6 wk+2 days Ultrasound - Gestational Sac but no Yolk Sac/Fetal Pole Visible

[enjoylife]

I'm pregnant naturally at 44 (just one month shy of my 45th birthday) and went in today for my first u/s at 6 weeks + 2 days from my LMP (charted so dates are right). The doc did a transvaginal u/s and saw an 11 mm gestational sac. No yolk sac or fetal pole. She said the sac looked smooth and normal and that 5-6 weeks is sometimes too early to see more. I did blood work today and will go back in on Monday to do some more so that the doctor can see if my hormone levels have doubled. I'm also scheduled for another u/s a week from now. e same situation but have a yolk sac and heartbeat show up a week or two later? I'm a bit worried because I know my dates are right. My cycles are short and based on my temps, I should have ovulated around 5/28 or 5/29. I'm on pins and needles about everything going well given the high rate of miscarriage at my age. I haven't had any cramping or bleeding except for the teeniest of red spots that appeared on toilet paper after I went to the bathroom a few days ago. Doc said that's probably normal.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Has anyone been in this position but see a yolk sac or heartbeat a week or two later?

Thanks!

 

[cherrylee]

I didn't want to read and run, are you booked for another scan in a week or two? What did the DR say about it?

 

[enjoylife]

I'm scheduled for another scan in one week. Dr. didn't say much. Just that 5-6 weeks is any jiffy time to see anything.

 

[Preciousone]

I went through this and knew I didn't have my dates wrong it wasn't a good turn out for me but that doesn't mean it's bad news for you, I h

 

[Preciousone]

I hope this is a happy ending 6 weeks is early and it's common not to find a HB this early fx for you xx

 

[cherrylee]

Well I hope things wok out for you next week. Keep us posted, keeping y fingers crossed for you!

 

[Preciousone]

Any news ?

 

[sharan]

I had a bleed at 7 weeks so I attended my EPU where they scanned me. All that could be seen was a sac and embryo but no fetal pole. I was also dated 5+1 week. This didn't make sense because I knew exactly when I DTD.

I returned after what was the longest 2 weeks of my life. And on the screen was a small embryo with a strong HB. I was also then dated as 7+5 weeks. But again the dates didn't make sense as that would have meant I had a 44 day cycle. I also would have DTD 6 days before I supposedly O'vd.

Looking online I learnt that a number of factors could have effected cycle and ovulation. I had a long haul flight on the days running up to my O'v. This could have delayed it by couple of weeks when my body retried to ovulate. I could of implanted a few days after I conceived which again added to my cycle days.

Basically what I'm trying to get at is even if you charted it still isn't an exact science; a number of factors could influence how far along you actually are. So keep heart and don't do what I did and just cry the whole 2 weeks!

 

[ticking.clock]

Yes my first scan just showed gestational sac, 10 days later fetal pole with hb.
Good luck

 

[enjoylife]

Preciousone - No news yet. I'm going in for a second u/s on Thursday. Will keep everyone posted.

 

[enjoylife]

Preciousone - Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry it didn't turn out well for you but I hope there is good news in the future.

 

[Meloc9710]

I bet you will see a hb on your Thursday scan and it was just to early before. Wishing you the very best of luck!

 

[enjoylife]

Sharan - Thanks so much. It's amazing how a handful of days can make a huge difference re: what's seen by the u/s. Waiting for the next scan this coming Thursday is tough but I'm trying to keep my mind on other things.

 

[enjoylife]

I bet you will see a hb on your Thursday scan and it was just to early before. Wishing you the very best of luck!

Thanks! I really hope so!

 

[Babee_Bugs]

I'm also in limbo land which isn't nice...

Had a big bleed and tissue lost a few weeks back, and got a scan done which put me around 5 weeks it was only 7.5mm gestational sac with yolk sac inside, but no feral pole, so have to go back at on the 11th to check for growth/heartbeat...

Last time we went for a scan I should of been 12 weeks and only got to see a empty sac

Goodluck for us both x

 

[Preciousone]

I hope it turns out positive I'm sure it will x

 

[dreamscape11]

I am in the same exact boat as you. I had my first scan last Thursday and I was 6 weeks 2 days and all the doc could find was a yolk sac and a fetal pole. There was no heartbeat. The doc kept telling me that because I was right on the cusp that I shouldn't worry (yeah right!) and to come back in a week and we should see the heartbeat. I go back on Friday to find out. He also reassured me that he had seen thousands of these cases and he is confident that everything is okay. He told me that 2/3 of women see the heartbeat at 6 weeks, so we are just in that 1/3 that were unlucky. He also told me that he just had a girl in there who went thru the same thing...they didn't see the heartbeat the week before but she came in that day and they could see it. So - although my hope is low, it is not lost. I pray that we both get to see our babies hearts beating this week.

 

[Preciousone]

I hope this is a positive ending

 

[Mrs5707]

Good luck to you, preciousone. I'm going to my first scan today at 6+2 and praying that we get to see the heartbeat. I'm on pins and needles!!!

 

[Chellxx]

I had an early bleed and scan at 7+5 with nothing but an empty sac seen. 5 days later I was rescanned and they found a perfect 8+3 fetus and hb and I'm now 31 weeks preggo so there s hope for you all