6 weeks preg., no embryo seen and worried

[bethanne]

This is my first time on here. I found this website while looking for some information about my pregnancy, and I am very excited to know there is a place like this with people going through some of the same things.  I am 25 and pregnant with my first child. I went for my first ultrasound on May 23rd thinking I was 6 weeks by my LMP, (however my periods are not regular).  All they saw at this visit was the gestational sac and said that I was probably just 5 weeks or so.  Well, I went back on June 2nd for what should be my 6 week visit ( and I know I am at least 6 weeks going by the earliest point you can have a positive preg. test) and the gestational sac had grown and they saw a good yolk sac but were unable to see a fetal pole or hb yet.  This worried me bc everywhere I read it says that almost always at 6w. you should see the fetal pole.  Has anyone else definetely been 6 w. but unable to see the baby yet.  Should I be worried?.  I have also had some cramping similar to period cramping in my lower back with light spotting, sometimes reddish and sometimes brownish. Has anyone had this as well and yet everything be ok. I have to wait  a whole week to go for another us, and it is just so hard to wait and not know if any of this is normal. Please give my your honest opinion. I dont want false reassurance. Thank you very much, Beth

[capermom]

Hi, I'm really not familiar with u/s, I've only had them done at 20 weeks and that's it. Did you ask your Dr if there was a problem? I think he would of gave you some indication of what is going on. Good luck to you.

[Geneva108]

Hi welcome to the forum. We are here to support and help eachother when we can. I am going to be 7 weeks next Monday 6/10 and when I went to the doc. for u/s last sat. he saw the sac and tiny yolk but ask me to wait at least to be 7 weeks to come back for another u/s for the heartbeat!!!for me too  this is a long week so now we at least two  + husbands!! patience we must have!!
take care   good luck to us
keep us posted
Geneva

[me-2]

try not to worry. i went for u/s at 5 to 6 weeks, and they saw the sac/yolk but did not see baby, it was just too early. and also if they are using older equipment (u/s) they won't see things as quickly as with the new u/s machines. try to relax. i too, had bleeding at about that time also, started out bright red, and then went brownish, even seemed jelly like at times, it was never that heavy though, my ob dr. told me that it was probably just implantation bleeding, and some women do have cramping with that too, i did. now i am 15 weeks, and besides a slight placenta previa, which should correct itself, everything is fine.  if your cramping gets worse, or you start bleeding real heavy you should get it checked. hope i have helped.
melonie

[borntoadorn]

I seem to be in the same boat as you!  Just came home from the doctor with my husband and we were mortified by what she said.  I am 6 weeks possibly 7.  The ultrasound tech saw the sac and fetal pole but no heartbeat yet.  My doc sent me home with a container like I was going to lose the pregnancy.  My husband and I were so fumed at her insenitivity and negativity and decided it's time to find a new doc.  We are keeping positive thoughts in our mind and hope to see a heartbeat next week - at a different docs office.  This is my 7th pregnancy, but I've not been pregnant in nine years and this would be considered "high risk" because I'm 37.  I am hearing more and more how common this spotting is in the first trimester, so let's both just stay positive and hope for the best.  I have one opinion and that is that everyone ovulates at a different time, which can cause your expected pregnancy length to be shorter than thought.  So maybe you are 5 weeks and you will see the embryo next week and maybe I'm a little earlier than 6 weeks and I'll see the heartbeat next week!   So glad I found this site.

[Teej]

I found out about 4 weeks ago that I am pregant after having a tual ligation about 8 years ago.  I started out having mild cramping with no bleeding, I went in to the ER just to check and make sure that everything was okay, only because I heard that there was a risk of an ectopic pregnancy because of the tubal ligation.  My HCG levels had risen, I was given a u/s and told that there was a perfect egg sac in my uterus and that I was about 6 weeks along, that news gave my husband and I a sigh of relief.  The head of OB came in and I was then told that I would probably miscarry.  She told me to come back in a couple of days to review my levels, once I returned I was told that my levels had risen but had not doubled, "this is not a viable pregant and you will probably pass this baby in a couple of days", she said.  I went in a week later, I was given another u/s and was told that the sac was empty and should pass the tissue over the weeked.  Needless to say,I am about 8 weeks preganat today and have not had cramping or bleeding yet.  My husband and I are trying really hard to remain positive and keep our heads up, there is a higher power, please do the same.

[mb797]

I suppose I'm also in the same boat...I'm 33 and it's my first pregnancy.  I went for my first ultrasound yesterday.  The doctor's original due date guess put me at 8 weeks...however, the baby only measured 6 weeks and 2 days.  She said that the fetal pole was present but that there was no heartbeat and suggested that I go ahead and schedule a D&C...she said that they normally see the baby's heartbeat at 5 weeks.  After the initial shock wore off, I called another doctor and they told me that they felt this doctor was jumping the gun a little and that they don't normally see a heartbeat until 7 weeks or later.  I am going for another ultrasound with the second doctor next week...I've been looking online to try and find some clear answers as to when the heartbeat should be present...but there doesn't seem to be a clear answer.  Has anyone ever had this happen.

[sheshrink]

Hi gals,
I also went in at 6 weeks and no fetus was seen. Had occasional small brown discharge so as you can guess I was extremely worried. Anyhow, docs and nurses explained that light discharge is relatively normal and very common in first trimester. I am scheduled to go on Tues ( 8 weeks 1 day)for a 2nd ultra because doc thought 6 weeks was just too early to see the fetus and that many docs dont do them that early. All the best, and keep us posted.

