no sac on ultrasound in 5th week?

[brenner]

I had an ultrasound yesterday, I'm 5w3d pregnant, my hcg levels are rising normally, but they didn't see anything on the ultrasound, not even a sac.  They want to repeat it in a few days.  They said it could be ectopic or it could just be too early.  I'm quite certain of my dates.  I'm terribly worried that this is ectopic.  Did anyone else have an ultrasound that showed nothing at this time but showed a sac in ther uterus a few days later?  Or does this resemble an ectopic that anyone has had?  I have no other ectopic symptoms but I'm wondering if there's any hope at all.  Thanks,
Brenner

[ktlj68]

Hi Brenner, I had a scan at 6 weeks when I started bleeding slightly, and there was nothing to be found in the womb. Again I was asked to come back and although the bleeding had stopped, there was still nothing so it was concluded I had miscarried. I found this strange as the bleeding was so slight. At 8 weeks I still felt nausea and felt pregnant and statred bleeding heavily. It was then when blood tests were done they decided to operate to see what was happening. There was definatly no baby in the womb, so after a general anaesthetic I awoke to be told it was infact an ectopic and at 9 weeks, quite large so I had been very lucky the tube had not ruptured. However the tube was too damaged and was removed. I would suggest you keep requesting tests incase it is ectopic, the earlier they find out, the less risk to yourself and your tubes. I went on to have 2 further gorgeous healthy baby's after the ectopic and am pregnant again now, so the best of luck to you. I know they do say you can not always see a foetus until 6 weeks on scan, so fingers crossed, if you have had no bleeding, you will be able to return for a later scan and it will be ok
Best Wishes to you, Kate from the UK

[mommie2]

5 weeks is still very early, I have read lots of post that they did not see anything at 5 weeks and then later saw a normal healthy baby, think positive, like I said you are only 5 weeks.

[Trudy80]

I really am praying for you that this is just too soon as that is what carried me through with my pregnancy last month. i posted on here "no gestation sac at 6wks" 4/14/06. I waited a couple of days and then a week and still nothing but they couldnt even see an ectopic which v/scans 99%of the time can do. i was preped for a miscarriage and aware of everything that may or maynot happen, but unfortunately time is what i had to wait for. finally at end of wk 8 they saw the g/sac in uterus but showing only about 4wks so were not 100% that it was a prenancy. also my HCG levels were rising normally and showing much older pregnancy. My update which i have not share yet is that on the sunday i started to bleed, by last wednesday i had pain and was admitted to hospital in fear of an ectopic. went to theatre on thursday and they did a D&C and found cervix was opening, sent a mass they found in uterus away, next day results found i had miscarried :(.....this was my first and i kept hope from the wonderful support all the people gave me in here and with dh by myside the whole time i was ok with letting go.....Sticky Baby dust to you and i truly hope it is just too soon but i wanted to share a true story with you and prepare you for all scenarios........i am happy to say i hope to be back on the baby cart really soon but reality is i have pcos and this first was a miracle and i am proof that they do and can still happen! Hugs to all....

[1234abc]

I am also about 5 weeks and my doctor did an v/ultrasound 4 days ago and saw nothing. I have another v/ultrasound in 3 days and I will definatly let you know what happens. I know how you feel, but my first reaction was that is was too soon to see anything, maybe you had a late ovulation and fertilization. Thats where my hopes are. What is your HCG level? Do you have any m/c symptoms? Good luck to you...:) Someone also wrote to me on the forum that you need hCG levels of at least 1100 to see anything, if it helps.

[FirstTimeMom2006]

I saw my baby at 6 weeks, good luck

[bwengel]

I just went for my first ultrasound after some cramping this afternoon. I thought I was 6 weeks, Infact, I prob am 6 weeks. The doc saw nothing but a strange 'blob' with nothing in it. My blood test came back 3000. I think it might be a blighted ovum. This is my first pregnancy. my sister in law gave birth to a healthy baby this afternoon. I am so scared, I dont want to get my hopes up for the next blood test. My heart hurts. How can a person feel this sad? How can I feel like such a failure when I know it's not my fault? I have read all you'r guys posts and they have made me feel less alone, but I dont know how I am going to make it.

[brenner]

Thanks so much for all your comments and thanks for sharing your stories.  I'm so sorry for your losses.  I'm 6w today and going for a repeat ultrasound this afternoon to try and locate the sac. I'm hoping they at least find it in the uterus, even if it isn't viable, but if they don't I'm sure at this point we'll have to assume it's ectopic and treat it as such.  I'll post again to let everyone know what happens.  Thanks again for your support.
Brenner

[luvmyty]

