Upsetting first ultrasound

katie_71208 · September 2011

Well I had my first ultrasound today. I am supposed to be exactly 7 weeks today (I was charting so I know when I ovulated). When we went in, the tech said not to expect to see much and it could be too early to see a heartbeat, which I knew. So she was able to find the gestational sac, and pointed out the yolk sac inside but we did not see anything else. No embryo or anything. She didn't say much about what that could mean but I am scheduled to go back in 9 days to check again and see if things are progressing. I am kind of freaking out but know there is nothing I can do but wait. Was hoping for better news today =(

texasmeg1 · September 2011

I am so sorry you didn't get the news you expected today. I know the wait will be hard, but I find it easier to occupy my mind with other things. I'll keep you and your LO in my thoughts and prayers and hope you have good news at your next appointment.

Did you have betas drawn? LO could just be a little behind schedule! Grow baby grow!

ACC0512 · September 2011

Hopefully she was nicer than this post comes off....if not...that's some horrible bedside manner.

Good luck!!

katie_71208 · September 2011

I did have betas done a couple weeks ago and they were increasing like normal. Since I already had them done they said I didn't have to get more and they would just wait for the ultrasound next week.

katie_71208 · September 2011

Thanks for the kind words, I'm just trying to keep my hopes up for the time being!

She was pretty nice about it, I just wish she had given us more information. It seemed like she thought that maybe I'm not as far along as I think I am or something. Or maybe she knew it was bad news and didn't want to upset me, who knows. I'm supposed to be talking with my doctor at my next appointment.

When we asked her if it was okay to not see anything at this point she said that it's really hard to tell with just one ultrasound and they would be able to tell more after another one when they can see if things are growing.

stemms8810 · September 2011

Sorry this is happening. In my thoughts and prayers. Hoping for a great ultrasound next time!

jakdw · September 2011

Ultrasound techs are not supposed to give that much information..they just aren't allowed. Even if it was bad she couldn't say. Good luck I hope everything turns out for you!

davetwostep · September 2011

Did they do a regular u/s or a transvaginal u/s? I had an emergency u/s today and they couldn't see much of anything on the regular, but the transvag gave them much more information. Hopefully the next 9 days will pass quickly for you and you'll be able to see your little peanut :-)

Sherbet Lemon · September 2011

T&P headed your way that the next u/s shows your baby. I'm pretty sure I've seen posts like this from others and things turned out fine.

GooglGirl · September 2011

Thoughts and Prayers are with you Katie...

Keep your chin up and keep those thoughts positive! We are all routing for you here

hugZZZZZZZZ

xnbride · September 2011

Happened to me at my ultrasound with DS2; I was supposed to be 6w but he was measuring 4w with a yolk sac and nothing else. We had another ultrasound 10 days later and there he was-perfectly caught up measuring 7w2d. Pregnancy has so much variability. Try not to worry (I know easier said then done). Big hugs.

mijakach · September 2011

Aww, I'm sorry it wasn't what you were expecting. I know it's hard, but try not to think about it too much. I hope your next appointment goes much better!

pc150805 · September 2011

The exact same thing happened to me! My betas are doubling just fine, but no baby. They want me to go back Wednesday of next week. I'm driving myself crazy trying not to think the worst. This will be m/c #7 if it doesn't turn out well and I don't know how I'll handle that! I'll send some prayers your way and keep us posted!