8 wk U/S no fetal pole

[lauraandbill2001]

I had my 8 week u/s today.  We were able to see the Sac but no fetal pole.  I m/c in april at 5 weeks.  The dr stated that it is possible that I may be later than I think or that I will m/c again.  Has this happened to anyone else?  I go back in 10 days to either confirm or emilinate option #1.

[kris123]

I went for an u/s at 9w, dates were all right.  They saw a sac 6w6d and saw nothing else - blighted ovum.  I m/c on June 16.  It is possible that your dates are wrong.  This happens to many women, you could also have a blighted ovum.  It is a waiting thing right now and it is so hard to wait - I know.  Keep your head up, I think it may just be too early.

[Debbie@38]

It just happened to me on Thursday.  Because I have been on this borad reading so much about people waiting a week or two and going back and seeing a heartbeat.  I was 8w2d and they saw the sac and fetal pole but no heart beat.  I asked her if my dates could be off and that it's too early to see a heartbeat and she told me no because they would see a heartbeat at 5 weeks and the fetal pole was measuring at 6w3d and I was having an internal sonogram.  This is my second m/c in 6 months time and I new both times that something was completely wrong, I know my body pretty well.

[jen 24]

i went for a scan on the monday and saw everything at 6 weeks, heartbeat and everything..on the wed i had spotting so had a scan on the friday and they could not see a heartbeat and i miscarried on the tuesday..i hope everything is ok. my fingers are crossed and thoughts are with u...keep me posted

[waiting1977]

I also had a blighted ovum and I did 3 u/s (6, 7 & 8 weeks) and there was never anything but a sac - no fetal pole or heart beat.  It was very sad for me esp since this was my first pregnancy.  I ended up doing a d&c 6 weeks ago.  I take comfort in knowing that this is nature's way of ensuring a healhtly child.  God bless you.

[kris123]

I am so sorry waiting that you had to go through that.  And Jen I had a blighted ovum too!  The worst thing in the world is to think you have a baby inside you and there is nothing but a sac and body is telling you and your mind you have a baby, but it was lost.

[mslkpage]

Well, now that you've heard all of this bad news, let me give you a glimmer of hope. My friend went in for an u/s at 8 weeks, and all they could see was a sac. Her doctor had her come back a week later, and they found the heartbeat. She's now 11 or 12 weeks along, and all is well.

I don't know what your outcome will be, but I just wanted you to know that it's possible the u/s was done a little early.

[Ericka72100]

Hi I went in for my 7wk and ½ check up today 8/22/06 also, and my husband and I were very devastated because this is my second miscarriage. My first one was 3 years ago and it was a moler pregnancy. I just do not know why this is happening to us? Could it be that I am earlier then we think and I still have a baby? I have had no bleeding just a little cramping? I am so scared that what if I can not have kids? All I want is to have a family. I am only 23 should I be having all these miscarriages?

I wish you all the luck in the world and my prayers are with you and your family.

[misseltoe]

What was the measurement?  Were you measuring 8 weeks?  Are you scheduled for another ultrasound in a week?  It's rare, but sometimes our little ones do funny things and all is well a week later.  It's really hard to say.  I don't know what you were measuring though, and that does make a difference.  So you didn't see a heartbeat?

I went in after a very bad ultrasound and my doctor told me that it was vital we saw a heartbeat.  I was supposed to be eight weeks, but measured six weeks.   My dates were not wrong, my baby just didn't grow for two weeks.  We don't know why.  There was a heartbeat.  My doctor still told me I might miscarry, but it was a good sign.  If there had been no heartbeat he would have scheduled a D&C.

Try to hang in there until your next scan.  I assume it is in a week.

[kris123]

Mlsk is right.  Don't let the bad get to you.  There is hope

[Agiesmom]

At 6 weeks, 2 days I had a transvaginal ultrasound and was told that I was either way off on my dates and I'm much earlier than I thought or I have a blighted ovum.  I knew I wasn't off on my dates, so I was told that I should expect a period soon.  At 8 weeks, I had no bleeding or cramping and I went for another transvaginal ultrasound and there was a sac, but no yolk sac or fetal pole.  I was told that I was definitely miscarrying and a D&C and cytotec were both suggested.  I told my doctor I wanted to wait, if it was safe to do so, and let my body do what it needed to do on its own.  There was no bleeding or cramping and at 9 weeks, 5 days, he sent me for another ultrasound and there was a baby.  I think this is pretty rare, but I'm glad I waited.

[SNORCHY]

I am in a similar situation. I had an ultrasound at 5 weeks 2days. They saw a sac and possibly a fetal pole. But the problem is that my last bloodwork on Thurs was off. My HGC levels had only gone up by 23% instead of the 66% it was supposed to and my progersterone levels went down. The Dr id concerned I might miscarry...I'm 43 so I know my chances of miscarriage are higher...and I had one in Feb. Has anyone had this experience before?

