Thank you everyone for your reassuring comments and for sharing your stories! We filmed the second we got out of the ultrasound and so my emotions were very high! I was feeling frustrated that I wasn’t getting the reassurance that I felt we needed and you can obviously see that on my face lol. But I’m only human! And I get worried! But we are both feeling a LOT better today and back on our (mostly) positive train 😊❤️ And we are very excited to see baby again at our next ultrasound! Love you guys.
Why would they check for ectopic when the embryo was implanted right in the uterus? The embryo wouldn't travel up so I don't understand that reasoning and I wonder if the nurse was trying to make sure you guys didn't worry. Anyhow, my LO is 10 months now and at 6 weeks we didn't see heartbeat either and was measuring 5wks3days. It's very possible you will get that reassurance next week.
Brittanny Lawrence I think they were checking based on the numbers they were getting from the beta tests. It’s also possible for the embryo to travel after it is transferred.
Sweet girl. We have been thinking of you. I heard so so many stories and they were all super encouraging for where you guys are at. Amazing you saw the yolk sac in the gestational sac at this stage! Seriously amazing! Can’t wait to see next weeks ultrasound
Try not to worry. With my last son I went in at 6 weeks 1 day and we didn’t see the fetal pole either and my hug wasn’t doubling. They told me I would miss carry I went in 3 days later and they seen him and his heartbeat. He’s now 9 months old.
Don’t lose hope!!! With my third, they told me at 6 weeks and 3 days they couldn’t see anything and suggested a d&c since I’ve had previous miscarriages... I decided to wait it out and was going every week for an ultrasound. (They started at 5 weeks) and at 7 weeks almost 8 they saw a heartbeat!!! HE’s now a healthy 3 almost 4 year old!!
Emma's 6 week ultrasound I was 6w3d and I measured at 6w1d and she eventually caught up and passed that! It's so scary and heart wrenching those first few ultrasounds but we're all here to support you!
Don’t lose hope! I also went through IVF and at 6 weeks, I didn’t even have a yolk sac. At 6 weeks 5 days, I had a yolk sac, fetal pole and a heartbeat! A few days can make a lot of difference....
This gives me some hope. Did IVF and have low but doubling HCG, had an ultrasound at 6 weeks 1 day and only saw a gestational sac, no yolk sac or fetal pole. So anxious for my ultrasound this coming week. Praying for good news
At six weeks three days with my second daughter, we saw an empty sack without even a yoke sac. It didn't look good, and the doctor said come back in three days for a final ultrasound to decide what to do. At the next appointment, 6w6d, there was miraculously a sac with the yolksac now visible and a baby with a heartbeat measuring exactly on track. She's now a loud, rambunctious four year old who is the joy of our family! Don't give up hope yet.
When I was pregnant with my second we went to our fertility clinic at 6 weeks 1 day for our first ultrasound and didn't see a sac, a yolk sac, nothing. We had done IUI with trigger, so like you we were pretty sure of our dates. My fertility doctor told me the pregnancy was tubal because there was no pregnancy in the uterus. We went back a few days later, and same thing, they said its was tubal and we needed to go to surgery. I kept insisting they look again and finally they found the sac with a baby and a heartbeat. I have a healthy 4 year old boy from that pregnancy.
This what I am facing right now. My hcg levels are at 1714 but the doctors don't see anything in my uterus so I was told that i may be having an ectopic pregnancy (EP). I don't have any clinical signs of EP but i have been so stressed for daysss. I made an appointment to see an OBGYN who seems to be excellent at this and I really hope i get to experience that miracle of seeing a baby after doctors thought i miscarried or had an EP. 🥺🙏🏾
Thank you so much for this story! I'm so scared with mine right now (did a vaginal ultrasound and can't find anything at 5w6d due to my fibroids, but obgyn found a speck of sac through transabdominal ultrasound). He asked us to come back after 2 weeks, but I'll make that 3 weeks to make sure we can see more T_T pray for us!
Girl don't worry! It's only 6 weeks! I'm a medical student and i have been studying embryology for so long (a complicated subject i can tell you) there's nothing to be worrying about, most people start seeing something around 7-8 weeks! Sending positive vibes your way, you'll see that baby on that screen soon enough!💙
Me and my wife went for an ultra sound today 6w 1d no heart beat and we are scared. I'm leaving to marine core boot camp in a cupple days and wont be here for this scary period in child birth . How would we know before hand if we miscarried
Please don’t be upset or stress! The beginning of my pregnancy I was supposed to be 7w5d but I was actually measuring 6w5d. I also had an ultrasound at 5 weeks 5days and didn’t see a yolk sac or baby. I’m now about 16 weeks and my boy is growing fast and doing good. Please don’t give up hope.
Madi & Aaron Cochran yes to this!!! I felt so robbed too Ayla. I totally felt that exact same way. I felt I couldn’t CELEBRATE a single thing and everything felt so negative. I totally get that. I mourned the loss before even necessary because they TOLD ME it wasn’t going to be ok and it was. You just have to trust what’s happening. It doesn’t make sense but one day it will. I promise you.
I had my kids in the 60s and 70s. Back then there were no sonograms. You had to go to the Dr. to find out you were pregnant. Then you just got blood tests to see if you were anemic and urine tests to check for infection or blood. You found out what gender when you delivered. Maybe ignorance is bliss. If there werent all the test to do now, you wouldn't be worried. Just pretend its 1970. Lol. If you could just relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Enjoy your nausea. And your exhaustion. Lol We will all pray that next week your babies heart is just pumping up a storm. Much love to you both.
Virginia, I too had my son in the 60's. Testing just as you mentioned. Ayla, it's ridiculous to say "Don't worry", but all of these posts should make you feel reassured. I'm praying for you, Caleb and baby Bean. It's your time and all will be fine.
You are putting this 1970 story in the just the way it was back then. We were sort of less stressed. So momma must relax a little bit. We pray all will be well with you n baby👶
I wish they didn’t even do an ultrasound until at LEAST 8 weeks. So many people don’t see heartbeat until then. I feel like it causes so much uncessecary stress. Praying for you and baby! I have a good feeling 💕❤️
Pregnancy is scary... I’m currently 10w4d with my third. I went in and saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, and then at 8 weeks... and I’m still worried. It’s just one of those things that’s so hard no matter how your doctor schedules things ❤️
Agree 6 weeks is way too early. You could have implanted a day or so later. I'm in medical field and they never do ultrasounds at 6 weeks. Always 7 weeks and up. The reason they did ultrasound was to rule out ectopic and to do just that. So take that ultrasound as a positive!!! You passed the first of many ultrasound tests!!!! Rest, drink alot of water, eat warm meals, chicken noodle soup, tea and stay warm and snuggle on couch. God has a plan for you and that baby is yours!!! Your body is doing what it needs to do Ayla!! Promise!!!!! I had infertility, we lost our first baby and our second baby was born with spina bifida, she is the beauty in the picture. She was the best thing that happened to us. But let's just say I know a few boughts of pain and have had my fair share of ultrasounds.
When I went in for my first appointment at 6 weeks they didn’t see the heart beat or anything then they had me come back at 12 weeks and everything is fine. I’m 37 weeks now😄
We're you diagnosed with ectopic I went in for my first ultrasound at 6 weeks and 2 days and they said they couldn't find anything so telling me to go to another clinic cux it might be ectopic
No worries!!! I was 6 weeks with my first ultrasound and didn't see the fetal pole, went back at 9 weeks and baby was healthy and moving around! I'm now 24 weeks with a healthy boy! Keep your head up and leave it up to the Lord🤞 sending prayers!