Brenner, I truly hope you have good news today.  I started bleeding 4 days after I found out I was pregnant.  It was quite devastating because I had a miscarriage 2 months before this pregnancy.  They did my hcg levels which were fine but they waited unitl 5 weeks to do the ultrasound.  At first my doctor said she couldn't see anything, but then just before stopping, she saw a tiny little sac.  But...  she had almost given up and was going to have me wait a week.  My hcg levels were higher than normal for 5 weeks, so she "gently" told us that she was cautiously optimistic about it.  I was sure of my dates, and because I believe I ovulate on day 11-12 instead of 14, I was probably closer to 5 weeks and a couple of days.  At the repeat u/s (6 weeks) we had a perfectlittle heartbeat.  I think there is hope since 5 weeks is still really early AND your hcg levels looked good.  So, I really hope that you are going to get good news.  To make a long story short...  I had bleeding with clots, cramping and all the "scary" stuff for 25 of the first 28 days, basically from 4 1/2 weeks to 8 1/2 weeks.  Now I am 26 weeks and baby is doing really well.  I know how scary it is, I am still afraid every day!!!  But I have faith in God and know that everything happens for a reason.  I was actually having an emotional "moment" today and that is why I am on this site.  I remember how scary what you are going through is, but I believe that there is hope.  Wishing you the best!!!

[brenner]

Thanks so much for your story, it gives me so much hope. And congratulations on your pg!
I actually did have sort of good news today.  They found a teeny tiny sac in my uterus.  It's not much more than an indecipherable blob, but still, not ectopic!  And my hcg numbers are getting much better.  They were doubling at 70 hours in the beginning, then 55 hours, and today they are doubling in under 48 hours, up from 4500 three days ago to 13550 today.  So on the one hand, my RE is slightly concerned that the sac seems underdeveloped for 6w, on the other hand it does seem to be a slow starter and the numbers are getting far better each time, not worse, and it seems to be picking up speed.  He's seen situations like this turn into healthy pgs so he has some hope for it.  And now that the ectopic scare is behind us, I just need to hope that the little sac will develop a heartbeat this week.  They're going to check hcg again on Thursday and then repeat the ultrasound next Tuesday at 7w1d to give it a chance to make a significant leap in growth to match the hcgs.  I'm not incredibly optimistic at this point, as it seems it should be much farther advanced than it is, but I'm not giving up hope yet.
Thanks for all your support, I really appreciate it and it's helped tremendously.
Brenner

[scared momma]

Hi Brenner,...I am terrified....

I went for anultrasound twice and both times the doc saw nothing not even a sac.

We are not sure exactly how far along I am, but my lmp was march 18....I do have a long cycle....and founf out I was pregnant from a blood test on april 20, so I found out really early...


I wanted to know when you say you are 7 weeks, do you mean from your lmp? or from when you may have conceived?

It is possible I am only 5 weeks from conception...I just have to wait and it's really hard....

Iam so happy they found your sac, such good news....

please tell me if you exactly how far along you are from when you conceived not lmp,
thank you,
and anyone else with info, i would really really appreciate it, I am so scared to miscarry this baby...

[scared momma]

hello Brenner, do you have an update?

My situation looks not so good, i started spotting a few days ago, and it gets heavier every day. I am expecting to miscarry at any moment.

Somehow I have come to accept it will not be happening this time, and there is no baby.

I want to move on. So I pray this goes quick.

I want to get pregnant again asap.

good luck to all, lotsa baby wishes...

let us know how you are doing Brenner, I hope good, with a healthy baby.

[rosie73]

hello to all,
              just wanted to say that i will be hoping for the best for everyone in this thread i am going thru the same thing had both ultrasounds done transvaginal and the abdominal one on 5/23/06 LMP was on 04/11/06 that put me at 5wks 5days on the day of the US reason for the early US is had loss in 02/2005. all the doctor could tell me was that there was a gestational sac and yolk sac viewed but no fetal pole or heartbeat i have to return on 6/7/06 for a follow up ultrasound and am so worried i have no bleeding or spotting as in the previous pregnancy but some less than mild cramping though i have no morning sickness i do have very tender breasts and tired almost all day. i dont know maybe it is to early to see anything else just guess will have to wait and see. anyone else has had this diagnosis about hte gestational sac and the yolk sac would really like to know. thanks and god bless to all :)

[TAYLOR3]

hi all... i have a very long history of many ectopics (lost right tube and ovary to a rupture), and a partial molar pregnancy.  I find myself pregnant again now.. but concerned. My last LMP was strange, and lasted 12 days.  It began on 4/22 and ended on 5/5.  I confimed a positive blood test on 5/23 HCG of 314... two days later 1212,  five days later 11,000.  I had an ultrasound on the 30th of May and they see a gestational sac in the uterus, but nothing else at this time.  My HCG level tht day was 11,000.  Is that cause for concern?  I am honestly not sure of how many weeks i am due to the strange length of my LMP.  I know i conceived approx 5/7.   I have another U/S on Monday and want to know anyones thoughts or similar experiences.

