6 week scan - no fetal pole
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Topic: 6 week scan - no fetal pole
Posted By: FionaS
Subject: 6 week scan - no fetal pole
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:16am
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I just had my 6 week scan and it showed a gestational sac of 6 weeks, a yolk sac but not fetal pole or heartbeat.
My hcg was 499 about 2 weeks ago so I'm really freaking out. They say it is probably just fine but I have to have hcgs done and another scan in 7 days. So scary! With the miscarriage there was no yolk sac but I was so sure there would be a fetal pole now :( ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:20am
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Oh Hugs for you Fiona! It must be so scary for you. Try not to worry too much, it's still early days xxx
I'm glad they think it will be fine  -------------   
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:28am
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You are measuring 6 weeks so hopefully that is a good sign. Will they do 2 hcgs before the next scan? ------------- 
 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:30am
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Yes, they said they'd recommend hcgs every 2 days so I'll wait for my GP to phone. The sonographer said they see this all the time and most of the time it is ok (sometimes not).
I just wish it could've been nice and clear as now I know I will stress :( ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:39am
| Big Hugs Fiona, glad tho that they think everything will be fine |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:47am
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Seeing a yolk sac is a good thing, though - try to focus on that. I hope it doesn't take long for them to get a conclusive result for you and that it's a good one. ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:09pm
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Big Hugs - my first scan with Andrew was like that. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: katie1
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:16pm
| You poor thing. You don't need that. It is really encouraging that they often see that and things are usually fine. Try and focus on the positives - easier said than done! |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:27pm
Yeah....gotta be positive. Got the hugest lump in my tummy. I know stress is bad for me and bubba but.... ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
katie1 wrote:Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:29pm
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Like I said in my text, sounds perfect to me! Early scans can vary hugely within a matter of days or even hours. I had a scan at 5w5d with the gremlins and saw only the yolk sac, even with an internal. Had a scan at the exact same gest with this bub and saw only yolk sac on external scan and fetal pole + heartbeat on interal scan. It also depends a lot on the equipment they have and how up to date it is.
Bear in mind that at 6 weeks baby is around 1-2mm, the size of a sesame seed, so it's perfectly normal not to be able to see much. They grow 1mm per day at that stage tho so in a weeks time you should def have a good strong heartbeat. Hang in there, I know the waiting is the toughest. I'm up for coffee any time if you want a distraction. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: gemsmum
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:57pm
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Big hugs Fiona. Hopefully this week will fly by with fantastic news at the end. Sending lots of sticky baby dust your way. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 1:08pm
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fiona good luck, and just remember that there is someone with you all the time. I hope that the hcg's keep rising, that's alwasy a positive sign. hope next week's scan goes well too. -------------   
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 1:38pm
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My first scan with Ella at approx 6 weeks 6 days was exactly the same.
I didn't know enough to be worried by that, and the sonographer didn't seem concerned by it at all, just told me they'd see me in another 6 weeks for the 12 week scan! All the best Fiona, I know its impossible not to worry but try not to lose hope okay? ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 1:51pm
Ive read about this, and most times everything is all good, if you had another scan in say a weeks time there will be something there. The fact that the sac is measuring bang on and you have no bleeding etc is a very good sign 
Try not to worry too much **hugs** ------------- |
Posted By: mountaingoat
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 2:00pm
You're right Fiona - staying positive will work wonders! In the meantime, sending big big hugs all the way from South Dakota  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 2:19pm
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I think that is pretty normal, but still stressful to you all the same.
I hated the waiting, and not knowing. At my 9 week scan (they put me back to 7 weeks though) they were able to see everything, but that is one more week than you are now. Hopefully everything will be fine ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 2:49pm
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Thanks everyone. What would I do without you all you encourage me. Just ate a snickers and went shopping for Elle and it helped. Just sooooo tired from all the stressin' though!!! ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 3:31pm
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try relax chick, i know it must be hard but shopping for elle sounds like a brilliant distraction! -------------
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 4:28pm
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Stay positive. Eat chocolate brownie if you have to! ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 4:39pm
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Hugs Fiona. It's good that they see this from time to time. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 4:50pm
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It's hard but try not to stress too much...when I went for a 6 week scan (I think I was 6 weeks and 2 days or thereabouts) they only just managed to pick up the heartbeat.