[Marisa14]

I just went for my first ultrasound because i just found out that i am pregnant. My periods are off all the time and sometimes i don't even get it for months. For the passed few weeks though i have been feeling very tired and my breasts are a little sore. In the ultrasound they told me that the sac looks at about 5 weeks because of the size, but they still didn't see any embryo inside. I asked the doctor and he said that it was too early to tell. I went to my family doctor today and she is sending me for another ultrasound in 2 weeks to see if everything is growing the way it should be...is this normal? I've been a little worried but trying not to stress myself out...has anyone had any similar experiences?

[Jenny100]

Hello, my experience was a lot like yours;
I went in for an ultrasound at 5 weeks 6 days---only a sac was seen, nothing else. I was told I would most likely miscarry. 2 days later I bled enough to cover a panty liner and thought, Oh Boy, here it is. But then that was it. No more bleeding and no cramping. Then I went in at 8 weeks and saw my baby with a great heartbeat!! I had brown spotting for 4 more weeks, but at 12 weeks everything was completely normal and healthy. The bleeding was caused by my placenta lifting up at the edge a little. This is fairly common and usually everything turns out okay.

So, there's one story. No false reassurance---it really could turn out to be just fine for you!!! Like it did for me and many others on here. Early ultrasounds are a curse in my opinion. There are just too many variables in super early pregnancies.
Best of luck to you!

[Kim1989]

i felt the same way.. and everyone on here was tellin me it is prob just too early. and it was. in a week we saw a hearbeat....the little shrimp. and now its growing a lot. so dont worry i was really worried and the doctor had me all worried about it. worried for nothing! so dont worry. i stopped worrying and everything turned out ok

[Kim1989]

however i didnt have any cramping or bleeding or anything.

[WeMissYouDalin]

At 9 weeks we had an ultrasound and saw baby and everything but there was no heartbeat and I ended up miscarrying at 12 weeks but the doctor said that the baby probably died before 5 weeks.  I had cramps my whole pregnancy but thought that was normal and then the last week or so they got really bad and then I lost my baby.  It sounds to be you are just early and I do hope that is the case.  Let us know how everything turns out!

[ROSE18]

Hi, this happened to me too. I took 2 pregnancy tests both positive, I developed bleeding, brightred now brown.  I had an ultrasound the sac is there no wmbryo was seen. The doctor feels I am six weeks but this could be what he called a non embryonic pregnancy. My hcg level is normal the sac is there. I think it's too early. I am worried but it feels good to know I am not alone. There defentely is a higher being. My husband and I are keeping the faith.

[marcella0421]

Well I am having a simular situation,,, I was 5w 6d when I started bleeding ,,,I work in a hospital so I went straight to the ER,,, I had some blood test drawn and my hcg level was 12600,, when I had a u/s done the seen only the gestational sac no heart beat and Questionable fetal pole! I'm so scared ,,, I don't know what to think!! My son is 7 and I never had any problems carrying him!! If anyone is out there ill keep u posted

[marcella0421]

Well I am having a simular situation,,, I was 5w 6d when I started bleeding ,,,I work in a hospital so I went straight to the ER,,, I had some blood test drawn and my hcg level was 12600,, when I had a u/s done the seen only the gestational sac no heart beat and Questionable fetal pole! I'm so scared ,,, I don't know what to think!! My son is 7 and I never had any problems carrying him!! If anyone is out there ill keep u posted

[AnnieBrooke]

5w 6d can be too early to see a heartbeat and fetal pole.  Cross your fingers, it might all be fine.

[Jenny100]

When I was 5 weeks and 6 days, I had ONLY a gestational sac. Nothing else. A few days later I bled and thought for sure I was losing the pregnancy.
I am now holding my 4 week old son---so it can definitely be normal and nothing to worry about.
Best of luck to you!

[KMS503]

[KMS503]

I am 42 going through IVF and my first u/s two weeks ago showed two yolk sacs that measured at 5 weeks 2 days.  I went in last Friday for my 2nd u/s and both yolk sacs measured at 5 weeks 6 days and there was only a heartbeat in one and it was low at 83 BPM.  The Dr. said I have a 5 - 10% chance of keeping the pregancy because they didn't grow at the right rate and the heart beat is very low.  Evidently, woman my age have a very slight chance of getting pregnant, but even a lesser chance of maintaining the pregrancy.  I was very upset last Friday, but am trying to remain positive.  This web site helped me to see that you just never know what's going happen.  Any words of widsom is greatly appreciated.    

[mannie263]

I am in the same situation I went to the ER yesterday cause I woke
up having really bad abdominal pain. I am 5wks 2days they did a U/S
and saw a gestational sac of 5wks but no fetal pole. I have not had any
bleeding or anything like that but I have been having alot of pain. What
should I do? Should I worry.

[RayJ]

Your story really gives me hope. I was 5 weeks when I went into the ER with mild cramping on my left side. My hcg was 22,000 but only a ges. sac was seen no embryo...how upsetting.  I had more blood work done a day and a half later and my hcg has risen to 29,000 and I have an ultrasound coming up on 10/23 to see if I can finally see my baby.  I suffered a missed m/c in April so I'm worried.  I will keep you all posted. Hopefulliy my story will turn out like Jenny100's!!!

[Cami1483]

I went to the doctor this week for an ultrasound,. I thought I was 9weeks along and the tech told me I am only 6. They saw a sac and a fetal pole but no heartbeat. I was worried because they sent me for an Hcg reading and I have to go for another one on Monday. I wish you all the best.