This is actually really good news! The fact that it wasn't just the gestational sac and they saw the yolk sac is really good. My OB clinic won't book an appointment until 8 weeks and others won't until 12! It's so very rare to see a heart beat at 6 weeks or to see a fetal pole. It all really depends where baby implanted. So so so much happens in two weeks in the first trimester. The baby changes so much so quickly. Everything will be okay! ❤
My RE's minimum is 7 weeks for this exact reason - so momma to be doesn't get stressed about it, since it's so hard/rare to see anything before that! Hang in there Ayla, you'll see your sweet baby soon, I just know it
I remember our first ultrasound with my first daughter and I was 6 weeks, they didn’t see anything and my OB told me I might have to have a D&C because she thought it was a blighted ovum, so she said to come back in a week and if nothing is there I should be scheduling a D&C. So I prayed everyday, multiple times a day and went in at 7w1d and THERE she was! 💕💕💕 it’ll all be okay mama!
Hang in there guys!!! We didn’t see our little girl’s heartbeat until I was 8 weeks!! Super tense and anxious waiting but SOOO worth it and exciting when we saw the heartbeat! You are doing great! I completely understand the weight of fear even when things are finally going well. It’s so frustrating. Love to you both and to your little!! And Ellie of course! :)
It's scary, but every baby grows at their own pace! Next week, they might be even bigger and more developed than "expected"...you never know! Sending so much love to you guys!
I remember in your last video thinking to myself that 6wks was going to be too early and stressing you for no reason. I see this EVERY DAY performing ultrasounds. Do not worry until you have concrete reason to worry. I have seen no heartbeat found at 12wks but then the heartbeat found and gender confirmed at 13 weeks! This will turn around. Positive thoughts! 💗💗💗💗💗
I had my ultrasound a few days ago and just found out that my Sac is measuring 6 weeks and they see nothing in the Sac, plus if you go off my cycle day like they normally do I should be 9 weeks 2 days now
My first ultrasound with our rainbow at 6 weeks we didn’t find a heartbeat I was SO scared he let me come back a week later and there was her beautiful heartbeat and now she’s 9 months old today! Let your faith be bigger than your fear ❤️🌈
You are OK. Baby is fine. Be clear with staff that communication is the difference between hopefulness and elongated panic. Shame on her for not informing you! Ps, I had an ultrasound at 5w5d, 6w2d, and 7w3d. Thought it was over, then 7w5d appt for dnc and there was heartbeat! He's 20 yrs old now. Let staff know you need CLEAR communication before appts just as much as those after calls!
Stay strong and positive, mama- we didn’t see anything until 7 weeks. It’s still super early, there’s a lot of tricky things that come with early pregnancy, you got this.
I had an ultrasound when I was over six weeks and only saw a sac. I’m 25 weeks pregnant now, so it’ll be ok. It’s so hard when they do ultrasounds so early ❤️
this was my experience yesterday. my hcg level is just over 28 000 and all they saw was an empty sac. i have to wait 2 weeks before they will do another ultrasound...
Oh my, the first weeks of pregnancy are so stressful and emotionally draining - hang in there, guys!! ❤ It's actually a great sign that there is a yolk sac and it is perfectly normal that there is no fetal pole visible at 6 weeks. Praying that your little lovebug will be just fine!
I just googled "fetal pole" because I didn't know what it was, and the first thing that pops up says "it's quite normal for the fetal pole not to be visible until 9 weeks." And here in the US, they usually don't let you make an ultrasound appointment until you're at least 8 weeks.
All I saw was a yolk sac when I had my first ultrasound. I was dated at 7 weeks 3 days, but measured at 5 weeks 3 days. At this point you saw what I saw. You are ok. You don't need to be worried. Let me tell you, I had some complications that sent me in for weekly ultrasounds the first 3 weeks after the first ultrasound. I couldn't sleep,I was crying a ton, but my baby lives as a super intelligent 4 year old boy who is excelling in all he does. Praying you find yourself busy more than normal and at peace till you have your next ultrasound. The anxiety I felt as a person with my own physical disabilities... who conceived naturally, I was a wreck until my 19 week bio development scan to make sure baby was healthy. He is perfectly fine. I am praying all will turn out fine and that this is your time to be parents. Blessings!
With my first two pregnancies I had a confirmation ultrasound at 6 weeks and for both I had to go back because they couldn’t see anything . For my third I decided to not even call to schedule an appointment until I was 11 weeks because of all the time I spent worrying
I had an early ultrasound with my son around 7 weeks and was a little freaked out when the measurements were off by a few days. I knew exactly when I ovulated and had prior miscarriages so anxiety was high! He is 6 Months Old and perfectly healthy. Ultrasounds aren’t 100% on point! Prayers that your baby is growing!!
Sending you ALL the positive energy!! The exact same thing happened to us.. like literally the exact situation. 6weeks 1 day ultrasound with no fetal pole. We went back 2 weeks later and saw a healthy strong growing baby, and I’m wishing the same for you!
When I was pregnant with my son, we too had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and they did not see the fetal pole. It is such an awful feeling especially because all you can do it wait. I was terrified. I went in about a week later and saw my son's heartbeat and everything turned out fine. I know how scared you guys must feel but stay strong and hopeful! We're all here for you.
Ayla, your anxiety is 100% normal. You have been thru infertility and a previous miscarriage. Until you get to the 12 week mark, many many women are scared like you are so your feelings are 100% valid. Go recharge and buy a cute little baby outfit. ❤ trust God and pray. I think your ultrasound was 100% normal. Soon you will be up every hour with a newborn begging for a nap lol! Sending love!
Ayla! Don’t worry!!! I know it’s easier said than done. Believe me! But I had to wait 8wks to see anything and when I finally did, omg my heart stopped! It’s wonderful and I cannot wait until you guys see your baby and the heartbeat! I’m so glad my OB chose not to see me until 8wks for an ultrasound and not any sooner because if I didn’t see my rainbow baby at 6wks I would die! I feel ur pain but don’t worry about anything until there’s something to worry about. You’ll just beat yourself up for no reason! Love u guys and stay strong and positive!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Dear Ayla, I have been following you guys for years, this is the first time to write to you guys. Don't be scared, We all know IVF is tough, especially trying for many many time, just give this miracle baby some time and he/she will grow to a beautiful child, I just gave birth to my son, last year I did think it will be impossible for me to have any baby, and now when I saw my little baby, all the difficult time I have been through is all worth it! Hanging there! Your beautiful child is growing and waiting to meet her/his best mum and dad! All the best! Sending you lots of love and kisses! :)
I had an ultrasound at 6w2d. Yolk sac, and a teeny tiny hint of a fetal pole with no heartbeat. The doctor told me it looked like a missed miscarriage. Exactly 1 week later I had an ultrasound at my midwifes office. Measured perfect 7w2d with a heartbeat of 142! I will not have an ultrasound quite so early again for that very reason. PS: My baby is 9 months old today!
Such a stressful situation, but a couple of notes to help you feel better, hopefully, or at least ease anxiety: 1. It is possible that it still took a day or two for the embryo to implant, even though it's IVF, so that could explain why the sack is a couple of days behind if the measurement is accurate, but... 2. The measuring tools aren't always super accurate, and the tech not always perfect at using them, so that could explain why it's a day or two behind, too. These are teeny tiny measuring increments so it would be easy to be off by a little bit. 3. This is really the earliest you might have detected a heartbeat, so don't lose hope on that front. It would have been reassuring but you have the gestational sac, etc. so you're still in the game. I've also heard that a lot of whether or not you see the heartbeat can be due to position, the skill of the tech, etc. Anyways, sounds like you got reassurance and positive stories via Instagram but just thought I'd share my take on the technical aspects. From a non-technical perspective, I think napping and sleeping are a good sign because that was my number one symptom during the first trimester myself. Fingers crossed that week 7 brings more good news. Just be prepared that it's still going to be an emotional roller coaster from start to finish. I'm currently sitting here at week 39 a little nervous about how my doctor's appointment today is going to go. It's another unfortunate byproduct of IVF.
It's totally normal to measure up to 5 days behind or ahead. It's totally dependant on when the embryo implanted. Yes you transferred on a certain day but it can take days for an embryo to implant.
