6 week scan and very concerned

[waiting1]

Hi. I just went for my 6 week ultrasound today. The doctor said the fetus is measuring around 5 weeks. The dates cannot be wrong as I did ivf. We saw a heartbeat but the strength wasn't measured and now I am a complete mess. I can't stop crying and am so concerned this means miscarriage. Has anyone had a 6 week scan and measured smaller? I have to go back next week before I can be referred to an obstetrician and I am petrified. I am not sure I can make it the week. Does anyone have any similar experiences?

[[M]umma[M]ia]

aw hunni hugs!!

dont be too stressed about the measurment. Bubs hb was recorded and thats the best thing u need. The heart beat would have been around 90-110 i gather as it only started beating a week ago. U prob just have a small bub but dont worry bub will prob catch up. Your doc will get the scan results by tomorrow so im sure they will let u know if there are any problems. HTH and keep ur chin up sweetie, ur doing a great job!!

[waiting1]

I did IVF so was still seeing my fertility doctor - she didn't measure heartbeat - we just saw the flicker - she just said come back in a week before she could refer me to my ob - so not sure if there will be any scan results - it was just an internal scan.
I hate this waiting ! I hope the heart doesn't stop beating. Do you know why I would be 6 weeks (and dates aren't incorrect because ivf) and only 5 weeks - does it suggest a developmental issue?

[[M]umma[M]ia]

im not sure hun.. i dont think it has any big dramas that bub may be a little small.. Could it have been the person that was measuring bub? ive had to scan ppl on the same day measure my bub at different dates that were over a week apart!.. go figure lol..

all scans have results.. did u ask her why it was measuring small???

[Inanna]

I am so sorry that you are going through this my love.

It's great there was a heartbeat - and sometimes the measurements can be out with such a tiny tiny baby. Sending you comfort as you wait to find out more.

[all girls]

Easily said but try to relax and not stress, keep telling yourself it will be ok (i know it must be hard)

I was certain with my dates with DD4 and the 1st dating scan made bub smaller, it is very hard when it is that small to be 100% accurate.

Good luck xo

[all girls]

I am pretty sure it is common, the person doing the u/s didn't do a very good job leaving you in the lurch like that, i would call them tomorrow to put your mind at ease. All the stress and worry isn't good for you or the baby.

[Heaven]

I know it must be worrying. I think the u/s have a 1 wk margin of error aswell so that could be contributing to it. I had a scan this time at 9 wks and was told I was 3 days behind and then at 13 wks apparently I was 3 days ahead (I know my dates are right b/c I know when I ovulated). It is great that you saw a heartbeat, you wouldn't be able to see that at 5wks so hopefully it's just a baby that's smaller than the 'average' they use to work out how far along you are

[Sair]

My first scan at 5 weeks also said I was due a week later than what my LMP and DTD date was.

The chance of m/c is very slim when they pick up a heartbeat on ultrasound early too.

I am sure you have nothing to worry about Hope you get your answers soon!

[Tobily]

If they got a heartbeat that means it was closer to 6 weeks than 5 - the heart starts beating at about 5w4d.
A few days is neither here nor there, early pregnancy scans have a margin of error of +/- 7 days.
A heartbeat is a very, very good sign...hang in there I'm sure everything is as it should be. Early pregnancy is such a head game if you've had miscarriages before or fertility treatment