7 week sonogram -- measuring as 6 weeks 2 days -- OB worried

Knottie01061671

Second sono today. Saw heartbeat (112) but measuring smaller than I should be based on timing. We did IUI so we know date. 7 weeks today but measuring as 6-2. Doc says could be ok and due to late implementation or could indicate chromosomal problem and them I am very likely to miscarry.

I go back Friday to see if there have been 3 days of growth, which will be very telling. She still puts my current miscarriage risk at 30-40%. Needless to say I am worried . . . Anyone else been in this boat? The waiting is excruciating.

gsancho

I'm sorry you are dealing with this.  I don't have personal experience...some ladies that have measured behind I've seen catch up, others haven't been as fortunate.  If I recall, someone once said more than 5 days behind is concerning?  You're right at 5 so hard to say.  But I am glad you are going back Friday, and you will have a better idea of what's happening before the weekend.  T&Ps that your little bean catches up!

Justone13

Hey there! I'm sorry you are going through this. It's such a hard process and the waiting and worrying is so difficult too. I was measuring behind on my first scan too. Then went to right on track then ahead. Just got my results from my nt scan and bloodwork show all is ok. I hope that Friday brings you better news. Try to stay positive. Sending big hugs.

Knottie01061671

Thanks for this. I am just so worried and don't have a good feeling. I am 2 weeks shy of 40 and this is my first and we want two kids badly so all of those anxieties are just piling up one on top of another. 

alpCRNA

I have measured behind by 4-5 days for every ultrasound.  I was told that the growth between scans is more important than the actual measurement.  At 9 weeks, they felt comfortable not even doing another ultrasound until 20 weeks.

Knottie01061671

Thanks for this. My OB said the same thing re: growth, but also really wants me to manage my expectations on overall chances.

sailorgal

I was measuring almost a week behind and after the second ultrasound, my RE simply adjusted by due date as it was consistent. That combined with local initial betas, they assume a late implanter. I hope you have the same successful outcome! 

AMShark

I'm so sorry you are going through this.  I thought I had read that measurements, especially at this very early stage, can be off due to human error, and 5 days seems like it could be within the margin of error.

It sounds very positive to me that you could see a heartbeat.  I would try to concentrate on that until your next scan.

T&P to you and your LO.  Please keep us updated.

carrieharry79

I measured behind on my first scan and they were concerned. She caught up in a week though and all was well. I hope you have the same update!! Hang in there.

starlightgator

My twin A was measuring a full week behind Twin B around 6 weeks and I was terrified too. However, that little bean caught up to only 3 days behind and is still holding strong now at 24 weeks. I hope this helps and am sending thoughts and prayers for good news at your next appointment.

LynnBrown4

No experience with this, but sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way.

gsancho

Good luck today!

Knottie01061671

Thanks all. Today's sonogram showed 3 days of growth, but heartbeat has dropped significantly. From 112 to 78. OB things this is a done deal. We'll check again on Monday but likely D and C on Monday.

Very sad but knew this was a real chance at my age. Sigh.

gsancho

I'm so sorry Knottie  

starlightgator

You are in my thoughts and prayers @Knottie01061671‌.

sweetpotato123

I am so sorry. Thinking of you.

AMShark

I'm so sorry.  Be kind to yourself and tell DH to do the same.

My first IVF ended with similar slow growth, and a late heartbeat.  Waiting for the heartbeat to stop on its own is its own special type of torture.

T&P to you and your family.

Justone13

I'm so terribly sorry to hear this. Big hugs sweets.

lawmom747

I am so sorry to see this. Sending T&Ps your way.

Knottie01061671

Thanks all for your many kind words. We'll be ok, just disappointing. If anyone has experience with D and C and can advise how I'll feel and when I can run again afterwards I'd love to hear.

Knottie4978096

I'm so sorry. I'm 39 and in a similar boat as you, only waiting to start my 1st IVF round. I hope at least you get some answers as to why.

fjamil1

I am so sorry you are going through this.T&P's your way.

turquoisequeen

So sorry to hear this.

carrieharry79

I'm so sad to see this update. I hope it still turns around. My thoughts are with you!

Knottie01061671

Thanks all. As expected there was no heartbeat yesterday and they did the D and C. I am feeling ok. Sad and a little crampy but also ok. I know this is incredibly normal and happens to so many. I will see a fertility specialist (RMA in Manhattan) on Thursday and make a plan. Likely injectibles + IUI or right to IVF with the hope of freezing embryos for baby 2 as well.

Anyone out there been through this sort of thing? Would love to hear your experiences and also when I can expect to be free of the pregnancy hormones and also rid of these 5 useless extra pounds! Would like to start next round back at my fighting weight. Many thanks.

sailorgal

Sorry for your loss

lawmom747

@Knottie01061671 - I am so very sorry for your loss.  I had a miscarriage of twins and D&C before.  It was emotionally exhausting.  I don't recall exactly how long it took to get beta back to zero - but it was really hard to go back to the RE's office again and again to get the bloodwork when the people around me were still in the hopeful stage of their cycles.  It took me 4 months to be emotionally ready to try again.

Take care of yourself and take the time you need to feel that you are in the right place to move forward.  Sending lots of T&P your way.

AMShark

Knottie01061671 - There used to be a thread on the Miscarriage and Loss board with the title "What I wish I knew post D&C."  I was going to recommend it to you, but unfortunately, the URL I have says, "Post not found."

I can tell you in my experience, it took me 9 weeks post D&C to start menstruating again.  After AF came, I was able to go on BCP in preparation for my 2nd IVF the next month.  It also took several weeks post D&C before my RE would allow me to run again.  This restriction wasn't based on a certain amount of time passing, but rather, on whether she thought my ovaries looked too engorged for running.  She looked at them with an internal U/S before giving me clearance.

I think the 5 lbs are probably bloat, and they should be the first thing to go.

Sending you creepy internet ((hugs)) - Don't forget to allow yourself to cry at any time over anything.