[cazamum]

i am new to here i had a scan done last week the woman told me she could see the gestational sac but nothing else she said the sac is measuring just under six weeks but i have had no bleeding up to now i have got to go back for my scan on the 28th of this month i am worried sick i

[tina1377]

i thought i was 8 weeks.u/s stated i was 6 weeks  when i was spotting and mild cramping i went to er they did u/s said there was a sac w/o fetal pole. went two days later for blood test hgc went up. have to schedule another u/s next week. i pray all will be good then. i have a 7 year old and had no problems at all w/ him.best of luck to everyone,i'll pray for you all.

[WYNICE37]

I was told that i was only 5 weeks and that i had a a sac and know heart beat at the u/s also im so worried and trying to not be stressed out but im really scared.i have another u/s on6-12-008 please keep us in your prays.any one can related

[ewchane]

It is amazing that so many of you are having the same problems as my husband and I.  I started bleeding yesterday and went for an u/s and no embryo could be seen.  I am about 6 weeks and they said that it is likely I will lose the pregnancy.  I go back monday to get my hormone levels tested again and I pray that all will be well.  Please update me on some of your stries!!  

[Shelly_1970]

Hi Ladies,
I am supposed to be  6 wks  and have yet to see a heart beat.  I am an ultrasound tech so of coarse I have had 2 already to see if we could see a sac at  5 wks and then again yesterday to see a heat beat.  Well, now I have 2 sacs, the second one is 2 or 3 days behind the other (which is proabably normal).  I am nervous/ excited/ anxious awaiting the beating of these hearts.   Typically, I would tell a patient it could take up to 8 wks to see a heart beat  because that is what I have been trained to say...so we'll see.  I believe the Good Lord has the perfect plan,  I'm just impatient!

[aprilfoolsbaby]

My husband and I went to the doc today for an ultrasound and I am 5 to 6 weeks.  They saw a yolk sac but no embryo.  The tech assured us this was normal and we are going back next Tuesday for another ultrasound.  So for all who are worried they said this was normal.  I do understand though that until we see it with our own eyes its still a worry!!!   Good Luck!

[brooklynny718]

I found out i was pregnant a week ago. i think i was about 4weeks. yesterday i woke up with brownish discharge. i thought it was implantation that caused it, i put a pad on and went to work. as the day went on i got really light cramps in the stomach area and decided to check my pad. i noticed there was blood and two clots came out. i went to the er they did an ultra sound and saw nothing in my uterus. They said everything had passed already. they couldn't even tell how far along i was. my friend told me when she was pregnant she bleed heavy and didn't miscarry. she thinks maybe its too soon to see the baby. i have to go take a blood test tomorrow to see if my hcg levels are still rising or decreasing. is there any hope?

[nikkimarie]

    I'm in a similar situation...  Last week I had some sharp left sided cramping, no bleeding though.  I went in for a u/s.  By my dates I was 7w4d.   I even had an u/s to see if I was ovulating pre-pregnancy, they said I had ovulated 4-5 days prior to my 1st u/s (that's when I got pg)...so my dates shoud be pretty close??.  
      The u/s tech/nurse said I measured 5w3d, they saw a gestational sac, a yolk sac, and possibly a fetal pole (it was tiny and no heartbeat yet.)  She said that either I was too early to see anything (which I don't understand because I got a positive preg test on 8/2 this u/s was on 8/28.  Unless I got a + test pretty much the DAY I got pg)  The other option was possible miscarriage or blighted ovum.  
   With my first son I thought I was 7w and the u/s said I was 6w0d, but this one is almost 2 weeks off... has anyone else been this off???  I'm going in today for a follow up u/s and if they don't see anything I'm going to demand beta hCG (my levels had been 419, and then 3215 four days later... they said this was a great increase).
     I'm dying to find out... these posts from others has been the only thing keeping me positive.  Wish me luck!!

[nikkimarie]

Update:  
     Went back for my u/s NOT GOOD.  Everything kinda shriveled up.  The yolk sac and gest sac were weird shaped.  They saw some extra uterine bleeding and they measure this "thing" not sure if it was a baby (it measured 5w5d)  The gest sac measured 6w4d which is what it should have measure from last u/s so thats growing at the right rate.  I heard that the gest sac still grows at the right rate even if you are miscarrying.
     So the ultimate finding was either early miscarriage or blighted ovum.  I go  back on Friday to confirm.  No bleeding, minimal cramping so I'm SO confused.  I hate the though of having to have a D&C, but that looks like where I'm headed.  I'm praying for miracles to see a heart beat at the next u/s (unlikely).  Wish me luck, I would LOVE a healthy baby, or for this just to be done soon.  Waiting is horrible!!

[Cimar]

Hi I guess Im there with the rest of you. I did IVF and was supposed to go for my first US today. My hcg levels have been normal and rising. I should have been 6w6d today. When we did the US we saw a fetal sac but no heartbeat. My doctor seemed certain I would miscarry. She suggested I wait another week incase it implanted late or go ahead and start the cytotec (miscarry drug) to abort the pregnancy. She said the chances of seeing a fetus at the next visit were slim. I couldnt make the decision to abort yet. Since Ive had no cramping or bleeding. I go back in a week to recheck. Looks like though Ill be doing this again. Im praying for a miracle.

[kimmy514]

I am 6 w 6 days today and went for my first sono yesterday.  I have a g sac but no yolk and no embryo.  I have to go back next week and hope that we can see it then.  Please update me on your condition.  I hope that everything turned out okay for you.
-Kimmy

[maggie515]

I'm in the same boat, 8 weeks measured 6.4, g sac and yolk sac, no fetal pole/embryo, go back monday to see if it is viable. good luck to you. i will keep everyone posted.

