Measuring Behind

LaTi07

Have any of you measured behind on a u/s?

I was at the hospital this morning for suspected ectopic pregnancy and thank god I do not have one, but the doctors did say that I'm only measuring at 4 weeks w/ a beta at 1011. They were unable to see yolk sac, but did see a sac in my uterus. Did anyone else masure behind at their u/s and have their baby catch up? Doctors didn't give me much hope for the viability of this pregnancy, but I'm holding onto hope as much as I can.

jilld23

I am going through the exact same thing. I had an ultrasound at 6weeks and they told me that I was measuring 4 1/2 - 5 weeks with just a sac in my uterus. They told me to wait 3 weeks to have another ultrasound, and we go this friday. I have still been feeling definitely pregnant and have had just a drop of brown spotting once every 2 - 3 days. They are not concerned about the brown spotting. Here's hoping that we are both just measuring behind in our pregnancies. 

 I will keep my fingers crossed for you! 

HappyAardvark

Unless you were charting, it's very possible that you just O'd later this cycle than previous cycles, and your dates are not accurate based on your LMP only.

Are they having you come back in for another beta draw to at least see if your levels are increasing appropriately for a healthy, early pregnancy?  

babygirlpriest

I'm so sorry you (both of you) are having to deal with this stress and anxiety. I wish nothing but the best for you both.

It it not terribly uncommon for the baby to measure a few days behind - but this is typically because the person doesn't know what day they O'ed (doctor's offices often date your pregnancy by first day of your last period assuming O-ing on cycle day 14). Additionally, it could be a case of delayed implantation. This usually sets things back by a couple days.

I sincerely hope this is not the case, but unfortunately there is a chance this could be a miscarriage. I know the waiting is hell and I'm so sorry. I wish for nothing but the best. It's almost stupid to say, but as much as possible, try not to worry and continue to take care of you.

HUGS.

Hollygirl7

I guess I measured behind. Really I was right on track but the u/s tech said she wouldn't peg me at more than 4 weeks when really I was 5w1d. All she could see was a gestational sac, with no yolk sac, fetal pole, etc. I was so worried and upset until I got home and read that you don't generally see a yolk sac until 5 1/2 weeks, and that you don't see a gestational sac until 4.5-5weeks, so I figure I was right on track despite her doom and gloom! I had another u/s at 8 weeks and I measured exactly on with where I thought I was, so all that worrying was for nothing.

It's entirely possible (unless you know EXACTLY when you ovulated) that you're just off on your dates by 3-4 days. A beta of 1011 is fine for 5 weeks-ish, so long as it roughly doubles.

Don't let the doctors get you down. They tend to prep for worst case scenarios, but it certainly doesn't mean all is lost. It boggles my mind, what a big deal they make of being 3-4 days behind at this point, and yet if you had a dating u/s at 9 weeks and found your dates were off, it'd be no big deal and you'd just adjust your due date. It's just because at this point, when it's so early, 12 hours can make a HUGE difference in what they see, let alone being off by a few days. It's NOT the end of the world, and I'm sure everything is fine.

Goldengirl16

I'm going through the exact same thing right now and it's horrible.  I went for an early u/s last week at 5 weeks 3 days and we saw the sac and yolk sac, but no fetal pole. The sac was measuring 4 weeks and 6 days and my doctor told me it's a wait and see kind of deal.  I go back this week and I'm so nervous.

I hope we all get good outcomes at our next appointments!

Bayberry12

Same thing here too.  I had my first appointment last Monday, thinking I was around 8 weeks.  When I had the ultrasound the only thing there was the yolk sac.  The Dr. said it could be that Im just not as far along as I though.  She sent me to have blood work done and I'm going back next week.  

My husband and I have been very realistic and cautiously optimistic since we found out I could be pregnant, now its just the not knowing and waiting that is driving me crazy.  Since my appointment I feel like my symptoms have dissipated; I'm not really nauseous, and don't feel bloated anymore.  Oh the waiting is the worst part.