WWPgALD? ultrasound

alleycat39

So DH and I had our 1st u/s this morning and things didn't go great. The u/s tech measured me at 5w5d with no heartbeat, however the RE was able to find a heartbeat (well, a flicker of one at least). I should be 6w5d today, so needless to say no one is optimistic. We need to go back next Wednesday to see where things stand.

My RE is going to be out of town until Friday, so I have the choice of coming in to have the scan done by the tech or going to a different location for this practice where I can have it done by one of the other RE's. If the tech does it, it can be done as early as 7:45 and DH has no problem being there. If I go to the location with a RE instead of tech, then it is at 2:45pm and DH has to miss a good potion of the afternoon at work. He is already missing all of next Friday for a procedure he needs to have done. I'm just not sure which place I should go to have it done. If there is truly another week of growth and things look good, then the tech is fine to see. However, if growth doesn't look great and we need to prepare for a D&C, then I should be seeing a RE, right? WWPGALD?

princezjk

Could the results of the tech u/s be review by another RE in the practice?  Or could you have a third u/s to confirm any results, if needed?  I can definitely understand your desire to have the RE oversight.  If it were me, I'd probably pick the tech u/s just to ensure DH could be there without a problem.    

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I would also go with the tech so your DH can be there. It's so important to have that moral support!

T&P's & growing vibes headed to you!

alleycat39

Thanks ladies! I actually just got off the phone with DH and he said it is no problem to go to the 2:40 appt. He said that his boss actually laughed at him (in an endearing way) when he tried to explain how he would make sure to get all his hours in at work next week. She knows all that we have been through and says DH can always do what he needs to do to be with me for these appointments. I feel better knowing we will have a RE (who happens to be the Associate Chief of the teaching facility associated with my fertility practice) doing the u/s.

whiteroses05

I am glad that your Dh is able to go with you. I like you would feel better seeing the RE over the tech.

Mom2anAngel2

I just wanted to send T&P's your way. I hope you have a better u/s next week!

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alleycat39

andrea ri 80 said:

For DS I was tracking O and I measured a week behind for first US *and* I didn't have a hb (not even a flicker at 5w4d).  I was obviously devastated, but my providers were neither optimistic nor pessimistic, its not over until its over, so don't give up hope yet.

It is stories like this that keep me optimistic! Hope is the best choice I can make right now!

MsAmandaPants

MrsDeo said:

Sending good growth vibes! It sounds like you've already gotten things figured out with who to see; I know personally it would matter more for me to have MH there than who performed the scan.

I know how tough limbo can be, but seeing a HB is great! And since u/s measurements can be off by several days just based on how they measure, you might just have a combination of a late implanter and an off measurement. Hoping for great news next week!

All of this!  I am sorry you did not have a totally definitive awesome ultrasound, but there is a lot to be hopeful about in your post.  A few days can make an enormous difference at that stage.  I've got everything crossed and hope you have an amazing scan next week.

kateitho

We had 2 US's before we saw our LO's heartbeat.  It was scary, and they were convinced that I was 1 1/2 weeks further along based on my LMP.  I Oed super late, and he was just taking his sweet time!

Eliz77

Sending lots of growing vibes your way!! And ((HUGS))

LittleMsLewis

Thinking of you

HerHighness

T&P for you.

Perhaps you ovulated late. If it helps i had an ultrasound with my daughter (due to bleeding) where i thought i was 7 weeks and i was really only 5.5. They told me i miscarried due to not seeing fetal pole or hb. That daughter is now 4. I also had an ultrasound a few days ago at a little under 6 weeks and saw only gest sac and yolk sac. Perhaps its just too early. FX for you

kefttsc

I had my first u/s at 5w4d and they didn't see a HB on either twin, but assured me that was totally not out of the norm.  I'm sure everything will be great at your next visit!!  (((hugs)))