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So I was concerned about the cooking wine in my previous posts. I'm going to sound like an idiot with this one....but basically I didnt know there was alcohol let alone 35% alcohol in vanilla extract. I used it to make vanilla sweet cream cold foam in a couple of my coffees throughout pregnancy. Not daily or anything but I never measured it, just eyeballed it until it sweetened the heavy cream to put in my coffee. One time i used almond extract which didnt have much of a flavor so I added until I could taste it and when it tasted too strong I drank a bit of the coffee, didnt like it and didn't finish it. That being said, with this and the cooking wine used in meals, I feel nervous about how the alcohol could have effected my baby. Not a drug user or drinker, just stupid apparently when it comes to cooking ingredients 🫤. I have developed perinatal OCD which is causing me to worry alot about not only babys health but if these instances with alcohol in cooking ingredients could show in babys meconium and umbillical chord and then I'll have my baby taken away from me and arrested or something. Worst case scenarios going through my head. I'm currently 31 weeks pregnant, just having a hard time with my brain lately...

Went into a FPA for pregnancy confirmation, was delighted to hear baby had cardiac arrest BY A DOCTOR! The ultrasound tech didn’t tell me anything. When I went there i think I should’ve been 6w2d but was 6w

Went into a boutique today & was told baby was meaning 5w5d with no cardiac activity!

Idk what to say or how to feel but this would be my second time getting pregnant & my second MMC. I shouldn’t have came here today!!!!!

I caved yesterday and booked a very early ultrasound at 5+6, expecting to confirm intrauterine pregnancy and hopefully see a yolk sac and a fetal pole. I am certain of ovulation due to trigger shot and IUI. Not only did we see everything we hoped for, we even got to see the heart beating. We are of course thrilled about this.

However, the fetal pole was measuring only 1.4 mm, which I see now is very small. Although I’ve heard that it’s difficult to measure correctly, and it was certainly difficult to find it behind the yolk sac. The gestational sac was 11 mm and the yolk sac was 3.6 mm. We weren’t given a heart rate, but we got a 10 second clip that shows it, and I calculated that it’s only 84 bpm. She said it seems like the heart started beating within the last hour or so (maybe an exaggeration, idk). Combined with the small fetal pole, I’m of course concerned for the development of the fetus. She said everything looked perfect and right on track, but I’m struggling to accept that. Am I being overly cautious?

I’ve read sooo many posts that are negative. I’m losing any tiny bit of hope I can hold onto here. Does anyone have any positive experiences after being 10 days behind? The dr didn’t seem *that* worried, he said it’s not ideal but there’s a heart beat so there’s no reason to worry right now. I’m not that naive but now I’ve read stories that are making me basically believe I already lost it when I just saw the heart beat a couple hours ago.

According to my transfer id be 7 weeks 3 days, I only measured 6 weeks 0 days. I didn’t ask what the FHR was, I was so thrown off.

The tech worked so quick I didn’t even realize she saw a heartbeat… there was barely time to even see anything so I was super confused. The entire scan took 2 minutes. Maybe I’m just trying to hold onto hope but she did not seem very focused (I’ve had her so many times she’s never like this).

Anyway… hoping for positive stories. I go back in 8 days to see what happens. I’ve posted in another group as well and they’ve been great but hoping others have positives to share ❤️

Hi

On my 6 weeks 4 days ultrasound baby's heartbeat was 112 and crl 0.9 cm.

Went for another scan on 9 weeks 4 days and baby's heartbeat was 119 and crl 2.89 cm.

According to Google it must be higher than 140. But the crl is fine.

I am freaking out, because i am only going in 3 weeks again for a scan.

I’ve had 2 back to back losses since March. In total I’ve had 3 miscarriages and 1 LC who is almost 3. I Ended up getting pregnant again and should be about 6weeks tomorrow. Started getting my HCG done at 12 dpo and my first 4 blood draws were:
54, 111, 225, 1530 (all 48 hrs apart)
I still wasn’t feeling any symptoms so I had another HCG done yesterday 1 week after my last draw. Should have been 5w5d and my number was only 7,730.
I’ve read all the things and am curious if people have had similar experiences and wouldn’t mind sharing their outcome, both good and bad. I know it could go either way but was really hoping for a more reassuring rise while I wait for my ultrasound which is 8 days from now. Thank you!

I am trying to figure out my current pregnancy if it is going to end in a MMC or not.. I feel like my results/tests/dates are pointing towards the MC but looking for any similar scenarios, etc.

I had a chemical pregnancy back in April. I got pregnant after my cycle following that. My first last day of period was May 20th. I tested positive with a faint line for the first time June 25th. I know I ovulated a little later than normal based off my last period and testing positive. I got 6 HCG tests done because of my previous chemical pregnancy. They were as follows:

First HCG - 98 6/25

Second HCG - 453 6/28

Third HCG- 1,129 7/2

Fourth HCG - 3,260 7/8 

Fifth HCG - 7,635 7/13 

Sixth HCG - 10,126 7/15

Ultrasounds:
I went to a clinic on 7/9 for an ultrasound to rule out ectopic. It showed a gestational sac only measuring 5 weeks and 2 days. This was a trans abdominal one.

