Too good to be true...

[Emlou87]

Couldn’t believe it when on the 12th Feb we found out we had been successful with our very first IVF cycle. After having a bleed, I had a scan at 6 weeks. We saw baby and a strong heartbeat. After two more minor bleeds (brown with no pain) I went for a reassurance scan at a private clinic. This was Tuesday when I should have been 8+4. They could see baby but no heartbeat. I couldn’t believe it. I prayed they were wrong as the clinic was a dive and I had a really bad feeling when I walked in.

However, it was confirmed at the hospital yesterday. Baby stopped growing at 6+6. Is there any way the first scan (internal) could have caused this? We’re absolutely heartbroken. I’m booked in for surgery on Monday. 💔

[Hidden]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss Hun. It's the most heartbreaking thing ever to see a heartbeat as it gets your hopes up so much. I had 2 missed miscarriages, my baby looked perfect at the first scan & the doctor had no concerns then the following week I had another scan where the baby measured behind & had a slow heart rate before he or she had no heartbeat at the next scan. I don't think internal scans cause any harm though. I did go on to have a successful pregnancy where I had 2 or 3 early scans before the 12 weeks mark. Sending you lots of love. xx

[Emlou87 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. This gives me hope x

[FM91]

Im really sorry to hear about your loss. Breaks my heart. We started ivf around the same time and i was genuinely happy for you. Juts take time to grieve your beautiful baby as long as you need. I know how heartbreaking it can be. And not just when it happens bt for a lifetime. Here for you💕

[Emlou87 in reply to FM91]

Thank you. It’s such an emotional rollercoaster. But we’ll get there eventually won’t we xxx

[MissSaoPaulo]

Oh sweetie I'm so sorry, sending you big hugs. Please don't beat yourself up thinking the decision to have the scan has anything to do with it- it really doesn't, internal scans are the norm in early pregnancy, it doesn't interfere with the baby's development xxx

[Hidden]

Im so sorry Emlou💔 for getting your hopes and dreams crushed in this way. I went through the exact same on my second try. The nurse reassured me that there was nothing we could have done to save that pregnancy. They said it just doesn’t work out sometimes. Sending you all my love x x