Measuring behind?

sarahcurtis13 · December 2016

my husband and I went to my first ultrasound on Thursday at 7 weeks pregnant. Unfortunately, baby was only measuring at 5 weeks 6 days, which "worried" my doctor. We go back for another appointment on Tuesday, but in the mean time has anyone else experienced this? If so please share your stories and/or advice! After TTC for 2 1/2 years I was heartbroken at the news that everything wasn't going as planned.

brookeelyse527 · December 2016

Is the 7 weeks due date based off LMP? Because it's possible you ovulated late. With my first pregnancy, and this one, I ovulated late making my EDD a week behind what the LMP said.

kissthesky32 · December 2016

Totally agree with the above post. My cycles are long and I don't usually ovulate until around day 20, so my actual due date is about a week later than what you get using LMP.

So, if you weren't temping or doing a medicated/monitored cycle, I wouldn't be overly concerned just yet. Does you doc have you coming back in soon for a follow up u/s?

sarahcurtis13 · December 2016

7 weeks is based off my LMP, but my husband and I travelled for work quite a bit seperstelynlast month, so the ONG possible day of conception would've been NOV. 7

. My dr has me coming back in tomorrow for a viability scan.

SPurp13 · December 2016

sarahcurtis13 said:

7 weeks is based off my LMP, but my husband and I travelled for work quite a bit seperstelynlast month, so the ONG possible day of conception would've been NOV. 7 . My dr has me coming back in tomorrow for a viability scan.

So, does that work in your favor or behind?

I will say that I measured a week behind with the baby we ended up losing (and I knew it, because I was tracking ovulation). No one told me that that was any cause to be concerned, however, when they told me that, so I have no idea if it was or wasn't something to watch for. With my daughter, I measured exactly where I should have based on ovulation. I wouldn't think a few days here or there means anything--you could have implanted late, and I wouldn't think that measurements are EXACT--there has to be some sort of error plus or minus. Yes, being that off this early is surprising, but they saw a baby, and that's what you need to focus on. Some babies are ALWAYS a week behind and are slow growers.

Update us tomorrow--your doctor should definitely know more, and if the baby has continued to grow, that's all you need to know so far.

Kathryn0903 · December 2016

So I measured behind at my first ultrasound - 9 days behind based on LMP or 5 days behind based on ovulation. Doctor wasn't too concerned though

sarahcurtis13 · December 2016

It puts me behind what they are saying. Today I started bleeding

. I called my Doctor and they are booked solid today, but have kept my spot for tomorrow morning. It's worse than spotting, but isn't seeming to be a full on miscarriage yet. They have me laying flat until my appointment.

hupp0013 · December 2016

I am sorry that you have started bleeding g and that the doctor couldn't fit you in today. I hope the bleeding stops @sarahcurtis13.

kissthesky32 · December 2016

I am so sorry, @sarahcurtis13. All the hugs.

SPurp13 · December 2016

I'm so sorry, @sarahcurtis13. Please stay positive. I had bleeding with my daughter, and never was the doctor concerned at all with her. It happens sometimes. Fingers crossed that the bleeding stops!

sarahcurtis13 · December 2016

Thank you all! I hate sharing bad news, but your sweet posts helped

mborn24 · December 2016

I'm sorry @sarahcurtis13 hoping for good news for you tomorrow.

NYTino24 · December 2016

Good luck @sarahcurtis13! We are rooting for you!!

sarahcurtis13 · December 2016

Well, I'm scheduled for a d&c tomorrow after bad news this morning. I appreciate all of your prayers and well wishes!

Mango517 · December 2016

I'm so sorry, I was hoping you'd get better news.

sarahcurtis13 · December 2016

Us too. Although devastated, I'm trying to stay positive that we were able to get pregnant at all. After TTC for 2 1/2 years, that was a small victory in itself.

hupp0013 · December 2016

I am so sorry for your loss @sarahcurtis13.

dmbfan46835 · December 2016

So sorry @sarahcurtis13 I hope you have a sticky rainbow baby in your near future

molly1108-2 · December 2016

So sorry for your loss

nycAug14 · December 2016

Same here

flowerintherain · December 2016

@sarahcurtis13 I'm so sorry for your loss and that you're going through this

kissthesky32 · December 2016

I'm so sorry it wasn't better news,@sarahcurtis13

sarahcurtis13 · December 2016

Thank you to each and every one of you

[Deleted User] · December 2016

***Lurking***

I'm so very sorry for your loss. DH and I have been trying for 18 months, and not one bfp. After 2.5 years, I can just imagine how excited you both must have been! And now I'm literally crying here for you. ❤ If you can find a silver lining at all, that is a true gift. GL and fx for better things to come...

merrypotter · December 2016

So, so sorry

I hope you get your miracle baby.

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