[Eleanor L]

I just returned from an emergent OB/GYN appointment at my request.  I am (was?) 7.5 weeks pregnant but started bleeding lightly last week, then a bit more heavy this weekend, passing a small amount of tissue in the process.  I kept one piece that was about 1 inch and in my heart of hearts I think it was the bulk of the fetus.  I froze it, as I've read, and gave it to my doctor after the ultrasound he just did.  He said he didn't see anything in my uterus and believes I might be in the final stages of a miscarriage.  This was not a planned pregnancy (I'm 44, believe it or not) because I already have two teenagers, but when I did my pregnancy test on 5/12/06 and it read positive I was overwhelmed with unexpected happiness.  Now I wait for the doc to call me to see if the hormone levels are negative (completely miscarried fetus) or positive.  If the latter, he said I could still be miscarrying, or possibly pregnant.  I wasn't born yesterday and I think he threw that last bit in just to be nice.  Can anyone talk to me?

El in SFO

[am12]

hi

i was exactly in the same time period as you were. 5 weeks and 3 days and they could not see anything. what happened with me was that i had slight spotting, very minor. but i got worried and went to emergency. i was also having pain in my legs, back and sometimes around naval. so the doctor got suspicion of ecotopic. my bloods were also done. i had the scan. at that time my hcg level were around 3000. in ultrasound they could not see even the sac. so i was referred to gynae. they checked me all over but i was not having any pain in the stomach when they were checking. they suggested to take another blood sample. and asked me to come in another week for the scan. luckily my hcg levels were rising normally, which gave me hope. but still i had a very tense time thinking what if it is ecotopic. when i was 6 week 4 days, i had another scan and they saw the baby. heart beat was also fine. i think  that yours is also very early to see. and hopefully you will find out in a week that everything is fine. best of luck

[MichelleG81]

Hello,

Mi name is Michelle and im 24 years old, last week 6/06/06 i found out that i was pregnant thru a urine home test i was happy and everything went well...

Yesterday 6/12/06 i started a very slight bleeding and a little  pain i got scared and went to emergency, they did the scan of my blood and the HCG was 6620 determining that i am on my 5th 3 days week of pregnancy( i knew that before the test was even done), they did the ultrasound (both abdominal and transvaginal) and they couldnt see anything just the Gest sac in my uterus but it was empty, the doctor said that i might have an ectopic pregnancy but he couldnt tell either, i went to the hospital again today 6/13/06 and they did another blood test to check how fast my hormones are increasing i sat there for 2 hours and they couldnt say anything because their machine broke down!!... now im rescheduled for thursday and they will do another blood test and they will tell me they level of my hormones of today and compare it to the one that will de done on thursday... can somebody tell me what are my chances??? i do want this baby... so far today i am not bleeding or having any pain...

I am desperate this is so hard and the depression is killing me...

thank you

Michelle

[jacque_addi]

hi everybody, im new. i also had an ultrasound last week and they could not see anything either, they told me also that it could be an etopic preg or just to early. However i had a blood test done on the 13/06/06 and it had the my HCG levels were 754. Does anybody know how far based on these reading i could be pregnant

thanks jac

[Brookesru]

Hi there,

I have the same problem as Rosie.  I'm 6 and a half weeks pregnant and I had an ultrasound yesterday to monitor an existing medical condition.  The technician found no sign of a baby, but a sac that she estimated was only about 4 weeks and 2 days.  I have to go back in two weeks for another ultrasound to see if they can find the baby.  I'm so scared!  I have had no bleeding or spotting and the only pregnancy symptoms I have are breast tenderness (not severe) and needing to urinate frequently.  Has this happened to anyone before?  Is there any hope that my baby is still alive?

[flower2]

From my limited info I understand that typically a sac and tiny baby/ or flicker are not expected to be seen until 6 weeks or so. Please remember girls the date the dr give us (IE 5 or 6wks) is usually  inaccurate of our actual date of conception by 1-2 weeks(earlier). So for example sometimes you may see nothing at 6 weeks because you are really only 4-5 wks. Things I was told to watch for are UTI's, thyroid levels and pregesterone levels. Also if anyone is not at ease with their dr and the info given and or attention had please seek an alternate OB.

I am 39 just had m/c. Levels were dropping so I kinda knew but it is horrible. Dr never told me I was at high risk due to my urinary tract infection. Also always ask about progesterone levels and supps. Good Luck to all. :)

[kat869]

