bleeding/7 wks but measured 5 wks

[jgbhrb]

I have been bleeding for almost 3 days now but not so heavy as to soak a pad.  I wne to the dr., and they found a gestational sac but no baby yet. I should have been 7 weeks but sonogram showed 5 wks.  I am really nervous because 2 years agao, I had a miscarriage.  I have had two normal pregnancies but never had bleeding with them.  Is it possible to bleed like this-(not really crampy) be behind in weeks and still be pregnant?  I have another appt. a week from Monday, but this is driving me nuts.  Any personal stories would be great.

[jgbhrb]

Thanks for the comments. I am still bleeding but not really onto the pad.  It seems to only show when I wipe.  It is pretty bright red but not really clotted. I just really don't know what to think at this point.  Unfortunately, I am not that positive because I have had a miscarriage in the past.  Any other thoughts or experiences would be great.  It feels good to not be alone in all of this.

[lynda544]

I had 2 normal pregnancies without bleeding. This time I used IVF (donor eggs) and I have spotted on and off for over 2 weeks. Always small amounts, no cramps. I have ultrasounds every week and everything is fine. My NP told me lots of her patients spot during the first trimester.

Before this pregnancy I did conceive on my own. I had all the symptoms of pregnancy and very high hcg's. I think because of my age (44) the egg did not continue to grow. They kept bringing me in for ultrasounds and over the coarse of 2 weeks they determined the fetal pole etc. was not developing. I later went on to have a D&C.
I have had 2 friends one at 46, and one at 47, have babies on there own without problems.

Good luck to you. The wait must seem endless. I know I have read stories on this site about measuring behind initially and catching up.

[lynda544]

I had 2 normal pregnancies without bleeding. This time I used IVF (donor eggs) and I have spotted on and off for over 2 weeks. Always small amounts, no cramps. I have ultrasounds every week and everything is fine. My NP told me lots of her patients spot during the first trimester.

Before this pregnancy I did conceive on my own. I had all the symptoms of pregnancy and very high hcg's. I think because of my age (44) the egg did not continue to grow. They kept bringing me in for ultrasounds and over the coarse of 2 weeks they determined the fetal pole etc. was not developing. I later went on to have a D&C.
I have had 2 friends one at 46, and one at 47, have babies on there own without problems.

Good luck to you. The wait must seem endless. I know I have read stories on this site about measuring behind initially and catching up.

[2wonderfulboys]

My pregnancy measured behind in weeks as well, and sorry to say it did end in mc... We saw the hb at 7 1/2 wks and then by  9wks it had died.. I never had any bleeding so I had to get a D&C but like I said it never measured right which did concern the docs. I hope this was only in my case but I just thought I would share what happened so you may be a little more prepared..I wish you best and God bless you.

[stephie4]

i measured a week behind with this current pregnancy... until my 12 week ultrasound, then i was 'caught up'

and measured the right size matching up with my LMP


previous to this though, i had 2 blighted ovums/ miscarriages, and at 7 weeks and 8 weeks showed an empty sac.

had a d&c at 10 weeks with the first, (still an empty sac)
and with the next one, dr. wanted to wait for it to come out naturally, i hemmoraged at home, and all the way to hosp. by ambulance and almost lost my life.

pay attention to how much you are bleeding... i started cramping horribly, no bleeding at all, then suddenly (not to be gross) i was passing big ball clots the size of lemons, over and over.