7weeks 2days Measuring Smaller*Advice please*

[MrsTM13]

I've just had my 7 week scan and although had normal heartbeat baby is measuring 6weeks 2 days so a week behind. Does anyone have any experience of this? Please please any success stories?

[KiboXX]

Hey lovely,

I measured 5 days behind at my viability scan (also at 7 weeks). My clinic said it was nothing to worry about as heartbeat was seen and measurements aren’t super accurate at this stage. I had a follow up scan 9 days later and baby had caught up. I know it’s so hard but try not to worry. Focus on that little heartbeat 💖 xxx

[MrsTM13 in reply to KiboXX]

Thank you for your positive story. I feel physically sick right now with worry. X

[KiboXX in reply to MrsTM13]

I know the feeling but it really doesn’t mean anything is wrong. Could you book a follow up scan to ease your mind? I did mine at a private scan place as my clinic was quite far away. My clinic advised waiting at least 7 days to allow for progress.I’m currently nursing that little bean who is now 3 months old so there is nothing to say you haven’t got a healthy little bean there as well xx

[MrsTM13 in reply to KiboXX]

So they want to rescan me in 7 days but honestly she was doom and gloom. 'Significant difference' 'cautious warning' didn't remotely focus on the heartbeat..I had to ask if the heartbeat was normal for her to confirm that. She was more concerned about telling me to nip my face mask and my husband putting his phone in his pocket. 😒 x

[KiboXX in reply to MrsTM13]

I’m so sorry, some people really aren’t in the right jobs! ☹️ The heartbeat at mine was slow but I was told that was due to being a few days behind so the fact that they said yours was normal is a huge positive. Sending you a big hug xx

[MissSaoPaulo]

I remember seeing on an early scan that measurements are +/- 5 days at that point so your little one isn't massively outside of that. I hope the little bean puts on a growth spurt and it's good news at your next scan. You think after you get the BFP that's the end of the anxious waiting but it's really not and waiting between scans can be way worse xxx

[ButtercupGarden]

Oh gosh MrsTM, I just logged on to see how your scan went and praying that it was better than mine. I know how you feel with the doom and gloom from the doctors.

I can't offer any reassurance I'm afraid - I'm still living in hell - I had my blood tests back showing that my HCG is still rising but slowly (went from 5000 to 7000) and they have told me to come back for a follow up scan on Thursday. The doctors have basically told me I'm going to miscarry but there is still a tiny ray of hope that maybe the heart beat will be there on Thursday.

I really hope your next scan is positive. At least you saw a heartbeat, I would cling on to that. This week will be excruciating, be kind to yourself. Sending hugs.

[MrsTM13 in reply to ButtercupGarden]

Thank you. Fingers crossed for us both. Trying to function like normal is going to be interesting. I'm tempted to book a private scan for Saturday when I'm 8 weeks. 2 days is a long time to wait and I've read about people seeing different results from the clinic scan. Although she said heart beat was normal she didn't mention a certain rate so not sure if she even bothered to measure.

[ButtercupGarden in reply to MrsTM13]

It's just a nightmare. Would your clinic not let you go in any earlier? Maybe they did record the heart beat if you called and asked today? You are so right, 2 days is an eternity. This week has been the slowest and most painful of my life. I've barely functioned at work and don't even feel like I can talk to friends about what is happening. It's horrible.

[MrsTM13 in reply to ButtercupGarden]

Seems to be standard to be a week. I've booked a private scan for sat morning. I guess if there is no improvement then I'll have my answer and can be prepared for Monday's official scan. It's not good to be stressed etc but it is actually impossible not to worry yourself silly. X

[ButtercupGarden in reply to MrsTM13]

Totally impossible. I'm just a ball of worry. I can't think about anything else.

[MamaWeez]

Hello! I didn’t experience that myself but my cousin had a small baby who always measured smaller than average throughout pregnancy. The doctor was worried at first but they then realized that it was just a small baby. Baby girl was born in April and she is a very healthy tiny baby