Thank you for the reply. I am 32 and have 3 beautiful healthy children already. This is supposed to be my last. This has been quite the roller-coaster week worrying about this little one. My ob gave me a 50/50 shot and said it could go either way. I get the impression it isn't something that most OB's see and deal with a lot. I appreciate the encouragement and hope that Tuesday will bring me some good news!
Thank you again!
Not sure if you revisit any of these questions but I wanted to say that I had a follow up scan yesterday. Baby is measuring 7w1d with good growth and a good fetal hr at 136. However, the yolk sac grew from 8mm to 13mm. So, I am waiting for yet another week to see if this little one will hold on. Not sure if I should be encouraged or discouraged by the scan.
Went in today for a follow up scan. I post this info really to be of help to other seeking information on an enlarged yolk sac since there isn't a lot out there.
The ultrasound showed no fetal heartbeat and based on the measurement of the baby, development stopped about 5 days ago. I would be 9 wks today.
I have found cases of enlarged yolk sacs leading to healthy babies but the fact is that the majority of them do not. To anyone who has one, I am sorry. I know that the waiting and the wondering is very hard. The only advice I have to offer is to hope for the best but prepare yourself for the worst because more than likely, the enlarged yolk sac is a sign of a problem.
Thank you Dr. Downing for responding to my question earlier. This is a great resource for patients looking for answers.
hello. Having just had my first ob appt, it was discovered that i too have an enlarged yolk sac, measuring about 8mm. My baby is 6 weeks. Heartbeat was strong and measured at 138. I have an appt scheduled for next week....to see how the baby is doing.... I've increased my supplements -
am on empty stomach - Jarrow probiotic acidopholis
am - folic acid
mid am - noni juice
noon - Carlson "super" fish oil
mid noon - noni juice
dinner - prenatal vitamins
pm - wheat grass supplements
The "waiting" is most difficult. Not sure if i should continue "walking" for exercise...was trying to walk about 3-6 miles a day....
I appreciated finding your post.
As folllow-up to the previous post, I went in yesterday (one week later) for a follow-up exam. There was no heartbeat. As of yesterday, I was 7wks5days....baby measured 7wks2days...yolk sac had decreased to 7.6mm. i am 37.