Ultrasound measuring behind,advice or stories

[mommaashley12]

So....
Yesterday I had an early ultrasound. By my charting and dates I should have been 6w1d. I was hoping to see a fetal pole and heartbeat. But the ultrasound only showed a gestational sac and yolk sac measuring 5w4d. I am nervous about having another loss because of the 4 day discrepancy. The doctor didn't seem concerned, she said it could just still be too early. Help ease my fears, please!

[thatgirlrachel]

My DD measured 3-4 days behind at every u/s we went to. My best friend recently had an u/s at 10 weeks and her baby measured exactly 4 days behind. If the doctors aren't concerned, try to let that ease your mind. Hugs to you in the meantime though!


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[mommaashley12]

Feb 10, 2017 14:45:18 GMT -5 thatgirlrachel said:

My DD measured 3-4 days behind at every u/s we went to. My best friend recently had an u/s at 10 weeks and her baby measured exactly 4 days behind. If the doctors aren't concerned, try to let that ease your mind. Hugs to you in the meantime though!


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That does make me feel a little better. Thank you. I am just hoping and praying this is a normal pregnancy!

[smores]

I agree that if your doctor isn't concerned then that is a good sign. Try not to worry (I know, easier said than done!). Are you 100% sure of your O date? Even if so, early dating ultrasounds can be off by a few days. When do you go back for another ultrasound/appointment?

[cougarette]

My first u/s with DS was off by a few days too. My Dr wasn't concerned, but did want me to come back in a few weeks to double check. I was then ahead by a couple of days, go figure.

I know it's hard, but try not to worry too much!

[NariaDreaming]

Most ultrasound machines are accurate +/- 2mm

And when you're talking about an embryo that is only 5-6mm, even a millimeter off can mean a baby that's measuring five or six days behind

[rm2013]

I don't have any advice but just wanted to send good thoughts and hope you'll see that heartbeat soon! When is your next appointment?

[gamergirl360]

No additional advice, but +1 to if Dr isn't concerned try not to worry. Hope you get some reassuring results soon. Sending good thoughts your way.

[mommaashley12]

Thank you ladies. Going back to do another ultrasound on Feb 20. Hoping our little one is visible with a nice strong heartbeat.

[brittneysandra]

I have no advice but will also add prayers and happy healthy baby thoughts!

[thinkingofthree]

I second smores, are you certain of your O date? Both of my daughters measured a few days off and my doctors were never concerned.

The only time my doctors were concerned was when I was a full week behind with DD2 at my first ultrasound, but I was confident in my O date & so I wasn't concerned. Everything worked out well!