Greetings all,

I have read several similar stories on here and sympathize with those that have experienced any kind of loss or complications thereof.  So, I felt compelled to share my pending situation with all of you...
I found through home pregnancy test a few weeks ago that I was expecting after experiencing symptoms.  I was immediately ordered an ultrasound to find out approximately how far along I might be (since I am considered high-risk), and when the day arrived and I was asked when my last menstrual period was, my hubby and I couldn't agree...so the tech told us that she would have to rely on measurement to determine a gestational age.  
During the ultrasound, she explained that it looked like I was not far along because there, on the screen, was a hollow, fluid filled sac and no sign of a baby or heartbeat.  She THEN added that if "I" was correct in my estimation, I would be right on track and things would progress normally...but, if my hubby was correct, then we were viewing a 'blighted ovum' and there would be no viable pregnancy.  So, I was ordered to return for bloodwork in a 48 hr. period to find if my HCG levels were doubling and another ultrasound to predict viability and a change in growth of the sac.  
THAT ultrasound was TODAY...
While the tech DID see a positive change in the gestational sac (it had gone from the fluid filled sac to a yolk sac within the week), the 'negative' news was in my bloodwork.  My HCG levels had decreased from 5100 on Mon. to 4100 by Wed...so I was told that at this point right now, it's not looking positive there will be any further development, although he stated that he HAS been fooled by numbers before which resulted in healthy pregnancies and live births.
So, once again, I have to wait the weekend...go back to have levels drawn on Mon. and return Tues. for ANOTHER ultrasound to determine if my levels are declining and if any other changes develop.
MY problem is...if this pregnancy is NOT viable at this point, I would much rather have my blood drawn again tomorrow to find if it is steadily dropping than prolong this any further.  I will admit that if it IS a blighted ovum, it would be easier to realize that if there is NOTHING there to show, there would technically be nothing to mourn when nature takes its course.  Yet with prolonging the situation, it would be harder to deal with if another progression takes place, YET my levels are falling and they would see 'something' more there...it would make it 10x harder knowing that there was a lifeform developing, and then have to lose it...

[kat869]

Sorry:

They estimate through measurement I am approximately 5-5 1/2 wks along as of now.  So I was told that the next ultrasound should detect a heartbeat and fetal growth, or I should prepare myself for D&C or natural miscarriage...

[jhoelyn]

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum. I am so depressed yesterday because I take pregnancy test last sunday and it was positive. On my count I was 5 weeks pregnant. But my doctor want to check if really I am pregnant. But no sac or yolk found to my uterus. I take clomid to ovulate. Is there anyone who used clomid and has positive pregnancy but o the 5 weeks no seen sac/yolk. I hope you will help me on my depression.

Leny
from phillipines

[bojac]

I'm sorry all of you are having to go thru this!  I'm the same boat with you.  I have had 5 miscarriages and took a HPT 06/03, positive.  My HCG levels were tripling every other day and things looked good until my vaginal sono on 07/10 and he saw nothing in the uterus.  They think I was 5 weeks, but my level was 2965, so we repeated 07/12, while I hoped it wasn't a tubal.  My level rose on 07/12 to 6,000 and he did see what could be a sac in the uterus, but wasn't sure.  No sign of a tubal, yet.  I go back in for a vaginal sono on 07/15, I'm praying for a definite pregnancy sac and the next week a flicker of a heartbeat!  Your responses and stories really help.  Thanks and good luck!

[NVS]

Hi
I am going through IVF cycle.on 26 / 07/ 06 when I am about enter into 6th week. But on 25/ 07/06 at the end of 5th week I saw slight red to brown spotting. My Dr did ultrasound,there is embryo sac, and there is no sign of pregnancy.  HCG levels came out as 900 on same day blood test. my Dr told me that miscarriage is in progress. From 26th I don't see any spotting. Is there any hope for me.

Please advise me.

Thanks in Advance

[NVS]

Hi
SORRy, there are some typos in my previous posting. I corrected them in this message. Please give me your advise for this one.

I am going through IVF cycle. on 25/ 07/06 at the end of 5th week I saw slight red to brown spotting. My Dr did ultrasound,there is NO embryo sac, and there is no sign of pregnancy. HCG levels came out as 900 on same day blood test. my Dr told me that miscarriage is in progress. From 26th I don't see any spotting. Is there any hope for me?. Dr is going to do another blood test tomorrow to check my HCG levels.
Please give me your suggestions.

Thanks in Advance

[april3]

Hi, I found out I was pregnant July 14th and for the last week I had been spotting so I went in this morning and they did an internal ultra sound and found no sac, so they said it may be too early. I am going back tomorrow to see what the blood tests say. Did anyone get a regular ultrasound or did yall have internal? I really think that are missing it?

[Ninemonths]

Hi, I'm new to this pregnancy thing. I did IVF and should be about 5wks, 5days pregnant with twins, but I experienced heavy bleeding with blood clots and tissue.  My scan showed up without sacs, but my cervix is closed.  I feel I have only lost one baby, but don't really know for sure. My doctor just said to wait and see.  Someone please share some light to give me hope!

[april3]

I went top the doctor again today and my HCG levels are above 10,000 and they are not sure why they did not see a sac, I should be about 7 to 8 weeks they think. They are doing more HCg tests to see if they keep rising. If they do they will look again to see if there is a sac. I know God is in control no matter what. The doctor says I am a prime suspect of a miscarriage right now. Can anyone tell me if you bleed a lot when you miscarry?

