Not a great 1st u/s **updated**

KaliChick

We did see a sac but it's very small.  I'm 5weeks 4 days.  He expected it to be bigger but did say it could just be slow growing.  Drew another beta and now we're waiting ... well I'm waiting and crying.

 

**update**  Beta is 2,000!  He said that's excellent and he's very pleased.  Now we wait until next Friday.

Jewlz018

::hands Kali a tissue::

::super big squishy hugs::

I will be praying for you and hope that you get a call sooner then later with a great #.   

goodgollie

I agree with pp. It's way too early to make any predictions at this point.  I've seen numerous posts on here about early ultrasounds where the growth was days to almost 2 weeks behind and everything turned out fine. Keep your chin up.  T&P.

illinigal

Hugs. You are still early, so I hope you've just got a late implanter. When I went to my first u/s, they were worried that one twin wouldn't make it because it was measuring behind, but all is well now. Wishing you the best of luck! Please hang in there and keep us posted.

etoyama

It's so early! All we saw at 6w0d was a tiny sac! But then by 7w0d we saw the hb abd everything. Please try not to get too upset - I think it's just early! (((HUGS)))

MyHusbandMyHero

LGLDVM:

Oh honey it's so early! Please don't cry. I understand being scared and upset, but it is just so early to see much on u/s.  I have everything crossed for you and I will be anxiously awaiting an update.

(((((hugs)))))

Yes it's so early!! Don't worry! I was in beta hell then u/s hell! Baby was measuring over a week behind what they anticipated and I FINALLY caught up week 10! Everything crossed for u love!

RachH517

Oh, honey!! I agree with everyone else. It is so early, things can change in a matter of hours. When are you having your next u/s?? I have been consistently measuing 5 days behind and my RE doesn't even want to change my EDD because he thinks the baby will catch up. Keep us updated. I will be sending big, strong growing vibes to you!! Fingers crossed!

JennPierog

MyHusbandMyHero:

LGLDVM:

Oh honey it's so early! Please don't cry. I understand being scared and upset, but it is just so early to see much on u/s.  I have everything crossed for you and I will be anxiously awaiting an update.

(((((hugs)))))

Yes it's so early!! Don't worry! I was in beta hell then u/s hell! Baby was measuring over a week behind what they anticipated and I FINALLY caught up week 10! Everything crossed for u love!

What everyone has said is true its very early! I'm praying for you and crossing everything!! Keep us posted. ((((hugs))))

leecrystalwed08

It really is so early! My RE won't even do an u/s until your about 7 weeks. Think, instead of all we saw was a small sac....Sweet we saw a sack!

Good Luck and your dog is so cute!

RileyGrace

Often an RE won't even give an u/s until 6-7 weeks because everything is so hard to see before that.  5.4 is SO early, it's so hard to see anything at that stage, even when everything is growing perfectly.  Try to focus on there being a sac in the right location. 

I understand how you're feeling, I had a panic during my 1st u/s too.  I had just had a loss so we were checking for ectopic and I had been bleeding.  It took them forever to find anything, then there really wasn't much to see.  It's hard waiting for the next appt, but there will be so much more to see by then.  Hopefully you'll even be able to see a h/b next time.

Try to keep positive, as hard as that is.  My teeny-weeny spec of a sac with a crappy beta and even crappier P4 just turned 6 mths old.  It can definitely work out.

Sending tons of luck your way.  ((hugs))

ashlyrose

Sorry you didn't have such a good ultrasound, hoping for a better one! My RE wouldn't even think about scheduling me until closer to 7 wks so I'm sure it would be small this early on.

KaliChick

RachH517:

Oh, honey!! I agree with everyone else. It is so early, things can change in a matter of hours. When are you having your next u/s?? I have been consistently measuing 5 days behind and my RE doesn't even want to change my EDD because he thinks the baby will catch up. Keep us updated. I will be sending big, strong growing vibes to you!! Fingers crossed!

