Miscarriage inevitable if measuring way behind?

sinclair1975 · November 2009

Does measuring behind in early pregnancy mean miscarriage is inevitable?

Here's my situation - I know exactly the day I conceived b/c we were tracking ovulation and haven't had sex since that day so I know that was the day! Went to the doctor for first u/s when I should have been 7w 2d along but only measured 5w 5d (no heartbeat or anything). I had had spotting and cramping for several days leading up to that so I suspected that meant I would miscarriage (I've had 1 miscarriage and 1 healthy birth previously).

However, my doctor wanted to wait and see what would happen (I miscarried naturally the time before) and had me come back today, 1 week later. I was measuring 6w 6d (exactly one week more than last week but yet still 2 weeks behind of where I should be based on when I conceived). Also, there was a slight heartbeat - it was very slow and erratic but it was there. I am still consistently spotting (though still fairly light and more brown / pink than red) and feeling crampy.

My doctor said she still suspected the pregnancy was not viable so not to get my hopes up but also that she didn't want to do anything, obviously, until we knew for sure that I was miscarrying. So now I just have to wait another week and go back. I asked her if she'd ever seen a case where a baby measured so far behind and ended up viable and eventually caught up. She said no but that she would never rule it out.

I don't know what to think now! I was so sad about the miscarriage and now, I just feel like it's dragging out and don't know whether to hope or not. Also, I'm worried b/c if it IS viable, I had 2 drinks last weekend on Halloween (I was spotting a lot that day and thought the miscarriage was about to happen). And I've been taking Ambien almost every night this week to help me sleep b/c I've been tossing and turning.

Anyone known of a situation like this?

Scout05 · November 2009

I answered you over on MC/PL, but I am very sorry you are dealing with this. Again, here on the loss boards, there are not many happy endings to go around. I hope you have a different outcome.

Perhaps try SAL or the tri boards, for a different perspective?

JaimieLee · November 2009

Were you charting? I am not sure you are going to hear too many success stories here. But I was measuring exactly one week behind throughout my pregnancy - but it didn't end well. But I don't want you to lose all hope - I would ask the SAL ladies, they may have a better insight into this. Good luck! Keep us posted, ok?

Nikkicole007 · November 2009

Anything is possible. Unfortunately, we won't be able to give you any success stories here. I know how hard it is to be wondering about your baby and I'm sending prayers your way. GL.

Heidisean · November 2009

For being that far along it doesn't sound good....sorry to be blunt! I have had 3 mc's and with each they were "lets wait a week and do another US or do more bw". They don't want to be wrong. I am sorry you are going through this again. But seriously, you are pregnant and should not be drinking or taking Ambien to sleep until you know for sure you are mc'ing. Those things are not going to help your situation out!

meggiejo · November 2009

I was measuring about two weeks behind with both of my losses. I would definitely see if your dr. will check your progesterone. That is what my dr. is suspecting as the problem, so even if- heaven forbid- you would lose this pg, you would have some answers for the next. I am so sorry you are having to face this a second time!

roxyttandme · November 2009

Heidisean:
But seriously, you are pregnant and should not be drinking or taking Ambien to sleep until you know for sure you are mc'ing. Those things are not going to help your situation out!

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