No fetal pole, empty sac

[Nick881]

According to my calculations I should be 8 1/2 weeks pregnant. Last week after light spotting an ultrasound showed an empty sac measuring 5 1/2 weeks, a blood test shows evelated hormone levels. I'm supposed to have another ultrasound in the next couple days. I'm confused...how could there be nothing there one week and then something there the next week. I've been told the 2nd ultrasound is just to confirm the blighted ovum. I've already resigned myself to the idea that I'm no longer pregnant. I'll be shocked if I am, any advice?

[Nick881]

U/S last Thursday showed gestational sac had grown by another week...yet still empty...waiting to miscarry, not fun, I will call the doctor to see if a D&C is in order, not enjoying this waiting game.

To BingMarc, good luck sure hope everything works out for you...keep the faith, I know it's hard:)

[BingMarc]

I guess I found exactly the right encouragement just well as Nick881 does. Thanks!
I am 7 days delayed for my m/c and tested positive using PT kit. OB advised me to be back after 2 weeks to confirm heartbeat. already had 3 miscarriages (1 with blighted ovum) and I pray that this one would carry to term. Thanks.
Good luck and God bless to you nick881!

[Nick881]

Thank you so much, I guess I just have to wait and see what happens...fingers crossed! I'll post back when I get the results, good or bad.

[meandmine2403]

I went through the same thing, years ago. My son is now 7yrs old. I had already went through 3 miscarriages and when they said "no fetal pole" I was completely heart broken. But, one week later, there it was. I would say, don't give up and don't think the worst. I believe mental health is just as important as physical health during pregnancy. And if the worst is true...come to grips and accept what happens...then try again. Don't rush into anything. After 3 losses, I finally "accepted" what might not be. Then I became pregnant again. I was stressing too much and it wasn't happening. I wish you all the luck in the world.