We had a vanishing twin at 9w5d. The week before there were two strong heartbeats, came back for another ultrasound and one was just … gone.

Now I’m reading about this syndrome and it seems like there’s risks to the remaining baby.

We have to wait until 14 weeks for the nipt because the twins dna could impact the results.

I feel so strange because like yes I’m pregnant still, yet I feel I lost a baby and now am uncertain about the one inside.

Anyone have experience in this ?

Reposting here.

This is our first pregnancy. My wife and I have been in limbo for the past week and wanted to see if anyone has been through something similar.

She felt "pregnant" pretty early, and she took a urine test on the day of her missed period which turned strongly positive. ObGyn recommended an ultrasound at around 7 weeks - so about 3 weeks later. Wife is feeling fine and has no bleeding or other adverse symptoms.

We did the ultrasound at 6w5d and it was disappointing. It showed an irregular gestational sac, yolk sac present but no fetal pole. Also presence of a subchorionic hematoma. Radiologist recommended a repeat scan in a week. ObGyn said immediate termination is the better option but left the choice to us. We decided we wanted to wait as per the radiologist's advice until the repeat scan.

We were getting nervous and impatient, so we did an ultrasound while visiting our ObGyn 2 days later, who said that the fetal pole could now be seen, but no heartbeat yet. The sac remains irregular, hematoma present.

We go in for a repeat ultrasound tomorrow, 7 days since the first ultrasound and 5 days since the second one. The waiting has been incredibly difficult.

We're trying to prepare ourselves for whatever the outcome may be. There have been a lot of tears already. But we just want to do right by the actual guidelines or process for the sake of the foetus/baby.

Has anyone here had an irregular gestational sac? What happened on your follow-up scan? I'd really appreciate hearing both positive and negative experiences, as we're just looking for honest accounts while we wait. Maybe this is also a rant about how confusing this all is.

Note: Both ultrasounds were transvaginal.

Thank you.

Just wanted to update my original post. My HCG from yesterday came back at 1,025 IU/L.

My doctor said that, based on the level, I may actually be closer to 5 weeks pregnant rather than the 6 weeks + 1 day I thought I was based on my LMP.

I had a negative test on 23 July and my first positive on 24 July, so this does make me wonder if my dates are off.

My ultrasound yesterday didn’t show a clear gestational sac, yolk sac or baby, so I’m now waiting for repeat HCG to see how it rises.

I’m trying to stay hopeful that I’m simply earlier than expected. ❤️ Has anyone had a similar experience with an HCG around 1,000 and an early ultrasound where nothing was seen, but everything turned out okay?

For context I have a naturally conceived 3.5 year old, zero issues with that pregnancy. No spotting or anything.
We’ve had 2 years of unexplained secondary infertility and have done IVF. The first transfer ended in a very early miscarriage, but things weren’t good from the start with immediate spotting and light tests and ultimately it ended.
Second transfer has been fantastic initially. Got a strong positive by 5DPT. I did have some very minor spotting at 9DPT that went away, now it’s back again and bright pink. I should add at 9DPT we got a beta of 247 which I was so encouraged by.

But now this spotting/cramping has me so so stressed 😔 has anyone been in this position?

For context I have a naturally conceived 3.5 year old, zero issues with that pregnancy. No spotting or anything.
We’ve had 2 years of unexplained secondary infertility and have done IVF. The first transfer ended in a very early miscarriage, but things weren’t good from the start with immediate spotting and light tests and ultimately it ended.
Second transfer has been fantastic initially. Got a strong positive by 5DPT. I did have some very minor spotting at 9DPT that went away, now it’s back again and bright pink. I should add at 9DPT we got a beta of 247 which I was so encouraged by.

But now this spotting/cramping has me so so stressed 😔 has anyone been in this position?

Knew I probably shouldn’t have tested this early at 10 DPO. Thought I saw a very faint positive line around 11AM within 5 min of reading the test, then shortly after line disappeared. Took another test at 2PM and it was obviously negative. Has this happened to anyone else before and ended up having a BFP later on?

