7 weeks three days, ultrasound showing 5 wks 3 days. no yolk sac

We went to our first ultrasound yesterday.  According to the dates, counting first day of last period, I should be at week seven day 3.  The ultrasound showed a nicely formed sac, that measured at week five day 3.  We did not see a yolk sac.  My doctor says we will monitor things and wants me back in ten days.  He said I may be earlier than we thought, or we may have a miscarraige (miscarriage) on the way.

I'm trying not to be sad, but I am.   Has anybody had a similar experience that turned out positive?

[DollChina]

Your doc might be right.  You might of O late.  Is he taking your HCG every 48 hours to see if it's doubling like it should?

[ang927]

No.  the next time I am supposed to see him is 9/1/06.  He did all of my bloodwork, but I probably won't hear anything about the results until I go in on the first.

[lauraandbill2001]

I has just posted yesterday.  I am suppose to be 8 weeks according to LMS.  The doctor did not see anything other than the sac.  He did not measure anything either.  I was informed the same thing and go back for another u/s on the 1st as well.   On the thread I posted I had gotten mixed responses.  Hopefully we are both off a couple weeks!!!  Keep me posted.

[DollChina]

I would ask to see if you can get the HCG result back early and you are suppose to do more than one to compare.  If your hcg is doubling every 48 hours, you have a better chance of having a viable pregnancy.  September is too long to wait for me.

[mm0406]

HI, i'm in the same boat. I should have shown closer to 9w but was 6w1d. With no detectable heartbeat.  The u/s technician was not optimistic, however my doctor was, so she had me reschedule for 10 days later. She said that the same thing happened to her good friend and turned out fine. Was there a heart beat detected for you?

[ang927]

Nothing was detected except the sac.  He termed the pregnancy as "threatened".  I'm hoping the pregnancy is just earlier than I thought.  

Another couple is going through almost the exact same scenario.  I'll be anxious to know how their situation turns out, too.  We should all have an idea about the same time.  Out follow-up ultrasounds are scheduled for the same day.

I have to say that I feel better now than I did this morning.  At least I feel like ther is the possibility that everything will be okay.

Thanks, everybody, I really appreciate the feedback.

[JJety]

Calendar-wise September 1st is only 8 days away.  However, I understand your need for more immediate answers.  

You could call the doc and ask about getting another blood test tomorrow.  At least you'd feel like you were doing something, rather than just sitting and waiting for 9/1.  Then you'd be able to see if the hcg level was rising or not.  It might help prepare you better for what you see on 9/1.

Good luck, I'm so sorry you're going through such a stressful time!

[DaphneAC]

Hi,

I am going through something similar. Should be wk 9 d5, but showed wk 6 d4 on U/S, did find hb though. Dr. also said to come in next week, but mentioned things don't look too promising. :(

The waiting is the worst part :(

[psuhusker]

Well same thing here,  I went in on 8/11 at that time  I thought would be 7weeks 3 days.  I was told they saw the sac, and it was measuring 5.5 weeks.  Now I know I have PCOS so my ovulation is late So i WAS hopeful.  I had my HCG checked and it was 19000. My dr was not concerned at all.  So I went away on vacation and when I got back I wanted another HCG done.  It came back at 29000.  But that was a week in between.  So now my u/s is tomorrow it seems like the longest two weeks.  I have prayed so much in the last two weeks.  Even did a Novena(Catholic thing)  to St Gerard who is the patron saint of expectant mothers.  
So I would wondere what your HCG levels are... and even if you are sure when you ovulated it can take a few days for it to "take"  SO good luck and keep us updated.  ANd if possible any extra thoughts or prayers tomorrow at around 9:30am would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks

Lyz

[mumwith#4]

Hi girls! Just a question to those of you who have posted that their scans show them to be less further along than they thought: What are your pg symptoms like - have they slowed down, stopped, gotten worse etc and how far along were you (or how late was AF) when you did a pg test?

[psuhusker]

According to my temps I know I O'd around 7/9-7/12.  I got a hot and Blood test + on 7/19.  My HCG was 40 at that time so I know I was REALLY early.  My symptoms are food aversions, mild nausea, sore boobs, heartburn, insomnia, and tons of saliva, frequent urination.  

I have been up since 4:30 this am (had to pee)  and couldn't go back to sleep.  All my questions will be answered in 2.5 hours!



