**Sensitive** Positive FET, Inconclusive scan 6+2weeks

[Sammymfc]

Hi all, I'm feeling really low today following an inconclusive scan at 6+2weeks.We are currently 25dp5dt FET with a pgta 5BB euploid embryo. Im on 400mg cylogest pessaries twice a day and progynova 2mg x twice a day also.

On Tuesday I noticed some pink discharge when wiping, stress levels went up and called the clinic, was told not to worry too much as had a scan booked the following Monday snd to monitor it. Wednesday was clear to my relief, Thursday as also clear until I returned from shopping and had brown light flow on my pantyliner. Called clinic again and told continue to monitor as its not red no pain or clots, so wait for scan. Having had previous miscarriage my anxiety shot through the roof, and I booked a private early pregnancy scan today at 6+2weeks. Scan was inconclusive!! Gestational sac seen and measured 14.6mm contained 1 yolk sac, but no embryo seen. I attached the scan pic they took. Honestly my heart has sunk, he has suggested a rescan in 2 weeks but I am already booked in for next Thursday at the clinic by then I would be 7+1weeks.

Do I have any hope here, or am I kidding myself that an embryo will appear. I go on holiday next Saturday so my head is in pieces as to how this will end now. My joy seems to have shattered

[Backagain987]

How worrying for you. I wouldn't give up quite yet. IVF dates aren't always 100% accurate and are often +/- a few days. At six weeks it would be expected to see a yolk sac. There is a reason why IVF clinics tend to do their scans at 7 weeks because a lot can happen in a week and you have a much more definitive expectation of what should be there at that stage. I had loads of spotting in my early pregnancy so that doesn't necessarily mean the worst, although having had a number of miscarriages myself I know why you would think that.

Keeping everything crossed for you xx

[Sammymfc in reply to Backagain987]

Thanks for your reply, that gives me some comfort that they can be +/- also as I never thought of that. Keeping everything crossed, and trying to stay positive is hard but no spotting today so a small blessing I will take. Sorry to hear of your miscarriages, it always makes is hard to be positive the next time. Appreciate the kind words xx

[Backagain987 in reply to Sammymfc]

I should have finished with ‘I had spotting but that embryo is now nearly 2’. I had 6 losses before I had her, it really is possible xx

[Sammymfc in reply to Backagain987]

Aww I love that, thank you that made me smile x

[Here4ivfinfo]

Commenting to show my suppport. I miscarried twins last September and so find it quite easy to imagine how horrible the situation you’re in is because the waiting to see what happens part was the worst for me. Hoping something shows up at your next scan and that you’re able to relax and enjoy your holiday xxxxx

[Sammymfc in reply to Here4ivfinfo]

Thank you! And I am so sorry for your loss, it's just awful isn't it I hope things work out next cycle for you, best of luck!!!The waiting is so testing, we all go through so much to get here. I'm trying to remain positive with a guarded heart, xx

[Here4ivfinfo in reply to Sammymfc]

The waiting whilst being pregnant was the worst bit for me. Whilst I am keen to be pregnant again I am also not looking forward to being in the position of not knowing what is going on and honestly don’t know how I will ride out the first trimester now. Sending love and patience to you xxxx

[Sammymfc in reply to Here4ivfinfo]

I get that 100%, wishing you all the luck this round xx

[Londonlady2024]

Hi, maybe try taking 3 pessaries and 3 tablets, that's what I was on after my first ever FET working (all 4 of fresh transfers failed). Hopefully you will see something at your 7 week scan. I was at the early pregnancy unit for bleeding during early pregnancy and they ruled out ectopic pregnancy...they saw the embryo had implanted. But everyone is different xx

[Sammymfc in reply to Londonlady2024]

Unfortunately I don't have enough to increase, have just enough to get me through to scan day - The hospital are aware of that. It's been quite frustrating as they won't take more bloods to check my levels, said they will only do this if they see a problem on the scan that warrents it. I had blood for my hcg on 17th which were 1027 IU/L @14dpt, and then 19th which were 1987 IU/L @16dpt. They have not tested my progesterone since I have been on the pessaries, even though I have asked for both since spotting.

[NewYorkLover]

Hi there, I have a slightly different experience but hoping it might help. If you don't mind me asking, was your scan abdominal or internal?

I had an abdominal scan at 5w2d after a double transfer.

The sonographer was able to see 2 gestational sacs but only 1 one yolk sac. He then processed with an internal scan and we were told that they couldn't see the yolk sac and its likely that that embryo won't develop any further.

