Baby is two weeks behind in growth, so scared

ghunter16 · June 2016

Hi everyone,

This is my second pregnancy, lost my first one on March 18th of this year. Got pregnant fast and was so excited....but went in for an ultrasound yesterday becuase of some cramping, and they wanted to check for a cyst. Instead we found that baby is two weeks behind in growth, it is about 4 weeks instead of 6.

This happened my last pregnancy as well, two weeks behind where we thought it would be. We realized later was a bad sign since we lost it at 11 weeks and found out it was only 6 weeks in growth. I am heartbroken and so down. I know baby still has a chance, but I can't believe this is happening again. Baby is so small.

Has this happend to you? Does baby have a chance of still growing and catching up on its growth? What did you do when they said you have low levels or a small baby? They took my blood yesterday and they will take my blood again Friday to see if my levels rise. So, so sad, loosing hope.

LCartee2016 · June 2016

I'm so sorry for the stress your under right now, but just try to keep in mind that everything is probably just fine. This happened to me this time (baby measured 2 weeks behind what we thought) and at our follow up u/s baby measured perfect at about a week ahead.

Is your EDD estimated from your lmp? It's possible that you ovulated later than originally thought. Are you going to have a follow up u/s in a week or so?

FX, creepy internet hugs, and sticky baby dust for you! I hope everything turns out better than expected!

**edited because TB ate half of my comment**

rkrichey · June 2016

I haven't had this exact situation but I have had two early ultrasounds that didn't show "what should have been there". For one I went at 6+3 and there should have been a detectable hb but the ultrasound only showed an empty sac with what could maybe have been early blood flow to it. I went back a week later and there was baby, measuring right on track with a hb. Early ultrasounds can be good but also nerve wracking. I have a love hate relationship with them. By the way, that baby is due in two weeks. So that ultrasound didn't give good insight into what the future held. I hope it all works out for you! The beginning is so hard.

ghunter16 · June 2016

Thanks guys! It really helps hearing from you. I got good news today: the nurse called and said my hormone levels from yesterday's blood sample was 4,000, and she said that is right on track with a 4-5 week baby. I go in tomorrow to see if the numbers rise, but it is at least a sign that baby has a chance and my hormones are not to blame. Praying hard, I will update soon!

ghunter16 · June 2016

Another good appointment today. Nurse took a look at my dates, and we realize that it took 39 days from the beginning of my miscarriage to my last period, so its possible that my dates are off because of the miscarriage and the complcations that come with that. If that is the case, then I really am only about 4-5 weeks along, and so baby is sized perfectly! I didn't quite belive her, but I am starting to feel better, especially when she said the embryo is perfectly formed even at 4 weeks, there is nothing actually wrong with it, its just the dates are off. The biggest challenge is waiting until a week from today, when I have another ultrasound to make sure baby is growing, and where I will actually find out my real due date. Also, I find out my numbers from my latest blood test from today (that lady stuck that needle in hard! It hurt! Lol)

Mintz1982 · June 2016

Both my living children measured 2 weeks behind from day one my son was supposed to be due April 30th 2009 but he measured small and they changed his date to May 15th 2009. My daughter was due September 15th 2012 but she again measured small and they moved her to September 30th 2012. My theory is I ovulate super late in my cycle so I should always anticipate a change in date even this time our 3rd I was due October 5th they moved me to the 17th.
I hope everything works out for you.

ghunter16 · June 2016

Thanks! Got my numbers just now, I've increased from 4,000 to 4,436....its good I have increased but I wonder if I increased enough. I'll talk to the nurse today and see if they are positive.

mjolk · June 2016

When my numbers were increasing that slowly they had me come in that very day for an ultrasound. They said they should be doubling. Don't want to scate you, but they might want you back again. But it seems like doctors don't follow a standard in what they view as concerning or not. HCG is a headache. I'mean not even sure it is worth the worry it causes since it is such a ... variable variable.

leighanne82 · June 2016

Great news on your latest appointments! My babies have always measured a bit small early on and they catch up, so keep your hopes high!

ghunter16 · June 2016

Thanks guys! I have two bits of good news!
1) I read my results wrong, my starting number was 4,436... My number two days later was 6,419! Stupid me, I mixed up the dates and then when they emailed me the new number I jumped up and down for joy!

2) Went in for an ultrasound today to see what was going on, and I am now 5 weeks 5 days pregnant. My baby is a little white blob but it has a beating heart!!!! So overjoyed!!! Only thing left now is one more ultrasound next week. BPM was only 85 today but nurse said that is normal for a tiny 5 week old embryo to have a lower number as the heart only just started beating. So grateful and happy, still nervous but a little bit of hope has returned in the form of a tiny beating heart!

rkrichey · June 2016

Great news!!!! So happy for you! My baby didn't even show up until after 6 weeks so I'd say a beating heart at 5 is great!

ghunter16 · June 2016

Sad update: went in yesterday for anther ultasound, and baby's heart was beating irregularly. They scheduled me to come back first thing Monday morning, but this morning I woke up with spotting and heavy, painful cramping. Looks like I'm going through another miscarriage. Many blessings to you ladies, and best of luck in your pregnancy. I hope to be back on the boards soon with, God willing, my miracle baby.

ceclarlinetlo · June 2016

@ghunter16 I am so so sorry.

tinypikachu · June 2016

Oh, my gosh, I'm sorry. I'm so heartbroken for you. I pray you get to come back and stay for the full 9 months.

penelope4612 · June 2016

I'm so sorry

rkrichey · June 2016

I'm so sorry. (((Hugs)))

ghunter16 · June 2016

Guess what? I'm BACK!! I didn't Miscarry!!

no I'm not tricking you, I truly thought I had miscarried. However, I went in yesterday to confirm it in an ultrasound, and there is still a heartbeat!! The amazing thing about it is baby has grown since Friday (my last ultrasound where baby's heart was looking weak), and the hearbeat is up to 160 bpm! The interesting thing is the heartbeat will disapear as they move around the probe (vaginal probe, ouch!!)) but then suddenly it would pop up again, and we heard it on the microphone! Thanks all or your prayers and your thoughts and kind words, but I spoke too soon--next sonogram is next Thursday (they are seeing me me weekly at the moment) so cross your fingers!

ceclarlinetlo · June 2016

Whaaaat!!! That's amazing!!!! I'm so happy for you!!

carrieandr · June 2016

What a roller coaster! I just got caught up and saw good news followed by bad news followed by good news! I hope things continue to go well. I had painful cramping early in this pregnancy and spotting at 10 weeks and now I'm 35w3d.

SnobunnieMel · June 2016

**** lurking from ttcal*****

that is the most amazing news ever. Congrats and hopefully it's only more good news from here

tennisbabymama · June 2016

So good to hear!!! I hope it only continues to be good news from here on out! Looks like you have quite the fighter on your hands!

rkrichey · June 2016

Awesome news!!!!!!

ghunter16 · July 2016

UPDATE: Unforunately my gut feeling the first time a week or so ago was correct. I learned I lost my baby last Tuesday, and had a miscarriage at home this weekend. Thanks all for your support, through all the ups and downs, and I'll be back someday.