I'm scheduled for next Friday.  Why he won't do one before that I'm not sure and the worst part is it's not going to be him.  He's going to be out of town so it's going to be an ultrasound tech.  I asked them if I could do it Thursday so he would be the one to do it and they said no.  I don't want a freaking ultrasound tech to tell me bad news for crying out loud. 

lyse2143

It is very early Kali, try not to stress and cry too much! Just TRY to relax and think growing, happy thoughts. I am so sorry you had a bad appointment.

KaliChick

RileyGrace:

Often an RE won't even give an u/s until 6-7 weeks because everything is so hard to see before that.  5.4 is SO early, it's so hard to see anything at that stage, even when everything is growing perfectly.  Try to focus on there being a sac in the right location. 

I understand how you're feeling, I had a panic during my 1st u/s too.  I had just had a loss so we were checking for ectopic and I had been bleeding.  It took them forever to find anything, then there really wasn't much to see.  It's hard waiting for the next appt, but there will be so much more to see by then.  Hopefully you'll even be able to see a h/b next time.

Try to keep positive, as hard as that is.  My teeny-weeny spec of a sac with a crappy beta and even crappier P4 just turned 6 mths old.  It can definitely work out.

Sending tons of luck your way.  ((hugs))

Thank you, Riley.  I'm trying to pull it together.

tshott

I agree with what everyone else said about it being so early.  Try to focus on the positive that there was a sac.  Sending you lots of {{{hugs}}}!!!!!

Eriksgal

I'm so sorry Kali.  Try not to stress-I know easier said than done.  Hopeing you get better news next week!

Sunshine05

Try not to get upset, you are super early still!  Hope you get a reassuring beta and see a heartbeat at your next u/s!  Good luck!

JenCW

Kali, I know how hard it is to stay positive, but remember it's early, and so much can change in even just a few days.  I'm holding out hope that this is the case for you.  Will be sending T&Ps that everything continues to progress!

PS - I sent you a PM a bit ago before I read your post.   

pink100

Kali - i'm going to agree with everyone else...its very early and your still in it.  So stay strong, keep your head up and keep us posted on that phone call later!  HUGS!

wordslikeswords

Oh honey try not to let it upset you! I've read that early on it's perfectly normal to measure an entire week behind! At the early stages things can change so incredibly fast. Please keep your chin up and let us know what happens with your blood work. I'm thinking of you!!

flycka

Kali, I didn't have my first u/s until 6w1d and only 2 betas. Every single day makes a difference in what you can see.
This is the hardest part because you just have to trust and be patient and hopeful. Hang on to that. You can't rush baby into growing.
Lots of hugs.

RileyGrace

Great update!!!!  Good luck at the next u/s!

petite chouette

Happy to see your positive update -- best of luck at your next u/s!

jajsundevil

I'm glad to see your beta came back great and hopefully that put your mind at ease a little.  I agree that it is really early and I'll keep my fingers crossed that you see a nice improvement next week.

illinigal

Glad to see your update!  So glad beta is up!!  I will be looking forward to your good news after next Friday's ultrasound.

Jessiree

If it helps, my RE said that typically nothing is visible until betas hit 2,000, so it sounds like maybe today was the first day you would have seen anything there. Good luck and I hope next Friday comes quickly for you!

Jewlz018

Kali I am so glad you've heard back and that your RE is pleased.    

I know I mentioned this to you already, but my RE likes to see the beta come in at 2,000 and then schedules the first U/S for the week after.  He said otherwise there isn't much to see and can cause unnecessary fear.  

I will continue to keep you in my thoughts. 

cbubbles2

That is great news, congrats!

KYRN

I'm coming in late here and am too tired to read the other responses so I'm sure I'm repeating.

A beta of 2500 is the cutoff to expect to see something on u/s (you should see it by this point), 1500 is when you expect to be able to see a sac (not necessarily before).  Seeing a gestational sac, even if it seems a little small is perfect for 2000.

Good luck! 

bbakersgirl75

It is still so early hun! Keep your head up and we'll all be praying for you and LO!