Those with empty yolk sac

Mrs. Met · April 2011

I feel like I keep reading my story over and over, but written by other people... I was wondering if anyone in this situation experienced or is feeling how I feel.

I'm obsessing and I go from one minute of hope that my next u/s will show something but in all reality, all of my symptoms have stopped... boobs aren't sore, bloating gone, a bit more energy... Have any of you taken a hpt during the waiting period btwn your first u/s and your next? What was the result?

Did your doctor tell you that you m/c or did you figure it out based on your own calculations?

LaTi07 · April 2011

I'm a tad confused. Are you measuring behind? Or has your doctor confirmed a loss? I'm not sure if it's your are just concerned or you've been told there is a reason to worry.

Mrs. Met · April 2011

I had bright red bleeding and some clotting. I went to the dr the other day when I should have been 7 weeks (bfp on april 2nd). She did an u/s and thought I may have miscalculated (4.5 weeks) but when I told her when I last had sex and took the test, etc., she said I'm sorry I couldn't give you better news. She told me to come back next week for another u/s to confirm and schedule a d&c. Technically, there's a chance due to human error but biologically, it's 99% improbable. Based on how quick she was to say d&c, I don't think the doctor is very optimistic either.

I'm not looking for a miracle story and I would never want to hurt anyone in here either... I am just curious if anyone else who went through this used hpt to monitor their hcg decreases, if blood tests weren't ordered. I went from sympomatic to no symptoms (pregnancy that is, not m/c) and I'm wondering if it's in my mind or if I am miscarrying (she said the bleeding I had could have been the start of it).

LaTi07 · April 2011

I'm sorry you're in this purgatory. I've been there so I know how bad it hurts. I wouldn't use hpt's as a way to watch your betas. I did take a hpt 1 week post m/c and it was still testing + which played h*ll on my heart. I would strongly push getting your betas done via blood draw. If your doctor argues against it, you could always have your PCP order the draw. I really hope you are able to get straight answers soon!

amu1234 · April 2011

I was in a similar position as you. I had some very light spotting for all of an hour 1 day. I went in for an u/s about 5 days later when I should have been 6 weeks and they said that I was measuring small (at 5 weeks) or that the spotting was the beginning of a m/c. I knew in my heart that it was a m/c but I still prayed everyday that my gut was wrong. Sadly a little over a week later, the day before my follow up u/s, I started with the heavy bleeding. Don't let go of your hope, but just be ready for what may be coming your way. (((Hugs)))

Mrs. Met · April 2011

Thanks ladies... I really have no hope. I just feel lost like I don't know what to expect or what will happen. I just keep hearing in my head 'we'll schedule a d&c' and it scares the hell out of me. I know for doctors this is routine but it would be nice if they realize not everyone knows it all like them... Thank you again and I'm glad there are some nice people on here to share with.

LexiSophie55 · April 2011

Hi, sorry you are having these mixed emotions. I had an empty sac (blighted ovum) about a month ago. I just stopped bleeding yesterday. I took a HPT this morning (I'm not monitoring my HCG levels) and it was the slightest slightest positive. I had to go to different lighting to see the line. I did take one 2 weeks ago (I thought I was done bleeding then) and it was a bright positive. I also held hope that my dates were off, but as you stated, it was impossible for me as well. My symptoms had also decreased and I knew it wasn't viable, but I wouldn't come to terms with it.

chloebeth930 · April 2011

I had a Blighted Ovum last month. They checked at 7 weeks and saw an empty gestational sac, no yolk sac no fetal pole. They had me come in a week later and the gestational sac grew, but still no yolk sac or fetal pole. During that week they also did blood test and my HCG had risen from 2,900 on Wednesday to 6,000 on Monday. The 2nd u/s was the confirming the initial diagnosis of BO.

You can still test + on HPT and have your HCG rise when you have a blighted ovum. This early on the HCG is secreted from the gestational sac, which can still grow in the case of a BO, until your body recognizes that there is no fetal development inside.

If you are worried that you might be missed diagnosed, then maybe the best option for you is to wait and see if your body miscarries naturally. However, if you are sure about your dates, at 7 weeks they should be able to see something in the gestational sac, even a heartbeat. I am so sorry for your situation. Know that you aren't alone.

hopefulmom81 · April 2011

Mrs. Met:
Thanks ladies... I really have no hope. I just feel lost like I don't know what to expect or what will happen. I just keep hearing in my head 'we'll schedule a d&c' and it scares the hell out of me. I know for doctors this is routine but it would be nice if they realize not everyone knows it all like them... Thank you again and I'm glad there are some nice people on here to share with.

I am so sorry you are going through this.

Basically, what will happen (keeping in mind is it is different for everyone) is that your betas will continue to decrease and once they hit a certain "low" point, your body will begin to miscarry.

I opted to NOT have a D&C and miscarry naturally. However, for me, the spotting had already started. I did have a week in the "purgatory" where my doctor had hope, but I knew the pregnancy was going to end. If you have any questions about my natural m/c, shoot me a PM.

I am so sorry.

dawnrob5 · April 2011

i am in a similar crappy boat right now.

last week dr. told me that there was no fetal pole and the picture was not matching what our dates were indicating. we waited a week and it looks like the sac grew, but still no fetal pole. dr said "i've seen stranger things happen, but i don't want you to get your hopes up or get attached to the idea" um sorry, but its way to late for me to get attached to the idea, i've been attached to the damn idea for the past 6 weeks! arghhhhhhhh.

anyway, much love to you during this time. i don't know that the hpt will tell you anything. my doctor did say she would start drawing blood just to confirm that my numbers are not still going up.

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