[Jacqhol]

My LMP was june 24th, my Dr says I am 5 weeks. I told him I know we did not conceive till the 8th july at the earliest making me just over 3 weeks. He did an ultrasound, My doctor saw what he called a very small sac, and said that with my hcg levels being 1600,it should have been the size of a small finger nail. He says things are not quite as they shoud be at 5 weeks and I may have a blighted ovum if my hcg levels don't rise after my results come in tomorrow, and to assume I will miscarry naturally.
I am quite stunned, I have checked out a few things and on pregnancy.org ask the expert, the Ultrasound expert of 23 Years, says all too often Dr's do these to early and worry mothers there is a possible problem. So I have some hope he may be incorrect. He even said himself my dates may be wrong and it could continue. Why on earth do they say anything at all if they are not 100% sure of the message they are conveying. It is so frightening. I pray he is wrong.
I wish you all success and much happiness in your lives.
Jacq

[Jacqhol]

Hello again ladies,
I had rather bad pains for an hours or so last night, these subsided and I had a small amount of bleeding which also subsided.
I went to my Ob this morning and the ultrasound showed nothing , as I am supposed to be 6and a half weeks from LMP, the Doctor says that is is either too early due to dates being wrong, eptopic, though he saw no signs of that, but most likely I have lost the baby. He has done more bloodwork to see if my levels are still rising. Also I go for a follow up in 2 weeks.
We basically are accepting that this is a miscarriage, the percentage itof it not being so is very small. At least he doesn't want to do a D&C, which I am glad about. It is heartbreaking because we got attached so quickly.
I hoe you ladies are doing well and i wish much luck a babydust to everyone of you.
Jacqueline

[Autumn_Moon]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here.

I'm 5 weeks pregnant with my first.  I just had my first OB ultrasound and the doctor saw a yolk sac but no fetus yet.  They told me that this is perfectly normal and that they expect to see a fetus and heartbeat in about 7-10 days.  I have my second ultrasound scheduled for 8/18.  I am not worried. We need to stay positive, girls!  Don't focus on the negative :)  Good luck to all of you!

[wee yin]

Hi everyone, I am 7 weeks at 6weeks i had to go for internal scan as i has a light pink show,the scan showed a very healthy heartbeat but the doc says the sac was very small with alot of blood around it, has anyone heard of this?I have worried myself sick all week about this, at first she thought it was another baby, but with so much blood she now thinks its a clot.I have another scan in a few days time to see if the sac has got any bigger.

[miracle jade]

Hello there. My deepest felt sympathies to everyone going thru a miscarriage or etopic. I have been pregnant 5 times and I only have my beautiful Jade, hense my nickname, truely my miracle. My first preganacy ever was an etopic, the strange thing was and what baffeled my doctor is I never had any pain, really none. She was able to save my tube and a year later I had Jade. Then ever since then almost fours years now has been miscarriage after miscarriage. I think I am having one right now, well so the doctors at the emergency room said, but the funny thing is they never did an ultrasound because my hcg level was so low. I talked to my doctor and she was quite concerned by that because of my previous history of etopic pregnancy. To the tell you the truth Im a little worried too because with my previous 2 miscarriages I bled had bad cramps, and passed a big clot, and with this one I have just bled which has slowed down now, have passed some tissue, but no big piece like before, and no pain really, kinda like the etopic. So I go into her office tomorrow for an ultrasound to see if she sees anything in the tubes. Hoping for nothing, because surgery is always scary.

[RaCol]

Hello everyone.  I am new to this. This is my seond pregnancy and I have a 6 year old.  I am so confused about my dates.  My last cycle was July 5th, but I was on Yasmin at the time.  I had some spotting on the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th of July (which would have been my week of conception)so did not have sex.  My next cycle was due on Aug 2nd, but nothing came.  I thought this was because of the spotting I had (the incerpt on the pills say you may miss).  I had tried to be good taking the pills, but would forget and take 2 at once, etc.
Anyway, my god mother told me to take a test since I had no cycle in so long.  I took one on 8-18 and it said positive.  Since then, I have taken 3 more.  All said positive.  I went to the doctor on 8-23.  He did an ultra sound to make sure it wasnt tubal.  All he saw was a little black dot on the screen and said he couldnt tell how far I was but am definately pregnant.  He did a quantitive hCg test and I go back tomorrow to see if it has increased.  He said the situations are: either, this is a very early pregnancy, or I might miscarry and the body absorbs the baby.
I am praying that everything is alright.  Even though this was unplanned, I feel connected to the baby already.  I thank you all for sharing your stories because some have helped me.

[farrah47]

Hi Everyone.

I have been reading these posts for the last week or so to see if I can get some hope from them.