Lyz

[lauraandbill2001]

Let us know how everything went.  I am awaiting an answer.

[ang927]

I have no idea about any of my levels.  I feel so uneducated about what things should be.  They did my bloodwork on 8/22/06.  I am going to call this morning and see if they can give me any idea of where things are. What should it be at this stage?  I'm also concerned about my progesterone levels, since I have been told prepregnancy that  I don't seem to produce enough. My OB did not seem o9verly concerned and explained the prepregnancy production of progesterone is not the same a post pregnancy production.

My symptoms have been minimal from the getgo.  I am bloated, tired with huge aching breasts and lots of saliva.  No real nausea or aversions to anything.

Good luck with your ultrasound today.  I'll be anxious to hear your results.

[ang927]

When you went in for your first u/s, did you see a yolk sac?

[lauraandbill2001]

Not that he pointed out.  I di dnot see anything about the sac sac.  I am going to call the office today to see what my HCG levels were 2 weeks ago and see if maybe he feels I should repeat them.  He did not suggest it or anything though.  He did not measure anything either.  I had miscarried in April so I am hoping that my ovulation schedule is off.

[ang927]

Good luck.  I know I'm just dreading the moment I start bleeding. Maybe it won't come, but we'll see. I never would hav thought there were so many people going through this before.  Ugh.

[WannaBeAMommy]

I know what your going thru and its scary. I just found out 2 weeks ago i was suppose to be 9 weeks and they did an ultrasound but there was no yolk sac and had a repeat ultrasound done yesterday 8/23 and still no yolk sac. and this is my 2 miscarriage now.:(

[ang927]

I'm so sorry.  I'm trying so hard to stay positive, but with my erratic cycle I'm afraid I'll have more difficulty rather than less.  

I know it doesn't help, but it sounds like many of us are in the same boat.  Be strong.  You'll be a mommy yet.

[Love24]

Hello,

I in that samw process as we speak right now. I found out that I was having another baby on the way in July, now my last period was back in June so as of Today I should be going on 2 months, so when I went to the doctors for my first check up, they said mmmmm I cant be what I say bacause the sonogram is saying that I'm early so they say come back in a week cuz all they see is the sack no fetus. So I think nothing if it until I come back less than a week because I started to spot, so I got worried, they check it out and stll no fetus just the sack and my doctor told me that if things got worst than what it was then to come back and it did I started to bleed a lil heavy no alot but more than what was before, so I can to the doctor and they check things out saw the yolk, now I was lost when she said that, she said that was bad, I still have no clue so I talk with my doctor and he told me that I'm in the process of having a misscarriage, and I ask well I had one in 2005 too so whats the cause , he told me not to worry because I had a baby already but he will look into my blood work to see if they are any problems. So as we speak I'm still bleeding and cramping, but for some reason I still say that I have hope. Its just so hard to deal with.

[ang927]

It looks like you and I are in very similar situations.  I'm trying to stay positive.  I've always had irregular cycles so it's not too hard to imagine that I was later ovulating than I thought.  

Good luck.  keep me posted.  I'm struggling with the emotional flips right now.  I'm trying to stay positive, but I'm also trying to prepare myself for the worst.  It's a struggle.  How bout you.

[mirknudson]

I got the unfortunate news yesterday that my baby is no longer viable.  I am 11 weeks and on Monday we had our 1st check-up.  The doc was unable to locate anything, so he ordered HCG tests.  On Monday my level was 40000 and on Wed it was only 42500.  Because the number had not risen enough, they ordered another u/s at the hospital.  When I asked the U/S tech if she saw a heartbeat, she gave me a sad look and said that she couldn't give me any info.  I recieved a call from the doctor about 1 hour later saying there was no heartbeat and I am expceted to miscarry very soon. I have an appointment on Monday morning to schedule a possible D&C.  I am not bleeding yet, however I have lost all my pregnancy symptoms and am begining to cramp.  I guess, what I'm saying is that until yesterday, I had every hope in the world.  What is your body telling you?  Ask your Dr. if you can do a 48hr HCG level test.  If you numbers approx double in that time, you will have more hope.  Best of luck to you!