I went in yesterday 7/22 for my OB confirm at my OBGYN. It showed a gestational sac measuring 6 weeks 2 days. The saw a fetal pole measuring 5 weeks 6 days. No yolk sac was seen. but the pole was hidden in the upper corner so possibly we just couldn't see it? No heartbeat was detected either. This was a trans vaginal one.

My OB said this is likely a MMC but couldn't confirm it. She said 70% likely and 30% chance of viability. I go back on 7/31 for another ultrasound.

I am the type that would rather just rip the bandaid off and not be sticking out false hope. I believe that with the dates and the development between the two ultrasounds there is no hope. But my OB said the first ultrasound being trans abdominal could have been inaccurate? Has anyone been in a similar situation? Is there any chance of hope?

After a miscarriage in march I found out I was expecting again! LMP is june 3d. And my first positive was june 29th (tested before, stark white before this) So yesterday I went for an ultrasound hoping it would ease my mind a bit. They had a hard time getting the foetus I the picture clearly. It measured 6 weeks 2 days with a crl of 6.3 It had a flicker which was comforting. Now I need to go back on Tuesday to see if they can get a clearer picture. I am so scared because I am.measuring behind. I just need to put it somewhere I guess. Since I don't want to share with my friends atm.

Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/CautiousBB/comments/1uxqxop/guys_help_me_understand_the_whole_measuring/

Hi everyone,

I posted here a few days ago because I was struggling to understand why my pregnancy was consistently measuring behind despite having very well-tracked ovulation. Unfortunately I have a difficult update, and I'm wondering if anyone has been through something similar.

Background

Previous miscarriage earlier this year, so this has been a closely monitored pregnancy.

Taking progesterone support, baby aspirin (because had very high ANA/ATAPositve results from previous miscarriage), prednisone and IV intralipid therapy as part of my protoco, aside from the usual folic acid, prenatals, omega 3, vitamin D (high dose as i'm deficient) etc.

Timeline

LMP: 26 May 2026

LH surge: 10 June (Mira LH 32.9)

Estimated ovulation: 11 June (supported by LH, BBT shift and hormone tracking)

First faint positive: 19 June (8 DPO by my tracking)

Because of all the above, I'm very confident about my ovulation date and don't think this is a case of dating being off by a week, doctor agrees.

Early hCG

22 Jun: 47, 24 Jun: 153, 27 Jun: 277, 30 Jun: 581, 7 Jul: 6,132, 21 Jul: 19,021, 23 Jul: 16,900 (declined over ~48 hours)

Ultrasounds

16 July
Gestational sac: 12.3 mm
CRL: 2.8 mm
Possible very faint flicker but no confirmed heart rate.
18 July
Three CRL measurements:
4.9 mm
5.0 mm
5.1 mm
Measured approximately 6w1d–6w2d.
A definite heartbeat was seen, but they couldn’t obtain a measurable heart rate on M-mode.
23 July (today)
CRL: 6.5 mm
Measuring 6w4d
So over 5 days the embryo only grew from about 5.0 mm to 6.5 mm.

My doctor also said the heart rate has slowed and appears bradycardic. She told me this does not look like a healthy pregnancy and is expecting the heartbeat to stop over the next few days.

The plan is another ultrasound on Tuesday. If and when cardiac activity has stopped, we'll proceed with a D&C on Friday. And do genetic testing on it (wasn't done previously as my last loss was at 5w).

I mean. This is pretty clear. All this, plus the cramps i've been feeling yesterday (no bleeding as i've been on 3x a day progesterone support)- this is over. I've lost my baby. Again. In the span of 4 months. 3rd overall. After every possible testing and treatment possible.

My question

I know nobody can predict what will happen, and I'm not looking for false reassurance. I mean let's be real, its pretty fucking obvious whats happening. My intuition for the last 2 weeks alone has been that something is wrong, with the measurement lag. But, I guess as one last hail mary. I'm specifically wondering whether anyone has experienced: persistent measuring behind despite known ovulation,slow interval CRL growth, a slowing/bradycardic heartbeat,and even a falling hCG...that later recovered? Or if you had a similar combination of findings, how did things progress?

I'm trying to prepare myself while also understanding whether there are any documented success stories with this specific pattern. I mean i basically know what's going on. We're just waiting for my baby's heartbeat to stop by tuesday but yeah. I can't believe i'm typing this right now. I was supposed to take my growing bump photo of 8w today. And here we are. I really thought this time it would be different.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me since my original post.

I just found out I am pregnant (4 weeks) and did my blood tests. My TSH, T3 and T4 are abnormal and doctor suspect hyperthyroidism

TSH = 0.03
T3 = 7.9 miu/L
T4 = 25.9 pmol/L

My doctor is prescribing me some tablets and asked me to do a repeat blood test in a weeks time.

Has anyone experienced this issue before and had a healthy full term baby?

I had a MMC last year due to trisomy 22 so am terrified now.

