- OBGYN ultrasound tech here, here's some actual info on 5 week ultrasounds -only seeing a gestation sac is normal
I've seen so many posts lately asking questions about ultrasounds in the 5th week and I want to reassure you all: \-An empty sac when you're 5 weeks pregnant is absolutely 1000% normal, really. I...
42 points39 comments3 d ago
- Afraid of everything after MMC
I’m two days post D&C for a mmc discovered at 11 weeks with the baby measuring approximately 9 weeks. Prior to my miscarriage, this was my absolute worst fear - that my baby would be dead inside...
14 points16 comments5 d ago
- UPDATE- low HCG at first draw
This update is a good one, so if you’re in the same spot I was and you’re scared please read this! My first beta was 12.15 on October 27th. As of yesterday, November 4th, my beta hcg is 685.22! It...
12 points8 comments2 d ago
- Clearblue Weeks Indicator sent me into a miscarriage spiral… meanwhile my HCG was rising beautifully 🙃
I wanted to share my experience in case it saves someone else the absolute emotional rollercoaster I've just put myself through. I'm currently pregnant following a fully medicated FET, and after...
12 points1 comment6 d ago
- I’m back - for now / maybe?
Been a while cautiousbb, I’ve been here a few times before. Haven’t been since our last loss in March. Few things to catch you up on! We started with a fertility clinic, I got diagnosed with APS...
12 points1 comment6 d ago
- Wish I didn't know
Found out this week that I appear to be pregnant 5 weeks post my 16 week miscarriage. I was in shock and an absolute rollercoaster of emotions because no way was it "this easy" after my 1st loss....
7 points6 comments3 d ago
- Pregnancy after loss - could use some words of encouragement 🥺
trigger warning: past loss Really needing some comfort from other moms. Today is the anniversary of my first daughters passing in 2014. I had went into preterm labor at 22 weeks and unfortunately...
6 points5 comments21 h ago
- First ultrasound tomorrow
I’ve had two early losses this year and this is the first time I have reached the point of getting an early ultrasound (tomorrow). I’ll be 6 weeks 5 days. My hcg this time around has been much...
6 points11 comments6 d ago
- 5 years of trying finally bfp
I don't think I can call it a big fat one but it's definitely a line. I have been trying for 5 years. I have never had a positive test before. I hope it stays. But also I'm not getting my homes...
5 points0 comments19 h ago
- 5w6d after mmc in june
Hi everyone! I know the only thing I can do is wait for my US (in 2 weeks) but struggling a lot with anxiety and feeling like there’s no way this pregnancy will be viable. would love any of your...
5 points6 comments1 d ago