medicine (if caught in time) or surgery.  I could be wrong but this is my understanding.  I'm sorry you're going through this and I hope and pray that your dates are just way off and everything is fine.

[Maddison007]

Thanks for your kind words - I'm starting to understand this more and more as I do some research online. Even if my dates are 4 weeks off, there should be the a yolk sac at least. And if I'm as far as 11.5 weeks - there should be as sac with a little one in it about the size of half an olive. I think the reality is it's either ectopic which they will assess on Monday or it died an will soon shed...

As difficult as it is, that's the reality of it and so now I wait for either major bleeding (passing) or Monday where they will diagnose me with ectopic pregnancy and take some pills so the baby is not growing in my tubes and ends up perforating my insides. Either way, I've come to terms with it.

I want to thank you for your kind words of reassurance. As much as the internet can be harmful, it's absolutely wonderful as it brings people together for support when needed.

Again, I wish you the best and thank you for being YOU!

[vmvnpv]

If your dates are way off then you wouldn't see much of anything until at least week 6.  Just a gestational sac.  It's not until week 7 (and sometimes week 6) that you would see a yolk sac and possibly the baby.  Please let me know what they say.  I'm still going to pray!

[Maddison007]

Sorry about the lag in reply here.... It's been a tough couple of weeks! They determined I was physically at 11.5 weeks but the development didn't go past 6 weeks which is why we were only seeing a gest sac. It didn't have a chance as I was under an incredible amount of stress these past few months. I had an mva last Monday (removal of tissue) - am fine now just dealing with the emotional side of things now.

Thanks again for your support and your kindness. God bless you and may he bring you much happiness & joy!

[Maddison007]

The above post was meant for you :)