7 weeks 3 days with sac and no fetus or heartbeat very worried please help

[cjharrison]

I am 25 and pregnant with my first.  I went to have an u/s on Dec 6th so we could make sure of the dates.  They estimated that I was 7 weeks and 3 days by the size of the sac, but there was no fetus or heartbeat present at that time.  I am now 8 weeks 3 days, and they had me go to have blood taken so they could test my levels and then I have to go and have it taken again on Wensday.  I have never been pregnant before, so I am very scared and worried.  I have not had any cramping or bleeding of any kind.  My doctor said this happens sometimes, but I am worried they just don't want to upset me. Is this normal, has any else had this happen and how did it turn out?  Please let me know.

Thank you Crystal

[mslkpage]

Did they do a vaginal u/s? When is your next u/s scheduled?

[cutiemama]

Yes, did you have a transvag u/s because thos early on you may not see everything properly with an abdominal u/s. Unfortunately, it is possible to have a "missed miscarriage" whereby your body does not expel the fetus. I just had one in november with my 2nd pg. The baby's heart stopped beating at around 8.5 weeks but no bleeding so I had a d&c at 10.5 weeks. My hcg even continued to double after every 72 hrs after baby's h/b stopped. You should go to misdiagnosemisscarriage.com to get more info. Very best of luck to you and I hope everything works out for the best.

[msQ]

I just went through what you are going through.  I was 9 weeks and after 2 u/s there was only a sac.  My doctor give me two choose to have a D & C or let my body m/c on it's own.  I was very upset at first but the more I thought about it, I relized that everything happens for a reason and our bodies know when things are not right, and it was not the right time and next time we will have a healthy baby.  Good luck to you.

[cjharrison]

Thank you all for you responses.  I did have a trans vag u/s at my first u/s.  They have not yet scheduled my next u/s.  The doctor wants to wait to see what my HCG level is on Wensday.  They said my HCG level on Dec 12th was 13,628, which falls in the right range, for how far along I am.  Thank you so very much for your support. Crystal

[msQ]

I had my HCG levels done every week and they still keep going up.  Even the Monday before I had my D & C my level was up.  My body knew I was pregnant but it did not know I only had a sac.  Good luck and I don't know if this will help you feel any better but every things happens for a reason.  Keep us posted.

[cutiemama]

My HCG also continued to double even after my baby's heart stopped beating. I think at this point another u/s will confirm whether or not your baby's developing; or on the unfortunate flip side, hcg levels that are going down, will indicate a m/c. Keep us posted and good luck.

[cjharrison]

HI everyone, just got my HCG results back from today.  It did increase but only slightly. It went from 13,628 to 14,746.  So they deceided to scheduled another u/s.  I go back on Dec 22, because they would like me to wait a week to see if anything developes.  Thank you for all you support. I will keep you informed.

[want2be]

I had the very same thing happen to me and it was considered a miscarriage and I had to choose to D&C or let it come out when it wished, which could have been up to 3 months.  I have found sometimes my doctors dont want to face the inevitable and I have to urge them along.  Going through my second invitro and waiting 5 days till first pregnancy test.  in my thoughts.

[lduff]

I just went for a sonogram last night, I am eight weeks pregnant and they could not find a heartbeat.  There was blood in the uteras next to the sac.  I have a sonogram scheduled next week so they can see things a little clearer.  I also have all the signs of a normal pregnancy.  At what point can the baby's heart beat be detected? Has any had this problem?

[exhausted37]

I am having similar findings. Yesterday I went in for my first 6 wk ultrasound.  I had a miscarrige Nov. 2 at about 4.5 weeks.  I had bad pain in my left side. The U/S said i ovulated on the right.  They couldn't find anything no sac, or no ectopic.  They tested my HCG and were suprised when they showed a rise, but not as much as they should. They suspect 1) miscalculated date 2)miscarrige 3)ectopic.  They are monitoring me every 2 or 3 days.  The pain went away for the most part but they say a complex spot on my left ovary-this is all I can think about.  They are cautioulsy optimistic we miscalculated the dates because of the previous miscarrige-I am not. In fact I am so frightened about the complex spot on my left ovary I almost am afraid to be pregnant until I can have it evaluated more. They don't seem too concerned about, the gave me a list things it could be including "somthing scary".  They at me to trust them and focus on the issue at hand-figuring out the pregnancy thing. I don't see how the spot on my left ovary could be an ectopic when I ovulated on my right unless it is left over from the month prior.  Has anyone had such a finding on the ovary?  They it could even be shadow of my bowel and ultrasound is not a good method of viewing/screening ovaries.  Now I am afraid to be preganant, these mixed feelings are taking a serious toll on me. I go back tomorrow-Luckily the staff is great.

[missmaddy]

I am going through the EXACT same thing right now. Guesstimation I am around 7 weeks + pregnant. Went in for my first sonogram yesterday and there was a sac, but no fetus. They are monitoring my blood levels, I go in next week for another sonogram..... Keeping fingers crossed I got my dates completely wrong and it's just too early to see anything. This is my frist pregnancy as well.

[cjharrison]

Thank you all so much for taking the time to write me.  You have have helped me so much. I have all of you in my prayers. I will let you all know the outcome of my next u/s. Good luck to all of you with you pregnancy. I will pray for you all.  Crystal

[hotcake]

i had my 1st scan it didnt go well she did and ultrasound probe and an ultrasound their was no yolk sac or fetal pole like in my tummie just 3.5cm intrauterine gestation sac but their was no heartbeat 2 be found. their not sure of my dates even though the scan date showed me as 7 weeks- 4 days. i think i have got my lastdate of my period wrong. but im 100 % sure my dates are correct what are my chances of sumthink showing on the scan on weds 28th if their is still no finding, mynurse told me i could still feel pregnant for along time and not even bleed as of yet i have not had no bleeding or bad pain or cramps of so what are my chances and still be pregnant, if im not or no longer pregnant ho wsoon we we try again

[hotcake]

i have found this ona asite as i have the same worrie as u guys







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