June 2016 Moms

Blighted Ovum : Prayers Please

I went in for my confirmation appointment yesterday. I was going by my last period date, and thought I was 7 weeks pregnant. After the ultrasound was done, my doc could not see an actual baby. Basically the gestational sac has formed, but the embryo wasn't visible. Doc said it's possible that I'm way early in my pregnancy, or that I may be suffering from what is called a blighted Ovum which is a type of miscarriage. Since I wasn't counting my ovulation days, it was harder for her to tell right at that time. What happens is, your body still acts as though you are pregnant: missed period, all pregnancy symptoms, etc, but a baby never forms. She had me do some bloodwork, and wants me to do a follow up lab on Monday. Either way, I will have to wait 10-14 days to do another ultrasound, since that is the only way to tell if the embryo is developing or not. I'm asking for prayers please! Please pray specifically for mine and my husband's peace while waiting, and for God to allow a healthy baby to form. Also, anyone else have experience with this? I feel so sad about all of this.

Re: Blighted Ovum : Prayers Please

  • Oh so sorry, that's scary! It's totally possible that your dates were off though. My last pregnancy, my EDD changed by 2 whole weeks after an early u/s! It's not as uncommon as you would think to ovulate much later than the "typical" day 14. 7 weeks is already quite early for an u/s, earlier than most OBs like to do them for this very reason. Definitely don't give up hope. T&P! 
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  • I'm really sorry you are going through this. How long are your periods usually? When did you get your BFP? Did you use OPKs? Maybe we can help ease your mind.


  • I am so sorry you are going through this. It's terrible not knowing. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers.


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  • My periods are very regular, every 28 days, Got my BFP a little over 2 weeks ago and I did not use any OPKs. I so appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers! It's so very comforting to know that I have a community where I can share things like this and receive such positive advice and willingly helpful suggestions. Thank you @sorarose for your help in trying to ease my mind.
  • I suffered a blighted ovum back in March. I went in for my routine 12 week ultrasound and found out that my sack stopped growing at 8w2d and that there was no fetal pole. Naturally, my husband and I were devastated. They diagnosed me with a B.O. and I miscarried naturally a week or so later. I was further along then you , so my fingers are crossed that your dates are off. Thoughts and prayers to you and your husband.

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  • My periods are very regular, every 28 days, Got my BFP a little over 2 weeks ago and I did not use any OPKs. I so appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers! It's so very comforting to know that I have a community where I can share things like this and receive such positive advice and willingly helpful suggestions. Thank you @sorarose for your help in trying to ease my mind.
    Of course! Did they measure the sac and tell you what they thought the age was based on that?

    Was your BFP faint, dark, etc.? 


  • @jason&erin82507 I am so sorry about your loss. Thank you for sharing this with me and for the prayers. I still have hope, but the "what if" is tugging at my heart. Praying for a healthy pregnancy and baby for you.
  • @sorarose it was a little faint, yet noticeable. But then I took another the next morning to confirm and it was pretty strong. Doc told me I was measuring about 5 weeks (which is 2 weeks off) so I'm hoping that my dates are messed up like @emucoleman said. I'm still hopeful!
  • It sounds like you could be closer to 6 weeks, but only time will tell. So sorry that you're going through this. Hopefully, they will know more soon because they took your betas. 


  • My first u/s with my last pregnancy I was measuring 6 days behind. Did you test before your missed period? By the dates of when you tested sounds like you would be around 5-6 weeks. Thoughts and prayers!
  • If you weren't temping and don't know for sure your ovulation date, hopefully you are just too early. Fx for you.
  • I'm sorry. I had one in April. My doctor told me it was a 50/50 chance at the time. I could go back in a few weeks and see a healthy baby or it could end in a blighted ovum. Only way to know was to be patient... That sucked. I'll pray it's just early and they will see something in a couple weeks! I remember how hard that was.
  • Thoughts and prayers being sent your way! Fingers crossed your dates are just off.
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  • Praying for peace. I hope everything is ok.
  • *hugs* and prayers!  I'm so sorry you're going through this.
     
     
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  • I am so sorry. Scary news. Sending prayers. Xoxo.
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  • I'm so sorry to hear this!  I'm hoping your dates off and it's just too early! *hugs*


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  • So sorry you are going through this. Prayers and positive vibes being sent your way!

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  • Very sorry you are going through this! T&Ps!
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  • I'm sorry, thinking of you and a positive outcome.
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