ktgrok Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) So, I posted a while back that I got pregnant unexpectedly, and when I went for an ultrasound to date the pregnancy it was too early to see anything....well, the other possibility was that the pregnancy didn't take or didn't implant in the uterus. I have been trying to just tell myself not to worry, it was just too early, but I finally asked the midwife to send me for another ultrasound to make sure everything is ok. So today I go at 4:45pm eastern time to make sure there is a baby there, and that it is in the uterus where it belongs. I'm a bit scared as ectopic pregnancy is a possibility given that she couldn't see even a gestational sac last time. I have had 3 positive pregnacies tests, and I'm exhausted and anemic so I'm sure I did get pregnant, it's just a matter of where and if it stuck. Prayers for a happy healthy little bean would be greatly appreciated. In good news, I was feeling very ill last night, so that is a good sign. And beyond all expectations my toddler has started sleeping through the night on a regular basis finally, which is a HUGE blessing. UPDATE: Ultrasound went perfectly, baby was in the uterus, heart beating away at 162 bpm. All is good, thank you for the prayers!!!! Edited January 27, 2012 by ktgrok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Praying for you, Katie. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug: Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I hope you see the heartbeat of a little bean growing in the right place. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug:praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I peeked back at your previous posts - your U/S was on 1/3, which given they didn't find a sac, could mean you were very early in the pregnancy, testing positive for the hCG, but not far enough along to find the implantation site accurately. Looking at that date, if you had a positive pregnancy test (HPT or blood), you were by then, at least 3 to 4 weeks pregnant (from standard, assumed LMP date -- whether that's the date you had your last period or not), which means now is when they can accurately find a sac and heartbeat, at what should be 6 to 7 weeks pregnancy. If you had an ectopic pregnancy, by now it is highly unlikely you would not know it - the vast majority of women with ectopic pregnancies have some off-feeling and/or pain associated with the implantation in the tube early on, between 4-6 weeks LMP, 2-4 weeks from ovulation, due to the presence of the sac in the very tiny tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 You got it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I peeked back at your previous posts - your U/S was on 1/3, which given they didn't find a sac, could mean you were very early in the pregnancy, testing positive for the hCG, but not far enough along to find the implantation site accurately. Looking at that date, if you had a positive pregnancy test (HPT or blood), you were by then, at least 3 to 4 weeks pregnant (from standard, assumed LMP date -- whether that's the date you had your last period or not), which means now is when they can accurately find a sac and heartbeat, at what should be 6 to 7 weeks pregnancy. If you had an ectopic pregnancy, by now it is highly unlikely you would not know it - the vast majority of women with ectopic pregnancies have some off-feeling and/or pain associated with the implantation in the tube early on, between 4-6 weeks LMP, 2-4 weeks from ovulation, due to the presence of the sac in the very tiny tube. thanks for the reassurance! I agree you are probably right, I'll just feel better when I know you are right, lol. By my accounts I'm 7 weeks now, almost 8, so they should be able to see something. Last time I was probably about 4 weeks and a few days, which sometimes you can see something, but not always I guess. Also, my uterus is very very very retroverted, so that makes it harder to see I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Sending up prayers for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug: Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Truscifi Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug: I hope everything goes well. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug: Prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gardenmom5 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 she couldn't see even a gestational sac last time. I have had 3 positive pregnacies tests, . about how far do you think you were, and more importantly, what kind of transducer was she using? if it was external transducer, it could easily have been a combination of the type of transducer and a very early pregnancy. they don't do very well with early pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug: Said a prayer for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Will be keeping you in my thoughts!!! Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 about how far do you think you were, and more importantly, what kind of transducer was she using? if it was external transducer, it could easily have been a combination of the type of transducer and a very early pregnancy. they don't do very well with early pregnancy. We did vaginal and external. I was a bit past 4 weeks, but not 5 weeks yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tigger Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 We did vaginal and external. I was a bit past 4 weeks, but not 5 weeks yet. Even a vaginal U/S at 4 weeks is shaky at best - the quality of the machine, images and person doing the scan all play into how well the image looks and how useful it is. No docs I know do a vaginal U/S in pregnancy before 6 weeks unless there is a suspected ectopic, and the reason is because there isn't much to see before 5 weeks and HB is seen most frequently after 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and prayers, Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and prayers. I'll be thinking of you this afternoon and praying that everything is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Everything is fine! Healthy little bean, measuring within 2 days of what I thought, heart beat was good. Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Even a vaginal U/S at 4 weeks is shaky at best - the quality of the machine, images and person doing the scan all play into how well the image looks and how useful it is. No docs I know do a vaginal U/S in pregnancy before 6 weeks unless there is a suspected ectopic, and the reason is because there isn't much to see before 5 weeks and HB is seen most frequently after 6 weeks. Thanks. We only did it because there was a chance I was 8 weeks, not 4. But turns out not :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Everything is fine! Healthy little bean, measuring within 2 days of what I thought, heart beat was good. Yay! :party: Thanks for posting the update!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lluv Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneddmanybooks Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Everything is fine! Healthy little bean, measuring within 2 days of what I thought, heart beat was good. Yay! Great news!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Everything is fine! Healthy little bean, measuring within 2 days of what I thought, heart beat was good. Yay! :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm glad the ultrasound went well! I must have missed the big announcement, so congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Everything is fine! Healthy little bean, measuring within 2 days of what I thought, heart beat was good. Yay! Celebrating with you! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yay Katie! And Bean! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Everything is fine! Healthy little bean, measuring within 2 days of what I thought, heart beat was good. Yay! What wonderful news! Congratulations! Edited January 27, 2012 by beaners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Great News! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Everything is fine! Healthy little bean, measuring within 2 days of what I thought, heart beat was good. Yay! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Everything is fine! Healthy little bean, measuring within 2 days of what I thought, heart beat was good. Yay! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 UPDATE: Ultrasound went perfectly, baby was in the uterus, heart beating away at 162 bpm. All is good, thank you for the prayers!!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yay!!!!!!! And congrats! -Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yay! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 So happy things look good!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 So, I posted a while back that I got pregnant unexpectedly, and when I went for an ultrasound to date the pregnancy it was too early to see anything....well, the other possibility was that the pregnancy didn't take or didn't implant in the uterus. I have been trying to just tell myself not to worry, it was just too early, but I finally asked the midwife to send me for another ultrasound to make sure everything is ok. So today I go at 4:45pm eastern time to make sure there is a baby there, and that it is in the uterus where it belongs. I'm a bit scared as ectopic pregnancy is a possibility given that she couldn't see even a gestational sac last time. I have had 3 positive pregnacies tests, and I'm exhausted and anemic so I'm sure I did get pregnant, it's just a matter of where and if it stuck. Prayers for a happy healthy little bean would be greatly appreciated. In good news, I was feeling very ill last night, so that is a good sign. And beyond all expectations my toddler has started sleeping through the night on a regular basis finally, which is a HUGE blessing. UPDATE: Ultrasound went perfectly, baby was in the uterus, heart beating away at 162 bpm. All is good, thank you for the prayers!!!! :party:Praise the Lord!! (and Congratulations=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 So happy to hear good news -- thanks for the update.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Fantastic! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlluminatedAttic Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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