5 wks. Sac and yolk but nothing else! Should I be worried?

Jenn061477 · January 2016

Help!!!!! 1st time mom-to-be and I am in my late 30's. I have some health issues and I went for my first sonogram last night and they were a bit confused. It was the size of a pea which they calculated I am 5weeks! Problem is the didn't see a head and tail and I have to go back next week. I'm so afraid that my only chance to be pregnant is lost. Can anyone provide any comfort or just plain honesty for me right now? Thank you!!!

mrsgillham14 · January 2016

5w is still very early to see much. The heart doesn't start beating until around or after 6w. Try not to worry about it too much.

noelani42 · January 2016

What did the doctor say?

Alyeena · January 2016

Maybe you are not as far along as you think? I am sorry you have to go trough this worry, I know what it is like. Hopefully next week you get better news. I don't have more reassuring words for you right now I'm sorry.

mommytimesfour · January 2016

5 weeks is very early. Also, it's possible that your dates could be off even by a couple days, which will make a big difference this early. I wouldn't stress out yet.

0SeaMonkey0 · January 2016

5 weeks is so early! I get that some women are high risk and need close monitoring but frankly it always surprises me when they do US so early. When I needed a dating scan (totally not the same thing I know) with my first and they recommended waiting 2-3 weeks after my bfp to go because before then, they might not be able to find anything. My understanding is that the reason a MC before 5 weeks is called a "chemical pregnancy" is that at that early stage, it is actually not possible to confirm a pregnancy by US, it can only be detected by "chemical methods" I.e hormones in your blood. So it doesn't surprise me that they couldn't see everything at this early stage.

I really hope everything goes well for you and it was just too early to see anything clearly.

jilligirl16 · January 2016

Try not to worry, as there is nothing much you can do other than to stay positive. Most likely it is nothing to worry about. Sending good thoughts your way.

imakeeff0rts · January 2016

Yeah, you're pretty early. There's not much that can be seen at 5 weeks. By your next appointment, them be able to see more (assuming that your next appointmwnt is several weeks to a month down the road).

Alyeena · January 2016

@0SeaMonkey0 What you said is incredibly insensitive. You "get" that some women are high risk? Yet it surprises you when they do an ultrasound that early? No I am sorry, but you don't get it at all. And it is absolutely possible to confirm pregnancy with an ultrasound even at 5 weeks, when you don't know something it is better you don't talk at all.

Again, so you understand: Do not talk about what you do not know.

The amount of ignorant comments on this thread really surprises me actually, 5 weeks is not too early as all of you seem to think. And the heart starts beating at around 5 weeks too not 6 weeks. You just cannot hear it until 6 weeks at the earliest.

homebird · January 2016

I have no expertise and can't offer much advice. I do know that 5 weeks is VERY early (although I'm not sure what Dr's expect to see at 5 weeks). My sister went to her 7 week ultrasound and her baby's heart wasn't beating yet, but at 8 weeks it was.

I know that saying "try not to worry" is not realistic, but *hugs* to you.

LizC216 · January 2016

I've been through that twice now, but I was closer to 7+ weeks. At 5 weeks, it could definitely be a timing issue.

ratchell26 · January 2016

It may be early, but I know all too well how scary it can be. Take each day at a time and try to remain positive. Hugs and positive vibes headed your way.

TheBorg7of9 · January 2016

Alyeena said:
@0SeaMonkey0 What you said is incredibly insensitive. You "get" that some women are high risk? Yet it surprises you when they do an ultrasound that early? No I am sorry, but you don't get it at all. And it is absolutely possible to confirm pregnancy with an ultrasound even at 5 weeks, when you don't know something it is better you don't talk at all.

Again, so you understand: Do not talk about what you do not know.

The amount of ignorant comments on this thread really surprises me actually, 5 weeks is not too early as all of you seem to think. And the heart starts beating at around 5 weeks too not 6 weeks. You just cannot hear it until 6 weeks at the earliest.

Qfp

mommytimesfour · January 2016

@Alyeena I don't think anyone's response to OP was "ignorant". Nobody said it's impossible to see anything on an ultrasound at 5 weeks, it's very possible, but it's also very possible for it to be too early to see much, especially if dates were off. A lot of OBs (in a non high risk pregnancy) won't even schedule an ultrasound until 7+ weeks to avoid this type of situation.

PrimRoseMama · January 2016

Alyeena said:
@0SeaMonkey0 What you said is incredibly insensitive. You "get" that some women are high risk? Yet it surprises you when they do an ultrasound that early? No I am sorry, but you don't get it at all. And it is absolutely possible to confirm pregnancy with an ultrasound even at 5 weeks, when you don't know something it is better you don't talk at all...And the heart starts beating at around 5 weeks too not 6 weeks. You just cannot hear it until 6 weeks at the earliest.