[cler]

hi.ive had horrible abdominal cramps for over 2 weeks.i went for an internal ultasound at 6wks and they saw a yolk sac but nothing else. i was told it was probably to early to see anything else.ive got to go back in 2wks for another one so im praying everything will be ok.

[hamilton25]

Hello.
By my LMP i am 8 weeks 3 days. i had brown spotting 3 weeks ago and was referred to the early pregnancy unit. The u/s showed there was just a gestational sac & it measured 4-5 weeks, was told to go back i 2 weeks which was today. The ultrasound showed that the ges sac had grown and a yolk sac was now visible although unable to see a fetalpole or heartbeat.I had a blood test to ignify the hgc level which will need to be tested again in 2 days. I need to go back to have another u/s in one week where hopefully we will see heartbeat!

[hamilton25]

I went to get a 2nd opinion this afernoon as i am so completely worried. I went to a womens well being clinic where they have really up-to date equipment. Without telling this lady of my history she infomed me that i measure to be nearly 6 weeks. I then went on to tell her what has happened and my LMP was 8 weeks 3 days ago, she said "so" you may have ovulated later and got pregnant very late in the month She seemed positive and agreed that it is encouraging to know that after my 2 weeks wait there had been some progress. Does this sound promising???

[ladyland21]

I to am in the same shape you guys are in. I have been on fertility drugs for 2y and finally a positive preg test. I had HCG levels drawn and theye were fine. Today was my first U/S for due date and all they saw yas the preg sac. Nothing else. The technician happened to tell me right before the U/S that all the equipment was brand new. My husband and I are devestated. Any suggestions? Thanks Jenn & Grant

[Leag123]

Hi every1 i am in the same situation. I thought i was 7 weeks 2morrow (may not b exactly right) but not quite sure now, because of the 2 weeks after ur period and ovulation does this mean i am 5 weeks?
I had a u/s 2day which showed a sac but nothing else and was told 2 go bck in 2 weeks. Im really worried now is this normal?

[happy73]

I am having some of the same things going on. I had a MC last september I was about 2 or 3 weeks. I was not that far a long so I past everything without a DNC. Me and my husband just found out that we are pregnat. I could not rember the exact first day of my last Period. About a week and half ago I went in and they did and U/S on me and saw nothing but the wall of my utrus was very thick. I then had mild cramping and some pink spoting fallowed bye brown discharge. I have had the brown dishcarge for over 2 weeks. We went yesterday for an U/S and they found a sac no baby yet. But the docter and the U/S tech said it could just be to early I have to go back on the 13 of this month. I am still having Discharge everyday. Some days it is light some is heaver. But no bright blood since last Thursday. I am just confused and worried. My docter has not taken any blood to check my pregnacy levels is that nromal?....I am trying to hope for the best I will think of all of you. I just dont think I could handle another MC...Best of wishes and Hugs too all !!!

[Anya1984]

Hi girls, I know how it feels....I had my m/c back in April and I had the same thing. At 5 weeks, I went for my first u/c, a sac and no baby. At 6 weeks I came back and guess what? Samething....so they said that the baby never formed and that I have to do a d&c.....I was soo depressed....we tried for 3 years!
now I am pregnant again (7 months later!!! with fetility drugs)!!, and I am 5 weeks, having my first u/s next Monday and very concerned because I have no symptoms and because I am scared not to see anything..
Doc says, if you are 6 weeks, you should see something in your sac...
Sorry for this information, but if you are 6 weeks, go back 1-2 weeks later and redo the u/s.....

[lindsay501]

I was hoping that someone would have a similar story to mine. If so please let me know the end result for you. I went in for my first ultra sound 2.5 weeks ago not knowing how far along I was. They did an ultra sound on me and had me talk to a nurse. The nurse told me with no emotion that this doesn't look good and I should be thinking about a D&C and got come back in a week for another ultrasound.  I didn't know what to think because they had nothing to compare this to and didn't even offer to take my blood to check for hcg levels. I went back the following week and the tech said that they sac had doubled and that there was a yolk sac and that I should feel very encouraged. The nurse didn't even speak to me this time just told the tech to tell me to come back in one week. I went back this week at what the tech thought to be 6.5 weeks and we did not see a baby or a fetal pole, and the nurse gave me the same speach that she gave me the first time about a D&C. I just feel like i should wait and see and I also feel like i'm being pushed for a d&C. I also told her to check my hcg which I did my second drawing today and stil waiting on results. The nurse also tried to say there was no yolk sac and I told her that there was one last time, and she acted as if she didn't even remember that and told me oh well if it's  not going to work out then it can disapear. I'm really stressed out and just don't know what todo. I go for another ultra sound on Monday which was my request. I would already be in surgery right now if it was up to the nurse. Has anyone ever went through this. It's like a horror story and I just want to be 200% sure before doing anything. I also don't understand why she's pushing a D&C I just want to let mother nature take its' course if nothing is going to happen.

[ms_walk]

Two weeks ago I tested twice with home preg. test, I had my progesterone and hcg levels checked.  They were low because it was so early, a week later checked again the levels had doubled.  Yesterday had a u/s thinking I'm 6 wks.  They found a sac and no fetus or heartbeat.  That just crushed me.  My nurse told me not to worry and sent me to the lab for more blood work and scheduled me for another u/s in 6 days.  She also stated that it may just be too early or I possibly may be carrying twins.  I've been thinking about it all night and praying, trying not to stress.  My fiance is very supportive and strong and he's holding me together.  He thinks it's twins. :>)  This is going to be the longest 6 days in my life. I'm so scared!