My daughter had the same thing happen to them. They have been trying for 5 years and she is 21 weeks pregnant with a baby girl. One week can make a huge difference. I remember how devastated they were at their first ultrasound. Lots a prayers and baby dust for your next appointment.
Try not to stress Momma! I had my first ultrasound early because we thought I was 10 weeks already but since I had irregular periods we were not so sure. When they did ultrasound they only saw the sac. I was so sad and worried because it took us 2 years to conceive. After 4 weeks we finally saw our little gummybear dancing and happy! I’m 17 weeks today and my baby is moving like crazy. 😍 Just give your baby a chance to grow, it’s too early. Praying for you! ❤️
I can't express enough to you how much stress can affect pregnancy. Try and find a way to meditate or do something for yourself or something that makes you happy. I know you are so worried with wonder and I wish I could take it all away. Deep breathing and thinking about the air going in and out of your lungs and giving that air to the baby is one thing I used to do just so that my body would go into a relax state even if my mind didn't. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to the two of you. You got this Ayla!! You both are amazing parents and you are going to have an amazing Baby!!
Try and keep your heads up guys. It’s still super early to see the heartbeat and I’m sure other people will have similar experiences to yours. Your symptoms are so positive particularly the nausea 😉. I was measuring a few days behind at my 6 week scan which scared me so much but baby has now caught up. Be kind to yourself and treat yourself to anything you want xxx
The fetal pole is usually identified at ~6.5 weeks with transabdominal ultrasound imaging and at ~6 weeks with transvaginal ultrasound imaging, although it may not be seen until ~9 weeks in some cases. this is from google... so u are totally fine!
I think because of your previous experiences, this whole FET is going to be a roller coaster. You’re trying to stay positive but at the same time stay realistic. You guys are doing amazing!! All your feelings are absolutely normal. I’m routing for you guys 100%!!
I’m sorry you’re stuck in limbo, but I think you will see something next week. I had that situation in my pregnancy, with 100% certainty of the dates, at 6 weeks and 2 days I had only a gestational sack measuring a week behind. There wasn’t even a yolk sack. I went on to have a healthy pregnancy. I had slow rising hcg along with that. It’s a great sign you have nausea! I truly believe it was just too early! Can’t wait for next week!
I had a 6 week scan with my second pregnancy because I was spotting and all they saw was the gestational sac and yolk sac as well. I was so scared too. Went back a week and a half later to a baby with a strong heartbeat. He's 3.5 now. Hang in there, the next one will be better! :)
Was bleeding heavy? Ive been bleeding for two weeks it was light now its kinda medium. So they did blood work and transvaginal on friday... I might be 5 weeks and they didnt see anything. Last week hcg level went from 1500 to 2100 in two days. And that was 5 days ago. Both the blood work ans transvaginal.I went for another ultrasound today and they didnt see anything.
The babies literally change over night . I had fetal poles on Tuesday and babies with heart beats on Friday. I’m confident everything is great and next week you will se a lot more. Your baby is just teeny tiny still . Sending you lots of love hope and prayers ❤️
I didn’t hear a heartbeat until 8 weeks and I am now 28 weeks! Like you I’ve had losses, two to be exact and I didn’t stop worrying until I was past the first trimester and even now if I don’t feel my baby move for an hour or two i start to worry.. lol so don’t worry guys. Everything will be okay!! Have peace and Keep faith and trust that God is going to bless you. Believe it!
Ayla, please stay positive! I measured two days behind most of my first trimester and everything was fine :) I also did IVF and even though it's supposed to be exact my doctor said that as long as you aren't more than a week behind they aren't concerned. Praying that next week you see that fetal pole and a strong heartbeat!
Don’t stress Ayla. We couldn’t see much at the 6 week ultrasound with my last pregnancy, but by the 7 week one, we could see the flicker of the heartbeat. At the 9 week one, we could hear the heartbeat. Stay strong and keep yourself busy the next week until your next appt! ❤️
Don't worry! It's still so early and I was in your shoes last Monday , 6weeks3days and no fetal pole but went back yesterday and baby was there and healthy with 151 heartbeat! Stay positive
Ayla, you may also not be 6.1 weeks. It generally has to do with when the egg implanted. Not sure if that's different with IVF. But the same thing happened with my sister. They only found a sac, and it put her through tears. But that baby is now 7 1/2 years old :)
My oldest we didn’t hear a heartbeat until 11 weeks and they were worried for no reason because he’s a smart healthy 5 year old boy. And my youngest we didn’t hear his heart until 8 weeks he was my fertility baby and he’s a happy 1 year old
I’m when I went for my first ultrasound at 5w4d they saw nothing but the gestational sac. The doctor checked my numbers which looked good and were increasing accordingly. Went back a week later and saw a teeny tiny babe. Little one was born at 40w3d. Stay positive 🙏
IVF dates can be off. You know when the embryo was transferred, but you don't know how quickly it burrowed in and started to grow. Sounds like your embryo might have taken his or her sweet merry time getting comfy, and you are just a couple of days behind what you expected. Xx
little murmurings I have a friend who has an IVF baby who measured a week or 2 behind from the beginning!! My second child measured behind by 2 weeks almost my entire pregnancy. She was behind by 4 days at first then 8 days then 2 weeks!! They kept asking if my dates were right (they were! We were trying and I tested the day before my missed period!). She was diagnosed with IUGR eventually and delivered via emergency c section (whole other story) 5 weeks ago at 38 weeks and was so tiny! So babies grow at different rates.
I am 9 weeks pregnant from FET and our first ultrasound at 6 weeks we only saw the gestational sac and yolk sac - and my baby is perfectly healthy! At 7 weeks we saw a heartbeat and at 8 weeks we saw baby move its legs! Praying for you guys and remember this is all normal!! 💕
I think since they saw a yolk sac that is a great sign. I had my first u/s at 6w2d and I also measured 5w5d. He is now a crazy 8 month old haha. It could defin be too early! Praying for the best in a week!
That happened to me don’t worry i was 6 weeks and all that was seen was the sak! Next time i went in i saw the sak and pole at 8 weeks. Have faith mama and be happy, your baby is there he is just soooo tiny! Trust me you have nausea and that itself is a good sign!!! ❤️
Good luck guys! I had an early scan at around 7 weeks with my IVF baby & whilst there was a heartbeat he always seemed to measure a few days behind. He was born perfect tho 😊 thinking of you & looking forward to your next update xx
I think when your a planner and have to have things organized, it’s hard to wait and not be in control. I struggle with that too. But just hang in there , I think another week will be great and you’ll see more then
I’ve had 7 kids and this has happened to me more than once. Don’t worry, the fact that you’ve seen a yolk sac is already a great indication that things are going great. Although you know your exact conception date all babies grow at different rates. The baby might be growing a little slower than an average, nothing wrong with that! As far as I’m concerned you had a great first ultrasound. I know it’s hard to see it that way but take some deep breathes and remember that this is normal. This is what sucks about earlier ultrasounds. The sac measuring smaller is just showing you that every baby grows at a different rate.
I didnt see anything but a gestational sac with any of my ultrasounds, I was too early. I came back a week later and we saw the baby. I know its hard not to worry but its so common
When I was pregnant with my twins only one baby had a heartbeat seen at 6 weeks. My other baby was just a little yolk sac still ❤️ I remember them telling me not to be too hopeful we would see a heartbeat because 6 weeks is still sooo early. Prayers ❤️
I’ve been praying for you both for a while now! In my experience, my husband and I heard the heartbeat at what we thought was 6 weeks along but I was actually measuring at 8w4d. We too went through IVF for our baby using a donor egg and my husbands sperm. I am now 28 weeks 5 days pregnant. I truly believe it was too early for you guys and next week you’ll be able to get your reassurance ❤️
It’s totally normal to measure + or - 5 days. I am confident you will see everything you want and need to see at your next ultrasound. I’ve had 2 IVF babies and both measured behind and had bumps in the road that I was super sensitive to because of our journey to get there. My 1 year old and 6 year old daughter are proof that the journey is hard but worth it. You’re in my thoughts and prayers!