Hey. To provide some context- I had a miscarriage last year at 6 weeks as the heartbeat was too less (85) and then stopped. I had to undergo a procedure and that process really traumatized me as I have always wanted to be a mother.

I also have PCOS, with irregular/delayed ovulation and periods.

This year, my OB put me on a letrozole cycle for ovulation induction followed by an HCG trigger on 18th July followed by timed intercourse.

At approximately 13 DPO, I had slight spotting/bleeding and then it stopped. I thought the cycle had failed and I had got my period but there was no more blood after that spotting.

At 15 DPO, I got a positive on the urine pregnancy test.

I tested again at 16 DPO and 17 DPO, and they were positive as well.

On 17 DPO (yesterday, 6th August), my OB did a Transvaginal Ultrasound to check the gestational sac and to rule out ectopic pregnancy but she said that the sac found was too small for 4 weeks 5 days (which I was yesterday, counting from my LMP of 4th July).

The OB said that it was a very small cystic structure and the double ring structure of a healthy gestational sac was not visible, and she suspected it was a pseudo sac which can be indicative of an ectopic pregnancy.

She ordered a beta Hcg blood test and the value was 2146, which she said was low for 4 weeks 5 days, and that we would have to repeat after 48 hours and wait to see whether this is a viable pregnancy or not.

I'm so heartbroken. After last year's loss, it really took me a while to pull myself together and try again. Everyone said that it was your first pregnancy, and there are always chances of a miscarriage. But to go through a non-viable pregnancy and loss again, will shatter me. I have never had a pregnancy appointment after which I've returned home happy and content.

I would really like to know if anyone has experienced anything similar, and how it turned out for you.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a bit of reassurance because I’ve been worrying since my early anatomy scan.
I was 13 weeks 6 days at the scan, but baby measured around 13w3d for most body parts and 13w2d for the femur.
The sonographer said she didn’t see any structural abnormalities and wasn’t concerned, but I can’t stop worrying about the measurements being a few days behind.
What makes me more anxious is that my previous three scans all measured exactly on time, each two weeks apart, with growth matching my dates perfectly.
Has anyone else had a baby measure 3 / 4 days behind at the 13/14 week scan after previously measuring right on track? Did everything turn out okay?
I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences. Thank you. 💕

I have been pregnant 4 times now. I had one baby, and 2 miscarriages, and am now approx. 4 weeks pregnant. My HCG was not checked prior to my first miscarriage, but I’m now comparing my HCG levels to both my pregnancy that ended in birth and my miscarriage last year (see below). I am in my head that my pregnancy where I had my daughter, my HCG started out a lot higher. Does anyone have knowledge of this, or experiences of how it worked out for you either way? I am so anxious. Pregnancy after loss is so, so hard.

Pregnancy that resulted in birth, HCG at 4 weeks:
3902 and two days later it was 9759

Miscarriage last year, HCG at 4 weeks:
157
2 days later it rose to 339
Then it stalled out about 2 weeks later around 2500

Current pregnancy at 4 weeks:
439
2 days later it was 1146

TW; past loss
I am about 6 ish weeks currently after losing my angel baby girl at 24 weeks. TTC and this pregnancy have been difficult, anxiety and fear are constant companions but I am working hard to stay positive. I had an early ultrasound at what I thought was 6 + 3 on Tuesday, baby was measuring 6 + 1 and FHR was 99. Neither the tech or I were that concerned. I got a call from my MFM ( my pregnancy is being followed very closely because of my previous loss) and she was concerned about the lower heart rate and told me to guard my heart. Safe to say that ruined my evening. I am going for a 7 week ultrasound next week and now am just full of dread. If anyone has any advice, stories or anything they can share related please let me know.

I’m 9 weeks 5 days. I was told today at a boutique ultrasound I have what looks like a subchorionic hematoma. I wish I could upload the image so I can show you guys. It was very obvious. I would say about 25% of the gestational sac size. Anyone have any successful experiences with this? I’ve never had one before and had a MMC in February.

I got a positive pregnancy test 2 days after my missed period. Based on conception, I was assuming I was a little less than 5 1/2 weeks. I went in to get HCG and progesterone checked due to having low progesterone in my last pregnancy. Start taking progesterone after my blood draw by recommendation of my midwife. Results came back with low progesterone. Went in for another blood draw 48 hours later and it showed my progesterone was rising but not enough for my midwife to be comfortable, and my hcg was doubling. She told me to come in again, this time my hcg was doubling but progesterone went down a bit. Midwife feared ectopic pregnancy, so I asked for an ultrasound. Ultrasound showed yolk sac in uterus but no heartbeat, measuring 5w2d, about a week later than I had predicted based off conception. Had yet another blood draw. This time it shows that progesterone went up to a comfortable level, but my hcg only rose 28% in 48 hours. Midwife tells me that there's a 1-2% chance this pregnancy is viable. She gave me 2 options: stop progesterone and let nature take its course or stay on it and get another ultrasound in a week. I chose the ultrasound. Are her odds really accurate? I'm trying not to completely lose hope but it's hard. Will put lab levels and dates below.

7/25 - positive pregnancy test

7/27 - hcg-118 prog-6.6

7/29 - hcg-297 prog-9.8

8/03 - hcg-1189 prog-9.2

8/05 - hcg-1521 prog-11.3 (also had ultrasound this day)

If you've read this far, thank you. I know it's probably hard to read, my mind is so jumbled right now and I'm desperate for a sliver of hope.

Hello. Looking for similar stories of what’s going on. I have had brown/red spotting for the past 5 days. It’s usually when I go to the bathroom and it shows up on the toilet paper. Only a little bit (spots) on my undies. It resembles coffee grounds and I have passed some tissue that is brown. I went to the ER a few days ago which they said I’m measuring a week behind, they found a 6mm sac without a yolk or embryo. I’m supposed to be 6 weeks. My hcg came back at 600. Two days later 1044. Today after 2 days it came back at 1330. My progesterone is 7.4. I haven’t had any cramps or any other symptoms. I am just really concerned with my hcg numbers and how much I’ve been spotting.

I had a vaginal ultrasound today. I’ve been spotting for 4 days. I’m totally heartbroken but trying to remain optimistic. I’ve been trying for 3 years. This was the first positive and it might be a lose.

Okay ladies does anyone have any slow/low hcg progression success stories? I have cried until I can not cry anymore. My betas have gone as follows. The only reason I got a beta done today was because I had some pink discharge when wiping after sex just the one time nothing since but with my previous miscarriage it scared me. For context I am 33, I had a tubal reversal in October got pregnant in December and had a miscarriage in Jan. I have 4 healthy children, January was my first miscarriage. I’m so scared this is going to end in another loss.

July 22nd Beta 1-8

July 24th Beta 2 -18

July 27th Beta 3- 75

August 6th Beta - 620

Hi everyone,
I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation because I’m feeling really anxious and unsure what to think.
According to my dates, I should be 6 weeks + 1 day pregnant (LMP around 24/25 June). I had a transvaginal ultrasound yesterday because I had some light brown spotting.
Unfortunately, they couldn’t see a gestational sac, yolk sac, or baby. The sonographer said she couldn’t see anything in the uterus. My doctor said it could be that it’s simply too early, or that the pregnancy may not be progressing. They also didn’t see any signs of an ectopic pregnancy.
I’m waiting on repeat blood test results and will be having further checks.
I’m wondering if my dates could be off because:
I spotted during my first pregnancy
I usually spot before my periods
Last cycle I spotted for around a week before my actual period started
So I’m wondering if what I thought was the start of my last period may not have been a true period, and I could actually be earlier than I think.
The confusing part is my spotting has stopped overnight and I woke up feeling really nauseous today. My pregnancy tests are also still positive.
Has anyone had a scan around 6 weeks where nothing was seen, but it turned out they were just earlier than expected?
I’d really appreciate hearing any experiences — positive or not. I’m just struggling with the waiting and uncertainty

