Q about Ultrasound?

Question

I am meant to be 7w5d pregnant and today i had a dating scan just to check my dates were right, but while i was in there the radiographer kept asking me if i was sure i was that far along and could i only be 4w3days, because of the size of the baby, he did tell me that he couldn't detect a heartbeat but that could be just because i am early into the pregnancy, but i got a positive test 4 weeks ago now so it has me confused and scared as i dont have an appt with my doc until monday and the radiographer couldnt tell me more as a doctor had to check the results,
but has anyone had an experience like this before, I just dont want to be needlessly stressing if it could all stil be ok,

Answer 1

This might not be want you want to hear but I'm trying to be honest without being rude....

you really won't know till you have another scan in a week or so to see if the fetus has grown or has a heartbeat yet.
If the fetus hasn't grown in a week then the likelyhood of it being a viable pregnancy is pretty slim as they grow quite quickly in the first few weeks so there should be a noticeable change between scans.
A lot of pregnancies end early but don't spontaneously miscarry so you are not alone.
However you could be much earlier than expected but if you took a pregnancy test 4 weeks ago its unlikely.

I really hope that everything works out good for you but try and relax till monday and you know for sure what is going on.

Best of luck and fingers crossed

Answer 2

I had the same thing happen to me yesterday. My periods are very long so I always knew that my dates would be slightly off, however I thought I was approximately 8.5 - 9weeks and the radiographer said I was 5w6days. They couldn't see a heartbeat because of the small size and I also need to go back in 2 weeks for another scan. Based on her dates, I would have been ovulating when I tested positive for the pregnancy...physically not possible. She didn't seem concerned and said everything looked good for that stage.

Like you, I have been stressing wondering if something is wrong. Let me know what happens and wishing you the best.

Answer 3

A heart beat cant be detected until after about 6-7wks so i thot they would ave gave u an internal
Maybe the baby is a little earlier than u thot !
Just tell docs u want a scan in a 2 wks time 4 reasurrance dont think he shuda mentioned the heart beat until u were far on enough to actually detect the heart beat...
look up sites on internet type in BABY PREDICTURE due date or visit baby sites like boots etc bt u need 2 know the date of ur last period

Answer 4

It is very unusual for a scan to be done this early to date the pregnancy. There are so many developmental stages going on this early and the ranges of measurements are so wide, I would wait until you see your doctor. I would no worry, if there was a reason to they would have Sent t you for more test and to the doctor right away!
I know it's hard, and I get anxious before my routine visits, but try to relax and rest to give your body and the baby the strength it needs!
Good luck and best wishes!

Answer 5

You need to work out your dates as correct and close to the date as you can, but your gonna have to wait til u see ur doc even with all these answers so i will just say congratulations and good luck

Answer 6

My doctor insisted i was only 12 weeks when I knew I was 18. Go by your last period.... its the best way to tell how far along you are. All babys are different.

Answer 7

umm sort of i got told i was 3 months and then when i went for a scan i was only 6 weeks old they really got it wrong with me.... but i say juss go by ur last period and go from there..... do you have a midwive yet she should beable to help you with that

Answer 8

i would be worried.