Only a handful of women see a heartbeat this early. This is the reason I went in for ultrasound until 7 weeks 3 days because I knew I would get major anxiety. You will see more next time you’ll see. Hang in there 💕
The same happened with my daughter just a sac and yolk no fetal pole. I had to wait 10 days for my next scan it was awful! But 10 days later she was there with a little heart beat and was perfect :) stay positive, everything looks great and as it should be! You are in my thoughts and prayers ❤️
Just think about back in the day, before ultrasounds and beta numbers. Once you were told by your doc that you were pregnant, you were pregnant and most people could just enjoy their pregnancies. Sometimes too much information is good, like in this instance by being able to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, but then sometimes too much information can be negative, because it causes you to worry when you don’t see a heartbeat. It doesn’t mean that anything is wrong, it just means that it’s too early to see a heartbeat yet!! With that being said, I do understand your worry because I had several miscarriages and I can remember wanting positive information right away!! Just keep on keeping on, your little Sweet Pea is tucked away soundly and growing, and when it’s time you will see a heartbeat!! Sending prayers everyday!!
What was the size of the gestational sac? I am also 6 week pregnant with IVF but didn’t see York sac or feral pole on the scan. The Gestation sac measurement showing 5 weeks and 4 days with 8.31mm. I need to go back in 1 week. Fingers crossed
Also there’s one thing to keep in mind, at least from my IVF experience. The fastest growing embryo is usually implanted first, so I’m guessing the other embryos are slower growing. I’m pretty sure you have adopted a cute little baby that will grow healthy but just a few days behind 😊
When I was six weeks I only saw the sac also! I was worried but now my baby is healthy at 8w 5d it was probably just literally a day early your baby is doing just fine!
Your feelings are 100% normal. Your 1st or 3rd pregnancy it won’t change. I’m on my 3rd and the feeling of not knowing sucks. I’m praying all is well and look forward to your next ultrasound.
You for sure dont need to be feeling this way. Every single pregnancy is different Alya. You're pregnant NOW. Enjoy it, next week you'll feel so much better once you hear the heartbeat. I've had 7 miscarriage. If you stop feeling sick, then worry until then. Love it, cherish it, & be happy RIGHT NOW. love you guys ; everything will be just fine!!
My first ultrasound was the same..and then when I went back the baby was measuring a week behind and I couldn’t hear the heartbeat and my fertility doctor made me feel like it wasn’t good news. I cried for days and was so anxious.. a couple weeks later baby caught up and now I’m 17 weeks with my baby BOY!! Your news is not bad news..I’m still sending you all the baby dust in the world ❤️
It’s fine guys, it’s gonna be ok! 6 weeks really is quite early and there is gonna be a heartbeat in like 1-2 weeks, i believe in that! I get why you’re scared and stuff but there are a lot of pregnancies where you can’t see a heartbeat until week 8 :)
With both of my boys, i didnt have ivf pregnancies but i did find out early on (around 5 - 6) weeks bc i felt different so i tested and got positives both times. When i called to make Dr appointments for each pregnancy i was never scheduled before 8 weeks bc the doctor said you dont always see a baby or heartbeat before then so he always schedules first appointments at 8 weeks (unless circumstances require an earlier appointment) but I would try not to worry because before that certain point its not unusual to not see a baby or heartbeat. Will continue praying that next time you go in you see that sweet little miracle and his or her heartbeat ❤
Don’t worry! I had my first ultrasound when I was supposed to be 6 weeks 3 days and only saw the yolk sack and testimonial sack. I’m now 8 weeks 2 days and so far everything is going great!
My heart goes out to you both! I know exactly what you mean Ayla when you said that the positive pregnancy test isn’t the finish line. It’s more like each little step you make it through is a milestone in a long journey that is pregnancy. It’s way harder for all of us that have faced struggles with infertility for sure. Just hang on to the positive news that you have and try to take it one day at a time (easier said than done I know). I’m sending big hugs and healthy baby vibes your way!!
I know it tough, the days feel like years, especially in those first few weeks (and then the last lol!). One of my pregnancies, no heartbeat at 6.5 weeks - 7.5 weeks a beautiful heartbeat. That child is now 5 years old :) I am confident that it's just early. Prayers headed your way!
praying for u. I understand how nerve wrecking it is going thru all the ups and downs and worries of pregnancy. Praying that baby continues to develop and grow and do well. thinking of u and your family
Even if you HAD seen it all...you will still worry. Once he/she is born...you will always worry. It NEVER ends (welcome to parenthood). Just try your hardest to stay calm. We are all praying for that little sweet pea!! 🙏🏻
9 year of ivf here. We adopted, but i totally know how you are feeling our birth mom was 8 weeks before we saw a heartbeat. We went in every three days. Our doctor was awesome and let us watch our son grow. He is 7 years old now. Don't give up!!! I wish we would have had youtube like it is today when we were doing our journey. Praying for both.
My fertility clinic refuses to do a first scan before 7 weeks for this reason. Please try not to worry until next week!! I know easier said than done! xxx
I went for ultrasound at 6 weeks four days and had an empty sac I freaked out because I had a prior missed miscarriage I went in 10 days later for another ultrasound and we had a baby and a heart beat and he is sleeping in my arms right now. There is hope. I understand how you feel though.
I never had a heartbeat at 6 weeks, and I have 3 kids (have had a few miscarriages also between my kids) Stay strong, relax, you will be anxious the whole pregnancy this stress will reduce when you are 12 weeks along, but you will always be worried, also when your baby is born you will still be worried about cot death and stuff; You have great symptoms, you are tired, you are nauseous... thumbs up!
Head up, momma!! I didn’t have an early ultrasound but at my 9 weeks appt they couldn’t find the heartbeat with the Doppler and then again they couldn’t find it at 11 weeks so I was sent for an ultrasound and there was my baby! Wiggling and healthy!
Thank you everyone for your reassuring comments and for sharing your stories! We filmed the second we got out of the ultrasound and so my emotions were very high! I was feeling frustrated that I wasn’t getting the reassurance that I felt we needed and you can obviously see that on my face lol. But I’m only human! And I get worried! But we are both feeling a LOT better today and back on our (mostly) positive train 😊❤️ And we are very excited to see baby again at our next ultrasound! Love you guys.
I heard that the embryo can take a few days longer to implant sometimes maybe that's why you're measuring behind. Wishing you all the best :)
Ayla and Caleb oh I can’t wait to see your baby bear!!! So exciting!!!
Ayla and Caleb you guys!!!! Its WAY to early for a heartbeat!! 8 weeks is safe and standard time for a little heartbeat
Why would they check for ectopic when the embryo was implanted right in the uterus? The embryo wouldn't travel up so I don't understand that reasoning and I wonder if the nurse was trying to make sure you guys didn't worry. Anyhow, my LO is 10 months now and at 6 weeks we didn't see heartbeat either and was measuring 5wks3days. It's very possible you will get that reassurance next week.
Brittanny Lawrence I think they were checking based on the numbers they were getting from the beta tests. It’s also possible for the embryo to travel after it is transferred.
Sweet girl. We have been thinking of you. I heard so so many stories and they were all super encouraging for where you guys are at. Amazing you saw the yolk sac in the gestational sac at this stage! Seriously amazing! Can’t wait to see next weeks ultrasound
Thanks for your love! ❤️❤️
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Try not to worry. With my last son I went in at 6 weeks 1 day and we didn’t see the fetal pole either and my hug wasn’t doubling. They told me I would miss carry I went in 3 days later and they seen him and his heartbeat. He’s now 9 months old.
Kirstie Howe 😔😔😔😘😘😘😘...
Don’t lose hope!!! With my third, they told me at 6 weeks and 3 days they couldn’t see anything and suggested a d&c since I’ve had previous miscarriages... I decided to wait it out and was going every week for an ultrasound. (They started at 5 weeks) and at 7 weeks almost 8 they saw a heartbeat!!! HE’s now a healthy 3 almost 4 year old!!
