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Small Sac

Brandy623Brandy623 member
edited June 2015 in January 2016 Moms
Hey ladies. I'm 6 weeks and 6 days today. I had my first doc visit yesterday. On the ultrasound, the baby measured 6 weeks and 2 days and had a heart beat of 99. I was told that was good and that there wasn't much concern about the baby being a few days behind. They feel I didn't actually conceive when they thought I had. During the appointment with the doc, he expressed concern that the sac the baby was in is small and not as large as it should be for how far along I am or even how far along the baby is measuring. He said this could be nothing or it could be something. When I first found out I was pregnant, they tested my hcg levels because I've had 2 previous miscarriages. The first test was completed when I was 3 weeks and 6 days and was 34. The second test I was 4 weeks and 2 days and it was 93 meaning it tripled in 48 hours. I'm also trying to keep in mind that the baby is also measuring 3 days behind and that could be another reason for the low numbers but doesn't explain the small sac now. He did more blood work and is going to test my progesterone and hcg levels and I should have those results later today or tomorrow. He also gave me progesterone pills to put in my vagina each night until I'm 12 weeks. I go back in 2 weeks for another ultrasound and if the baby and sac have grown, he won't be concerned anymore. Have any other mothers had this happen? My husband and I desperately want this child! My heart is crushed and I'm finding it hard to remain positive!
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Re: Small Sac

  • arose3ebarose3eb member
    Hi @Brandy623! I haven't been in your position before, but if the baby had a strong regular heartbeat that you could already hear on ultrasound, that's hugely positive. As far as measuring a little behind with the smaller sac, it might just be a "slow starter" as far as growth, and there's nothing wrong with that. I'm sorry about your previous losses, but they have nothing to do with the little one you have now so even if it's difficult, just think happy thoughts about the fact that you have two heartbeats inside of you right now :) Good luck!
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  • Brandy623Brandy623 member
    Thank you! It doesn't help that I've started spotting. I've read that after an exam, you could have some spotting. I haven't called my doc yet. I'm going to wait and see if I still am tomorrow before I do.
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  • WaitingMay14WaitingMay14 member
    I am going through the same thing right now. I pray everything worked out for you. Much love.
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