[J]

I am going through a very similar situation and it is SO REFRESHING to see this forum. On Wednesday I had my 1st ultrasound and I was told by the dr. (gauging from the last period) that I was around 10 weeks pregnant. Well the ultrasound tech said that I looked more like 6.5 to 7 weeks. The tech did the tummy and vaginal ultrasounds and we could see the [irregular shaped] sac, but no yolk, fetal pole or heartbeat. My husband and I were devestated. Yesterday we went to the drs. office to talk to the dr. and she said that it could be a blighted ovum or missed abortion, and already scheduled me for a pre-op for the d&c for next friday, 9/8. My husband and I think that this is all to quick. Should I at least have my HCG levels tested??? What about a 2nd ultrasound??? Do you guys think that the ultrasound may have been done a little too early and maybe a second ultrasound would show a heartbeat and pole? i had my blood drawn today to test the hcg levels, but the results won't be in until tuesday and today is friday. it's going to be a looongg wait. The dr. did not suggest either the 2nd ultrasound or testing the hcg levels. I just learned about asking about these things from the forums that I have been reading. I have had cramping on and off since I found out that I was pregnant and today the cramping has been consistent and moderate not mild. I have had absolutely no bleeding since finding out that i was pregnant. anyone please help with some advice. i am a realists, but i can't help but to still be hopeful and continue to pray about this.

[ang927]

I went in for my follow-up us on Friday 9/1/06.  Not much has changed.  We are just waiting for the mc.  I would like to avoid a d&c (concerned about scarring) if I can, but we're scheduled to go back in on 9/15 and if I haven't m/c by then we'll go ahead with the d&c.

This is a horrible feeling.  I still feel pregnant, still am pregnant, but our baby stopped right around the fifth week.  I've continued taking my bbt, because it should drop to indicate the beginning of the end.  It is still high and not fluctuating.  My husband is wonderful and has really be a rock this weekend.  My moods have been all over and I catch myself in tears at the oddest times. I really thought I had prepared myself for this better, but maybe there is no way to really be ready.  


LauraandBill2001 had a positive result for their situation, so, if your going through this, follow their posts for a little hope.  

Good luck to anyone who has to go through this.
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[suz2000]

hi, I'm sorry to hear that you are waiting for a m/c.  I have experienced the same thing twice back to back 5 years ago, and I'm happy to say that on my 3rd try, we had a healthy baby boy who is now 5.  Strange thing is that I already had 2 children and had never experienced a m/c then had the 2 back to back...wierd.  BUT, as I mentioned I did have a healthy pregnancy the 3rd time.  Here is the strange thing, I just found out I was pregnant again (4th child if all goes well), but because I wasn't planning this and wasn't exactly tracking my last period, I'm not exactly sure how far along I am.  I calculated approx. 6.5-7wks, but when I went in today for my u/s, only the sac appeared, nothing inside.  Although I wasn't planning this pregnancy, I was disappointed to see that.  MY Dr. scheduled me to come back in 2 wks and said that I am probably just earlier than I thought...but I feel like that's not it.  Slight cramping off and on, and now I feel anxious and 2 wks seems like forever.  BUT, I found this site when I was researching on line and was very surprised to find out how common this is and was wondering if anyone has had a positive experience since the two times it happened to me, it wasn't :(

[peanutmom1]

Hi all,  I am so sorry for all of you who are going throught this emotional rollercoaster.  Over the last year, I myself have had 2 miscarriages.  Unlike most of you, I was scheduled for my ultrasounds at 12 weeks - pretty routine here, and with both found no heartbeat and the fetus showing ages of 5 or 7 weeks growth.  I felt pregnant all that time, and had no idea that they had died weeks earlier, but my body just didn't register the miscarriage yet - I only spotted once and very lightly (which I thought was implantation like my son's pregnancy).

I was so hopeful until I got the news.  I didn't believe it until I got my HCG levels and realized that I had lost them (both times).  That helped me to deal with the news and allowed me to accept the reality.  But what I don't understand is that with both of them, being that I was supposedly further along, I didn't need a D&C.  Both times, my doctor thought it would be less traumatic to my body if I took a medication version to cause the contractions.  It wasn't a the most pleasant of experiences and I took Tylenol 3 to deal with pain, but at least I was in my own home and it was private.  Also more natural for your body as it believes it is going into labour.  I don't know if this will help some of you who are afraid of the D&C - but there are other options. I hope this helps some of you.

