really worried....no embryo?

[moonshine323]

So I went to my first Us today.. I thought I was suppose to be between 8 and 9 weeks pregnant. The lady said my sac is measuring at 6 weeks and a couple days. But then she said she couldnt see an embryo!! She said it could be normal though. This is my first pregnancy so I dont know whats suppose to happen. But none of that sounds good or normal. She said not to worry and to come back in a week. Will someone tell me the truth or if they've been through this. Thanks.

[moonshine323]

thanks! i suppose i will just have to wait till next week to figure out my next step..and i will probably come on here to ask advice  :)

[Happy2Bpg]

Actually it's very common for a first pregnancy. My Dr. told me 60% of all first pregnancies end as a non viable pregnancy. The good news is, you know you can get pregnant and I've read that it's sometimes easier after a chemical pregnancy and your uterus is even more prepared which helps the next pregnancy implant nice and strong. Best wishes. Hang in there. I know it's not easy, but it will all happen for you if not this time. :o)

[Clysta]

Yes. There's a type of miscarriage called missed miscarriage where the baby dies, but your body doesn't realize it, so you don't pass the remains. It just stays there.

[moonshine323]

thanks girls. Is it normal to have a non viable pregnancy even if i havent had any bleeding and only mild cramping?

[MPerkins1228]

This happened to me, I went to for an u/s to date my pregnancy and I would have been about 9-10 weeks pregnant and the doctor said my sac was measuring about 6 weeks and that they could not see an embryo yet, about a week later I started to spot and went to see my doctor who sent me for an ultrasound (they did a vaginal one this time) and it turned out there was no baby at all it was a non viable pregnancy....
even an abdominal u/s should be able to pick up an embryo at 9 weeks, I really hope that this is not the case for you though, I wish you good luck and hope you have a healthy baby.

[alaysha]

If you are 8 or 9 weeks it doesn't sound good. However it is possible that you conceived later than you thought and are only 6 weeks.