On the 16th I had an ultrasound and blood draw baby measured 8 weeks two days with heart rate of 163 and hcg was 88,738, today the 22nd I had another ultrasound and blood draw and baby measured 9 weeks 4 days heart rate 179 and hcg went down to 60,865, one nurse was concerned and the dr told me it could be normal for it to go down at this point? I’m so anxious as I’ve had 2 previous losses but I haven’t made it past 7 weeks before so this is the furthest I’ve ever gotten. Did anyone else have a similar experience with hcg dropping and everything ended up being fine? What was the outcome?

Bhcg started low, is increasing by around 82ish% every 48hrs (doubling time around 55hrs).

11dpt 140

14dpt 362

16dpt 622

18dpt 1137

Had an ultrasound at 5w5d, there was a 4.7mm gs (=5w2d) with a faint 1.4mm ys and a large SCH (3cm).

At 6w0d th GS was 7.4mm with clear 2.5mm ys, no crl yet.

It was a euploid AB that was hatching at transfer, started testing + 4dpt, modified natural transfer.

Everything i read seems to imply the hcg should be higher and that the sac should be bigger. Is there a chance this continues?

My last FET limped along until 9w3d when the HR stopped and followed a similar path as this one (though that one was a 5AA, split into dcda twins, medicated transfer).

Have been having a hell of a time keeping food down this week. Diclegis is doing very little other than making me super sleepy after my morning dose. Being released from my RE on friday (hopefully), he offered zofran but warned there is a risk of defects taking it in the first trimester. I am having a hard time being okay with the risk, any words of wisdom or personal anecdotes ?

Last year on August 12th I had a really traumatic miscarriage. I had a dream a week earlier that the baby had died, and a few days later started spotting. On Aug 11th I went to my OB, and she did an ultrasound and found the baby had no heartbeat. I started hemorrhaging later that night and ended up in the hospital, it was all very upsetting. Turns out the baby stopped growing and I had a mmc at 13 weeks.

Fast forward and I get pregnant again this year, exactly around the same time as the last. My LMP was May 4th, I tested positive on June 2nd, and I just had my first scan. I expected to be around 11 weeks pregnant, but I'm measuring 9w6d. The heartbeat was 169, which the tech assured me was fine. But it's coming up on the anniversary of my last miscarriage and I'm just starting to fill with dread....I had another dream and I'm just looking for any positive stories about ultrasound dates being off by a week or more?

Hi everyone, I wanted to share an update because some more things have happened since my original post 11 days ago (old post title was “So confused, and so tired”). I want you all to know I’m not hopeful for this being viable, I’ve just never seen levels like this on other posts and wanted to share.

In the 11 days since my original post, I’ve had 2 ultrasounds and more blood draws.

My HCG levels have been the following:
7/9 - 2,480
7/13 - 2,368
7/15 - 2,407
7/22 - 2,373

Ultrasounds have shown the following:
7/15 - measured 5wks, 6d. showed normal gestational sac, a yolk sac, and an embryo. Heart rate of 94bpm.

7/22- measured 6wks, 5d. Showed normal gestational sac, yolk sac, and embryo. Heart rate of 101bpm.

No ectopic at all, checked 3x total to be safe.

Like I said, not expecting a viable pregnancy. Just wanted to share again since my last post, all of this has been very strange. Still just happy I can get pregnant in the first place!

What I’m wondering is- Has anyone else seen a stagnant HCG level while the embryo still grows? If so, what happened/when did the body start to miscarry? Never heard of HCG not moving for 2 weeks without a miscarriage happening within that time.

This is my 2nd pregnancy. The first one ended in a loss at 10 weeks. I have PMOS and my cycles aren't regular. The first day of my last period was 5/31 and my LH showed a surge on 6/20.

I got my first VERY faint positive on June 30. On 7/13
my progesterone was 10.69 and HCG was 1194. They said I was measuring around 5 weeks but it was so small it was hard to tell.

Today, 7/23 (10 days later), I had a follow up ultrasound. We only saw a gestational sac and it was measuring around 5 weeks 4 days. No yolk sac or tetal pole.

The doctor and ultrasound tech said they couldn't rule out viability yet since it did grow, but it's possible it's a blighted ovum. I've had some on and off mild nausea and cramping at times (nothing worse than period and it's quick). They are doing more bloodwork.

Has anyone had a similar situation?

Is this okay??? I just got my lab results, I got it done yesterday 15dpo and it is 765, I know i am 15 dpo for sure, is it a good number? It is my first pregnancy!

We’ve been trying to grow our family but in the last year have had my second MMC and 2 chemicals. I then got diagnosed with a rare condition that makes my chances of conceiving a healthy child lower than normal.

We got pregnant, and for the first few days the lines were so faint. I even told my husband this seemed like another chemical. To my surprise, the lines got darker and darker starting around 13 DPO. I got my HCG checked at 17 DPO and was praying for a number around 150…. It was 1,218! Even with my living children my HCG was never that high at 17 DPO (it was 94 at 16 DPO with my oldest kiddo for reference). My heart is so guarded but seeing that number gave me a little glimmer of hope. Getting a 2nd HCG check soon.