please help me understanding- no HB, small, doc not too concerned

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys. I'm less worried about the lack of HB and more about the size.

[Anonymous]

If your beta was 250 a week ago, that would put you at *maybe* 4 weeks pregnant. More likely 3 weeks and change. I wouldn't freak out about measuring 4 weeks at this point. The equipment isn't exact and even a very small measurement difference can make it seem like you are measuring behind when in fact everything is normal. Plus, you don't know when you ovulated so you may very well be 4ish weeks right now.

[Anonymous]

Thanks again everyone.
I've done some research and from what I understand if the sac isn't viable then it would start to shrink- and if it is, it would start to grow.

I'm going to request a repeat US in a week. I know there may not be a definite positive answer but if there's a negative outcome to this pregnancy I don't want to wait longer than I have to do hear this... my rationale is that while I understand it's not medically necessary it is psychologically necessary.

Does that sound reasonable? I'm not really thinking logically about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks again everyone.
I've done some research and from what I understand if the sac isn't viable then it would start to shrink- and if it is, it would start to grow.

I'm going to request a repeat US in a week. I know there may not be a definite positive answer but if there's a negative outcome to this pregnancy I don't want to wait longer than I have to do hear this... my rationale is that while I understand it's not medically necessary it is psychologically necessary.

Does that sound reasonable? I'm not really thinking logically about this.

You mentioned that your levels continued to double after the 250 - what was your last beta?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks again everyone.
I've done some research and from what I understand if the sac isn't viable then it would start to shrink- and if it is, it would start to grow.

I'm going to request a repeat US in a week. I know there may not be a definite positive answer but if there's a negative outcome to this pregnancy I don't want to wait longer than I have to do hear this... my rationale is that while I understand it's not medically necessary it is psychologically necessary.

Does that sound reasonable? I'm not really thinking logically about this.

OP, that is exactly what I would do (and did something similar). I think a repeat US in a week is reasonable. Now, it still may be inconclusive, but it's worth a shot. It's hard to wait a full 2 weeks in limbo, and if there's a chance you might have a better idea of what's going on in a week, I think it's worth it.

Fingers crossed that your doctor agrees. Hang in there. I understand about wanting to know (I'm the 2 miscarriages PP). As devastating as it is to lose a pregnancy, there is some relief in not being in limbo. I actually felt a little better when I knew for sure it wasn't viable and could go from there. It is definitely the uncertainty that is most difficult to deal with. You are not alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks again everyone.
I've done some research and from what I understand if the sac isn't viable then it would start to shrink- and if it is, it would start to grow.

I'm going to request a repeat US in a week. I know there may not be a definite positive answer but if there's a negative outcome to this pregnancy I don't want to wait longer than I have to do hear this... my rationale is that while I understand it's not medically necessary it is psychologically necessary.

Does that sound reasonable? I'm not really thinking logically about this.

You mentioned that your levels continued to double after the 250 - what was your last beta?

My last beta was last Friday- so four days before the US that showed at 4 weeks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks again everyone.
I've done some research and from what I understand if the sac isn't viable then it would start to shrink- and if it is, it would start to grow.

I'm going to request a repeat US in a week. I know there may not be a definite positive answer but if there's a negative outcome to this pregnancy I don't want to wait longer than I have to do hear this... my rationale is that while I understand it's not medically necessary it is psychologically necessary.

Does that sound reasonable? I'm not really thinking logically about this.

OP, that is exactly what I would do (and did something similar). I think a repeat US in a week is reasonable. Now, it still may be inconclusive, but it's worth a shot. It's hard to wait a full 2 weeks in limbo, and if there's a chance you might have a better idea of what's going on in a week, I think it's worth it.

Fingers crossed that your doctor agrees. Hang in there. I understand about wanting to know (I'm the 2 miscarriages PP). As devastating as it is to lose a pregnancy, there is some relief in not being in limbo. I actually felt a little better when I knew for sure it wasn't viable and could go from there. It is definitely the uncertainty that is most difficult to deal with. You are not alone.

Thanks, I really appreciate it. What makes this particularly hard is that I was told I'd never conceive naturally (I'm missing one tube and the other was theoretically blocked), and here we are with a miracle baby- or not. I'd love another child and without IVF it's not going to happen... and I'm 39... so this feels like a last chance that is meant to be. Hopefully the universe agrees with me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks again everyone.
I've done some research and from what I understand if the sac isn't viable then it would start to shrink- and if it is, it would start to grow.

I'm going to request a repeat US in a week. I know there may not be a definite positive answer but if there's a negative outcome to this pregnancy I don't want to wait longer than I have to do hear this... my rationale is that while I understand it's not medically necessary it is psychologically necessary.

Does that sound reasonable? I'm not really thinking logically about this.

You mentioned that your levels continued to double after the 250 - what was your last beta?

My last beta was last Friday- so four days before the US that showed at 4 weeks.

I'd actually asked my doctor if repeating HCGs would make sense and he said something like no because we already know they were doubling last week.

Last said, I definitely don't "feel" pregnant anymore in terms of breasts being achy, etc...

[Anonymous]

I was told my first pregnancy was a blighted ovum most likely as I was bleeding and they could see the fetal pole at 5 weeks. That turned out not to be the case and they saw the hb the week after. He is now in the basement playing with Legos.

If you don't know when you ovulated and you are irregular...hang in there and have hope.

[Anonymous]

Any update, OP?

[Anonymous]

OP here- aw, thanks for thinking of me. You anonymous people have really helped- I keep reading the posts over and over again to give me perspective.

My OB agreed to give me another ultrasound tomorrow. I am really, really nervous and can't wait to have it done.

I am however thinking of postponing until Thursday, since it seems like that's only 2 days but possibly enough extra time to see something more definitive, since my doctor said "we may not see a big change" in that time.

The chances of pregnancy for me were very remote- 1% or less (conceived others via IVF)- so it feels like the stakes are really high. If this doesn't work the chances of another miracle are remote.

[Anonymous]

Good luck, OP! Fingers crossed for you!

[Anonymous]

OP, what's the word?

[Anonymous]

Seriously, you all are so, so nice. I told my husband as I was coming back from the office today that I "had to get on the internet and tell my random friends my news."

They found a heartbeat! And, I measured 6 weeks 1 day today. (A week ago exactly it was 4 weeks). He did say that the sac was 7 weeks while the embryo was 6 weeks, which was a slight concern to him (the doc). I am supposed to go back in three weeks....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, you all are so, so nice. I told my husband as I was coming back from the office today that I "had to get on the internet and tell my random friends my news."

They found a heartbeat! And, I measured 6 weeks 1 day today. (A week ago exactly it was 4 weeks). He did say that the sac was 7 weeks while the embryo was 6 weeks, which was a slight concern to him (the doc). I am supposed to go back in three weeks....

That's great news OP! I would just remain cautiously optimistic. Hard to do, I know, but I've been in your shoes. Do keep us updated!