I found out I was pregnant with my 5th child on 20th august. I wasn't certain of the 1st day of last period as I hadn't kept a check on it, and Drs assumed I was approx 4wks pregnant.
I had an ectopic in november 2003 and Drs removed one of my tubes, but one month later I went on to become pregnant with child number 4. I had to go for regular 2 day hcg tests with her which doubled nicely from 800-1600 indicating a viable pregnancy, a few days later I had my scan which showed a 6week fetus with heartbeat (not a yolk in sac). I went on to have a healthy pregnancy (if you can call 9 weeks premature healthy lol) and she is now a gorgeous 2 year old.
Since finding out that I am pregnant with child number 5 I have so far been for regular 2 day hcg blood tests.
I started out at hcg=250
2days later hcg=325 (not doubled and only went up 75)
2days later hcg=604 (not doubled but not far off and internal ultrasound showed nothing and what looked like free fluid !!!!
I was then told that they wanted to take me book me in the next day for a laparoscopy( and operation to see if anything could be seen in the tube) I refused the operation on the grounds that it was still too early to see a sac or yolk in the uterus. hcg levels can be anything from 1000-3000 before drs can see anything in the form of a baby.
Went today for another blood test and scan.
results today 2 days after last test....hcg=1295...more that doubled.
I had a normal scan where I was told I was miscarrying, and then an internal scan which showed that what was thought to be the miscarriage was nothing more than blood vessels.... The womb lining was thickening although I was told that this still happens with an ectopic pregnancy as the body still takes on the role of being pregnant. The bad news was that there was still no sac to be found, although I was given some reassurance and was told that as a sac is so tiny it can be like looking for a needle in a haystack and has been know to suddenly appear on a scan when all hope is near enough lost even in cases where there is free floating fluid as I have.
For this pregnancy to stand a chance my hcg level should have doubled today from 1295 to 2590. I dont get the results of todays test until tomorrow morning although regardless of the levels they still saw no sac and an ectopic pregnancy is still suspected so I am keeping my fingers crossed for some luck and  some good doubling hcg levels and a possible sac in the right place.
I just wanted to share my predicament with you and past experiences. I have found from this site that it  helps to read about others who have been given no hope and then suddenly everything comes together and that little heartbeat or yolk in sac in found. It helps me to stay positive about this little one.
Thanks for reading...sorry I write so much lol
farrah47

[micks 76]

I wanted to answer the question from Lynne. The doctor did tell you to wait 3 months that is what i would do. The reason i say that is because if you do not wait your chances of having another miscarriage is about 75% so if i were you i would wait so that your next pregnancy will happen for you. Good Luck.

[Babycakes1]

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[farrah47]

I just thought I would add a follow up note to the massive essay I wrote b4 but will try to make it shorter this time (lol).
Hcg had nearly doubled to 2350, then I had a 3d scan which showed what the nurse was certain was an ectopic, then it vanished and she couldnt find what she thought she saw, then she thought she could see a sac in the uterus about 3-4mm. I was still left wondering if I had a baby or an ectopic and was told to return in another weeks time.
I didnt make it the week though as I started to see a light pinky discharge, which later turned to spotting (blood). I went into the hospital (sick with worry by now) and a hcg test was done. The results were only 4067, they should have been around 9000 by then and a scan showed a small sac about 6mm (it had grown but was still empty). I was told it could be a struggling pregnancy or an empty sac from an ectopic....as with an ectopic sometimes a sac can be found in the uterus but it is mimicking pregnancy. I started to worry it was an ectopic but still felt so pregnant, and so couldnt understand it.
I agreed to be booked in for a laparscope operation to see if it was an ectopic as by now I was starting to bleed a lot, and should it have been an ectopic it could have ruptured at any minute like with the last ectopic I had. Before I went down to have the op the consultant who had wrote me off as having only a 20% chance of not having an ectopic and who had said she was never wrong and had told me to prove her wrong, came to tell me that she thought she was wrong and that it wasnt and ectopic (but a miscarriage) so I had proved her wrong for the first time in years so at least I knew that doctors can get it wrong, but I went for the op all the same as I just wanted to be sure it wasnt ectopic.
When I woke up from the op I was told I (didnt) have an ectopic and that my uterus was growing as with a normal pregnancy, that made me feel a little better although I still knew that my hormone levels were nowhere near what they should have been.
I went home late that night and the next morning when I went to toilet I passed a clot, which was very worrying although I knew that the clot could have been caused by blood from the op.
I saved it and took it to the hospital as I was told to return should I have any clots or anything else worrying. A doctor examined it and said he thought besides blood he could see placenta tissues as well and told me to come back the next day for the next 3d scan I had booked.
I had the scan and was told that I was no longer pregnant and that I had miscarried, that was the 7th sept.
Since then I have had to keep going back to check that my hcg levels return to (0) which now they almost have done, hcg 71 yesterday.
It is heartbreaking when you lose a child as the loss of it seems like a huge hole in your life of what could have been, but I suppose I can take comfort in the fact that I still have 4 beautiful children.
My stitches have almost healed but inside, my heart will probably take much much longer for the pain to go away and as with the last child that I lost we have always taken great comfort from naming our babies that didnt make it into the world, to help give then and identity, even though we have obviously guessed at what sex they are.
I cannot understand why, when you have had 3 normal pregnancies that suddenly an ectopic follows, then my 4th is born 9 weeks premature, and then a miscarriage follows. I suppose one day I might have to accept that at 5ft tall and under 7 stone it is probably my body's way of telling me that enough is enough and that my body isn't strong enough anymore to go through 9 months of pregnancy, but my mind isnt as small and weak as my figure and I'm not ready to give up yet.
As soon as I feel right we shall start trying again for that little bundle of joy that we have fought so hard for these last few weeks where I feel priveleged to have had our baby that short time, but sad at it being taken away so quickly.
I wish every one of you on here the best of luck and hope that all of you have your wishes or prayers answered.
Take care everyone xxxx

[1sttimemomma]

Hi everyone!  I found out I was pregnant last monday (1st day of missed AF).  Last Monday-Thursday, I had all the typical symptoms, tired, headache, upset stomach, sore breasts, etc.  On Friday, they started to decline.  I didn't think much of it, but it continued through the weekend, and on Monday (yesterday) I was in panic.  I called my OB, she scheduled an u/s.  They found nothing.  I went in to get the Quant blood test and Progesterone.  Waiting today for those results.  

