5 weeks pregnant saw the sac but no baby

[Athena_M]

Hi, I am 5 weeks pregnant.  The vaginal ultrasound showed a sac, but no baby.  Is is too early to show a baby?

[lolita560]

how is it.that i am 5 weeks and they cant see a baby in the sack.

[newmommy403]

I have a ? I went to the doctor and they said I was 6 weeks and 2 days but all u can see is the sac no heart beat no baby. I honestly think the doctors are wrong about how far along I am is there anyway they could be wrong?

[stacey10]

the baby at 5 weeks is smaller than a grain of rice, so its good that they saw the yolk and sac :)

[Athena_M]

Hugs to you first of all.  My heart goes out to you.  I went through what you are going through.  It's too early to see the baby.  There is hope, my baby is now 18 months.  
Hugs
Athena

[Deseo4]

I know ur stress I am in the same situation. I received my first ultrasound last week and a half ago and they said I am 5 weeks but could only see sac and yolk no baby. So the dr was concerned and had me do blood work once then again 48 hrs later to see if my hcg levels went up, but of course she then went on vacation and it's been over a week that I've been stressing. I have another ultra sound lined up this Thursday. This is my first pregnancy and I am terrified and in tears daily because I too don't know if my baby is in there. If the dr is worried and says that at 5 weeks they usually see something inside the yolk but don't see anything in mine then that just worries me more. Sorry for venting but like u too I have no one to tell, my husband says the baby is fine but until I get confirmation I am continuing to worry.

[Esty412]

I am so encouraged jus reading these thread. I first went to the dr on 03/30/2010 and then  i was only 5weeks preg. He didand ultrasound and gave me a copy saying it is too early to see the baby. On my next appt on 04/12/2010 he said no baby, and said we needed to do blood test. He was insisting on a D&C to be scheduled two days later when the result was out. I told him it will never happen because i am a firm believer that God still does miracles. The result came out and the dr did not call me for another 10days so i called and was told i needed to schedule another appt for today to repeat the test. I went for my appt today and the dr did another ultrasound and said still no baby. He refused to do the test becos he said my hcg level was very high 32750, which should put me anywhere from 8-12weeks pregnant but he cannot see baby. I still repeated to him that i am not doing a D&C becos i know that there is a child in me. Then he said ok if you start bleeding go to the er.

I am not really troubled becos somehow i believe the dr is so wrong. Pls share with me your own eperience to keep me encouraged. I am geeting a second opinion next week,

[enolia]

Congrats for you! I read this whole thread for the first time and it is so comforting to see that everything went fine for you. We tend to worry too much and it is normal I believe.
Today, I am only 6 weeks and had a terrible nightmare yesterday (I felt a strong heart beating under my belly and all of sudden it stopped! Oh my God!!! I didn't have any ultra sound yet. My first appointment is on May 6th. I hope for the best.  
Take very much care of yourself and enjoy baby!!! Kayla is a very nice name :)

[Athena_M]

I am the one who originally posted here.   I wanted everyone to know my baby girl has arrived. She is healthy and sweet.  She is 11 days old.  Her name is Kayla.
Thank you for your support.
Love
Athena

[somthingcreativ]

try and keep positive. I am going through the same thing. I had my first ultrasound at what I thought was over 8 weeks- and they just saw the sac. I had to get my blood levels done and everything- they were almost 8000- and was told to wait 2 weeks and come back. I couldn't wait 2 weeks so they told me to come back in 1 week and when I did, the tech measured the sac ( they still did not see anything inside the sac )- she said it was measuring at 5 weeks and 4 days and to make an another appt. in 1 .5 weeks.  I am trying to stay positive. Still having preggo symptoms and home preg. test still turns positive very quickly... I am hoping and hoping for the best.  I will pray for you. You are not alone.  Keep me updated! The tech. says after 5 weeks- everything starts developing quickly. It is a good sign that one day there wasnt a sac and the next time there was. Next time, there will probably me more visable...

[Barbie121]

went to doctors on April 11 they did ultra and said they did not see a sack blood levels were 1700 went in on april19 and they seen a sack but no yolk sack or baby and my blood is 3400 but said i was 5 weeks 2days im scared because i went though this  before and i end up getting a dnc at 6 1/2 weeks and i was just wandering if there realy could of been a baby i dont want to make that mistake again just by reading its posible there could still be a baby was wondering what your level of blood when you were going though this

[somthingcreativ]

I had the same exact thing. I thought I was 8 weeks cuz my period was on Feb. 12... but the doc did the ultra sound and only saw the sac. I have been a complete basket case. My hcg level is 7915 - but she put me on progesterone supposotories because that level was low.
I'll pray for you--- if you pray for me. Keep me posted!!!! My u/s is next Tuesday.

[takdee]

Congratulations and thank you so much for your ever encouraging posts, they have given me hope...
I had scan on the 1st and there was a sac but no heartbeat, the scan showed that I am 5weeks pregnant even tho I thought I was around 8weeks. I was told that either I was mis/c or it was just too early to see the heartbeat. I am due to have another scan this Thursday and an very optimistic..,Please y'all mothers out there keep me in your prayers

will keep y'all posted

[Athena_M]

As you can see from my posts, there is hope.  It is hard and painful and worrisome, but hang in there.  Usually the baby can't be seen till 7 weeks.
Hugs
Athena

[daylan2]

I am 6wks pregnant and the went for an ultrsound at a clinic. The nurse told me that they see a sac, but no baby or fluid. My OBGYN told me to come in and don't be alarmed. But how ca nI not trust her at her word.
My son's heartbeat was strong at 6 weeks.
Anyway, I hope it works out, it not God knows what's best.

