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.

[mscharj]

My situation is similar. I had an ultrasound a week ago and they only saw a sac which was measuring 8 weeks. I have another ultrasound scheduled for next week. I'm praying they see the baby on this one.

[pinki159]

Hi this is my second pregnancy.7wweks I.s completed.but when I went through t/v. S no heartbeat is there.only 9mm sac is present.i m so worried .dr.said this is false pregnancy. Coz sac is present no fetal pole is there.please pray for me everything will b all right.

[rabiya664]

hi im 9week and 5 days pregnent.... i had my tranviginal us but there is no heart beat or feotal pole or yolk sac only gest sec is 2.4cm is present i very worried this is my first pregnency plzz tell me is it ok or not

[meddy850]

I also discovered that i have a blighted ovum at 10wks, my doc asked me to wait at least two weeks and if it doesn't come out, then a d/c will be required. God bless.

[geneebee]

Hey i just had a u/s today and they told me there was a fetal pole and a 7 week fetus with no heart activity. the doc sent me for hcg test today and again on thurs to see my levels. is there any hope for me? Has this happened to anyone else? Should i have another u/s done? Please help?  

[Wyckedshadow]

I am also experiencing a similar situation.

I am 23 years old, and this is my first pregnancy. I estimated to be about 12w according to my LMP, but when I had a trans-vaginal u/s two weeks ago, the technician said I was around 8w. There was a sac, but no fetal pole or heartbeat. She said I could get a second opinion, and I was emotional so decided to get one right away (with the same findings, but they did a blood test and said my hormone levels were pretty high). Both times, the medical professional seemed quite sure that I would miscarry (actually the second opinion was that I had already miscarried).

It is now two weeks later, and I have had light cramping (but that was said to be normal) and no bleeding yet. I am thinking that I will wait another 2 weeks to see what happens.
Any suggestions?

[lalleana]

I feel your pain believe me.  My fifth.. and a surprise pregnancy. I have three children the youngest is 11. I had a m/c just prior to his birth and they gave me hormone shots to make sure he developed. This pregnancy I have insisted on hormone shots but they say it can't be determined as to whether or not that is the prob. Just felt overall weird... some minor cramping, no spotting, bleeding, nothing like that... can't explain it just feel weird. Thinking I haven't been pregnant in a long time so maybe that's just it. I went to the hospital this weekend just to ease my mind. They did hormone test and levels are only at 2500. U/s revealed sac no baby and 6 weeks along... I feel like they could have given me the hormones and all would have been well. Now it's just waiting.. like you said... devastating. 50/50 chance. Trying to stay hopeful but not feeling right about any of this.

[Laughingmole]

I went in for my 5th week u/s. But the technician said because it was such an early stage I couldn't see the baby. This is my first pregnancy i didnt really know anything about miscarriage.so I wasn't worried at all. Last Friday I went in for my 8 th week scan I still couldn't see the fetal pole or heart beat. Technician did both  internal and external scan but there was no fetal pole or heart beat. The sac was measured 1.1cm but it was supposed to be about 2-3cm. I was told to come back  in couple of weeks time. She also mentioned baby can be seen when the size is over 2 cm. I started to think this wasn't right . later my midwife called me and saying that the u/s didn't look good. Here in new zealand, you go in for u/s and they send the scan to the midwife. I was devastated. She said give it a week or so to see if there is any glimps of hope. Also I was advised to get a blood test to check if I was still pregnant. But blood test didn't make any sense. The fetal pole wasn't there but the sac was growing. My hormone says 'yes you are still pregnant'. It was like end of the world. I tried to think what I did wrong. For some reason I had had a diahrrea and mild fever for almost a month.  That night I had bleeding-bright red.  Me and my partner went to ER straight away. they said there is nothing they could do at that stage and sent me back home. I thought they should at least scan me to make sure it was a miscarriage but apparently they were too busy. I was so confused and angry but I didnt want to fight With nurses aalso i want well. So i came hom. Since then I have been bleeding(not heavily) and saw clots( I guess that was my baby's sac)
I cried forever and realized this might be a nature's way to give me a healthier one. I can't describe how painful it is and angry at the people do their thins as usual  just like nothing ever happened.

[39andstaying]

This is my 3rd pregnancy...first baby found out at 10 weeks and have a healthy boy...4 years later...get pregnant and find out 4 1/2 months later that my babys' bones are not developing so I had to have a D&C...very upsetting...now 4 years later UNPLANNED I am pregnant...i was told after the last baby I could no longer conceive unless it was invitro or artificial....well I should be about 8 weeks...after my 2nd U/S they only see a sac (not formed) and nothing else....IS THIS BAD OR GOOD!!! i see some have waited until 9 - 12 weeks and boom there is the baby, but you have had a yolk sac with the gestational sac...I do not have a yolk sac YET!!.....can someone help me with this????

[rao1723]

hi i too am having similar experience... two weeks earlier (5 weeks since my LMP) the radiologist found the yolk sac in the gest sac... but yest (8 weeks over) there are two gest sacs but the yolk sac is not seen.... am very concerned but keeping my fingers crossed... wil have my next u/s after 15-20 days now....

