Measuring small and need to vent a little...

lauraash · July 2016

I kind of just need to vent and seek advice....

I had my first doctor appointment this morning. Not a great occasion. The US Tech said I should be 8ish weeks, I told her my calculations would make me 7w3d, but what she measured would tell the truth. She said I was measuring 6.1. Not good.

My midwife came in and the look on her face suggested bad news. She was optimistic but I work in healthcare as a nurse and I just got 'that feeling' that she was forcing it. She said I should be 8 weeks, again I told her my LMP and it was more 7w3d, she agreed but still stressed the sac was measuring small (I'm a cardiac nurse so I really had to dig to figure out what that really means...) anyway she asked if my cycles were long or irregular (Yes anywhere from 29-41 days...) and I told her I knew I ovulated on June 8. She seemed to honestly perk up some when I told her that. She said I could've been in a very long cycle and ovulated late so if that happened I was right on schedule; if not.... Not good news.

I had labs drawn, including hormone and progesterone this morning. And I'll have a redraw again on Friday morning to see if they've doubled. I'm a FTM and alittle overwhelmed. Anyone have a similar story? Good or bad I just want to hear them. I'm prepared for the worst (in fact I'm already assuming the worst but DH is very optimistic...)

Jparisi926 · July 2016

Ugh! Sorry you had a negative experience this morning. I don't personally have experience but I've heard so many stories on this and my last BMB that seemed bleak and women had healthy pregnancies. Don't count yourself out just yet and either way, be kind to yourself!!

howdthathappen · July 2016

I definitely agree with @Jparisi926 . Hang in there because there could be a lot of factors involved. Time will tell. Which totally sucks because waiting is the WORST but I will be thinking of you and sending good thoughts.

AverageAsh · July 2016

Being in limbo is the absolute worst. I know your inclination will be to drown yourself in What-ifs but try not to. Stay busy until you get your Friday results and know that dating can be really wonky so early in the game. I am so thankful that you went armed with the info that you ovulated later so that it wasn't AS big as a shock. Hugs, mama.

Knottie16288692 · July 2016

Just moved into the March group because of this. I'm supposed to be 8 weeks and 1 day. I measured 6 weeks 1 day. My doctor didn't act like that was an issue. Just said I must've ovulated later and that for 6 weeks and 1 day the heartbeat was strong at 122.

kjd291 · July 2016

My doc didn't act like it was a problem last pregnancy/-moved back by 3weeks at first ultrasound and now I have a healthy 11mo old. Just had a really long cycle.

lauraash · July 2016

Thanks everyone! Almost as soon as I posted this my Dr's office called and the nurse said my HCG levels looked good and my progesterone was "a little low" but also stated this isn't unusual and it could be a little low through the first trimester. I went and picked up a prescription for progesterone suppositories (oh boy!) And I'll start using them tonight. Hopefully labs will be doubled on Friday and we can keep trucking along.

I appreciate everyone's comments!