We then had a frozen embryo transfer that didn't stick at all then went with another 3 day old fresh embryo transfer that again stuck, again my numbers were on the low side and when we got to the scan baby again was too small so we went to another ultrasound clinic and yep baby measured 5 days behind this time but this time we didn't lose the baby we had a healthy baby boy in Feb. My guess is you just ovulated at a different time. Thinking of you and hoping that your 'anything can happen' quickly turns into 'something magical appears to be happening'. 5 rounds of IVF. My RE said we will know either way at my US next week. I am now 32+ weeks and after the anatomy scan they measure each body part so there's really no 'whole baby measuring . The RE said he was still hopeful but that the baby is more behind then they typically would see. Just try to hold out until your next scan and not worry too much (I say whilst being super stressed myself! Has anyone else had this problem with a positive outcome? It's hard with IVF babies as we are very certain of dates. Having a d and c today to speed up the process. Since, it was IVF, we obviously know the dates were right. Privacy Policy. Is there any hope? Thank you and congratulations on your twins! Im measuring 4 days behind too and my doctor said its nothing to wor, Exact same thing happened to me! One website told me that 3mm foetal pole would be 6w3d so not sure why she told me I'm under 6! I honestly wouldn't be worried about being a week behind. Don't worry if the doctor said everything looked good. Thanks. IVF baby measuring 8 days behind at 7 week scan. Fingers crossed for my baby to catch up next US too. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. The embryo may have implanted late that's all, which can account for the smaller size.. 5 years ttc. As long as you see the necessary parts and a heartbeat that's a good sign. I'm worried our baby won't have anywhere to grow. Learn more about, As a Single Mom, I Struggled to Accept Help During the 4th Trimester, Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. I dont know if its the progesterone shots Im on or the other natural hormones or the stress of this but Im over emotional and anxiety is through the roof. Good luck at your next ultrasound!! It's such a hard thing to go through. They asked me to return for another scan. It's good to hear that they can catch up when they're over a week behind. 7 days later also 4 days behind. I had a FET June 9 (embryo was 4AA). Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. That could explain 4 days difference. Like. When I got there, I was measuring under 6 and they could only see a gestation sac and yolk sac. At our 7w1d ultrasound, baby was measuring 6w5d with a heartrate of 115 BPM. Is it possible the measurements are off?I confirmed I was 7w5d on April 3rd and this ultrasound was on the 17th.I should mention too (which confuses me) I know for a 7w ultrasound - no hb and measuring behind. Lots of women say how it is no big deal but I really really really don't like it. Hi everyone, hope I'm posting in the right place. All the best, I totally get the anxiety and stress of ivf, thank you for your reply! Wondering if somebodys had a similar experience that had a good outcome . My RE (reproductive endocrinologist) seemed more optimistic and said there's a margin for the . Thank you, I'm hoping she made a mistake but doubt it. I was wondering also if anyone else had that issue and what it means? Our levels have been measuring perfectly, we did have a little drop in progesterone but we went onto support early enough and it went back up quickly to optimum levels but my HCG has been doubling as it should on Wednesday (7 weeks) it measured at 27,000. We are going back in a week for another scan and told to hope for the best but expect the worst. From my continuous googling over the past two weeks it seems like a reasonable margin of error is +/- 5 or 7 days. At our 10 week ultrasound, baby was measuring 9w2d with a heartrate of 174 bpm. ?? I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and the baby was measuring at 5 weeks. However, whenever I see people talking about measuring behind online they usually assume they ovulated late. I went in thinking 7 weeks but baby measured 6 weeks 4 days. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. This was our second round of IVF, first pregnancy, first miscarriage and first d and c, we will take a little break before our next transfer and hopefully my body will feel ready x, Oh I'm so sorry. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Thisismyyear - Thanks for checking in! When we went back for our second ultrasound at 9 weeks and 3 days, our baby is measuring at 8 weeks and 6 days. I had my 7 week ultrasound today after transferring 3 day 3 embryos last month. Nervous Optimist: Thanks! How many weeks are you now? The nurse practitioner basically told me to expect to miscarry but scheduled a follow up for the following week. My IVF baby measured accurately at 7 weeks and 3 days on our first ultrasound. 5 oz in Jan 2010 - My Pride and Joy. I was measuring 4 days behind at my first scan. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I had a scare and was given an emergency scan by a different NHS trust (and to be honest didn't have loads of . Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Doesn't help that I've bled a little bit (just brown in my discharge) this week. I had a scan at 6w3d (my dates), which measured 5w4d + heart rate 99 (low). We know definite conception date because its my first round of IVF! My doc said 50/50 shot, "hopeful but concerned" any experience welcome. I had a FET June 9 (embryo was 4AA). They were IVF, so we were 100% on the dates, no. Sperm can live for up to a week so unless you are 100% sure you know when you ovulated, you could have conceived a whole week after you had sex. :), Also, if your scan was last week, you would have been 6 weeks, so if baby measured 5 weeks that's only a week or so out, isn't it? I've read in some cases, the mother hasn't been drinking enough water. I went in for an US the next day to make sure it was all over and was shocked to learn that the baby's growth had caught up, heartrate had sped up, and all the bleeding was the result of a subchorionic hemotoma. I go back in two weeks for another ultrasound, if I haven't miscarried by then. The last one being extremely traumatic. We had our scan last week and although there was a heartbeat, the baby was measuring very small, only 3mm which I believe is around 5 weeks, making it two weeks behind. She says it wasn't beating sometimes and then it was. I'm hoping that mine implanted slightly later than most would and that might account for its small size. At first she couldn't find a heartbeat and then found one at 103. I'm pretty sure I'm in for bad news, but wanted some insight from those who may have been through this before, and those who may have success stories. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. No one mentioned bloodwork or extra scans or anything but Im freaking out and am praying that somehow this little guy catches up even a little. It's very hard for them to measure when it's that small. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. Big hugs foe your healing journey. I wonder if they dont have a Doppler? It turned out that the embryo implanted late so we changed the dates of how far we were along and the due date and sure enough baby measured perfectly at every scan to the new dates and gestation age.. Ivf is so so hard, this is the last thing you need. I've been told I'm measuring small too.almost certain of my dates. There was a heartbeat she didnt tell me the rate but measured me 3 days behind. From A LOT of research I think that scans between 5-7 weeks can vary a lot. We did see a heartbeat. For example, according to my LMP, I should be 7 weeks today. So I'm measuring a week behind. I wouldn't worry about a week. My LMP started on 12/29, which would put me at 7 weeks 2 days and a due date of 10/5. I will keep you and your little one in my prayers as well. I've heard of a few days behind and even a week, but not 2. Don't worry mama! I have another US next week. I had a 7 week scan which showed about 6+5, then a 10 week which measured as 9+1. Dr said it has doubled in size since our last visit 2 weeks ago, and they only focus on the CRL. Any thoughts? Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I wish you all the best with this pregnancy!!! I had my first 6 week scan and measured 6+3. I think she said 0.5mm when at this stage it should be double that? Thanks for your honesty and your fingers crossed and I'm sorry for your loss. I just did some Google Maps comparisons. Also IVF here. I guess these things are harder to predict than we think. They were unable to find a heartbeat and today told me Im measuring at 6w0d. Sending you all the blessings !! At the 8 week ultrasound, everything was measuring perfectly. Keep positive, although I know its easier said than done x. Using an on-line calculator using ovulation date, that changes my due date to 10/9. I haven't had any spotting, bleeding or read cramping yet. Im definitely finding mixed info as well its frustrating. The ultrasound tech found one baby measuring 6w3d. He gave us a referral to an Ultrasound Clinic so we could confirm the loss and then organise our management plan for a d and c. We were devastated and grieved our loss. My RE(reproductive endocrinologist)seemed more optimistic and said there's a margin for the measurements and that when the embryo is that young and the heart is developing, the fact that the heartbeat was intermittent may not be such a bad sign. It usually has to do with . Mine is on Saturday too. I'm 7.5 days pregnant after my second round of IVF (first ended at 5 weeks). Hopefuldadsomeday: Thank you for sharing your experiences too - I'm sorry for the losses you and your wife have had. I wouldnt worry about your baby measuring a few days ahead or behind, its not an exact measurement. The next two scans, they were able to capture it with the ultrasound machine. I'm guessing I must've ovulated on or about CD 21, which would be atypically late for me. Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. The following week 8w1d, I actually had my first obappt and that tech who didnt make me feel too confident, babys heart rate was 103,105,106. The last one being extremely traumatic. THey just tell me its a strong heartbeat. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. My IVF baby consistently measured about a week behind. I go back in two weeks for another ultrasound, if . Just wondered if anyone had heard if experienced this before? For those of you who didn't have a positive outcome, were there any other indicators other than being 1 week behind? Everything else looked great other than measuring behind. Learn more about. Cookie Notice This is an IVF baby so the dates are correct. I personally find the 2WW a walk in the park compared to the stage between first beta and an US that actually looks like it's on track, because either my numbers are all over the map, or my US are all over the map, or bleeding, or all of the above! I have the tiniest flicker of hope but also preparing for the worst so it's not a shock. Trying to get 60 oz is so difficult, I bought popsicles to eat and try my best but i guess i need to make it a priority now knowing that. . He has seen it go both ways and said its a grey area and to be cautiously optimistic. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Exact same thing happened to me! I've calmed down a little bit now, but just really anxious for our next scan in 10 days, counting down and praying. I really hold out very little hope that this will turn out well. We are just so confused and feeling very upset but also neutral at this point, just looking for maybe any possible signs of hope or whether just expecting the worst is best. If my babies crl measurement is 6 weeks 2 days, the sac is only measuring 6 weeks, falling two days short. My third baby measured anywhere from 1-2 weeks off until about 12 weeks. With my son I was 5 or 6 days behind, I'm sorry I don't remember, and slow heartbeat, and then a few days later massive amounts of bleeding and clotting. and therefore, when conception occurred. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Thisismyyear - Thank you so much for sharing your story - I'm sorry to hear you went through that. Baby measuring too small at 7 week scan. Measuring 3 - 4 days behind at 7 weeks scan. May is more than a month away, maybe you can reschedule earlier? I hope that your upcoming IVF cycle is successful and that you have a healthy baby in your arms soon. I went back 12 days later, should have been 8 weeks 2 days but baby had caught up to 8 weeks 5 days! 3 previous Miscarriages. I am 7 wks, 2 days today (based on LMP) and I went in for my first ultrasound. The waiting is just awful isn't it, every day feels like a month! Easier said than done, but get through the next two weeks without stressing too much (nothing you can do to change the outcome & not good for you), & fingers crossed for the best! But since this is my 3rd he said well just wait for the gentic testing appointment. I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and the baby was measuring at 5 weeks. I went for an early scan yesterday when I was supposed to be 7w1-2d, but measures 6w5d with ultrasound CRL. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Get the IPS Communities App for iPhone now. My daughter's EDD was March 20th (calculated by u/s) but I knew for a fact the day I concieved her put her at being due on April 7th. ???? I've read that people do pelvic rest? Was booked in for another scan in 3 weeks time. Another scan two weeks later and the baby had grown as required again, so it turns out my dates must have been later. My doctor wasnt terribly concerned though because heart rate was good (165) and baby is growing a weeks worth of growth each week. Apparently just very different body types. So, today, I am measuring at 9 weeks, 3 days, but I "should" be 10 weeks, 1 day. Nervousoptimist: I like that, the "anything can happen stage" - gives a bit more hope if an RE refers to it that way! Start by selecting which of these best describes you! I had two embryos implanted and both took.. One split and have my twinnies and the other one only made it to 9 weeks but the point I am making is the one that didn't make it was a whole week behind the others two.. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. The 12 week scan then pretty much backed the original dates as did the 20 week. Your body may have just tricked you this time. I'm not feeling like I will get good news in two weeks and as a result, just want this to be over. With my son I wasn't temping or doing OPK's and he was 6 days behind what I *thought* was my due date based on LMP. I obviously know exactly when I "ovulated" because it's an ivf baby. My dates are spot on because we had IVF. Am I out of luck? I am pregnant after a successful 5 day fresh embryo transfer, and going by the transfer date I know I am exactly 8 weeks pregnant today. So they are slipping me in tomorrow at 7w5d - I am really hoping that maybe because I needed extra time for progesterone, maybe my baby isn't actually that far behind, but the doctor at the first ultrasound definitely didn't seem to think that was likely (and I know heartbeat and fetal pole are measured by embryo age, not implantation dates, so it probably doesn't matter). My IVF little boy has been measuring a week behind since my first US too. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! Yes, I was a week behind but baby is perfect. I temped and did OPK's, I also had a sonogram yesterday and was measuring exactly what I thought based on my O date. Im hoping all goes well for you as well! Now, I'm not even really sure what I said about the intermittent heartbeat is true. But I was worried because I had only one BD and dates seemed strange. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. For me, it's concerning that our baby looks almost squished in the GS. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. My guess is you just ovulated at a different time. So again, should be fine as it's not red but my nerves are certainly being tested!! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Oh and no foetal heart rate she just showed that it was pumping , That does seem a bit small for 7 weeks, but having a heart beat is a promising sign. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Im currently 7+3. had a scan 2 weeks later and exactly was 7 weeks so it was growing respectively to its last measurement so the doctors were all happy with that and at . For more information, please see our However my ultrasound today showed the baby measuring at 7 weeks. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. So quick history. Shes a healthy, rambunctious 6 year old now. I hope you get your sticky bean in your next cycle. Hope someone can tell answer your question xxx, Thank you and good luck. We just kept having early scans to make sure growth was keeping up. I'm worried. Maybe it's measuring error from the US. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Subsequent ultrasound 2 weeks later confirmed that the baby had stopped growing and my wife had a D&C (ended up testing positive for Trisomy-16). We had our first ultrasound yesterday Im suppose to be 6w4d yesterday. So implanted at a different time.. . Posted 13 January 2017 - 01:16 PM. IVF baby #1 due Nov 2016 . I wouldn't worry ab. Let us know how you go with the next scan x, Sorry 5mm not 0.5 my brain is fried haha! The range of 'normal' measurements is barely anything. We are so confused, hurt and frustrated. Also an IVF pregnancy, but with a frozen day 5 blast. I usually go for my sono in North York. We'll see I guess My RE also told me that +- 5 days this early on was fairly normal. I am hoping to have a D & C tomorrow if they can fit me in so this can be over - my body doesn't seem to be recognizing that there's a problem too quickly on its own. Though I didn't do IVF or IUI, I feel like I knew when I ovulated. Ill definitely let u know how it went and please let me know for you as well. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. I think I just ovulated late. I had my first ultrasound last Friday at 7 weeks. I had my first 6 week scan and measured 6+3. Then 2 days later (7w2d) we go to the UC and theres a heartbeat and baby is measuring 6w1d. I think it will be a miracle if it works out but who knows. IVF baby measuring behind. I still feel nauseous (although maybe less than before) and am bloated. maybe the little one's doing ok? So now hes 2 weeks behind.
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