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I have a similar situation although I am behind you by two weeks. My doctor has not mentioned Miscarriage, Blighted ovum or anything. I do know that it is not an ectopic preg. I know the exact date I concieved, however I am developing two weeks slower than that. So at what should be SIX weeks, I am showing a four week progress with a egg sack and yolk sack, no mention of fetus. Any thoughts ladies? Poor Sameen and I seem to be stressing out here. Some positive news would be helpful? -Andrea

Andrea~that is the same thing I had. I too knew what day I conceived (I have been charting for over 6 months of ttc)...the big thing to remember, is that once your egg is fertilized - it can take anywhere from several days - up to almost 2 weeks before that growing egg implants somewhere in your uterus. I had implantation bleeding 11 days after my conception date. There is no real way to know how many days each egg will take. So it is completely normal to have a 6week pg only showing about 4 week development-and don't be surprised when it seems to suddenly "catch up" in the development. The egg starts growing/dividing at the time of conception...but some of the development stages are temporarily delayed when implantation has not occured yet, so once it does implant..away it goes and gets back on track, so to speak. So try to relax a little. Especially 8 weeks and earlier there may be some delays, but as long as your beta levels are good and the development IS progressing (even if it does seem a week or two behind...it is usually ok)...relax and let the miracle happen in ITS time, not worry about yours. So, don't worry that you might be "wrong" in conception dating. If you are showing development within a week or even two less than you expect...late implantation is usually the reason why. It does not mean anything is wrong. Or that you might be wrong. It just takes a lot longer than you might think.

Dear Katyh S. Those have been the most comforting words I have had in weeks. I really appreciate your taking the time to answer my worries. All the best wishes to you and your family in future endeavors. I'll post my Ultra Sound results on the 26th Oct. Thank You Again -Andrea

wish me luck. I have an u/s this afternoon. Last week I was told that there was a flicker of heartbeat but that the embryo had not grown from the week before. I am so praying for a strong heartbeat this time.

Andrea, your progress is not as far behind as you think, yolk sac does not appear until 5 - 5 1/2 weeks, so definately more than 4 weeks. Good luck with u/s trica.

I've just got similar results. The doctors seen the sac and the fetal pole. They believe i should be 12 wks, but the sac and fetal pole are only 6 wks and they don't see or hear a heartbeat. I had my first hcg test done and it measured at 13,894.8. I go for the next one on Monday. Has anyone have this happen and then good news? Please help me if you can. Feeling very heartbroken right now.

Yvonne, my situation was similiar to yours. I wrote earlier things in this forum if you want details. Unfortunately it did not go well. I would upfront ask you dr what he/she thinks. I asked them what my odds were and what they were looking at as suspcisions (for lack of a better word). It was a horrible roller coaster for me. One minute I was convincing myself it was okay, then the next I knew it wasn't going to be okay. My heart goes out to you. Know that you will be in my prayers. Miracles can always happen.

Well, my news isn't good. I am going in today for a D&C. The dr. told me that the embryo wasn't forming and that there was no heartbeat. I went in yesterday for them to put stuff on my cervix to dialate it. I don't understand why this is happening. I wish everyone luck and I will keep everyone in my prayers.

Tricia- I had to have a D & C done about 20 days ago. At 8 weeks they could not see a heart beat... so I waited one more week to make sure that nothing had changed (and it hadn't) before going forward with the D & C. The D & C was the best thing I could have done because it got the pregnancy over with right away. Your hormone drop is close to immediate. It is a very difficult time indeed and no one can really heal the wound besides time. Keep in mind though, you know you can get pregnant... which so many women can't do. You can try again in a few months. Pamper yourself a little as you are emotionally and physically drained -- that is my best recommendation for the time being.

I myself don't have any answers. I am suppose to be 8 weeks and 2 days. I went for an u/s yesterday and the technician couldn't find a fetus or a fetal pole or a heart beat. I started to get really upset and started asking questions but she was not allowed to tell me anything. All she asked was whether the last date of my period was accurate and I said yes it was August 29/05. She also asked if I've had any bleeding or cramping and I said no. I have only had sore b___sts, otherwise no other signs of pregnancy. She showed me the round sac on the u/s but couldn't tell me anything more. I'm so sad. I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow as I made an appt even though I'm not suppose to get results for week. I just need to know. I think I'll request the blood test for the HCG levels. I never imagined this outcome for my first ultrasound. My Husband was with me and we were both shocked to see nothing. I was expecting to see a little blip of my baby. I am praying that the fetus is hiding or that I'm much earlier than I thought I was... I don't have a good feeling but I'll keep everyone posted.

I had posted an earlier message about my concerns of having nothing show up on my ultra sound. I knew the exact date of my last period and the conception date FOR SURE! At my first U/S the Doc. said I was only showing 4 weeks when I should have been showing 6. I was beyond worried for 2 weeks until my next appointment. I went in yesterday to hav him find the fetus which is still very small and measuring late. I should be at 8 weeks going on 9 and am only looking like 7 weeks 2 days. My advice would be to GET A SECOND OPONION. It seems with alot of these ladies, they also seemed to have the little ones hiding. It never hurts to have someone else take a look even if it only outs your mind at ease. Best of Luck to you and remember, you now know you can get pregnant. That's a huge step!!

P.S. was it a v____al U/S? They seem more accurate to me and I would have an OBGYN take a look instead of a technician. Hope this helps. -A

Hey ladies, I've been reading your post b/c I have the same thing going on. I go today for my 5th u/s, and only 7 wks. All the u/s before they could see a sac that was incresing each wk, but nothing inside. I'm hoping today there will be something. Has anyone else been through this?

I miscarried Tuesday, it was the hardest thing to go through emotional. My heart and prayers are with all of you ladies. I go in for a D&E tomorrow because not everything came out and is causing me more problems. Good luck to all of you!

Hello ladies, I am really freaking out, haven't slept all night. Here is the deal. My last period was September 10. Yesterday I was spotting very lightly, I had s_x the night before. The spotting was mainly light brown. The dr brought me in for an ultra sound. The baby's crl measured 1.24 cm, estimating 7w3d. The Doctors concern was the baby's heart rate. It was only 127 beats per minute. The doc said it should be a little higher. I will see her again on Monday. I am, just so very worried something is wrong. I have had no more spotting. anyone with a similiar situation.

Hi all - Just a quick note to everyone - I originally posted back in January going through the same thing as you all, I had a D & C after no heartbeat was found. The process went fine and I went through the procedure ok.. Mentally it was tough but I got through it. Went right back to work and started plugging on... Little did I know that my emotions would come back in full force around what would of been my due date. Of course, when I found out that I was pregnant, I marked my calendar at work every week through my due date... so I had to look at that every day, which was a nice reminder to what "could have been" ... On and around my due date which was September -- I became very weepy and very emotional - My dr. informed me that this was very normal ... that our bodies just "know" when our due dates are/were even if we didn't. So... I just wanted to let everyone know and to expect some emotional roller coasters even after the process is over. I'm generally not an emotional person and thought I had handled the miscarriage well... but I didn't expect the emotional time right around what would of been my due date. Just know that any and all emotions are ok..it's ok to be weepy and it's ok to feel sad... I will keep everyone in my prayers....