I'm sure everything will all be fine on your next scan, it does all look promising! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 6:12pm
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Good luck Fiona, i'm sure it will be fine by what the sonographer said. -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 6:17pm
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Yeah she said it wasn't bad, it just meant she couldn't confirm the viability as they can't do that until they see the heart and pole ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 6:45pm
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Big hugs hun!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 7:57pm
big hugs sweetie, I'm sure this bubs is just playing up already and that it will have you running around after it in no time  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:01pm
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ummm question. What is a Fetal pole???
And I have my fingers crossed for you! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:35pm
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LOL I don't really know!! A pole that is usually there from about 6 weeks give or take a day or 3 ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:40pm
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Thanks to good ol' Wiki...
The fetal pole is a thickening on the margin of the yolk sac of a fetus during pregnancy. It is usually identified at 6.5 weeks with abdominal ultrasound imaging, and 6 weeks with vaginal ultrasound imaging. However it is quite normal for the fetal pole to not be visible until about 8 weeks. The fetal pole may be seen at 2-4 mm crown-rump length (CRL), and heart motion is often detected when it is seen. In the embryo, the heartbeat is seen as a regular flutter, which should be first evident at 5 mm CRL. If the embryo is less than 5 mm CRL, it is possible for it to be healthy without showing a heartbeat, though a follow up study in 5-7 days will almost always demonstrate the heartbeat. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:43pm
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Fiona, that Wikipedia defintion must mae you feel a little better?! Doesn't sound like it is a bad thing...
Best of luck ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:44pm
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Good ole Wikipedia! Did that put your mind at rest a little? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:54pm
LOL...nope  ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:57pm
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I'm sure it will be ok but I guess it won't feel that way until you get the confirmation. Hang in there. -------------  
 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:01pm
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I wonder if they would let a paranoid lady like myself have another scan really soon...i.e. Friday? Something could (should) show by then. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:15pm
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I can't see why not... If you can convince your doc to do a referral. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:18pm
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If the fetal pole had been there I wouldn't be worried. That is the bit that is concerning me. Wiki is the only place that says it's normal for it to not be there at 6 weeks. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:24pm
No it's not, Emma says it's normal too, and she knows everything!  ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:25pm
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LOL. Yes, she does.
I HATE waiting like this. So scared! ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:27pm
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Go with the Wiki opinion. Bubs will show itself soon enough and about 30 weeks from now you'll be thinking how nice it will be to get him/her out! Uncomfortable pregnant lady talking tonight
I had no yolk sack on my first scan with DD (5 weeks I think?) and that freaked me out a bit, but it was all fine. This pregnancy mw had a really hard time finding a heartbeat at my first appointment at 12 weeks, only just got it for a second. These babies tend to stress us out before they're even here! Also, the fetal pole might actually have been there and the equipment just didn't pick it up or the technician was having an off day - these things happen. Did they do an internal scan? Cos that might have made a difference too. Pleasant as they are! Big hugs again - the waiting and wondering isn't fun. ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:30pm
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Yeah they did an internal scan. Just saw a blob of something in the sac but she said she couldn't find a pole. She did't really look closely that the blob I don't think.
I THINK, but don't know, that she was new to the job. She seemed to be very proper with the towels, explainations etc and almost umcomfe about the transvaginal ultrasound. I could have been totally wrong though. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:32pm
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The waiting is the worst, it sucks! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 9:54am
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Argh so my doctor is away and the nurse said that the scan results have not even been sent through to the doctors rooms yet! So I still haven't got an offical word on whether what they saw was ok or not or what happens next. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:27am
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Hugs, Fiona!
My first scan with this baby was like that... yolk sac, but no sign of the baby at all (fetal pole or heart beat). I had to wait for a scan a couple of weeks later to confirm viability, and now I'm counting down to delivery. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:30am
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How far along were you at that scan Becca? I am not coping with it well as I'm so tired and worried about Elle that I have little energy left for other worries ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:37am
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The scan put me at 5w 6d, LMP was about the same from memory. I can't remember when my second scan was... I'll go hunting and find out ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:50am
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Okay... my second scan was in early October, so I would have been just over 9 weeks. As I recall, I was measuring spot-on for dates - enough so that my LMP EDD was taken as my official one. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:58am
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Yeah my sac was measuring bang on. A doc just phoned and said they see plenty of scans at 6 weeks where there is no pole and it goes on to be just fine. Have to wait until Wed before they will allow another scan though. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 12:40pm
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hugs fiona, our thoughts are with you chicky. I can understand them wanting to wait a decent length of time coz if you had another scan tomoroow, it may not show any change and that would get you even more stressed and worried.
Is everything ok with elle? you said you were worried about her? -------------
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 8:23pm
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------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 13 March 2008 at 8:31pm
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hugs Fiona... ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |