We went in for our first ultrasound today and they couldn't find a baby, only the empty sac. Here are the facts
Last period was April 17
According to CBE fertility monitor I ovulated April 28th
Positive pregnancy test May 9th (period was due the 14th)
Started hcg/progesterone draws on May 13
First reading hcg 82 progesterone 24.4
Second reading one week later hcg 1238 progesterone 16.6
Third reading one week & 1 day later 6,685 progesteron 10.6
They started me on baby aspirin and progesterone.
I have two very large fibroid tumors that are causing the gestastional sack to be a little misshaped. The ultrasound tech said they were casting a shadow and making it difficult to see. Then when she got a good view she said she didn't see a baby. She called the doctor in and did u/s again. The doctor said we may be dealing with miscalculation I asked how off we could be since I know when I ovulated. He said it could depend on actual implantation and such. According to my calculations I should be 6 wks and 4 days. The gestational sac was measuring 5 wks and 5 days. He said to continue all meds as though it is a viable pregnancy and we will have just wait and see. I go back Monday for another blood draw and he said we will go from there.
Has anyone experienced anything like this? What was the outcome? Any possible chance for a viable pregnancy? I am trying to be realisitic and not get my hopes up. A friend told me at the very least to make sure they do another u/s next week before any procedures like a D&C are performed just in case. Feeling very numb right now.
Re: 1st Ultrasound & it doesn't look good ****New Update***
I went through this back in January. After my first u/s the doctor basically told me he could not find a fetal pole and I should pack it up, go home and wait to miscarry. He never even had a blood draw done. He told me to come back in three weeks if I still hadn't passed the pregnancy.
I went home, cried for three days and called another doctor for a second opinion. 5 days later my new doctor found my baby and a heartbeat! Tomorrow I will be 28 weeks! I'm not sure how often this happens, but don't lose hope yet. I send you thoughts and prayers because I know exactly how you are feeling right now. Try to hang in, and see if you can go back for another u/s soon. It's amazing what can happen in just a few days.
Me:39 & DH:40 ~ TTC #2
Thank you!
Me:39 & DH:40 ~ TTC #2
Me:39 & DH:40 ~ TTC #2