[RawLaw1023]

I was 9wk 4days as of yesterday. I have a 6 year old son. I have never miscarried before. My husband and I went to have the first vginal US yesterday. There was no heart beat. The baby measured 8 weeks and a few days.  The docotor told us our options... D&C, Meds to force a miscarriage and wait it out. I am so emtionally drained. My son was completely unexpected and the father was not the man God intended for me. But even with physical abuse, the pregnancy was carried out with out problems. I just married my husband on Oct 23 and that is the night we conceived. We ere so excited to grow our family. We decided to allow for a natural miscarraige before doing anything medically. I have read all these posts and want to have hope that our baby could still be alive and growing. I am confused as many have been. I am certain I will have another U/S if I have no bleeding. I have had cramping the entire pregnancy. I have always had stomach problems, IBS symtoms and such. There has been so much gas and problems with bowl movements, I can't be certain it isn't just digestion issues. I wish everyone well with there own pregnancies. My mom told me to read through some of the posts like these. I did not intend to but I am thankful I have! I will keep praying that God's plan is carried out no matter what!

[muffin99]

hi, i am 7w 3d  and had my second ultrasound today, they said that my gestational sac was empty, but two weeks earlier(5w,4d) when i had my first ultrasound done, a yolk sac was detected! I am so confused and sad as this is my first pregnancy and i dont understand how they can see something one minute and then it vanish.
(Also my HCG levels are still rising, and still have preg symptoms)

[jennyreal]

Hi, Tellyryd,

Just wondering what the outcome of your story is.  I am seven weeks and today I went for my first ultrasound.  They said that it may be too early because there was a sac and a yolk, but no baby.  I want to just over it up and trust in God for my outcome, but I am also interested to hear how things ended up with you and some others who posted a while back.  I hope everything did end well for you.  It is such an emotional time.  

Jennifer

[tellyryd]

After reading these stories I have also decided to wait to have my d&c. I first found out I was pregnant and we figured it out to be around 6wks according to the last period, they gave me all the blood work and said everything looked fine and healthy when I started spotting for 2 days they had me get an u/s and when they did they said I had my dates wrong I had to be less than 5 weeks (my husband is in the army so he was away half of the month so the last time I could have conceived was May 6th, but not really too sure when) thats all they said and to come back in 2 weeks. The next u/s they told me the bad news that I must of miscarried but the sac was there and the yolk sac but no fetal pole, so I think he met Im gonna be miscarrying they also said they measured my sac to be 8wks 1d anyways though i went back to my doctor and told him what the u/s place told me and he told me that everything developed but the fetal pole never developed and that the best actions were the natural miscarry, d&c, or the med that makes u miscarry within 48 hours. He wanted to schedule me for a d&c the very next day!  After researching, I have decided to wait. I just wonder why havent they gaven me other test like my HcG levels or anything and just told me to expect it, I haven't been cramping or bleeding and still have morning sickness, sore breasts, and some but Im not sure if thats just my body thinking Im still pregnant. I have had a miscarriage 2 years ago too so I know what it feels like, I'm just scared and sad, but want to have hope, should I get a second opinion? Or am I just in denial?

[hopingforamiracle10]

My wife had a miscarriage 2 months ago and we got very excited that she became pregnant last month. We went for a U/S a few weeks ago and the sack with the yolk was there. We were so happy. This past thursday, there was so sign of a heartbeat and we were devastated because my wife's doctor looked at the monitor, looked at us, and began talking about a D and C. Last week would be 8 weeks. We were and still are in a state of shock and devastated. We scheduled for a U/S next week to be sure thinking that our dates are messed up; especially since her last cycle included the miscarriage. We are holding up hope but I must admit that it's really hard especially since her doctor called the last miscarriage.

[hopingforamiracle10]

My wife had a miscarriage 2 months ago and we got very excited that she became pregnant last month. We went for a U/S a few weeks ago and the sack with the yolk was there. We were so happy. This past thursday, there was so sign of a heartbeat and we were devastated because my wife's doctor looked at the monitor, looked at us, and began talking about a D and C. Last week would be 8 weeks. We were and still are in a state of shock and devastated. We scheduled for a U/S next week to be sure thinking that our dates are messed up; especially since her last cycle included the miscarriage. We are holding up hope but I must admit that it's really hard especially since her doctor called the last miscarriage.

[RaeMae]

Hi everyone! This is my 1st pregnancy and I'm really confused and concerned! My lmp was 2/9. I took 2 hpt's on 3/10-the one was cheaper and showed a very faint line after 5 min so we took a digital which said pregnant. I had some very little bleeding from 3/14-3/16. Had an U/S on 3/5-i was supposed to be 8 wks but it showed I was 4.3 wks-a sac but no fetal pole. Got blood work done. 3/6 it was 360ish and yesterday 3/8 it only went up to 420ish. is that normal that it didn't dbl in 2 days? I go back on mon 3/12 but I'm going crazy! Could I poss be just 4.3 wks and have the low hormone levels? They said its either a normal, abnormal pregnancy or miscarriage-which I haven't had any bleeding or cramping. They are pretty confident its not an ectopic pregnancy bc my uterus IS enlarged and the US showed my ovaries and kidneys look good. Please help!!

[gwen24]

I am 8 weeks pregnant with idential tripplets and the u/s didnt show a fetal heartbeat and it only showed one fetal pull. I am so confused. They told me that i might have to go in to get a D/C but i dont want that. Should I wait it out or go wit the flow?

[lisa_duqlaw]

I just went and had an u/s yesterday.  My doctor only saw the sac, so he sent me to the hospital to have a better u/s done.  The results came back and he said the sac measured at 8w and the fetal pole at 6w1d.  I am almost 100% certain 8 weeks is exact.  We also didn't hear a heartbeat.  I am so nervous.  He told me to wait a week and come back.  

He told me that the outlook is not good... any thoughts or good news please????

[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!  

[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!

[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?

[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!!!!!

[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.