Worries

Hi this is my first time on here. I just had my first u/s because I am spotting. The baby is there but is smaller than the 8 weeks we thought - I've been told it's about 7 weeks. I'm worrie because although the heart beat is there - 120 bpm, I'm still worried that is smaller than first thought. Any ideas?:help:

Jordie
Are you sure about your dates. Are you sure you didn't ovulate later than you think you did? That would explain a smallness at this stage. On the positive side - you've got a heartbeat - so you are well on the way there!

A heartbeat is fantastic. I agree with Kar - you may have ovulated later. Is your Dr worried?

My Dr wasn't worried which is good but still I'm prone to stressing! I have no idea when I ovulate so I guess there's the answer. Hope the bleeding stops soon though. I'm so glad I can come on ehre and get instant support from people who know! My hubby is great but doesn't know much about this!

JorideC,

I wouldn't worry too much if you saw bubs and there is a hb.
I went for my first u/s, which I thought I would be 9 weeks but I was only 7.5 weeks. I had another u/s recently and I was 9.5 weeks, which was approx two weeks after the first one

If your obs was ok with the u/s, I wouldn't be too concerned. If you are really worried, call them back and see if you can get another appt.

Jordie - try to relax a bit, put your feet up if you can. If you have irregular cycles at all - like one month 26 another 28 then you might very well find that you ovulate around cd19-20 instead of cd14 - that would then explain why you are a week late.

Hi Jordie,

I don't think 1 week is worth worrying about - although I know it is easier said than done. I thought my dates were ok and two weeks ago I had my first ultrasound which showed the baby being 4 days smaller. I had another one this afternoon (just because I had to see my Ob and he offered and I wasn't going to say no) and the baby was fine and measuring 3 days smaller. Having a heartbeat is great. I also had spotting with my Son and all was fine.

Good luck with the rest of your Pregnancy.