Has anyone ever been told that a sac and no embryo could mean twins?

[dimple277]

H iguys,
I have the same situation here.Went in for IVF and positive with a pregnancy.Went in for an ultra sound ,saw an yolk sac but no fetal pole! Asked to come back in a weeks time............No bleeding or cramping at all and my levels seem to be fine .He even checked my tubes and nothing there

[eli9693]

I had my last period on February 6th so I am supposed to have 7 weeks, I went to the doctor when I had 5 weeks and 3 days, and he told me everything was normal, there was a sac but no embryo at that time, so he told me to come back 10 days later...That is exactly what I did, I went to the doctor yesterday and had an u/s, he told me the pregnancy was totally bad and that I have to have a curettage next week because I did not have a baby. I called my whole life doctor, and he told me not to worry yet, my sac is growing and now it is 21mm x 8.7mm, he said we can´t have a diagnosis until the sac is 3cms, but I am very scared. Please if someone have an idea of what is going on, please let me know...

[ditas]

hi is there any one experience this my last lmp is feb 15 and i had light spoting for 3 days on march 4  then i had heavy bleeding on march 27 i went for check up us doc. said just my period is there any one had this im pretty sure that im pregnant for 6 weeks but us see nothing, pls help im so confused,,, thanks

[cherry_sweet]

Hi all

Well what a journey I have been on! Here is my story so far...

Firstly I found out I was pregnany almost 4 week ago. This is my first pregnancy and my husband and I was so happy. I Went to see my GP and she dated me at 4 weeks according to my last period which was 14th Feb .However due to the fact that I have very irregular periods and also that I really thought I got pregnant the first week in March- I thought I was more to be 2 weeks pregnant at this stage.  A week later I started having very light brownish spotting so went to the hospital to get things checked out and they took my blood work, recommended me to the EPU assessment team which they scanned me and could see anything apart from a thickening in the uterus, so she took my blood and told me not to worry.  I got a phone call the following afternoon and she told me that my HCG levels went up (doubled) and this concerned her as she thought the levels were too high considering she could not see anything on the intravaginal scan and thought that it was ectopic . I asked her how this can be possible as I wasn't in any pain and I was only still spotting lightly but she said she did not want to take any chances and so requested that I can back to the EPU unit the next day  to have a key hold surgery done ! To rule out that it was not ectopic.

I went in the next day with my husband and was quite in shock that all of this was happening so quickly. The specialist nurse scanned me again before the procedure and still not could see anything i.e ( yolk sac etc) so after she consulted with the consultant on call and he recommended that I have the key hole surgery done based on my high HCG levels. After they surgery they came and spoke to my husband and I and told us that it went well and it was not ectopic ! and my tubes looked well along with my ovaries. They also found 2 fibroids outside my uterus but told me not too worry too much about this as most pregnancies go on normal with fibroids. They were also concerned at this point that it maybe a threatened miscarrage (miscarriage) and was going to scan me again in 3 days and take more blood to check my HCG leves. Went back in 3 days and the specialist nurse said my levels went up ( from 2,330  to 5,200) however this did not double to the levels they were looking for - she then had a consultant come and scan me due to the complex nature of my case and the fact that I had the 2 fibroids . The consultant scanned me and he said he saw but not very clear what looked like the gestational /yolk sac! He said that due to my levels not doubling the way it should - he wanted me to do another blood test to monitor the situation in a week and take it from there.

I did the blood test in a week and they rang me with the result and said it went up to 15,340 ! The specialist nurse who rang me with the results said that at these levels and given the fact that I was suppose to be 6 weeks at this rate that they should definitely expect to see the embryo. I went in yesterday for the scan at this rate I was so scared and hoping for the best. The scan however showed a gestational and yolk sac with no embryo and measured at  at 5 weeks 2 days (4.4 mm)  ( which is how far I thought I really was according to my date).  However she said they had to base it on the last date of my period so I was actually 7 weeks 2 days and she felt I was having a 'missed miscarrage (miscarriage)' as there was no embryo and the hcg levels were high. She also said it was normal to still feel pregnant and have high hcg levels with a missed miscarrage (miscarriage). I asked her if bearing in my that I think I am actually 5 weeks pregnant if it's possible this is the reason they cannot see the embryo- she said they will take that into consideration but there should be somethere there at this rate and my hcg leves. However due to my case being a complex one with my fibroids she has now refered me to one of the top Gyno consultants and the hospital for him to scan me next tuesday to see if there is any growth or improvement but she said that I should really prepare myself for the worse!  And the consultant will probably order a DNC or give me some drugs to bring on the miscarrage (miscarriage).I was so sad when I came home I was crying all afternoon and now I am actually preparing myself for the worst case next week. However after reading so many post where there seems to be positive outcome due to incorrect dates I am feeling I should wait abit longer if there is still no embryo on tuesday for another 2 weeks which will make it 10 weeks my their dates and 8 weeks by my dates .

Please any advise or similar stories like mine will be appreciated.. Does anyone agree with my in thinking I should wait abit longer if they dont see any embryo next before getting the DNC done ? Or should I just accept what the doctor tell me and move on ?

Will update you next week on what happend on the scan I am really hoping for a miracle and they actually see the baby next week after all i have through so far that will make all of this worth while .....

