Only measuring 5 weeks but suppose to be 7

[lmt9930139]

What does that mean? I got an ultrasound today I measured 5 weeks and 2 days... But since my lmp im suppose to be 7 weeks and 6 days. Im nervous and upset all there was only a sac and they did blood work

[lmt9930139]

My hcg is 2796

[Dolphin05]

I know how you feel and im sure many other ladies on here do as well. My miscarriage's were april 2010 and august 2010 and both were very hard on df and I. The second one was a blighted ovum so there was never a baby seen. Which with this pregnancy thats all i could think of after the first ultrasound. Do your best to stay positive, continue your vitamins, and rest as much as you can.

[lmt9930139]

Thanks for the positive answers. Im just nervous I had two miscarriages and my bf isnt very supportive so im just thinking the worst but im hoping for the best

[Dolphin05]

Please do your best not to be upset right now. It is not good for you or baby to be stressed. With my current pregnancy at my first ultrasound i should of been 6w5d but only measured 5w2d and all i could think was the worst after going through 2 mc's. Here i am 10w2d with what seems to be a perfect little bean in there. Only answer my doctor or anyone has is i ovulated late.

[Bassey86]

Doctors take the age of your pregnancy from the first date of your last period to guesstimate how far along you are.  However if you ovulate later within your cycle you would be less than they say.

For instance my Doc thought I was 11w5d when I went for my first scan, I was in fact 8w5d, but there was a heart beat and everything was fine.  I knew I wasn't as far along as the Doc thought as I know when I ovulated (sore breasts and cramps).

My Docs dont do anything with HCG levels, but I know there are many ladies on here that could confirm average levels for 5w2d.  Hopefully when you go for your next scan there will be a heartbeat for you to see!

Just remember that even the most regular woman can have an off cycle, and stress, excitement, change in diet etc can all have an effect on ovulation.

Good luck, I wish you all the best!

[lmt9930139]

Ya im trying not to be negative I just dont want another miscarriage.... But I will know bout my blod work tomarrow

[Clysta]

Do you know the exact time you ovulated? Your periods have been (from what I remember) messed up, so it's very likely and highly possible you're just not as far as you think. No reason yet to be upset. Wait for blood work and your next ultrasound. They should schedule one to be done in another week or two.