I do have a 2 year old myself - he was a great pregnancy, so these 2 back to back miscarriages that were so similar came out of now where.  I am currently pregnant again and extremely scared that this will happen all over again.  So I am not attaching myself emotionally to this one (yet).  But I know there is hope that I will have another healthy preganancy.  I am scheduled on 9/12/06 for my 7 week ultrasound  to keep an eye on this one sooner.  But reading all your comments has really helped.  Good luck to all of you who are sitting on pins and needles - you just have to let nature take its course and accept all the support that comes your way - no matter what the outcomes may be.  I wish you all the best of health and be strong.

[Kar1202]

Hi all!  Reading everyone's stories has really helped.  I am entering my 10th week and am due for a follow-up u/s today.  During my first ultrasound which was 9/1 they only found a yolk sac and found that I was showing only 7 weeks.  I had follow-up bloodwork done on 9/2 to check my HCG levels.  My doctor was concerned because my levels did not double (they went from 41000 to 67900).  I am trying to prepare myself for the worse while still hoping for the best.  Has anyone been in a similiar situation.

[nesha83]

im supposed to be 7weeks3days. on 9-2 i experienced some spotting and I went to er. they gave me an u/s, seen the sac but not the yolk sac and they measured it at 5w3d but today(9-12) i went to the doctor again and had another u/s and they seen the sac but not the yolk sac. they measured it at 5w5d. they said it's not growing and i should get a D&C. I really don't want to because I want to wait. What should I do? For those going through the same thing I'm going through keep your head up. but this will be my second miscarriage. The doctor told me that I might be one of those people that get pregnant and have to get bed rest during my first trimester because i can't be doing alot of moving.

[rjt214]

Hello Everyone!

It's comforting to hear everyone's story and know that someone is sharing the same experience you are going through.  I am too going by my lMP (which would have put me at about 9 wks now) went to get an u/s on 9/11 to see if the pregnancy is still viable.  The u/s measured the pregancy to be between 5wks or 6 wks.  I have been spotting for 3 weeks now but no heavy bleeding or heavy cramping. Only thing that they could detect was a gestational sac.  My Doctor proceeded to send me for blood test to test the hcg levels.  Thankfully on 9/18 I found out that the levels were rising.  So I go for another u/s on 9/22 for a follow-up. I'm very nervous and hope everything turns out okay.

My prayer goes out to everyone....

[finallypregnant]

Old Mexican Legend:

It is said that a boy developes faster than a girl.  It is also said that a boy would show up sooner on the ultrasould than the girl.  I am 7wks 2 days and the fetal pole was visible at 5wks 1 day.  I was excited because I had 2 blighted ovums in the past.  

Don't get frustrated.  RELAX!! think about something else other than the pregnancy and try to keep yourself busy.  Take care of yourself and continue praying hard.

[candygirl523]

right at this point im not sure if im pregnant or not,im 7 weeks and 2 days late and my tummy just started to push out a little and i took a htp about 2 or 3 weeks ago and it was negative im taking one today and i'd really like to know im only 19 and my mom had me at this age and i dont know how she would react but yeah the boobs hurt,and nausea is a pain in the butt,and im also a smoker i can't stand smoking anymore,and i seem to be breaking out a bit and my favorite pants are gettin a bit tight but they are still comfortable so i dont know,could someone help me with this:(

[Jay_Leron]

it sounds to me like you are pregnant. The time u took the test may have been too early. U need to get in and see a doctor right away to start care for yourself and your baby. A US Scan should show a baby at this point and a test should be positive by now. Take care of yourself and keep me posted with ur results.

[go_pandas]

I went to the doctor's earlier than my scheduled appointment because I was experiencing some light spotting. While I should be 7 weeks and 4 days pregnant, the picture was only showing as 5 weeks, 5 days. I had a positive pregnancy test 3 days early... which makes this lack of development news even more troublesome. There was a heartbeat. The heart rate should be about 120 beats per minute. Unfortunately, the heart rate was only 112, and appeared to slow and speed up while watching (granted, it was difficult to even see the flashing light on the screen so this is not all that accurate). The doctor would not give me any of the pregnancy materials yet. She said it would go one of two ways - either I would miscarry or not - and we'd know one way or the other in fairly short order (i.e., a week). She said that a miscarriage (about 50% chance - up from 20% - given current knowledge), would likely occur this weekend and could involve a trip to the emergency room depending on how my body reacted. If the fetus turns out to be viable (also 50% chance), we will know by next week at this time.