Emma's 6 week ultrasound I was 6w3d and I measured at 6w1d and she eventually caught up and passed that! It's so scary and heart wrenching those first few ultrasounds but we're all here to support you!
Thank you so much ❤️ They really are scary, but I really do trust that we will see everything we need to on the next one!
Same situation here! Went in for IVF ultrasound at 6w3d and measured 6w1d. He eventually caught up and is now measuring ahead!
Rachelle and Justin Rachelle you are really such a nice human being. Blessings to you and hubby and the new baby 🦋Love from South Africa🙏
Blue moon Flamingo I love watching Ayla and Caleb, Rachelle and Justin and I am also from SA😀
Annette V Hi there.🌈
Don’t lose hope! I also went through IVF and at 6 weeks, I didn’t even have a yolk sac. At 6 weeks 5 days, I had a yolk sac, fetal pole and a heartbeat! A few days can make a lot of difference....
This gives me some hope. Did IVF and have low but doubling HCG, had an ultrasound at 6 weeks 1 day and only saw a gestational sac, no yolk sac or fetal pole. So anxious for my ultrasound this coming week. Praying for good news
This is exactly why ultrasounds shouldn’t be offered this early. You don’t need the mental stress! I’m sending you lots of well wishes and hope xx
At six weeks three days with my second daughter, we saw an empty sack without even a yoke sac. It didn't look good, and the doctor said come back in three days for a final ultrasound to decide what to do. At the next appointment, 6w6d, there was miraculously a sac with the yolksac now visible and a baby with a heartbeat measuring exactly on track. She's now a loud, rambunctious four year old who is the joy of our family! Don't give up hope yet.
When I was pregnant with my second we went to our fertility clinic at 6 weeks 1 day for our first ultrasound and didn't see a sac, a yolk sac, nothing. We had done IUI with trigger, so like you we were pretty sure of our dates. My fertility doctor told me the pregnancy was tubal because there was no pregnancy in the uterus. We went back a few days later, and same thing, they said its was tubal and we needed to go to surgery. I kept insisting they look again and finally they found the sac with a baby and a heartbeat. I have a healthy 4 year old boy from that pregnancy.
This what I am facing right now. My hcg levels are at 1714 but the doctors don't see anything in my uterus so I was told that i may be having an ectopic pregnancy (EP). I don't have any clinical signs of EP but i have been so stressed for daysss.
I made an appointment to see an OBGYN who seems to be excellent at this and I really hope i get to experience that miracle of seeing a baby after doctors thought i miscarried or had an EP. 🥺🙏🏾
@@swee-tings5321 how are you doing now?
I’m in the same position prayinngggggggggggg for a miracle
Thank you so much for this story! I'm so scared with mine right now (did a vaginal ultrasound and can't find anything at 5w6d due to my fibroids, but obgyn found a speck of sac through transabdominal ultrasound). He asked us to come back after 2 weeks, but I'll make that 3 weeks to make sure we can see more T_T pray for us!
Thank you fir this…. Really has calmed me down.
Girl don't worry! It's only 6 weeks! I'm a medical student and i have been studying embryology for so long (a complicated subject i can tell you) there's nothing to be worrying about, most people start seeing something around 7-8 weeks! Sending positive vibes your way, you'll see that baby on that screen soon enough!💙
Exactly
Me and my wife went for an ultra sound today 6w 1d no heart beat and we are scared. I'm leaving to marine core boot camp in a cupple days and wont be here for this scary period in child birth . How would we know before hand if we miscarried
@@dylan123631 update?
Thank you for commenting this because im in the sane situation😢
Literally in this situation.. 6w1d no fetal pole 😩 .. I’m so nervous
Please don’t be upset or stress!
The beginning of my pregnancy I was supposed to be 7w5d but I was actually measuring 6w5d. I also had an ultrasound at 5 weeks 5days and didn’t see a yolk sac or baby. I’m now about 16 weeks and my boy is growing fast and doing good. Please don’t give up hope.
Madi & Aaron Cochran i love this comment so much !!!!
Madi & Aaron Cochran yes to this!!! I felt so robbed too Ayla. I totally felt that exact same way. I felt I couldn’t CELEBRATE a single thing and everything felt so negative. I totally get that. I mourned the loss before even necessary because they TOLD ME it wasn’t going to be ok and it was. You just have to trust what’s happening. It doesn’t make sense but one day it will. I promise you.
I measured 6wks yesterday when I'm supposed to be 7 weeks. The heartbeat was low at 95bps. Your comment gives me hopes. Thank you 😊
What if u have high hcg level but only gestational sac at only 6 weeks
@@griselherrera_designs hey how did that pregnancy go? I’m in a similar boat now and super stressed
Aww Caleb is such a supportive husband, so sweet the way he looks at Ayla and tries to keep her happy!
I had my kids in the 60s and 70s. Back then there were no sonograms. You had to go to the Dr. to find out you were pregnant. Then you just got blood tests to see if you were anemic and urine tests to check for infection or blood. You found out what gender when you delivered. Maybe ignorance is bliss. If there werent all the test to do now, you wouldn't be worried. Just pretend its 1970. Lol. If you could just relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Enjoy your nausea. And your exhaustion. Lol We will all pray that next week your babies heart is just pumping up a storm. Much love to you both.
Virginia, I too had my son in the 60's. Testing just as you mentioned. Ayla, it's ridiculous to say "Don't worry", but all of these posts should make you feel reassured. I'm praying for you, Caleb and baby Bean. It's your time and all will be fine.
You are putting this 1970 story in the just the way it was back then. We were sort of less stressed. So momma must relax a little bit. We pray all will be well with you n baby👶
I wish they didn’t even do an ultrasound until at LEAST 8 weeks. So many people don’t see heartbeat until then. I feel like it causes so much uncessecary stress. Praying for you and baby! I have a good feeling 💕❤️
jaclyn roberts Exactly I went at 6 weeks with my little and got no heartbeart. I now have a very healthy 9 month old baby boy!
Pregnancy is scary... I’m currently 10w4d with my third. I went in and saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, and then at 8 weeks... and I’m still worried. It’s just one of those things that’s so hard no matter how your doctor schedules things ❤️
jaclyn roberts yes literally
Agree 6 weeks is way too early. You could have implanted a day or so later. I'm in medical field and they never do ultrasounds at 6 weeks. Always 7 weeks and up. The reason they did ultrasound was to rule out ectopic and to do just that. So take that ultrasound as a positive!!! You passed the first of many ultrasound tests!!!! Rest, drink alot of water, eat warm meals, chicken noodle soup, tea and stay warm and snuggle on couch. God has a plan for you and that baby is yours!!! Your body is doing what it needs to do Ayla!! Promise!!!!! I had infertility, we lost our first baby and our second baby was born with spina bifida, she is the beauty in the picture. She was the best thing that happened to us. But let's just say I know a few boughts of pain and have had my fair share of ultrasounds.
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When I went in for my first appointment at 6 weeks they didn’t see the heart beat or anything then they had me come back at 12 weeks and everything is fine. I’m 37 weeks now😄
We're you diagnosed with ectopic I went in for my first ultrasound at 6 weeks and 2 days and they said they couldn't find anything so telling me to go to another clinic cux it might be ectopic
No worries!!! I was 6 weeks with my first ultrasound and didn't see the fetal pole, went back at 9 weeks and baby was healthy and moving around! I'm now 24 weeks with a healthy boy! Keep your head up and leave it up to the Lord🤞 sending prayers!
This is actually really good news! The fact that it wasn't just the gestational sac and they saw the yolk sac is really good. My OB clinic won't book an appointment until 8 weeks and others won't until 12! It's so very rare to see a heart beat at 6 weeks or to see a fetal pole. It all really depends where baby implanted. So so so much happens in two weeks in the first trimester. The baby changes so much so quickly. Everything will be okay! ❤
Liz_bif yes exactly my dr. Either!!