[lauraandbill2001]

I would like to thank you for all of your comments.  It is nice to know that there may be hope.  I am scheduled for anither u/s next friday, 9/1 @ 2:00.  I could not sleap most of the night last night thinking of what my choices were worse scenario.  My DH said that the decision woild be up to me.  I think I will now holf off on the D&E.

[ang927]

I had almost the exact same situation.  Our ultasound was 8/22 and all of my dates say that I should be 7 weeks 3 days, but the u/s said I measured 5 weeks 3 days.  We have a very well formed sac, but no yolk sac.  Maybe we're just early, hopefully.

This is my first pregnancy. I'm sad, because it just doesn't seem like there is a whole lot of hope out there.  I understand about nature's way and everything.  I think I let myself get too excited about the possiblities.

We go back for a follow-up in ten days, too. September 1.  Good luck to you.  I hope everything works out.

[ang927]

I know your followup appointmant is tomorrow, how are you feeling?  What has you week been like?  Any changes in your physiology?

Our follow up is also tomorrow.  I'm tense about going in.  I wish I could just know and not have to go through it.  How's that for being a head in the sand kinda girl?  My symptoms have gotten more intense the past five or six days, more nauseau, where I had previously had none, headaches (mild) and overall exhaustion.  

Just thought I would check in and see how you are and let you know that I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.  Good luck.

[Ericka72100]

Well they found the baby!!!! I was just way to early and they had my dates wrong, I saw the baby today and it has a strong heart beat!!!!!!! I want to wish you all the best of luck and to hang in there.

[J§J1stbaby]

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.

[evesmom]

I went in for my first u/s today too and was supposed to be 10 weeks along.  They only saw yolk sac and nothing else.  They did send me to the lab after my appointment to get my hcg levels checked and again in 48 hours.  They will consult with me after those results come in as to my options.  I hate waiting, and since my first pregnancy went so smoothly, it is disappointing that I have to go through this, but I am trying to stay positive.  I don't know if my dates were off or what happened, but if I have to have a D&C, then it wasn't meant to happen this time.  I wish you luck.

[Kar1202]

hi all!  I am also in a similiar situation.  On 9/1 I had my first u/s and they saw a yold sac but no heartbeat, they also measured me at only 7 weeks instead of 8 weeks.  On 9/2 I went for bloodwork to check my HCG levels.  My doctor was concerned that they did not double (they went from 41000 to 67900).  Today 9/12 I have a follow-up ultrasound to see if anything changed.  I am trying to remain positive while preparing for the worse.  Has this happened to anyone else?  I was told if nothing changed I would need to schedule for a D & C.

[Faith07]

Hi everyone.  I just went for my first doctor's visit today and did not get good news.  I should be around 10 weeks, but the vaginal ultrasound showed that I was only 8 weeks and 2 days.  Also, there was no heartbeat.  The doctor said that it didn't look good but to give it a week.  The nurse told me that this is very common.  I'm unsure about having a D&C, but I'm not real comfortable about having to go through all the pain of a natural miscarriage.  Just wondering how long I should wait to consider a D&C if a natural miscarriage doesn't occur.  I was also wondering if it was possible that there could be a heartbeat in a week.  It was so exciting to get to see my little baby on the ultrasound and then so devastating to hear the doctor say that he couldn't find a heartbeat and there was no fetal movement.  I do believe in God and I know that these things happen for a reason, it's just so hard to understand them.  I try and gain my composure, but it seems like all I can do is cry.  My husband was with a woman before me and they have a child together.  We have full custody of his daughter.  Her mom has 4 kids by 3 different dad's.  And, she also has had an abortion.  She didn't have any problems having any of her kids and yet she doesn't have custody of any of them.  I guess what seems to be bothering me the most is that I want to have a child so bad, and I know I would be a great mom.  It's just hard to understand why God would let the people that don't even want kids have them and then it's so hard for the people that would actually be a good parent.

[finallypregnant]

I have had 2 blighted ovums.  And the most recent was March 06.  I am preg. again 7 wks along.  At 5 wks and 2 days I had an u/s done and I finally saw fetal pole.  I was really excited.  I went through two hard m/c and the only thing I can tell you is to relax, take care of your self and if you are going to miscarry, keep trying and don't give up.  I will put you in my prayer list and I send my blessing for you and your baby

[sierrasmom]

Hello. This is my second pregnancy. My first had a little spotting, but other than that, it was a normal helthy pregnancy. I am pregnant again and the doc was a little concerned because my HCG levels were pretty high. (71,000) They did an ultrasound on 9/27, and only saw a sac. They did another one the very next day because of the HCG levels, and were able to see a yolk sac and POSSIBLE fetal pole, but werent certain. They ruled out a ectopic pregnancy and molar pregnancy. I am 6 weeks right now, and am not certain if it is very possible to see the embryo right now, and if it is a good sign that they saw a yolk sac. They are doing another u/s next friday, and i am really scared because i have never had a miscarriage before

[ashysmom]

Please help.  I am so confused. As of today, I'm supposed to be around 7 weeks 3 days pg according to my LMP cycle (which is ~33 days).  I had an U/S done last Friday 9/29.  They saw the gestational sac, yolk sac and some tissue that they thought may be the start of a fetal pole.  The sac was measuring 5w 5days on Friday when I was 6 weeks 4 days pregnant.  No heartbeat.  My HCG level was 3980 the day before that U/S.  