(Lurker from TTGP)

First of all, you need to chill. Many of the women here are very versed in the biological information about TTC & embryo development. Your information is wrong a boo the heart beat...

"Week 5: The embryonic period begins

The fifth week of pregnancy, or the third week after conception, marks the beginning of the embryonic period. This is when the baby's brain, spinal cord, heart and other organs begin to form."

-- from mayo clinic: that's begin to form...the heart tube might pulse but it would not be visible by ultrasound at 5 weeks.

From WTE: "By 6 weeks, your baby’s heart — now beating 80 times a minute — has four hollow chambers, each with an entrance and an exit to allow blood to flow in and out of each chamber. In just two more weeks, that number will rise to 150 beats a minute."

Slow your roll, please. Calm down. I promise you that people know more than you are giving them credit for.

mom2adoodle · January 2016

I hope next week shows a bit more, OP! Good luck! I too am going in at 5.5 weeks (early shmearly if it means checking to see its not an ectopic and seeing if my progesterone and hcg levels are doing well then I'll take it!) and have read that sometimes it's difficult to interpret the heartbeat until a little farther along. Hoping for the best for you

Edit to fix the word shmearly

TheBorg7of9 · January 2016

Alyeena said:

@0SeaMonkey0 What you said is incredibly insensitive. You "get" that some women are high risk? Yet it surprises you when they do an ultrasound that early? No I am sorry, but you don't get it at all. And it is absolutely possible to confirm pregnancy with an ultrasound even at 5 weeks, when you don't know something it is better you don't talk at all.

Again, so you understand: Do not talk about what you do not know.

The amount of ignorant comments on this thread really surprises me actually, 5 weeks is not too early as all of you seem to think. And the heart starts beating at around 5 weeks too not 6 weeks. You just cannot hear it until 6 weeks at the earliest.

Jesus, are you trying to give the girl a heart attack. Yes, it is possible to confirm a pregnancy or see a heartbeat on ultrasound earlier than 6 weeks, but it is not probable. In fact, it is very unlikely to see a heart beat at 5 weeks on an ultrasound. I have had an ultrasound around 6 weeks in two of my four pregnancies and not seen a heartbeat at that time, but had it develop later.

I don't think @0SeaMonkey0 was being insensitive at all. I have had four pregnancies, two miscarriages and I have been on these boards for six years. I agree with her that early ultrasounds just cause unnecessary worry. If I get pregnant again, I am waiting until at least 7 weeks to make sure that I don't go through the worry of an uncertain ultrasound ever again.

Your tone is not necessary or helpful.

foxxytwt · January 2016

I had my us with the re today at 5w 4d and there is only the yolk as well, they said that's perfect. Next week there were be a heartbeat!

mom2adoodle · January 2016

Yay @foxxytwt !!

wlux · January 2016

I'm going next Wednesday at 6w 4d to check for a nuero tube. I'm not expecting to see a heart beat. My OB was very clear we might not see a heart beat.

My first pregnancy I saw DD's heartbeat at 7 weeks.

Don't worry too much. A lot changes in a matter of a single day this early.

BostonBaby1 · January 2016

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BostonBaby1 · January 2016

*** sorry, I typed a response to a different thread on here. My bad.

chickendancefever · January 2016

I am seen by a RE, so I do weekly ultrasounds. I had one at 5+2 and there was just the yolk sac. My doctor said that was fine and they expect to see more next time. Most importantly is what your doctor says.

SuperKristy85 · January 2016

My dr explained that between weeks 5 and 6 can be very tricky as you can start to see the sac at any point so you just may not be there yet! She said you may not see something and then it's there the very next day. Don't stress yourself out and if I were you I'd go take another home test because I can't take the suspense. Best of luck, I bet your baby is just fine!

0SeaMonkey0 · January 2016

Thanks everyone, didn't think I'd said anything wrong. Sorry to OP if anything was taken the wrong way.

AnnaS930 · January 2016

I should follow my best instincts and not butt my head in here, but I feel it necessary to say that this is 100% a question for a doctor... and a forewarning that you will probably hear this from me a million times over the next months. As a pharmacist, I strongly believe that certain questions should only be handled by healthcare professionals - no amount of googling will educate a person to the extent of a medical degree.

