Sucky 1st apt today - what are the chances I am out of here?

shamwari

I had my first apt today, supposedly at 8 weeks. They did an ultrasound and found not one, but two sacs, one of which was empty. The second one did have a fetus with a heartbeat, but it was only measuring at 6 weeks 5 days and not at 8 days. There is no way I charted wrong, btw. I am going back for a second ultrasound in 8 days time, and the doc said that the baby will either have grown (obviously great!) but if it has not grown, we probably won't find a heartbeat. 

I am feeling a little defeated about the whole thing, and feel fairly certain that I am going to lose this little one that is left in there as I have not heard many stories of women whose babies measure so far behind this early, and then they make it. Do you have any good stories to tell me? Ugh, I just want 8 days to be over already so I can stop stressing about this.  

michellechacon

Stay positive.  It can happen that implantation is delayed meaning you are up to a week behind what you thought.  Try to stay positive... statistically once you see a heartbeat there is less than a 5% chance you will miscarry.... that means a 95% chance that everything will work out great.

I'm sorry that one of the sacs was empty... but you still have one little one in there... focus on keeping it there... rest a lot, keep your feet up, think postitive thoughts.

Thoughts and Prayers xx

Janimal

I was pg with twins and started to bleed.  U/S showed we were liking losing one and the other measured behind.  We did lose the twin but the one that measured behind is now my rambunctious 2 year old daughter.  It's not uncommon to have twin delay.  No one can tell you what's going to happen here.  This early in the game, for all of us, it could go either way.  Do your best to stay positive and focus on taking care of yourself.  Best wishes and I hope everything works out.

Nikkoli110

Sorry to hear about your rough day, I hope when you go back LO is doing fine! You'll be in my T&P.

RodeoRadTech

I am very sorry you are having to worry about this!  I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thought and prayers!  I wish you the best of luck.  Please update us, when you go back.

7/04Bride

Try to hang in there.  Keep yourself busy over the next 8 days.  My fingers crossed that everything goes well.

stardust317

Thoughts and prayers

babyjaq

I measured exactly 2 weeks behind on my first u/s and was charting also. Im now almost 12 weeks and just last week saw a healthy baby in there! Hopefully that is the same case with you!

shamwari

Thank you all for your very sweet and uplifting thoughts everyone - hopefully the next 8 days will fly by and things will work out for the best. 

katiekat1182

Sending Happy Positive thoughts your way!!

adiddy33

I am in a similar situation.  Thought I was six weeks and, yesterday, my US showed just a sac.  I am hoping I am just behind and am also waiting till next Wednesday to see if there's any growth.  Just want to say I know it is so hard.  You just want to know what's going on.

I talked to my best friend, mom, and went into a church and talked to God yesterday.  I left all this with an attitude of hope.  I decided there's not point in worrying about the worst before i have all the facts.  That's not to say every minute is Pleasantville but it's certainly helping.  Keep me posted!

lbaby08

Thoughts and prayers are with you. I can imagine the waiting is so hard. Below is our experience and I hope it is the same for you.

DD measured 8 days behind at her first ultrasound and I was charting and knew when I had ovulated. She was just small and by the 20 week ultrasound she was back on track with my original dates. She is now a very active and healthy 2 year old. 

mshrader15

When I went in for my first ultrasound I was supposed to be 8 weeks, but measured at 6 weeks 4 days.  Doctor was worried and basically told me there was a good chance I would miscarry in the next two weeks, but I went back in less than 2 weeks later for another ultrasound and was 9 weeks exactly.  Saw the strong heartbeat and doc said everything looked perfect.  Now I am almost at 12 weeks and everythig is going smoothly (knock on wood).

 Keep your head up and try not to worry.  Hopefully you will go back in and be surprised by how much your baby has grown.  Also if you've seen a heartbeat as others have said that is a great sign!