Thought I was 6 weeks + but told development more like 5 weeks....

[dubai71]

Hi.  My last period started 24.01.2010.  On 22.02.2010 my HCG read 50.  On 27.02.2010 my HCG read 200 but nothing could be seen on a transvaginal ultrasound.  On 09.03.2010 my HCG read 2,000 and a sac and fetal pole together with fluttering fetal heartbeat (!) could be seen on a transvaginal ultrasound.  I was pretty sure on that day I was 6 weeks and 1 day, however, the doctor said the size of the sac and the rate of the heartbeat was more like that of aprrox. 5 weeks.  I am scheduled for another scan in 2 weeks but am, of course, worried waiting.  I haven't had an massive pregnancy symptoms except for being very tired and mild breast tenderness and feeling of nausea.  Has this happened to anyone else?  Many thanks.

[sue68]

Dont' worry about the size its not way off and let baby have a chance to grow - besides our dates could be "off" up to 2weeks (don't forget ovulation and implantation time ).  You saw a sac and a fetal pole and a fluttering of heartbeat - that's great news.  Try to stay positive.  You are experiencing pg symptoms - everyone's experience is different.  The progesterone levels will increase as the pg progresses and you might suddenly get hit with massive nausea and sore sore bb's.  I was worried like you at 5 weeks but, after 6 weeks - whoaaaaa !   Good luck and wishing you a very happy , healthy pregnancy :D   Congrats !

[Maxine77]

It has happened before,  I read of some women with smaller sacs than what they were at and later when they went for scan abt 1-2 weeks later, the sac had grown to the size they were supposed to be. Try to think positive and eat well - good luck and I hope you get great news in 2 weeks time. Are you from Dubai by any chance? (seeing from your name). I have been to Dubai and I loved shoppin there!