2 yolk sacs, 1 fetal pole- Has anyone experienced something similiar?

[cinda38]

This past weekend I started spotting- very light, no cramping.  Went to family practitioner. I believe I would be 10 wks by last period.  She sent me to get u/s. Had vaginal u/s, dr said 6 wks w/o heartbeat- not much else. Took blood but didn't give me hcg levels. Family pract recommended reg OB practice which I got in today for appt. This dr view of vaginal u/s-  1 gestational sac, 2 yolk sacs; I yolk has no fetal pole.  Other yolk sac too large for fetal pole (abnormal preg) and no heart beat.  Also said I'm at 6 weeks. However, other yolk sac much smaller- younger.  Dr said I became pregnant at 2 different times.  She says they are NOT twins. The 6 week old fetal pole w/o heartbeat she figures will be absorbed or I will miscarry both.  I am so confused.  Has anyone ever heard of such a thing of gone thru it.  All they can do with me now is monitor my hcg levels and I will have another ultrasound next week.  She basically left it either my body will naturally miscarry or the younger one may develop.  Any ideas about this?

[SuzM]

usuk- one twin being absorbed by the other twin or by the woman's body is called VTS or Vanishing Twin Syndrome. I'd never heard of such a thing myself until a couple of weeks ago. If you google that term you'll find lots of links on the internet about it.

Cinda - I don't see why it isn't possible for a woman to release another egg if the hormones are a bit out of whack. The more I've been reading lately, the more unusual things I'm seeing. As early pregnancy testing gets better they are discovering new things like VTS. But whetever is going on with you, I hope it goes well !

[cinda38]

Dr said I may have ovulated a week later and it was fertalized also.  She said she's seen wierder things happen....Idk.  She didn't say exactly how old the second sac is.  She just said during the next sonogram she would check for a fetal pole. It's definately younger than the 6 wk.  Believe me, sitting there, trying to hear what she was saying and comprehend it was not easy.  I told her it was quite unbelievable.  I'm on the borderline of insanity over this.  But I guess I have to surrender to what is meant to be will be.  I've already learned quite a bit on this site and appreciate any info anyone might have.
Thanks
Cinda38

[cinda38]

Thank you, if you could find that I would appreciate it.  I have been trying to read up on as much as possible. The normal size sac doesn't have a fetal pole.  Dr said I may have ovulated a week later and its behind.  They will be checking for changes to both this next monday.  She did say the one may be absorbed and the other be able to go on in a normal preg.
Cinda38

[rdh1981]

How can you have gotten pregnant at two different times???? Why would your doctor tell you that....this is just puzzling. If they are both measuring a six weeks, why would the not be twins, but one that grew a much quicker or lack of a better word abnormal rate??

I really sorry you are going through this and I hope you get some answer really soon!  

[usuk]

sorry to hear about this. i did have one sac that was too big and no heartbeat. does the normal size sack have a fetal pole or not? i have heard of one healthy embryo absorbing the other loss though. if i can find the link i'll send it to you.