2 weeks later.... had a scan and we were able to see 2 heartbeats..just one embryo was a little bit smaller than the other one.

I am now 28 weeks pregnant and praying everything goes well until the end as I have a history of multiple miscarriages.

All I am trying to say is that each embryo is different and they don't necessarily follow an exact growth plan.

Wishing you the best of luck for your next scan. Really hope that you get some positive news ❤️

[Sammymfc in reply to NewYorkLover]

Hi NewyorkLover, it was an internal scan done at a private scanning facility local to me, they do not tend to scan abdo pre 10 weeks. I had read somewhere else that sometimes the sonographer can not pick things up on one day but can the next time, likewise your story of an abdo scan actually showing more, than the suggested internals. This has given me some comfort in reading actually, and I hope this is the case for me on this occasion.

So far no spotting yesterday or this morning so I am keeping everything crossed and trying to carry on as normal till 3rd April. I wish you all the best with the rest of your pregnancy journey, try to enjoy every moment of it and I'm sure it will work out well❣️

[NewYorkLover in reply to Sammymfc]

Thank you so much.... ❤️

[Doodlebug23]

I waited till 7 weeks for my scan as I’d read so many stories about not being able to be sure before then. I also had spotting. My daughter is now 5 months old. You’ve got this 💪🏻 Try and stay positive, I know it’s hard.

[Sammymfc in reply to Doodlebug23]

Thanks Doodlebug, I wish I had been OK to wait 😒 but got so stressed out. I am in a better head space now, and reading all the supportive comments on this post and similar stories, it has massively helped me. Roll on Thursday 💪🤞🤞🤞 x

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Sammymfc]

Sending you a ton of luck and positive vibes

[Sarah770]

I had a similar experience with my baby no. 2, I cried like crazy for a week. The following week everything appeared and we could hear a heartbeat. I know the wait is awful and no one can tell you not to worry, try to keep as busy as you can until the next scan. Sending you love Xxx

[Sammymfc in reply to Sarah770]

Thank you, and thats great news. I appreciate that feedback, gives me some hope, roll on Thursday 🤞x

[HollyT7]

my clinic wouldn’t scan until 7+ weeks for this exact reason, any earlier and it’s not always a true reflection of anything.”, after 7+ it’s more of a definitive answer. A lot can happen in a week. I had spotting with 3 pregnancies (one early loss) and with my boys until I stopped the cyclogest (around 12 weeks) - age 4 and 2 now. The spotting with the early loss wasn’t any different. Easy for me to say but I wouldn’t read too much into the scan you’ve had (as flippant as it sounds!), just knowing my clinic wouldn’t scan this early speaks for itself. ❤️

[Sammymfc in reply to HollyT7]

Thank you, sorry for your loss, and great news on your boys. I'm beginning to understand that now lol, anxiety gets the better of us all sometimes more so when there's a history. Learning to deal with it a bit better now x

[HollyT7 in reply to Sammymfc]

Everything crossed for you for this week! ❤️

[Winc20]

I think 6+2 can be too early... I had a scan at 6+1 and saw nothing, not even the sac, and they were saying missed miscarriage at the hospital. But I called the clinic and they said come back and check with them, and I went back at 6+4 and then we could see everything. It was the biggest surprise of my life, after days of total agony thinking it was game over. It's because of this I really feel I wouldn't allow another scan again until at least 7 weeks, because before then it can be just too early xxx

[Sammymfc in reply to Winc20]

I so hope for this outcome, and everyone has more or less said the same. Roll on Thursday everything is crossed 🤞🤞🤞I think I feel the same now, and wouldn't repeat an early scan if it can be helped.

Hearing these story's has given me a little hope so for now I shall continue to be happy that we got our positive and take each day as it comes. Thankfully no more spotting so.... 🥰 x

[Winc20]

Sending lots of love and fingers massively crossed for you! xxxx

[Sammymfc]

Hi guys, so today is not a good day and we received bad new at the scan. We have had a missed miscarriage and will now take some time to process whilst by body comes to realise what is happening. I just wanted to thank you all for your support over the last week, it really does mean the world xxx

[Millbanks in reply to Sammymfc]

I'm so sorry to read this - its utterly heartbreaking.

I hope you have lots of support - take care xx

[NewYorkLover in reply to Sammymfc]

I am really sorry to read this. This journey can be brutal. Thinking of you Xx

[Backagain987 in reply to Sammymfc]

So sorry, thinking of you x