Should I be worried?

rachrobertson

So I went for my first ultrasound this week thinking I was 6w3d. Baby measured 5w5d and doctor wasn't worried but wants me to come back next week for a followup ultrasound and said by then, we should definitely see a hb. My concern is that my dates were so far off. With my DD, my dates were 2 days off and with my angel baby my dates were only one day off. I had a d&c may 8, based on OPKs I ovulated may 24 or 25, and got a BFP June 9 after a negative June 6. We DTD may 22 and may 24 only since our mc so I know when I got pregnant. So, if I implanted a little later, would that cause the baby to measure behind or should baby be measuring based on fertilization? I am going to ask my doctor next week, but just wanted to know if you ladies had a similar experience good or bad and if you know if dating is from fertilization or implantation. I should also mention, doctor saw a yolk sac and fetal pole and what he thought was a heartbeat but with the size, he couldn't get a good view to measure the potential hb.

PlainJane8350

I'd try not to worry too much. Ultrasound measurements are so subjective. If they measure three times, they literally get three different measurements. I'd take the follow-up and go from there. I'm a worrier and my family and doctor finally convinced me that the more you can reduce your worry/stress, the better it is for the baby's development. They just moved my due date up a week and I'm further along, so you'd think she'd be easier to measure! I know it's hard, but try to relax and send him/her positive vibes.

whit3183

I don't think you should worry too much . . . though I know from personal experience that when you're pregnant after a loss, it's impossible not to worry!  

I measured a full week behind at my first appointment, though I wasn't too terribly surprised due to having a long/irregular cycle.  My ultrasound printout stated I was 6 wks 3 days +/- 4 days (meaning I could actually be anywhere from 5 wks 6 days to 7 wks).  I'm sure there was a margin of error in your ultrasound as well,  your doctor probably just didn't tell you.  

rachrobertson

There is a margin of +/- 2 days. I am hoping the OPK just picked up my hormone level early or I ovulated later than that. Or if I implanted a little later would that change my measurements? I am going to ask tomorrow, obviously but was hoping to get some experiences from you ladies. Thanks! I have also always based my EDD off LMO, but since I haven't had one since the loss, maybe that is reason for the variance in days. I hope we see growth and a hb tomorrow! Prayers appreciated!

PlainJane8350

My cycle was crazy after my loss, but you're also extra fertile so anything's possible. Praying like crazy for you and your sticky little bean!

leahabattle

Yes, it is.  My first baby was the same way - she is two now.  She measured a week behind early on, and no heartbeat was heard at the first scan, they told me it was a blighted ovum and to expect to start bleeding soon - I never did.

My miscarriage had dates that were way closer in line than that.

This pregnancy is about 5 days behind, but has picked up the pace quickly and would now have me delivering 2 days ahead of schedule.  Sorry for the rambling but I'm an engineer and I always find numbers and data help me when I'm feeling anxious.  I know it's hard to wait but you sound like me, and it usually makes up time a few weeks later!

Sending good vibes...

rachrobertson

Appointment went great. Baby is measuring 7 weeks now which is more where I think I should be. Strong heartbeat of 133. Next ultrasound July 14. Thanks for all the support ladies!

PlainJane8350

Thank God, congratulations!