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U/S at 5wks... measuring too small

brandyxobrandyxo
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So I had my first appt. today and they did a dating ultrasound. They said they really couldn't see anything, but what they thought might be the sac....was only about 6mm, when it should be 11mm. They kept stressing that this was definitely not 5 week size (and I know exactly when I ovulated so I have no reason to believe it could be off) and it did not sound encouraging. They did bloodwork and I go back in 2 days to see if my numbers have doubled. I'm freaking out, of course. I am not patient.

Has anyone else had this or a similar situation? Did it turn out okay?

 I know that nobody can really tell me anything helpful because everybody's situation is different and I'll really just have to wait and find out, but I'm looking for any possible thing to make me feel okay for right now.... This was my first time seeing this doctor, I did not enjoy her at all and she didn't make me feel comfortable during any part of the appt. That paired with the fact that I was already starting to break down = me not asking a whole lot today. My mistake on that, I know. Okay, now I'm rambling. Sorry and thanks.

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  • Ceridwen21Ceridwen21 member

    I have no experience or insight to share with you, but just wanted to say that you're in my thoughts.

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  • MissyOlivePantsMissyOlivePants
    I don't understand why you're having a dating u/s at 5wks.  It's totally not uncommon for there to be nothing but a sac at that point.
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  • brandyxobrandyxo
    Yeah that's what I thought but they were adamant that there should be something bigger in there than what they were squinting at.
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  • LnR70707LnR70707 member
    I also think 5 weeks is too early to expect certain measurements.  GL.


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  • Ryan&Kristin062009Ryan&Kristin062009 member

    5wks is still so early and if you are off on when you ovulated by just a few days, it makes a big difference! Fingers crossed for happy news!

    BTW I will share my success story. Back at 6w2d our baby was measuring 6w4d and its heartbeat was only 64bpm. I was freaking out and looking back at my chart and wondering if maybe I could have been off several days. Our doctor said it could go either way but having had a loss before, and googling like crazy, I wasn't optimistic. However, 6 days later our babys heartbeat was up to 151bpm! I couldn't believe it! know it doesn't always happen, but that was a miracle to me. I hope you get your miracle too :)

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  • britt_dickeybritt_dickey
    I had my second u/s today and I was expecting to be around 6 weeks (not exactly sure when I O'd), but the dr measured me at 4w5d.  I don't think I should be that far behind (I got a bfp on 01/14), but the doctor reassured me that at this point it is fine to just see a sac and that she didn't want to see me back for 2 weeks cause she is confident that everything is fine.  (BTW, I am high risk so that's the reason for 2 u/s and 2 week appointments!)  Sending you T&P!!!  Keep us updated! 
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  • brandyxobrandyxo
    Thank you all. :) I feel like the internet usually poisons my mind with paranoia, but everything I've been looking up tonight is actually making me feel a little better. I will definitely update after I go back Thursday!
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  • carcirrotticarcirrotti

    sounds like you need anew doc. you should not feel uncomfortable with them, especially when in nine months you are going to be laboring with that person in the room. just a thought. no other advice to give sorry, thoughts and prayers for you! still waiting for my first U/S on  feb 8.

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  • brandyxobrandyxo

    Okay, time for an update.

     Good: My Tuesday numbers were in the 3000s. Today's were in the 8000s. All good there. :)

    Good: Today's ultrasound, done by the techs downstairs with the better equipment rather than my doctor, measured me to be 4w6d. A whole 3 freaking days off from when I said I was.

    Bad: My doctor is STILL being negative. I really don't know how. I feel great about everything, and I've been saying to myself all along that the ultrasounds this early are not exact at all. She's all, "Well it's still so early, and we still can't know anything, we'll just have to cross our fingers." I mean, I understand not wanting to give everyone false hope when anythin can happen this early in a pregnancy, but she seriously talks like I'm doomed. For no reason. All together this week I think she spoke to me for a total 2 minutes. And most of that was berating us for owning a snake. She didn't talk to me about any of the normal stuff I would expect -- vitamins, do's and don'ts, etc. And I didn't ask because I couldn't get out of that office quickly enough. Needless to say I'll be looking for a new doctor.

     

    But, in conclusion, everything seems fine!! :) And I think my doctor just causes a lot of unnecessary worrying. For reasons like this, I didn't even want my first appt. to be this early but the receptionist wouldn't listen. Oh well. Thanks everyone!

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