So I went to my scan this morning at 6+6 weeks pregnant. Unfortunately my consultant could only see a gestational sac (which measures as it should) and no embryo/yolk sac inside 😔💔
They’ve told me to stay on all the drugs and to come back for another scan next week to be sure, but she’s prepared me for the worst.
Has anyone else experienced this? I feel so unbelievably sad.
I still feel very pregnant / morning sickness etc, they said my body was still producing hCG hormones so this is normal 😢
Did anyone have this and it was ok at the next scan? Did anyone have this and then get pregnant again afterwards?
Thanks in advance and look luck to everyone testing today xxx
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Oh Peanutchips I'm so sorry!! I really hope that it was just too early and that everything will be okay by your next scan but you must be devastated and it's so horrible having to wait. Thinking of you & hope you're getting lots of cuddles xxx
Thanks so much lovely. It really helps having the support of this group when feeling so low 😔 Everything crossed for you, hope you’re feeling ok on the meds xxx
Thinking of you and sending luck for tomorrow 🙏🏼💗xxxx
Hi Peanutchips, I am so sorry about this but have read that 6 weeks could be too early. I do hope you would be able to see your embryo next week. Sending you lots of luck! X
Thanks so much lovely. It’s definitely hard to feel motivated with news like this but I have been continuing to take everything. I hope all is going well with you? Xx
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so sorry that you’ve been through this too. I’m so happy that you have your happy news now and everything crossed that your scan will be well soon. When is it? Xxx 😚
Oh lovely, I can understand feeling anxious. Remember the chances of everything being fine are much higher than everything not being fine. Sending 😙 xxx
So sorry to hear this. It must be so worrying. But really hoping that it’s just a little too early and that you get better news next week. Sending big hugs lovely xxx
So sorry to hear this lovely. It’s such a horrible position to be in. I hope there is a positive outcome for you, and it was just a little to early to see on the screen. Sending hugs xxc
Thanks lovely. Not been the best few days as I’ve been bleeding on and off. Had a blood test today and a scan booked in for Wednesday. So just hoping everything is ok. It’s such a rollercoaster. Xx
Oh no, I’m really sorry to hear that. Remember that bleeding in early pregnancy is normal and it doesn’t necessarily mean anything is wrong. I understand your worry though and shall be thinking of you on Weds xx
It just happened to me at 6+4 - same thing, only a sac (which measured a tad too small, too), completely "empty". Went for another (private) scan two days later, and everything was there, right on target...
I was not 99%, but 99,9% sure it was over, only my perfectly rising betas didn't add up (45.000 at the day of the follow-up scan)...
Wow, this is incredible. I’m so happy this happened for you. Do you think the sonographer just missed it the first time? Our consultant didn’t seem to think there was any hope and to prepare for the worst 😢 Thanks for sharing xxx
I had a short but violent bleed that day, which started about 30min. before the ultrasound (lasted about two hours total). I got the impression the (older, experienced!) doctor was doing the ultrasound, just to confirm, what he was convinced of even before: that I was in the middle of a miscarriage... (I thought the exact same thing!)
Only later in the evening, going back through the events of the day, I got a feeling that maybe he/we had missed something, as the conviction was there before the scan....
It was a tough call, as I am on a serious medication protocol, due to this being a DE cycle, and my intial reaction was to just stop taking the meds and get this all over with... (the bleeding had been really violent - gushes of blood, with cramps and clots, the whole thing!)
My husband and I eventually decided that night, to not give up, yet, and give it a couple of more days...
On Friday, different doctor, also very experienced, she initially also could harldly see anything, still only a 10mm sac, "with maybe something in there". Only when I insisted, REALLY insisted, telling her that if that was her final diagnosis (I was 6w6 by that time), I considered I could/should stop meds, did she eventually pull out the external US. And there it was: 21mm sac, 6mm embryo, beating heart...
She went on mumbling something about my uterus being in a strang position (had never heard that one before...🙄).
Oh my goodness, I’m amazed this was so easily almost missed. It’s so good that you pushed for the final verdict and got to see your little one. I’m so happy this worked out for you. I do remember being told years ago that I have a tilted womb, I wonder if this would make seeing things harder? I’m trying not to get my hopes up too much though xx
I’m so sorry to hear this, I have been through a very similar situation last month. Went for a private scan at 7weeks and there was a sac but no yolk. Had to go to the hospital who did another scan and the same thing. Went back 2 weeks later and it had grown for a couple more days but then a week later I naturally miscarried. Currently waiting for AF to arrive so we can TTC again. The situation is heartbreaking and there’s nothing you can do. U will get through this and the sadness will slowly leave x
Thanks so much for your reply Pinky. I’m so sorry you went through this too, it’s so sad after waiting and trying for so long. Pleased you’re close to being able to try again. Really hope this time is your time! Xxx
I’m so so sorry. That is heartbreaking news. I don’t have a similar experience but I do know the devastation of going for an early scan thinking/hoping all will be ok and it’s not. My thoughts are with you and fingers crossed for a miracle at your next scan! X
Oh no, I'm so sorry. I had this at my 7 week scan, and the nurse said even at that point she has seen things turn around a week later. It didn't happen for me, but I also didn't have any pregnancy symptoms xxx
I’m so sorry peanutchips. It’s just awful. I’m currently also going through the exact same situation now and nothing can prepare you. The wait makes it even more torturous but like others have said I have heard of positive outcome at their follow up scans. Have they taken your hcg bloods? If your hcg is going up this may give you more info whilst you wait for your scan. Unfortunately they rang me this morning to say my hcg is the same so have told me to stop medication as i am miscarrying and will discuss management on Monday at my rescan. Will be thinking of you and sending positive vibes xx
Oh lovely, I’m so so sorry you’re also going through this. It’s so tough. Did they say why it happened? They haven’t retested my hCG, my clinic seem to go solely by scan. I hope you’re doing ok. Look after yourself lots and rest as much as you need. Sending lots of hugs xxx
We’re having ivf for male factor infertility so I don’t know whether the sperm has had any influence as I’ve read research that suggests sperm quality may contribute to miscarriage risk. It was a top quality embryo but i suppose it just one of those things. I’m hoping they will be able to shed some light with our follow up appointment. I’m trying to take a positive from it as it was our first bfp so I’m hopeful for the future but it doesn’t make it any easier. Having the support of other ladies on this forum is very helpful in keeping our spirits up when things are hard though ❤️ I will be thinking of you and wishing you all the luck for next week 🤞🙏🏻 Xxx
Oh I’m sorry to hear this. Ours was a top quality blastocyst too, I guess there’s no way to really know unless you test them which we didn’t. I know what you mean about getting first ever BFP though, this is ours too after a long time trying to that gives me confidence that we can hopefully get pregnant again. Lots of love to you right now ❤️ xxx
Hello Peanutchips. How antagonising this wait must be for you. Just wanted to offer my support and hope. Stay safe and well. Sending positive thoughts your way. X
Hello, PeanutchipsHeartbreaking. I hope things worked out for you later and you got success.
I had the exact situation this March. 6+4 scan. Empty sac, no yolk, no fetus. They prepared me for the worst, and it was. Next scan confirmed it. I had started bleeding a couple of days before it. Sending positive thoughts and wishes your way.
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