I went in for a repeat U/S today and still no heartbeat.  The sac measured at 6 weeks 4 days.  The radiologist thought that the sac was irregular in shape but the yolk sac was perfectly formed.  What they thought was a fetal pole on the previous U/S did not look like it today.  My doctor has ordered a repeat HCG just to check if my levels are rising.  I'm SOO confused and distraught.  I had a very normal and easy pregnancy with my dd 2 years ago.  Had a chemical preg in May 2006.  I so wanted this to happen.  Do you think it's just that my dates are off?  The thing is, I know when we conceived.  It was Aug 28th.  So if I go by that then the fetal age  should only be around 6 weeks.  But still there should be a heartbeat right?  I hate this waiting game.  I have the symptoms of pg -- m/s, achy breasts, etc..

Anyone has any idea?

[evy22]

I had an US today, the result has shown 2 possible yolk sacs, no heart beat and no fetal pole.. I am so concerned..does any one had had this experience? Thanks

[mba3mom]

I am a 26 yr old mother of 3. This would be my fourth. Had an u/s earlier this week. Baby should be 6 weeks, 3 days, was measuring 5 weeks 4 days, this time, 2 gestational sacs were seen w/ a little bit of blood around one. The dr does not see any yolk sacs or babies or heartbeats. He wants to redo the u/s on monday, 7 days later. If there are no babies, he said we might have a problem. I am so scared! Does anyone have anything uplifting to tell me? I'm so depressed.

[lkrmdi]

I am 39 years old and pregnant.  I had to have U/S done at 7 weeks because my HCG levels high, possible multiple's.  At that U/S only one sac and yolk seen and no fetal pole. I was scheduled to have bloodwork again that day and come back in a week for another U/S. HCG levels still climbing.  I went for 8 week U/S and no change, Sac still empty. I have had no bleeding or cramps.  My Dr. has scheduled me for D&C Tuesday. I have read some post that say they went back at 11 weeks and a fetus seen? Do I wait it out or go through with D&C.  I had a blighted ovum last year at seven weeks.  Could this be a repeat?

Thanks for your comments.

[Rosie503]

I would love to know anyone's opinion on what to do here.  I measured 5w5d one week, then another sonographer measured me 9 w2d a 9 days later.  I have a yolk sac but no fetal pole.  I think I should be in line with the first scan.  I am booked in for a D and C this week, when I think I should be 8 weeks.  Am really confused.  My yolk sac is 6mm.

[canaansmommy]

ALL I CAN SAY IS WAIT WAIT WAIT!!!!!! THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH WAITING A COUPLE WEEKS. YOU ARE LEAVING YOUR BABY'S EXISTENCE IN THE HANDS OF A COURSE CERTIFIED ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN!!!!

MY SON (NO HEARTBEAT @ 8w6d) IS NOW 7 YEARS OLD & HEALTHY & SUPER SMART!!!!!

WAIT! GOD'S TIMING IS DIFFERENT FROM THE SO-CALLED MEDICAL PROFESSION!!!!!!!

~Praying for you all to complete healthy full term pregnancies!!!!!

[mikereid27]

My wife was supposed to be 7 weeks on september 3rd. We know that because we have to do invitro. She had a very small sac at week 6, however, at week 7 the sac was a little bigger but not really anything of substance visible, and thee sac size measured at 4 weeks. We are struggling with giving up but all these signs point towards having faith in God. Does anyone have a similar good/bad experience?

[sd130390]

I'm worried because I had my first ultrasound last week and I measured 6wk6day. The doctor didn't hear a heartbeat and only saw a sac. She thinks I may be having a molar pregnancy or a miscarriage. I haven't had any cramping, but I have been spotting. The doc advises me to have a D&C but I'm not sure if I can go through with that yet. My HcG levels didn't double in 2 days like they should've. Does anyone have any advice? I have another ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday and will be having more lab work done. Thanks for the support! I am a nervous wreck because this is my first pregnancy and I do not want to have a miscarriage!

[scaredbuthopeful8519]

I am having  a very similar and scary experience!  I went in last Weds, October 21, 2009 for what I thought was my 8 week u/s.  The doctor found a empty sac and blood clot.  I am preparing for the worst but haven't had bleeding or cramping.  We go back this Weds.  My prayers are with all in a similar situation and ask for yours in return!