Hope a ll u ladies have beautiful healthy babies who will change the world.

[Athena_M]

Just an update.
I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and I'm on bed rest.  I have been having lots of contractions and I am taking contraction medicine.
The doctor did an indepth ultrasound and said my baby girl gets a 10 out of 10.  She is practicing breathing and her lungs are well developed.  She is a very active little girl.  She kept trying to bump off the ultrasound wand!  She weighs about 5 pounds 9 ounces.
I am due April 12th, but she may me coming into this world earlier.  We were thinking of naming her April, but if she comes in March she might me named Kayla.  
Thank you everyone for all your support.  I will send another update soon.
Love
Athena

[nikkiboo]

Athena, wow, it sounds like you've been through alot.  I will definately keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  

I had a positive pregnancy test a week ago Friday.  I honestly dont know how far along I am...but judging from the early ultrasound I had today...not far at all. This wasnt exactly a planned pregnancy, but certainly a welcomed one :)  According to my memory and everthing I can figure, I should be at 5-6 weeks.  However, the doctor wasnt able to see any sac or any evidence of a pregnancy.  Gosh, that is the scaries thing ever... He kept reminding me of how young I am and that there would be more opportunites if this one didnt pan out..yea, after I've gotten so excited, not exactly for the words I'd hoped for.  So, they took my blood to look for the hcg levels and will let me know what it is tomorrow.  I suppose that will at least confirm the baby exists?  

Any advice?  

[lucachic23]

Hi Athena,
That is really really great news, i can't wait for all that, I think that my doctor is miscalculating my pregnancy, because when i went in she said i am about 5 weeks and 3 days at the time, right now im supposedly 6 weeks and 6 days, but during the 5th week we did an u/s and there was nothing not even a sac, but they saw a small spec in my left fallopian tube, and i was so scared, I have had 3 u/s all 3 did not see a sac of any kind, but that spec is there, but the spec does not seem to have a sac of any kind around it, so they are saying it may not be an ectopic pregnancy, how scarey, because this is my first pregnancy and my husband and have been trying for 3 years. Today i go in for another b-hcg test, and get the results the same day with another u/s..and im crossing my fingers that the baby is finally where the little peanut suppose to be..this is pure torture..

[kamula]

Thank you so much. It's been 2 days since I got the d&c and I'm feeling much better today. I try to think positive and stay positive, for me, my hubby and my daughter. This pregnancy was my second one after 9 years and I was really happy about it. I had doubts at the beginning when my husband was planning to have a baby. But when I found out I was pregnant I couldn't be more happier.
I'll take it easy for the next 2 months. I'll let my body to heal so next time I can carry a succesfull pregnancy.
I'll let you guys know about it. But for now I'm in the healing process.

[rubyinparadise]

kamula, I am so very sorry for your loss. I completely relate and I feel for you. No matter how long you are pregnant, you are still a mother. I really can't say that I understand why these things happen. Sending prayers of support and comfort to you.

[kamula]

I have gone to the doctor this morning and they confirmed that theres no baby in the sack. It actually reduced in size. So I'm schedule to have a D&C in the morning.
Good luck to all of you that went thru this and are victoriuos with your babies by your side.....
Me, well I'll have it done tomorrow and move on, I'm grieving because I feel that I have lost my baby, he lived in me for 5 weeks or 4 or 3, it doesnt matter, he was alive and somewhere down the path, he slipped away....
I will always remember this pregnancy.
I'll be better once this is all over.
Doctor said to wait 2 moths before trying to get pregnant again, so my body can be in perfect condition for a new baby.
I cant wait to be pregnant again, however this cloud will always be over me. Even with a new baby I'll always think about the 1st one that slipped away...
Thank you all for your support.

[Victoria01]

Congrats on the great scan! I sometimes wish they would even both to do a scan before 7 weeks. All it does is give you unnecessary worry. I'm glad everything is good and keep us posted.

[rubyinparadise]

kamula: Please keep us posted, hoping for the best for you.

Athena: Such great news, so happy for you. :)

Those early u/s are just scary. I tried to resist getting one until 8 weeks, but I broke down and went in at 6 weeks. The *&*#$ person running the machine could not find *anything* at all. I had to go back the following Monday (that was a fun weekend), and get checked by someone competent. And at that point we quickly saw the sac and a little heart pumping away.

[Athena_M]

Just an update.  I had another ultrasound today (Sept 22, 2009) and saw the heartbeat.  The baby's little arms are like little buds.  The baby looked like it was doing summersaults.  I am 10 weeks maybe 11.    

Take care
Athena

[kamula]

I'm supposed to be 7 weeks pregnant. Last night I started spotting, more like the beginning of a period, so I called the doctor this morning and I went to get an ultrasound to see if was ok with the baby. The doctor said that for the sIize of the sack it seems that I'm 5 weeks NOT 7. So he gave me couple options: the pregnancy stopped at 5 weeks and I'll miscarry later on, or we miscalculated and Im only 5 weeks. He also said that if he'd have to take a guess then it would be the first option. Anyhow, I have another appointment on Wednesday and they are going to do another ultrasound to see if they are able to see the baby.
I'm so sad that I had to leave work because I bursted into tears whenever somebody would ask me how I was...
Its nice to read your comments Athena, they give me hope. And thats what I need, actually what I need is for all this to go away and I can continue with my pregnancy normally...