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Gestational sac not measuring with estimated weeks....

Hi all....right now I am very confused and upset. Just need a few opinions (good or bad).I found out I was pregnant by a home pregnancy test 2 weeks ago. Last week, I went to the doctor where he also confirmed it. He did the exam and said everything looked good and that I was 7 weeks. I went for my first trimester ultrasound and from there on it has been an emotional rollercoaster. When the tech did the ultrasound, she said that the gestational sac was only measuring 5 weeks and not 7 like it should. She called my doctor and he said he wouldn't know much until I had some blood work done. So, he sent me to the lab to have it drawn to measure my HCG levels and progesterone levels. And I go back Friday for a second set to be drawn so he can compare. He said I might really be 7 1/2 weeks pregnant and the baby stopped growing at 5 and is gone or some other things that I didn't hear because I was still in shock and somehow tuned him out. I feel pregnant. No cramping or bleeding....don't know what to think. My LMP was definetly Aug 26. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions...anything is appreciated. Thank you.
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I am suppose to be only six weeks pregnant but my gestational sac is huge i have had four kids already and i have already went from a size 3 pants to a size 5 pants and i am huge. what do yall think?
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hi im in the same situation at this moment..iam 6.4 week pregnant and dr told me a week back that the gestation sac is 4mm at 5.5 weeks..iam so worried..can u tell me what happened to you "lozz"
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hi im in the same situation at this moment..iam 6.4 week pregnant and dr told me a week back that the gestation sac is 4mm at 5.5 weeks..iam so worried..can u tell me what happened to you.
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hi im in the same situation at this moment..iam 6.4 week pregnant and dr told me a week back that the gestation sac is 4mm at 5.5 weeks..iam so worried..can u tell me what happened to you.
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The gestational sac for my son went from 9-11 days behind the embryo on ultrasounds weeks 7, 8 and 9.  He was born with no problems and is doing well.   I know it's so stressful and scary to go through all of that, but just wanted to let you know that it doesn't necessarily mean anything bad. Much luck to you!
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I am 37 yrs old. My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage last October @ 8wks.  I am currently pregnant (according o LMP, 6w5d) and had an ultrasound on Tuesday.  The doctor had a hard time locating the gestational sac and when she did, there was not heartbeat. She said my lining was very thick and that there were several large cysts on my cervix.  She also said the sac was measuring a week behind.  I have another u/s scheduled for Thursday, the 11th.  I am so devastated that I am going to have to go through the same thing I went through last year.  It's like reliving my nightmare all over again. Possibly worse. At this point, just praying that I had a late implantation and that it was just too soon to see anything.  The worst part is the waiting and the wondering.  We've been trying for over 10 yrs, 5 different doctors, 7 IUIs, lots of disappointments... I am desperate!
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