[Jill1234]

Story of hope!  I went for my first ultrasound at 7 weeks from my last period.  There was a sac with no fetus or yolk sac.  I was told by my OB that it was a bliated ovum.  He said it did not look good and that I should consider a D&C the next day.  I obviously did not do the D&C because I thought to do a D&C for a miscarriage so early on was a bit much!  The OB then ordered for my hcg levels since i was not going to do a D&C.  I received my levels the next day and they were 4,000.  The OB said they were very low and it did not look good.  Long story short-- I had an ultrasound this morning( one week from my first ultrasound) and i should be 8 weeks from my last period and THERE WAS A HEARTBEAT and a yolk sac!!!  The OB should have known that i could have ovulated late (which I was on a trip earlier this month) and that is why I am showing 6 weeks and 1 day!  HOLD ONTO HOPE IF THE DOCTOR SAYS IT DOES NOT LOOK GOOD AND WAIT ONE MORE WEEK!  Thank the heavens above i did not have a D&C last week!!!  Definitely switching OB's!!!!

[cherry_sweet]

Thanks so much for your story of hope.

I went for the scan on Tuesday and even though they still could not see the embryo the gestational sac grew ( fromm 4.4 mm to 11.5 mm) they said it now measured at 6 weeks 1 day- so there is still a possibilty they may see it in 2 weeks which will make me 8 weeks by my calculations and 10 weeks by there i.e( the last dat of my period) However they said that with a blighted ovum the sac can also still continue to grow as the body has not clocked onto the fact that the baby is not there anymore & if they dont see anything in 2 weeks it's definitely a blighted ovum and I will need to accept it - which I will do,  as I have been reading you should definitely see the fetus by 8 weeks.

So in two weeks time it will be the moment of truth! I am so scared they wont see the fetus but I am really trying to keep the faith yet still prepare myself for the worse . This is so hard ! But I am hoping it will be all sorted soon one way or the other. Keep fingers cross and I will update you when I know the outcome .....

[lynsey81]

Hi, I think the best think you can do is try to stay positive but also stay realistic, although the latter being the hardest part as all any of us want is for out babies to be ok.  My doctors will not send anybody for a scan before 12 weeks.  Thats just the way the nhs works here.  They are adament that before 8 weeks you run the risk of not seeing anything, therefore a lot of the time causing unnessary worry.  Through looking at various sites I have come to the conclusion, a lot of people see a heartbeat anything between 6-8 weeks on a scan but cant actually hear it until a later date.  Going by that, a baby should be able to be seen by 8 weeks if they can pick up seeing a heartbeat aswell.  I am going for a private scan as I cant wait for the 12 week nhs one.  I'm going at 8 weeks 1day.  When I rang the private clinic they too gave the same information as my nhs doctor, that although sometimes a baby and heartbeat is detected at 6 weeks, that I should wait for me to be 8 weeks as this will avoid disappointment and worry.  After reading lots of sad stories I am terrified but I know I cant wait the whole 12 weeks for a scan.  I wish you all the luck in the world x

[cherry_sweet]

Just an update.

Today I went back for my scan and it was confirmed I lost the baby :( I was not really surprised as over the last week I was experiencing alot of heavy bleeding and really bad pains. I was also passing chunks of clots as well.

So today was just confirmation from the doctor after they scanned me. They said they wont need to do the DNC as my body has already been doing it naturally and I may bleed abit more for the next week or so after which things will go back to normal.

The good news I guess is they said it's nothing wrong with me fertility wise and it's just one of these things that happen in a first pregnancy. They reassured me that I  can start trying again within the next 2 months - to give me time to heal and they will just have me under close watch when I fall pregnant again and hopefully the next pregnancy will not be so complex!

I am actually ok because in way I was expecting it, so it wasn't like a complete shock , it also feels like kind of relief now as well because the waiting has been going on for so long ... and we will  also definitely try again after two months ( I guess that will be the fun part :)

Now I am just actually looking forward to getting pregnant again when the time has passed and pray that all goes well next time .

Thank all of you for your lovely words of encouragment and hopefully next time I am back on the board it will be  a much more positve outcome..

Take care x

[pixie66]

Hi, i am over 40 and have been trying to conceive for the several years. I have 3 misscarriges but I have also had 3 normal pregnancies when I was younger. I have had my tubes cut and put back togather. The first month after surgery I conceived and then misscarried at 4 months. The gentics on the fetus were tested and turned out fine, so they really don/t know why it happened.  I have two more misscarriges since then, the last being a missed misscarrige.  I have been on clomide for all 3 attemps of conceiving. Well this is number 4, and my last period was on march 6, i took 3 home pregnancy test just to be sure all 3 days apart.  Went to my ob to confirm.  Cause of my age i am a high risk, so blood work is done more often.  Again my hcg levels are not as high as they should be, according to my last period.  I went for a US and they seen only a sac again, on may 1st. So she wants me to come back this fri to see if maybe i am not as far along as i think. i am not spotting or bleeding or even have any cramping. My breast  were very tender a week ago, still are but they dont hurt as bad as they did last week.   I went for another hcg test on fri, still have not been called for the results.  I am hoping for the best.  Since i am remarried, and my husband now does not have any of his own.  I know that he took on the responsibility of 3 that were not his. But I would like to give him that same feeling that I have for my children now.This site does give me some hope, we will keep trying untill I start metapuase.  I hear of women in there 40 having perfectly healthy babies, so i will keep trying.