My RE's minimum is 7 weeks for this exact reason - so momma to be doesn't get stressed about it, since it's so hard/rare to see anything before that! Hang in there Ayla, you'll see your sweet baby soon, I just know it
I remember our first ultrasound with my first daughter and I was 6 weeks, they didn’t see anything and my OB told me I might have to have a D&C because she thought it was a blighted ovum, so she said to come back in a week and if nothing is there I should be scheduling a D&C. So I prayed everyday, multiple times a day and went in at 7w1d and THERE she was! 💕💕💕 it’ll all be okay mama!
Hang in there guys!!! We didn’t see our little girl’s heartbeat until I was 8 weeks!! Super tense and anxious waiting but SOOO worth it and exciting when we saw the heartbeat! You are doing great! I completely understand the weight of fear even when things are finally going well. It’s so frustrating. Love to you both and to your little!! And Ellie of course! :)
It's scary, but every baby grows at their own pace! Next week, they might be even bigger and more developed than "expected"...you never know! Sending so much love to you guys!
I didn’t see my little boys heartbeat until 10 weeks! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
I remember in your last video thinking to myself that 6wks was going to be too early and stressing you for no reason. I see this EVERY DAY performing ultrasounds. Do not worry until you have concrete reason to worry. I have seen no heartbeat found at 12wks but then the heartbeat found and gender confirmed at 13 weeks! This will turn around. Positive thoughts! 💗💗💗💗💗
This is exactly what I was thinking!!
true, even when you don't have a heartbeat in a week from here, try not to panic, especially when you are feeling so pregnant with all your symptoms
My thoughts too. My fertility dr didn’t do ultrasound until 7 weeks... anything sooner is too early and causes such unneeded stress.
I had my ultrasound a few days ago and just found out that my Sac is measuring 6 weeks and they see nothing in the Sac, plus if you go off my cycle day like they normally do I should be 9 weeks 2 days now
@@michelleh4110 I will definitely be praying for you and this little one! We know HE can do anything! 💘
We didn’t see our baby’s heartbeat until almost 8weeks.. try not to worry💞 baby dust and god is with you!!! Hugs 🤗 from the USA
My first ultrasound with our rainbow at 6 weeks we didn’t find a heartbeat I was SO scared he let me come back a week later and there was her beautiful heartbeat and now she’s 9 months old today! Let your faith be bigger than your fear ❤️🌈
You are OK. Baby is fine. Be clear with staff that communication is the difference between hopefulness and elongated panic. Shame on her for not informing you! Ps, I had an ultrasound at 5w5d, 6w2d, and 7w3d. Thought it was over, then 7w5d appt for dnc and there was heartbeat! He's 20 yrs old now. Let staff know you need CLEAR communication before appts just as much as those after calls!
Castlemom7 omg! That's crazy! That gives me anxiety thinking they could have accidentally terminated. Thank God they didn't!
Stay strong and positive, mama- we didn’t see anything until 7 weeks. It’s still super early, there’s a lot of tricky things that come with early pregnancy, you got this.
Not even a sac?
I had an ultrasound when I was over six weeks and only saw a sac. I’m 25 weeks pregnant now, so it’ll be ok. It’s so hard when they do ultrasounds so early ❤️
this was my experience yesterday. my hcg level is just over 28 000 and all they saw was an empty sac. i have to wait 2 weeks before they will do another ultrasound...
@@kamiwilkes4734 what was your outcome
Oh my, the first weeks of pregnancy are so stressful and emotionally draining - hang in there, guys!! ❤ It's actually a great sign that there is a yolk sac and it is perfectly normal that there is no fetal pole visible at 6 weeks. Praying that your little lovebug will be just fine!
I just googled "fetal pole" because I didn't know what it was, and the first thing that pops up says "it's quite normal for the fetal pole not to be visible until 9 weeks." And here in the US, they usually don't let you make an ultrasound appointment until you're at least 8 weeks.
Everything will be ok. Just listen to your body. All those symptoms are there for a reason 💕
All I saw was a yolk sac when I had my first ultrasound. I was dated at 7 weeks 3 days, but measured at 5 weeks 3 days. At this point you saw what I saw. You are ok. You don't need to be worried. Let me tell you, I had some complications that sent me in for weekly ultrasounds the first 3 weeks after the first ultrasound. I couldn't sleep,I was crying a ton, but my baby lives as a super intelligent 4 year old boy who is excelling in all he does. Praying you find yourself busy more than normal and at peace till you have your next ultrasound. The anxiety I felt as a person with my own physical disabilities... who conceived naturally, I was a wreck until my 19 week bio development scan to make sure baby was healthy. He is perfectly fine. I am praying all will turn out fine and that this is your time to be parents. Blessings!
With my first two pregnancies I had a confirmation ultrasound at 6 weeks and for both I had to go back because they couldn’t see anything . For my third I decided to not even call to schedule an appointment until I was 11 weeks because of all the time I spent worrying
I had an early ultrasound with my son around 7 weeks and was a little freaked out when the measurements were off by a few days. I knew exactly when I ovulated and had prior miscarriages so anxiety was high! He is 6 Months Old and perfectly healthy. Ultrasounds aren’t 100% on point! Prayers that your baby is growing!!
Sending you ALL the positive energy!! The exact same thing happened to us.. like literally the exact situation. 6weeks 1 day ultrasound with no fetal pole. We went back 2 weeks later and saw a healthy strong growing baby, and I’m wishing the same for you!
When I was pregnant with my son, we too had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and they did not see the fetal pole. It is such an awful feeling especially because all you can do it wait. I was terrified. I went in about a week later and saw my son's heartbeat and everything turned out fine. I know how scared you guys must feel but stay strong and hopeful! We're all here for you.
Ayla, your anxiety is 100% normal. You have been thru infertility and a previous miscarriage. Until you get to the 12 week mark, many many women are scared like you are so your feelings are 100% valid. Go recharge and buy a cute little baby outfit. ❤ trust God and pray. I think your ultrasound was 100% normal. Soon you will be up every hour with a newborn begging for a nap lol! Sending love!
Ayla! Don’t worry!!! I know it’s easier said than done. Believe me! But I had to wait 8wks to see anything and when I finally did, omg my heart stopped! It’s wonderful and I cannot wait until you guys see your baby and the heartbeat! I’m so glad my OB chose not to see me until 8wks for an ultrasound and not any sooner because if I didn’t see my rainbow baby at 6wks I would die! I feel ur pain but don’t worry about anything until there’s something to worry about. You’ll just beat yourself up for no reason! Love u guys and stay strong and positive!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Dear Ayla, I have been following you guys for years, this is the first time to write to you guys. Don't be scared, We all know IVF is tough, especially trying for many many time, just give this miracle baby some time and he/she will grow to a beautiful child, I just gave birth to my son, last year I did think it will be impossible for me to have any baby, and now when I saw my little baby, all the difficult time I have been through is all worth it! Hanging there! Your beautiful child is growing and waiting to meet her/his best mum and dad! All the best! Sending you lots of love and kisses! :)
I had an ultrasound at 6w2d. Yolk sac, and a teeny tiny hint of a fetal pole with no heartbeat. The doctor told me it looked like a missed miscarriage. Exactly 1 week later I had an ultrasound at my midwifes office. Measured perfect 7w2d with a heartbeat of 142! I will not have an ultrasound quite so early again for that very reason. PS: My baby is 9 months old today!
Such a stressful situation, but a couple of notes to help you feel better, hopefully, or at least ease anxiety:
1. It is possible that it still took a day or two for the embryo to implant, even though it's IVF, so that could explain why the sack is a couple of days behind if the measurement is accurate, but...
2. The measuring tools aren't always super accurate, and the tech not always perfect at using them, so that could explain why it's a day or two behind, too. These are teeny tiny measuring increments so it would be easy to be off by a little bit.