My question is, if symptoms are decreasing and nothing is found at 5 weeks 3 days, is the pregnancy doomed?  I just hate this, it's my first pregnancy and I thought it would be soooo different.  So much worry!  Anyway, I would love some advice.  

Thanks!

[1sttimemomma]

Just an comment on my earlier post:

My results came back today, hcg 369, progesterone 22.7.  Doc says this is good, but they wanted me to come in for an exam anyway to see if I'm "tender" anywhere.  I'm getting blood levels done again tomorrow afternoon.

[finallypregnant]

I really dont want to discourage you but I had a m/c on March 06 and I was 3 months and I had a sac but no fetal pole.  I ended up having a blighted ovum again and m/c.  Please dont get discourage.  You are real early into your preg and you just have to give it time and relax!!! It is not good for the baby if you have to worry.  I send you my blessing for you and your baby.

[Jessie Rae]

I found out I am pregnate on Monday Aug 13th (2-home prego tests). I went to the doctor on the following Thursday. They drew blood but did not test me for pregnancy. I thought that was kinda weird considering my simptoms were few and far between. They said I was 6 weeks along? I think maybe like 4 or no more than 5? Considering not everyones ovulation date is the same.  Anyways, I had gotten an ultrasound on Friday of the same week. Just as I ssupected, they couldn't see anything besides a thickening uterus. I got a call from my doctor today. She said either I am miscarrying or I am too early to see. What the heck? Isn't 6 weeks a little early for an ultrasound? I am kinda confused and a little angry. I really hope everything is fine. Anyways, I just got my 1st hcg test today and I go back on wed. I hope everything is peachy. I am soooooooooooo nervous now though. Next prganancy I have, I am having them take a blood prego test and I am not having an ultra sound till I am further along (that is if everything works out on this one). Talk about a heart attach!!!!

Jess

[mommyf]

Hello,  I'm worried because I haad a tubal(tubes tyed) and now I'm preganant! And I knew I was beacause I'm always on time. I took a p/t and it came back + and  the first daymy last period was on 8/15/2007 and I called my doctor and he check  my hgc level and said that I was preg but they wanted to see if it was in my tubes which it was'nt so he sent me for u/s and they found a sac no yolk! then next day found hcg level went from 5853 to 7880 and told me to go back next day for u/s  and found a yolk but no fetus!!  told me to expect to miscarry because the sac was abnormal! and went to the emegency thinking I was! It was gas!  hgc levels went up 1000 more from one day so! the emergency doctor told me that its still to early to tell what was going on but I am preganant in the uterus and have a sac and a yolk lets way for a fetus!! I'm so scared because I would love to have this baby!  I know it's GOD work because my tubes where tyed! ANd I was getting a tubal reversal this year for my new husband to be!  I need every to keep me in your prayers and a response from someone to let me know if this has happned to you?

[Chicky2407]

Hi,

Doc confirmed i am approx 9 weeks preg, a week ago- i started having cramps and some brown spotting so i went to a&e they scanned and reckoned i was only 5 weeks and the sac was visible but nothing in it yet- so they have asked i come back next week to check - but told me not to be too concerned with spotting only if it becomes dark red etc..

I am worried tho as the cramping still continues 3 days on and still some light spotting too, the pains are very constant only go away when i lie down.
Has any one experienced this also??

Any comments appreciated
Chicky

[Candy2255]

Hey!
Thank you all for your comments...It has made my process alot more easier. Honestly. I too found out I was pregnant. I went to the hospital because I had light spotting. The doctors did an ultrasound and did find a sac but no baby:( I get my hcg retested in 3 days. Pray for me someone this is my first and I am so scared.

[stephy1313]

hi all - I am new too -- was wondering if anyone can shead insight into my situation:
I got preggers right off being on birth control for years. Missed my period, took some home tests - about half were poisitive, half negative. I went to my doctor - urine test was negative, blood was positive. this was one monday. on sunday i had a bit of cramping and freaked, went to er. the doctor said my pain was too high up to be ectoptic and said my hgc levels were low -- only 65 and i would be 5 weeks. i had an ultra sound the next day, nothing to be seen, anywere. so there are concerened it is either an ectoptic, i have miscarried - even tho i have no more cramping and no bleeding, or it is all just to early. i have an appointment with my dr. in 2 days to see if my levels go up. does anyone know what is going on in my body? this is my first and i am freaked out.
thanks

[meche107]

hi my name is mechelle im 24 years old and just so freakin scared. i had 3 pregnancy test takin already and all are positive. i woke up today and used the rest room and there was a little blood then my lower back start hurting i called my doctor and she told me to go to the er. i went they did the vaginal ultra sound and didnt see anything. my hcg level is low. i go see my doctor 2morrow to take more blood test. im praying everything is okay. i have one daughter already shes 5 and that pregnancy went normal. omg i can just hope for the best.

