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post #1 of 27
8/14/08 at 12:20pm
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Today was my 6w3d ultrasound. (I was on fertility treatment, so dates are exact). The u/s tech only saw two empty sacs, no fetal pole or yolk sac. I was hoping for a hb. Has anyone had this happen to them and then gone on to a healthy pregnancy? When did you first see the baby and hb on ultrasound? I'm freaking out a bit hear and don't get the official doctor's results until this afternoon. TIA
post #2 of 27
8/14/08 at 12:24pm
Hugs to you. I'm not really sure but I think even 8 weeks is early to hear a heartbeat so you aren't even there yet. I hope all is well and just try to keep in perspective that you are very early in your pregnancy.
post #3 of 27
8/14/08 at 12:27pm
Please hang in there. Do not make any decisions unless you start bleeding.

I had a pregnancy that they thought the fetus never devoloped and wanted to do a D&C. I declined. Bllod work was bad. But a week later.....there he was.

He is now a healthy 8 year old boy :

I am holding you in prayer right now.
post #4 of 27
8/14/08 at 12:33pm
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Originally Posted by AngelBee View Post
Please hang in there. Do not make any decisions unless you start bleeding.

I had a pregnancy that they thought the fetus never devoloped and wanted to do a D&C. I declined. Bllod work was bad. But a week later.....there he was.

He is now a healthy 8 year old boy :

I am holding you in prayer right now.
Thank you. That gives me some hope. No b/w was done today, but it looked fine last week when I had it done. Unfortunately, I won't bleed until I'm off the progesterone, so it looks like I'll just have to see what the doc says. Oh how I wish I could get an instant response. I think a lot of my worry is based upon the concern the u/s tech showed when she couldn't find anything.
post #5 of 27
8/14/08 at 12:39pm
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Originally Posted by Julia'sMom View Post
Thank you. That gives me some hope. No b/w was done today, but it looked fine last week when I had it done. Unfortunately, I won't bleed until I'm off the progesterone, so it looks like I'll just have to see what the doc says. Oh how I wish I could get an instant response. I think a lot of my worry is based upon the concern the u/s tech showed when she couldn't find anything.
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post #6 of 27
8/14/08 at 12:52pm
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post #7 of 27
8/14/08 at 12:59pm
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Well, the office called back. I have an appt in a couple of hours so the doc can scan me himself. : this morning was just a fluke and he'll be able to find something.
post #8 of 27
8/14/08 at 1:06pm
I saw a thread several weeks ago over on the main pregnancy board about this exact same thing. Lots of mamas replied saying this had happened to them and at scans a week or two later, the babies showed up right where they were supposed to be. I bet things will happen the same way for you. :
post #9 of 27
8/14/08 at 3:20pm
I'm saying so many prayers for you and hoping you come back w/a good report!::
post #10 of 27
8/14/08 at 3:28pm
sending you all my thoughts...:
post #11 of 27
8/14/08 at 3:46pm
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Thanks so much ladies!! I just got back from my 2nd appt & u/s today However, this time they saw a fetus in each sac and were even able to get heartbeats!!! I'm so happy I was assertive this time as it really reduced the time I had to wait and mourn. Apparently the tech this morning made a mistake and missed both fetuses. Now I know, if something is off I'm going to ask the other tech to come in a verify before I get so upset. At least the Dr apoligized.

Now, off to officially join the DDC!
post #12 of 27
8/14/08 at 3:48pm
Yay!! That's so wonderful! :::
post #13 of 27
8/14/08 at 3:50pm
Julia, much : for better news from the doctor. I agree with pp that even if the doc doesn't have better news then wait it out another couple of weeks. It is still sooo early. :

Edited because you posted your good news while I was posting.
Hooray!! Hooray!! : :
post #14 of 27
8/14/08 at 3:52pm
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Originally Posted by Julia'sMom View Post
Thanks so much ladies!! I just got back from my 2nd appt & u/s today However, this time they saw a fetus in each sac and were even able to get heartbeats!!! I'm so happy I was assertive this time as it really reduced the time I had to wait and mourn. Apparently the tech this morning made a mistake and missed both fetuses. Now I know, if something is off I'm going to ask the other tech to come in a verify before I get so upset. At least the Dr apoligized.

Now, off to officially join the DDC!

Oh....praise God! I am so excited for you and your : :
post #15 of 27
8/14/08 at 4:18pm
OMG I'm so happy for you!!!!!
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Maybe it's all these hormones, but I'm tearing up right here in the coffee shop

Congratulations on !!!!
post #16 of 27
8/14/08 at 4:23pm
Yeah!!! So happy for you! :
post #17 of 27
8/14/08 at 4:24pm
: YAY mama! I am so happy for you! Your first post didnt sound encouraging as I saw a sac and pole at 6w2d but i prayed when i read your post and then immediately scrolled down and saw such good news! I am so relieved to hear your bad news was wrong and was quickly replaced with such good news! 2 babies! how exciting mama....good luck!
guess we should all remember this as a great example of not losing hope if we hear something is wrong until we get a second opinion!
post #18 of 27
8/14/08 at 4:27pm
Yay!! How wonderful that they got you in again so quickly for a re-check.

I'm so glad you got to see two heartbeats! Congratulations, mama!
post #19 of 27
8/14/08 at 4:57pm
that is wonderful news!! :
post #20 of 27
8/14/08 at 5:55pm
Great news! Yay!

Twins! That will be so much fun. They'll always have a ready-made best friend.
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