3. This is really the earliest you might have detected a heartbeat, so don't lose hope on that front. It would have been reassuring but you have the gestational sac, etc. so you're still in the game. I've also heard that a lot of whether or not you see the heartbeat can be due to position, the skill of the tech, etc.
Anyways, sounds like you got reassurance and positive stories via Instagram but just thought I'd share my take on the technical aspects. From a non-technical perspective, I think napping and sleeping are a good sign because that was my number one symptom during the first trimester myself. Fingers crossed that week 7 brings more good news. Just be prepared that it's still going to be an emotional roller coaster from start to finish. I'm currently sitting here at week 39 a little nervous about how my doctor's appointment today is going to go. It's another unfortunate byproduct of IVF.
Yolk sac in itself is AN AMAZING THING!! Baby will be in there in a couple days guys!!
It's totally normal to measure up to 5 days behind or ahead. It's totally dependant on when the embryo implanted. Yes you transferred on a certain day but it can take days for an embryo to implant.
Waoo.. great..How is your baby now
My daughter had the same thing happen to them. They have been trying for 5 years and she is 21 weeks pregnant with a baby girl. One week can make a huge difference. I remember how devastated they were at their first ultrasound. Lots a prayers and baby dust for your next appointment.
Try not to stress Momma! I had my first ultrasound early because we thought I was 10 weeks already but since I had irregular periods we were not so sure. When they did ultrasound they only saw the sac. I was so sad and worried because it took us 2 years to conceive. After 4 weeks we finally saw our little gummybear dancing and happy! I’m 17 weeks today and my baby is moving like crazy. 😍 Just give your baby a chance to grow, it’s too early. Praying for you! ❤️
AM Lamm amen
I can't express enough to you how much stress can affect pregnancy. Try and find a way to meditate or do something for yourself or something that makes you happy. I know you are so worried with wonder and I wish I could take it all away. Deep breathing and thinking about the air going in and out of your lungs and giving that air to the baby is one thing I used to do just so that my body would go into a relax state even if my mind didn't. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to the two of you. You got this Ayla!! You both are amazing parents and you are going to have an amazing Baby!!
Had the same thing and now my daughter is 15 and learning to drive! Try your best not to stress.
Try and keep your heads up guys. It’s still super early to see the heartbeat and I’m sure other people will have similar experiences to yours. Your symptoms are so positive particularly the nausea 😉. I was measuring a few days behind at my 6 week scan which scared me so much but baby has now caught up. Be kind to yourself and treat yourself to anything you want xxx
The fetal pole is usually identified at ~6.5 weeks with transabdominal ultrasound imaging and at ~6 weeks with transvaginal ultrasound imaging, although it may not be seen until ~9 weeks in some cases. this is from google... so u are totally fine!
I think because of your previous experiences, this whole FET is going to be a roller coaster. You’re trying to stay positive but at the same time stay realistic. You guys are doing amazing!! All your feelings are absolutely normal. I’m routing for you guys 100%!!
THE EXACT same thing happened to us! Now I’m 9 months, and you just had nova! God is good to us
I’m sorry you’re stuck in limbo, but I think you will see something next week. I had that situation in my pregnancy, with 100% certainty of the dates, at 6 weeks and 2 days I had only a gestational sack measuring a week behind. There wasn’t even a yolk sack. I went on to have a healthy pregnancy. I had slow rising hcg along with that. It’s a great sign you have nausea! I truly believe it was just too early! Can’t wait for next week!
I had a 6 week scan with my second pregnancy because I was spotting and all they saw was the gestational sac and yolk sac as well. I was so scared too. Went back a week and a half later to a baby with a strong heartbeat. He's 3.5 now. Hang in there, the next one will be better! :)
Was bleeding heavy? Ive been bleeding for two weeks it was light now its kinda medium. So they did blood work and transvaginal on friday... I might be 5 weeks and they didnt see anything. Last week hcg level went from 1500 to 2100 in two days. And that was 5 days ago. Both the blood work ans transvaginal.I went for another ultrasound today and they didnt see anything.
Same thing happened to me! There was barely a sack there when I went in and it freaked me out! Now 30 weeks pregnant with a healthy little boy!
The babies literally change over night . I had fetal poles on Tuesday and babies with heart beats on Friday. I’m confident everything is great and next week you will se a lot more. Your baby is just teeny tiny still . Sending you lots of love hope and prayers ❤️
What was the outcome? Where donyou have the next video?
I didn’t hear a heartbeat until 8 weeks and I am now 28 weeks! Like you I’ve had losses, two to be exact and I didn’t stop worrying until I was past the first trimester and even now if I don’t feel my baby move for an hour or two i start to worry.. lol so don’t worry guys. Everything will be okay!! Have peace and Keep faith and trust that God is going to bless you. Believe it!
Ayla, please stay positive! I measured two days behind most of my first trimester and everything was fine :) I also did IVF and even though it's supposed to be exact my doctor said that as long as you aren't more than a week behind they aren't concerned. Praying that next week you see that fetal pole and a strong heartbeat!
Did you have a good heartbeat , with measuring behind? We are measuring behind and slowl heart rate 😢also did IVF
Don’t stress Ayla. We couldn’t see much at the 6 week ultrasound with my last pregnancy, but by the 7 week one, we could see the flicker of the heartbeat. At the 9 week one, we could hear the heartbeat. Stay strong and keep yourself busy the next week until your next appt! ❤️
Don't worry! It's still so early and I was in your shoes last Monday , 6weeks3days and no fetal pole but went back yesterday and baby was there and healthy with 151 heartbeat! Stay positive
In Germany they never even look for a heart beat until about 8 or 9 weeks...6 weeks is really early! There is still hope!
I appreciate how raw this is and reminding ladies that these are very real and valid feelings
Ayla, you may also not be 6.1 weeks. It generally has to do with when the egg implanted. Not sure if that's different with IVF. But the same thing happened with my sister. They only found a sac, and it put her through tears. But that baby is now 7 1/2 years old :)
My oldest we didn’t hear a heartbeat until 11 weeks and they were worried for no reason because he’s a smart healthy 5 year old boy. And my youngest we didn’t hear his heart until 8 weeks he was my fertility baby and he’s a happy 1 year old
I’m when I went for my first ultrasound at 5w4d they saw nothing but the gestational sac. The doctor checked my numbers which looked good and were increasing accordingly. Went back a week later and saw a teeny tiny babe. Little one was born at 40w3d. Stay positive 🙏
IVF dates can be off. You know when the embryo was transferred, but you don't know how quickly it burrowed in and started to grow. Sounds like your embryo might have taken his or her sweet merry time getting comfy, and you are just a couple of days behind what you expected. Xx
little murmurings yes yes yes!
little murmurings I have a friend who has an IVF baby who measured a week or 2 behind from the beginning!! My second child measured behind by 2 weeks almost my entire pregnancy. She was behind by 4 days at first then 8 days then 2 weeks!! They kept asking if my dates were right (they were! We were trying and I tested the day before my missed period!). She was diagnosed with IUGR eventually and delivered via emergency c section (whole other story) 5 weeks ago at 38 weeks and was so tiny! So babies grow at different rates.
little murmurings so true
I am 9 weeks pregnant from FET and our first ultrasound at 6 weeks we only saw the gestational sac and yolk sac - and my baby is perfectly healthy! At 7 weeks we saw a heartbeat and at 8 weeks we saw baby move its legs! Praying for you guys and remember this is all normal!! 💕
I think since they saw a yolk sac that is a great sign. I had my first u/s at 6w2d and I also measured 5w5d. He is now a crazy 8 month old haha. It could defin be too early! Praying for the best in a week!
My RE told me when we did our frozen transfer that the sac or baby can measure a few days earlier or later than you "should" be.