I'm not trying to be insensitive, but if the doctor seemed puzzled by the results you should be asking a lot of questions. If this was just the comments from the technician performing the ultrasound then they should not be saying anything as they are not educated as to how to properly read such things but are instead employed to take the best pictures and pass them on to the doc.

Again, hoping not to be too harsh, I sincerely hope all is well - I know nothing about scans this early on but please utilize your healthcare professionals. You/your insurance PAYS them, they work for you.

End rant.

mom2adoodle · January 2016

I just had an ultrasound and measured 5 weeks, 2 days, no yolk sac but a gestational sac! Doctor said that was quite alright and what was expected.

So, OP if you saw a gestational sac AND a yolk sac at 5 weeks you are super good to go!

mom2adoodle · January 2016

@foxxytwt Did you mean gestational sac or yolk sac? I thought yolk couldn't be seen without gestational?

LakeR2014 · January 2016

All of these Ultrasound dates have me wondering....when is everyone's first US planned or will be planned? I called my doc and said although they'll look for the heartbeat at 11 wks, the first US won't happen until 20. I thought that was really late - but is that normal for non-high risk?

OP I think you're at a normal stage. Try to relax (if you can). Good thoughts for your next Dr visit!

mom2adoodle · January 2016

@laker2014 there is a thread called "what date is your first scan"

mrsgillham14 · January 2016

LakeR2014 said:

All of these Ultrasound dates have me wondering....when is everyone's first US planned or will be planned? I called my doc and said although they'll look for the heartbeat at 11 wks, the first US won't happen until 20. I thought that was really late - but is that normal for non-high risk?

OP I think you're at a normal stage. Try to relax (if you can). Good thoughts for your next Dr visit!

As @mom2adoodle mentioned, there is a whole thread on this. It is very normal to not have an U/S until 20wks for non high risk, unless you are doing the NT (which is around 12 wks I believe).

ETA: Some will do a dating U/S sometime before 12 wks.

Jenn061477 · January 2016

Omg thank you all sooooo very much for all your insight! It's a great help! Now if I can only learn how to relax I will feel better! I'm high anxiety as it is! But thank you to alllll of you!!

Jenn061477 · January 2016

My doctor said we needed to wait until next appointment which is on the 13th. they did see a yolk sac but it was black. They did say I could be a little earlier idk tho! This is all so new to me. I was told 4 years ago that I wouldn't be able to have kids because I had a severely tilted uterus! Well I was devastated!!! I wouldn't go back to him but then I had to! Admittingly i hadn't seen a gyno I in the 4 years which is bad I know!! So when I went back he totally changed his tune but then said because of my age and all health problems I would most likely have a deformed baby or one with many issues...

Jenn061477 · January 2016

I also want to state that I asked for honesty which sometimes is as hard a pill to swallow just like those damn prenatal vitamins! Lol I am fine and appreciate everyone's comments and concerns and hugs! I need this sisterhood right now and it means a lot! Thank you again all of you who took the time to post a comment it is greatly appreciated!!

noelani42 · January 2016

Please think seriously about seeing a different doctor!!!!

TheBorg7of9 · January 2016

Jenn061477 said:
My doctor said we needed to wait until next appointment which is on the 13th. they did see a yolk sac but it was black. They did say I could be a little earlier idk tho! This is all so new to me. I was told 4 years ago that I wouldn't be able to have kids because I had a severely tilted uterus! Well I was devastated!!! I wouldn't go back to him but then I had to! Admittingly i hadn't seen a gyno I in the 4 years which is bad I know!! So when I went back he totally changed his tune but then said because of my age and all health problems I would most likely have a deformed baby or one with many issues...

Wtf! Get a new doctor. I mean wtf! And also report him to the AMA.

Many many people have a tilted uterus, btw. And it doesn't usually affect getting pregnant.

mom2adoodle · January 2016

I second @TheBorg7of9. This guy sounds like a quack in my opinion. I'm not sure why you had to go back to him but hopefully you are able to find another doctor. Good luck!

jessbaldwin14 · January 2016

I just got an ultrasound at 5 wks 4 days and all I saw was the sac and a little speck for the baby. My doctor said this was totally normal. I wouldn't stress about it!

jessbaldwin14 · January 2016

My MIL has a tilted uterus and she had 6 healthy babies! You never know what your journey will be!

618mom22boys · January 2016

I have a tilted ute as well and this is my 4th baby. I agree with the other ladies, get a new doc!! Who tells someone their baby is going to be deformed?!?

Jenn061477 · January 2016

Surprisingly that particular doctor is well known and well respected in the field on Long Island! I did seek a different doctor and I am in the new hands of some wonderful, patient and positive doctors and nurses that don't stress me out!

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