[suzie16]

i started bleeding like clots yesterday I'm 5wks 6dys pregnant went to my gye yesterday had an ultrasound me found nothing. i did an ultrasound three weeks ago and they saw nothing and though then it was to early,anyway my gye told me do a test in one week and i its positive then come to see him it may be a tubal pregnancy.

i don't know how to feel at this point.

suzie

[mzabsolute1]

hi i just came back from the dr today, i had u/s done vag n tummy they couldnt see a sac besides a uterus lining at 7 weeks and 4 days, sadly my hcg levels were 54 than doubled to 120 than 164 i am very sad today! the dr scheduled me for another hgc blood work tomarrow but what is nthe point i was told i can m/c anytime but i have had no pain and no bleeding. i  guess im just waiting for a miracle! was there anyone in my situation?

[dnaye44]

Unfortuneately I can relate, and I did miscarry eventually after 3trips to the ER. Your levels should be much higher, I pray things will work out for you but wanted to let you know what happened to me. I had miscarried at 5 weeks (they say) but my levels had risen for a week after but eventually stopped and I had to take medication to progress it along. I have been through 7 miscarriages now so I find it hard to be positive when the test shows positive. Maybe if I ever hold my baby in my arms I will final relax. i wish you luck and pray for the best in your situation. Take care, dnaye44

[Celeste079]

So here's my ridiclous story. I am in the same boat as it seems alot of you are. I found out i was preg with a hpt on Aug 31st, i was spotting alittle (as i normally do before my period normally starts). I went to family dr to confirm pregnancy (it was positive). They refered me to an obgyn. When i called them to see if it was okay for the hubby and i to have sex, since I was spotting, they told me to go to the er for evaluation. So i've had my numbers done twice, wed: hcg 274, and then fri: hcg 581.8 (end of 4th week). I also had a pelvic and tranvag us done in middle of week 4 at the er. It showed my body was ready for a pregnancy (thickened endo stripe etc) but no sac was seen. Yesterday i had another us done (both pelvic and transvag again), and i should be 5 weeks 1 day, and they saw a gest sac this time. But on the paperwork it said "no evidence of live intrauterine or ectopic preg. This could be an early IUP or even early ectopic and followup is needed". So is it normal to not see evidence of a live intrauterine preg yet? and what does that mean? I have been spotting since the day i found out i was pregnant. It was never really true blood, and its gotten so it almost gone now, really barely showing up on toilet paper. My boobs continue to be achy and sore on and off, and i have been tired on and off since like a day or two after i found out i was preggers. I have had a few queasy moments, no puking (my first pregnancy i puked for like 3 or 4 months straight, kept nothing down and ended up with iv's hooked up to me in the er to rehyrdate me). Oh and i havent had any cramping- i get some "twinges" but nothing cramp like. Also as was with my first pregnancy- they found my uterus is tipped towards my back again (retroverted) with this pregnancy. So, i come to y'all with hopes that someone can shed some light on my frusterating situation... My first preg was no complications but severe morning sickness-my son is 6 now and desperately wants a bro or sister... i feel bad i am having a hard time giving that to him. He prays every night that mommys tummy gets better. (he thinks i am having tummy aches, lol doesnt quite understand whats going on)

[sarah89X]

Im sarah found out i was pregnant last sat by hospital tests i took i test on sun to see it for myself and it was pos. Went for a scan today and there was nothing there. i finishd my periods 2 week's ago but im the docters thought i was further on as i got a pos home pregnancy test. I dont know what to think the midwife refused to do an internal as she couldnt see anything and presumed im haing a etopic or phantom pregnany! I dont get another scan for 17 days!

[chasinwranglers]

I was at the ER last night. They did both types of ultrasounds and seen nothing. They said I was inbetween 5-6 weeks pregnant. Is this normal? They satrted talking about a possible etopic...I had one of those already. They said by 5 weeks you should always see something and your uterus should be double the size?? Im scared to death!

[non2]

I have most of the symptons of being pregnant,had my last periods 2 weeks ago.My tummy is taking a shape,looks rounding.went for an ultrasound yesterday,found nothing. did a home preg test, but it was negative.I feel I'm pregnant.and also the dr did say I'm ovulating (could that be the sign that I'm not pregnant??can a woman ovulate while pregnant

[Megs13]

I am 5 weeks 2 days and had my first ultrasound. I was planning on getting n abortion because I have no healthcare and am in school and am not married. The ultrasound revealed nothing in the uterus so they hope it is just too early to see.