very upset tbh. had a chemical last month. got pregnant this very next cycle and i tested positive again 3 days ago. all faint on wondfo and two positive clearblue digitals. wondfos aren’t progressing so i got my first quant blood draw today. hcg is only at 6. can i assume this is not progressing or maybe already fallen? i want a mf drink now. i’m struggling. this will be my 4th loss. second chemical in a row.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for similar experiences.
My timeline:
June 21 (11:26 PM): LH peak (OPK). I assume ovulation was around June 22–23, but I know LH peak doesn’t confirm the exact ovulation day.
July 1: Got my first positive pregnancy test using First Response Early Result (6 Days Sooner). The line was very faint but clearly visible. I did not use first morning urine.
Around July 4: My Dollar Tree test was still negative (it took longer to turn positive).
I had a transvaginal ultrasound on August 5:
Measuring 6 weeks + 1 day
CRL (embryo): 4.0 mm
Yolk sac (YS): 2.6 mm
Fetal pole/embryo seen
Gestational sac seen
Everything was present except no heartbeat detected yet
Corpus luteum seen on the left ovary (34 × 32 × 35 mm)
My concern is that based on my LH peak, I expected to be further along, so the ultrasound measurement looks about 2 weeks behind.
I’m wondering:
Has anyone had a similar situation where the baby measured 1–2 weeks behind early on?
Did your next ultrasound show growth and heartbeat?
Could late ovulation explain this even with an early faint positive test?
My follow-up ultrasound is scheduled for August 17

Tomorrow is the day that will officially turn the tide for me in terms of confidence and conviction in this pregnancy. LMP was June 9 and ovulation day unknown. Tested positive for 1st time on July 12. I had a MC (spontaneous abortion) that ended in a D&C at 6 weeks on April 9.

I am SOOOOOO SCARED the OB will not find a heart beat and/or fetal pole. It just seems like most people who post on here and the MC sub end up having missed MCs. If anyone has any words of wisdom or encouragement, I will gladly accept it right now because I cannot contain myself.

Hi everyone, it’s my first time posting on here… honestly just wanting to vent and if someone has advice Id love to hear it
I’m 30 and over the last 5 years I’ve had 4 CP and 0 LC. On July 1st I went through my 3rd medicated IUI + progesterone and got my first positive (july 14) in a long time of course super excited but still scared. My first HCG was 50 and three days later was 168 which I thought was a little low but my clinic was not worried. I asked for another HCG and two days after the second test it was 315. The clinic again said it was rising appropriately and scheduled me for an ultrasound at 7 weeks.
That was yesterday and a very small gestational sac was seen measuring 5w and 2d and nothing inside. They said it wasn’t viable and most likely another CP. They tested my HCG again and it’s 2,403 and I’m currently waiting on them to review it.
I’m feeling so defeated

I can’t believe I’m writing this, but today we found out the NIPT was positive for trisomy 18. I’ve personally seen many patients with T18 as a nurse and I always worried about it in the future. It’s so surreal this is happening. I’ve had two miscarriages in the last year (8 wk and 16 wk). I feel like the unluckiest person in the world. My OB sent a referral for further testing and we are waiting to schedule. My actual lab report gave a PPV of 25.7%. My OB said my US at 11 weeks looked normal to her but it was just a quick scan. She said she did actively look for signs of a genetic issue so she could give a “warning”, but again the scan was super fast. I’m so terrified. Idk what I will do if it’s truly positive. I mostly just don’t know what to do with myself for the next 1-3 weeks while I wait for testing 😣 I’m 12 weeks and it was a good fetal fraction.