[karen448]

Hi all

I stumbled on this website, and it is so great to see the support, and hearing of different experiences. I am 6 weeks 6 days pregnant, and went in for a vaginal scan yesterday, there was a gestational sac however no embryo was present. I didn't expect to hear this, as I have been feeling really positive about this pregnancy. However I am now fearing the worst. I had a miscarriage back in Jan 09 at 5 weeks, and couldn't possibly cope with another. The doctor was quite positive, and said it could be very early, and that I should come back for another scan in 2 weeks. What concerns me is that the doctor did say, they usually can see at least a yolk sac but every pregnancy varies in development. I honestly can't think of anything else but whether everything is going to be OK. I am so worried...Any suggestions or similiar experiences that went on to be positive, I would love to hear from you.

[cheyne1]

I went for a scan last week at 5 weeks and 6 days - no fetal pole or heartbeat seen.
I went for a scan today at 7 weeks exactly - fetal pole and flickering heartbeat seen! YAY! Don't worry - it's VERY NORMAL.

[karen448]

That is wonderful news Cheyne! Congrats!!! Thanks for the positive message.

[Macmom777]

The good news for Pixie66 is that I had a healthy baby boy at 40.  Like you, I have remarried and wanted to give my husband a family.  We have been trying since then to have another and even went through gonal-f fertility treatments.  I have had 2 miscarriages and am now pregnant again.  I am now 43 and as terrified as can be.  I am 6.5 weeks pregnant and went for a U/S yesterday that showed only a small gest sac with no fetal pole or heartbeat.  I was told it did not look good, but to come back in a week to rescan.  I am not cramping, spotting or symptomatic in any way.  Is there anyone out there as old as me trying that may have any words of encouragement?  

[yessyka]

Hi
I have the same situation. I'm 6wks prego and my u/s show just a sac but no yolk or fetal pole. RE said is normal, however my beta levels are also too low for the time (749 only). Any thoughts?

[rachael360]

i am 6weeks 4days pregnant 3 days ago had 1 brownish spot then nothing for 2 days woke this morning and have thick blood stained discharge when wiping after going to toilet, rang midwife and she organised blood test rang me back saying level had not gone up a lot so went to see OB he said it had gone from 2000 to 2800 did u/s can see yolk sac and poss. feotal pole have to go back in 3 days for u/s fingers crossed all will be well.

Rachael

[cheese_puff]

Hi ladies,
I'm so happy to have found this site.  Went for my first check up today...I'm supposed to be 6w, however, the u/s showed yolk sack but no embryo.  I felt depressed but had a blood sample done to measure my hcg level, it should come back tomorrow.  This is my first pregnancy and knowing that there have been successful stories out there through this forum really gives me hope.  Even just know there are those going through similar emotional experiences keeps me from feeling alone.  I'm scheduled to go back for my 2nd u/s next week and will keep you updated.  

[puffy77]

Hi
Im in the same position as many of you and am finding this site very reassuring indeed. This is my first pregnancy and we went for an early scan to determine how far gone i am as according to my LMP im 8 weeks but i have such irregular cycles (anywhere from 4 o 9 weeks) its not easy to tell when i ovulated. I think im more around the 5-6 week stage. Anyhow we went for our first scan and they only found a sac with a yolk -  with the sac measuring 13mm which corresponds to the 5.5-6 week stage. The nurse was very nice and said dont panic come back in 2 weeks and we will see if its grown - but im at my wits end!! its easier said than done not to stress about things! She said the Gestational sac was nice and round which was a good sign - but didnt give me any other poitives. From the info i have read elsewhere i have heard you should see a heartbeat at 5-6 weeks or at least the fetal pole...this 2 week wait is going to be so stressful :0( Seeing your posts on this site had given me hope though so thanks everyone!!

[lhm1104]

I am also very confused about all of this. This is not my first pregnancy, but the first time I have been extremely stressed out. I had my first visit and ultrasound at 6 weeks and only saw a sac as well. Im not sure if reading too much information on the internet is a good idea for anyone. It seems to scare me more than help me. The only thing that has helped me is the comments from other parents. I think that sometimes our doctors, even though with good intentions, put us off to the point of stressing us out and need to be a little more compassionate. Good luck to all.

[dezs]

hi ladies . im 40 yrs old and found out by surprise i was preg, i have a 16 yr old son and  a 12 yr old son at first i was upset , then my husband and i got excited!!!!  but at 10 wks i started bleeding mostly when i wiped then i went brown and back to red with some clots went to dr and she sent me for an us they did  an internal us and saw a sak but no fetal pole. so needless to say i an disappointed.  i had a dnc today , thank god i feel fine , just empty..... but to my to my own surprise i do want to try again..... did i say try , yes i did!!!!!!!! my belief all is done for  a reason, dont know the reason but there must be one,,,, so even if things dont go the way we want, there is always hope....... and im gonna have HOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! god bless all.......

[G8rgirl79]

This is the best/scariest site EVER! :)  It's somehow reassuring to know that there are other people going through similar situations (does that make me a bad person? Misery loves company or something??), but it makes you wonder if we're all on here only because we're part of the 20% or pregnancies that end badly...
Do the people with "normal" movie pregnancies (you know the ones where she stares at the EPT in disbelief and he faints and then she only gets fat in the belly and continues to work out and look super trendy and then has a Gerber baby 9 mos later) even blog??? This baby-making business is terrifying!!!  