That happened to me don’t worry i was 6 weeks and all that was seen was the sak! Next time i went in i saw the sak and pole at 8 weeks. Have faith mama and be happy, your baby is there he is just soooo tiny! Trust me you have nausea and that itself is a good sign!!! ❤️
Good luck guys! I had an early scan at around 7 weeks with my IVF baby & whilst there was a heartbeat he always seemed to measure a few days behind. He was born perfect tho 😊 thinking of you & looking forward to your next update xx
I think when your a planner and have to have things organized, it’s hard to wait and not be in control. I struggle with that too. But just hang in there , I think another week will be great and you’ll see more then
I’ve had 7 kids and this has happened to me more than once. Don’t worry, the fact that you’ve seen a yolk sac is already a great indication that things are going great. Although you know your exact conception date all babies grow at different rates. The baby might be growing a little slower than an average, nothing wrong with that! As far as I’m concerned you had a great first ultrasound. I know it’s hard to see it that way but take some deep breathes and remember that this is normal. This is what sucks about earlier ultrasounds. The sac measuring smaller is just showing you that every baby grows at a different rate.
I didnt see anything but a gestational sac with any of my ultrasounds, I was too early. I came back a week later and we saw the baby. I know its hard not to worry but its so common
When I was pregnant with my twins only one baby had a heartbeat seen at 6 weeks. My other baby was just a little yolk sac still ❤️ I remember them telling me not to be too hopeful we would see a heartbeat because 6 weeks is still sooo early. Prayers ❤️
I’ve been praying for you both for a while now! In my experience, my husband and I heard the heartbeat at what we thought was 6 weeks along but I was actually measuring at 8w4d. We too went through IVF for our baby using a donor egg and my husbands sperm. I am now 28 weeks 5 days pregnant. I truly believe it was too early for you guys and next week you’ll be able to get your reassurance ❤️
It’s totally normal to measure + or - 5 days. I am confident you will see everything you want and need to see at your next ultrasound. I’ve had 2 IVF babies and both measured behind and had bumps in the road that I was super sensitive to because of our journey to get there. My 1 year old and 6 year old daughter are proof that the journey is hard but worth it. You’re in my thoughts and prayers!
Only a handful of women see a heartbeat this early. This is the reason I went in for ultrasound until 7 weeks 3 days because I knew I would get major anxiety. You will see more next time you’ll see. Hang in there 💕
Sweetie when I was pregnant with my son I was 6w 1d when I got my first ultrasound and he was at 5w 5d.. So it definitely happens! Your in my prayers!
The same happened with my daughter just a sac and yolk no fetal pole. I had to wait 10 days for my next scan it was awful! But 10 days later she was there with a little heart beat and was perfect :) stay positive, everything looks great and as it should be! You are in my thoughts and prayers ❤️
Just think about back in the day, before ultrasounds and beta numbers. Once you were told by your doc that you were pregnant, you were pregnant and most people could just enjoy their pregnancies. Sometimes too much information is good, like in this instance by being able to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, but then sometimes too much information can be negative, because it causes you to worry when you don’t see a heartbeat. It doesn’t mean that anything is wrong, it just means that it’s too early to see a heartbeat yet!!
With that being said, I do understand your worry because I had several miscarriages and I can remember wanting positive information right away!! Just keep on keeping on, your little Sweet Pea is tucked away soundly and growing, and when it’s time you will see a heartbeat!! Sending prayers everyday!!
Praying for y'all. Especially for peace over the next week until your next ultrasound!
What was the size of the gestational sac? I am also 6 week pregnant with IVF but didn’t see York sac or feral pole on the scan. The Gestation sac measurement showing 5 weeks and 4 days with 8.31mm. I need to go back in 1 week. Fingers crossed
Was everything fine ??? Because I am on the same boat right now
Also there’s one thing to keep in mind, at least from my IVF experience. The fastest growing embryo is usually implanted first, so I’m guessing the other embryos are slower growing. I’m pretty sure you have adopted a cute little baby that will grow healthy but just a few days behind 😊
When I was six weeks I only saw the sac also! I was worried but now my baby is healthy at 8w 5d it was probably just literally a day early your baby is doing just fine!
Your feelings are 100% normal. Your 1st or 3rd pregnancy it won’t change. I’m on my 3rd and the feeling of not knowing sucks. I’m praying all is well and look forward to your next ultrasound.
You for sure dont need to be feeling this way. Every single pregnancy is different Alya. You're pregnant NOW. Enjoy it, next week you'll feel so much better once you hear the heartbeat. I've had 7 miscarriage. If you stop feeling sick, then worry until then. Love it, cherish it, & be happy RIGHT NOW. love you guys ; everything will be just fine!!
My first ultrasound was the same..and then when I went back the baby was measuring a week behind and I couldn’t hear the heartbeat and my fertility doctor made me feel like it wasn’t good news. I cried for days and was so anxious.. a couple weeks later baby caught up and now I’m 17 weeks with my baby BOY!! Your news is not bad news..I’m still sending you all the baby dust in the world ❤️
It’s fine guys, it’s gonna be ok! 6 weeks really is quite early and there is gonna be a heartbeat in like 1-2 weeks, i believe in that! I get why you’re scared and stuff but there are a lot of pregnancies where you can’t see a heartbeat until week 8 :)
With both of my boys, i didnt have ivf pregnancies but i did find out early on (around 5 - 6) weeks bc i felt different so i tested and got positives both times. When i called to make Dr appointments for each pregnancy i was never scheduled before 8 weeks bc the doctor said you dont always see a baby or heartbeat before then so he always schedules first appointments at 8 weeks (unless circumstances require an earlier appointment) but I would try not to worry because before that certain point its not unusual to not see a baby or heartbeat. Will continue praying that next time you go in you see that sweet little miracle and his or her heartbeat ❤
Don’t worry! I had my first ultrasound when I was supposed to be 6 weeks 3 days and only saw the yolk sack and testimonial sack. I’m now 8 weeks 2 days and so far everything is going great!
My heart goes out to you both! I know exactly what you mean Ayla when you said that the positive pregnancy test isn’t the finish line. It’s more like each little step you make it through is a milestone in a long journey that is pregnancy. It’s way harder for all of us that have faced struggles with infertility for sure. Just hang on to the positive news that you have and try to take it one day at a time (easier said than done I know). I’m sending big hugs and healthy baby vibes your way!!
I know it tough, the days feel like years, especially in those first few weeks (and then the last lol!). One of my pregnancies, no heartbeat at 6.5 weeks - 7.5 weeks a beautiful heartbeat. That child is now 5 years old :) I am confident that it's just early. Prayers headed your way!
praying for u. I understand how nerve wrecking it is going thru all the ups and downs and worries of pregnancy. Praying that baby continues to develop and grow and do well. thinking of u and your family
Even if you HAD seen it all...you will still worry. Once he/she is born...you will always worry. It NEVER ends (welcome to parenthood). Just try your hardest to stay calm. We are all praying for that little sweet pea!! 🙏🏻
9 year of ivf here. We adopted, but i totally know how you are feeling our birth mom was 8 weeks before we saw a heartbeat. We went in every three days. Our doctor was awesome and let us watch our son grow. He is 7 years old now. Don't give up!!! I wish we would have had youtube like it is today when we were doing our journey. Praying for both.
My fertility clinic refuses to do a first scan before 7 weeks for this reason. Please try not to worry until next week!! I know easier said than done! xxx
I went for ultrasound at 6 weeks four days and had an empty sac I freaked out because I had a prior missed miscarriage I went in 10 days later for another ultrasound and we had a baby and a heart beat and he is sleeping in my arms right now. There is hope. I understand how you feel though.
I never had a heartbeat at 6 weeks, and I have 3 kids (have had a few miscarriages also between my kids) Stay strong, relax, you will be anxious the whole pregnancy this stress will reduce when you are 12 weeks along, but you will always be worried, also when your baby is born you will still be worried about cot death and stuff; You have great symptoms, you are tired, you are nauseous... thumbs up!
Head up, momma!! I didn’t have an early ultrasound but at my 9 weeks appt they couldn’t find the heartbeat with the Doppler and then again they couldn’t find it at 11 weeks so I was sent for an ultrasound and there was my baby! Wiggling and healthy!