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No embryo visible, who else had this?

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MaureenGuest ·
Hi,

Unplanned but very much wanted pregnancy. But because it was unplanned, I didn't know 1. when my last period was (I had an IUD for 5 years, so I had to get used to having periods again anyway) and 2. I hadn't taken it into account in my lifestyle, so I did have a drink here and there.

Because of the latter, I was a bit worried, so I took the initiative to get an ultrasound. Before the ultrasound with the midwife, we thought about when my last period might have been, and we figured it should be around week 7.

Once at the ultrasound, it turned out to be 4 (and a bit) weeks (which could also be completely correct). The pregnancy was visible, but no embryo. Normally it should have been like that, she said, and she already started talking about miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy, etc., etc. It's good that she's honest and thorough, but as you can imagine, this doesn't do much for my peace of mind.

My own midwife was luckily much more relaxed, but I'm also curious about your experiences. Maybe I'm asking for what I want to hear, but I still have 1.5 weeks until the next ultrasound, and I could use all the hope I can get.

Thanks!

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  1. Els #2

    As far as I know, you can only see a beating heart from 5-6 weeks, so if you're only 4 weeks along, I can imagine there was nothing to see yet?

    I also stopped the pill... with the thought that it could take another half a year to a year... so I also just had drinks (and quite a lot) ... of course, I didn't do that anymore once I knew....

  2. Maureen started this #3

    No sweetheart, we didn’t expect that either, but at least something like a little dot or something. She didn’t see that either.

    Yes, I stopped right away! It cost me zero effort and it’s not keeping me occupied at all anymore, just eating healthy now

  3. Els #4

    Yeah, I can't really relate to that unfortunately, I only had my first ultrasound at 8 weeks.. I do know someone who stopped the pill but then got her period every other week and then it stopped, so she went to the fertility clinic too and they couldn't see anything either, she was also less far along than she thought, only 4 weeks.. unfortunately it was a chemical pregnancy in the end..

    You're doing great I should probably eat healthier haha.. but sweets (licorice) and tasty food just taste better..

    It's still a long 1.5 weeks I guess if you really want to get pregnant... I hope it works out for you

  4. suusje #5

    I had an ultrasound at 5w6d and there was a super tiny baby visible, measuring 23mm... So I assume that at 4 weeks it's still way too early to see anything.

    Anyway, a miscarriage is still a big possibility at that stage (not to discourage you, but realistically).

    When do you need to go back to the GP?

  5. Anonymous Guest #6

    Thank you It's indeed really long, haha.

    Thanks anyway!

  6. Maureen started this #7

    I'm going again next Friday...

    The midwife also said that it's a disadvantage nowadays that you can find out you're pregnant so quickly. Normally you wouldn't know yet and you wouldn't have all this stress either.

    Yes, miscarriage is an opportunity, but try to focus on the positive! It's not easy alone haha

  7. hartje #8

    Maureen, how was it with the midwife?

  8. Madelene #9

    No experience with this here either.
    I only got my first appointment at 7 weeks.
    I understand your concern and hope you'll get some clarity soon.

  9. Tamara #10

    Maureen, I also only found out at 4 weeks, and there was nothing to see then. The next week there were tiny little dots, and two weeks later a little heart, and the week after that a shape like a tiny shrimp... and a week later, already a real baby... It changes so fast, it grows so fast. I'm almost 10 weeks pregnant now, and now you can really see a mini baby with a head, arms, hands, legs, and feet, and the little one is moving! In two and a half weeks I'm going back to the gynecologist, and the day after that to the ultrasound specialist...

  10. Anonymous Guest #11

    My friend had this too. Only the pregnancy ring was visible. Went back after three weeks and she was really pregnant, I tell you!

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