So here's my story... :)
I went to the ER with bleeding at what should be 5wks2days (Wed night 9/23/09).  The very rude and very young sonographer said nothing and showed me nothing. ER Dr said he couldn't see anything on the US and that it's probably a miscarriage but maybe eptopic. HCG levels were 4500. I continued bleeding through the weekend.  Friday 9/25/09, I had more blood work done, HCG levels =10,000. OB/GYN said probably a miscarriage but I should go in on Monday to have more blood drawn. Monday 9/28/09 (6wks) another US shows Gestational Sac and Yolk Sac, but no fetal pole, and no heartbeat. New OB/GYN (same practice) says "Everything looks normal to me, I'd say there's an 80% chance this is going to be a normal pregnancy and that you simply ovulated later than you think." More bloodwork shows HCG levels 21,000... Now we wait... US tomorrow morning.  PLEASE GOD let there be a fetus and a heartbeat!!!!!!

In the meantime I have cried, prayed, begged God, and coveted the round bellies on every pregnant being (cat, dog, human and other) within a 100 miles.  And fought and bickered with my fiance over everything. My nerves are shot and I am seriously terrified about tomorrow's US.  
I lost a pregnancy at 14 weeks last April and I still want to puke just thinking about it.
I'm hoping to hear that someone else went through something like this and is now burping lil Tommy as she reads this...  Please If you were one of the ones who posted a scary story and it's since turned out fine, pray tell... And to Everyone still in this boat good luck and God bless!
  

[june05lee]

I am glad to find the web site and share our experiences.  I got pregnant after 2 cycles of Clomid with assistance of IUI.  Around 5 weeks of pregnancy, my NP told me my sac was much smaller than usual.  Then around 7 weeks, she could not find any yolk sac on the U/S and she announced to prepare a miscarriage.  At 8th week, I met with my OB and NP, and they found a healthy yolk sac, but no fetal pole or heartbeat.  Again, they gave me three options: wait and see, take misprotolol to precede a miscarriage and D/C.  It has been the most devastating experience that I have been through.  This Friday, I will have another U/S with my NP, and hopefully we will find fetal pole or heartbeat this time.    

[lucy_jaymie]

I had the same experience with you.  I just want to be honest dear with that same experiece, no embryo and no heartbeat,,,, it's a blighted ovum.... Same symptoms... bleeding, spotting and pain. I had also undergone 2 transvaginal ultrasound with the same result. The last confirmed it's a blighted ovum and I need to undergone DnC. Am sorry.... I just lost 2 babies.... genetic disorder: chromosomal problem...But i still trust the Lord that He has better plans for me.  Just keep your faith and keep praying.

[G8rgirl79]

Yesterday we found a FP and heartbeat!  We were 3 days off on the O date and that made a world of difference.  Just 3 stupid little days and to think the OB tried to tell me to take the miso to induce the mc because of the bleeding.  I thanked God for my inability to follow directions and need to challenge authority... and then...
Today I'm scared to death again because I started spotting and then a thick brown and white discharge????  I understand what you're going through and my thoughts and prayers are with you!!

[T392]

hi i am 7weeks pregnant,on the 6weeks on the pregnancy my OB told me to get a ultrasound..They didnt see a heartbeat...And i am having a brownish spotting for 15days now..its not really alot of blood but i am scared..I am going to the doctor this coming sat. to have another ultrasound and blood test..I am hoping and praying its not ectopic..I have my first baby at a very young age and no problems at all..I even run,do things a pregnant woman is not supposed to be doing and my first baby was already 9yrs old now..Now that i am living a healthy and non alcoholic drinks life..Thats the time i started having problem like this one..I wanted the baby so badly since we been trying for years now..

[Krazy25]

When I went for my ultra sound it said i was measuring at 6 weeks so am I atleast 6 weeks. If I had sex Less then 4 weeks prior then they wouldnt be measuring at 6 weeks right

[mamaYnurse]

I have found this site to be  very interesting! Like many others my case has been similar.

I went to my OB  for a check up on my ovarian cysts. I told him how I'd been feeling and suggested a pg test which was positive and a u/s. The test positive, he said he saw a sac since  it was too early probably 4-5 weeks. Went back in a week and they saw an abnormal shaped gestational sac or said it could be two. If it is two one was empty (a blighted ovum), he also saw some blood, though I wasn't bleeding vaginally. He told me it was possible to miscarry one or both, or it could be just too early. I also had to go get a RhoGam shot since I'm Rh negative.  I went back a week later and he said look there's one and two heart beats, but they were too little to date. Went back the next week and said they measured 7 weeks, though I was sure it was only 6 weeks. Now I have an appt on Monday the 23rd at Cooper since I have to see a perinatologist for the twins. It will be 2 weeks since my last u/s and hope all is well since my preg. symptoms have been minimal to say the least.
             Just goes to show that early u/s can cause so much worry for a healthy normal pregnancy. Wish everybody luck!!!!
          P.S. through my searches I've found that many women who have a tilted uterus (which is fairly common) may take longer to see their baby on u/s!!!!!!!

[NGallagher]

I am sure i am 5wks pregnant now and my DR sent me for an ultrasound I think alittle too early! There was a Sac but nothing inside... and Im not having cramps nor bleeding at all!!  I am alittle worried but should I be? I have to go back for an US this tuesday!! so cross your fingers for me!! please!

[arlenerulan]

I have the same problem last week. The doctor thinks that I'm 6 weeks pregnant but she can't see the embryo on the U/S, plus my HCG hormone is going up but still pretty low for 6 wks. I had to take blood test every 48 hours and find out that the doctor miscalculate the date. I don't think you should be worried too much since your period is irregular. My suggestion is try to remember when the last time you had sex and maybe that's the time you've conceived, because that's what happened to me.