At first she couldn't find a heartbeat and then found one at 103. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. At our 9wk3day U/S, the GS was measuring a week behind. My first dating scan I thought I was 6 weeks but it measured me at only 5 weeks, 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 the 7 weeks one had a heart beat of 156bpm lol. Though I didn't do IVF or IUI, I feel like I knew when I ovulated. Any other IVF babies measuring small in the early weeks. Currently 17 weeks and growing no issues. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. The positives are that the baby had a very strong heartbeat and every else looked good (yolk sac, placenta or whatever else they can see). My dates are spot on because we had IVF. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. IVF baby measuring 8 days behind at 7 week scan I came back the next week (7w2d) and baby had a nice heartbeat, 123,but still measured 6w2d. Thinking of you and hoping that your 'anything can happen' quickly turns into 'something magical appears to be happening'. We was 9 ounces smaller at birth. The next two scans, they were able to capture it with the ultrasound machine. Eastvangirl - I wish you all the best tomorrow - let me know how the US goes. My RE was fairly adamant that it be 2 weeks so he would get a really good idea of the development at that point. Share your experiences, ask questions and let us know if you have any helpful tips. The first time they couldn't get through my tubes as they were in spasms as I hadn't taken the ibuprofen (generally I am not allowed to take it). Unfortunately bub didnt grow any further and their heart stopped. One ended in early loss, and the other in my son. They were able to find a heartbeat which was at 111 BPM, but the nurse said it is lower than normal, but is in the range you would expect for 6 weeks. I was measuring 4 days behind at my first scan. But love when anyone can give some extra insight! A few days is normal from what Im reading. I'm hoping that mine implanted slightly later than most would and that might account for its small size. I have to say, we have probably had the worst 48 hours of our entire IVF/Fertility Journey. Unfortunately negative outcome for us too. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I'm not feeling like I will get good news in two weeks and as a result, just want this to be over. I wouldnt worry about your baby measuring a few days ahead or behind, its not an exact measurement. Most nerve wrecking 3 weeks. At our 6 week ultrasound we saw a nice sac, fetal pole, and yolk sac. However my ultrasound today showed the baby measuring at 7 weeks. They asked me to return for another scan. Perhaps the error range with ultrasound measurements could account for the remaining 3-4 days? You've given me some hope! Anyone else have this happen and result in a positive outcome? Thanks. My LMP started on 12/29, which would put me at 7 weeks 2 days and a due date of 10/5. xxx. 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. . Our Dr wasn't concerned, but what concerns me is the small gestational sac. Congratulations to you. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Hes still growing, just smaller than expected. So quick history. Just try to hold out until your next scan and not worry too much (I say whilst being super stressed myself! I really hold out very little hope that this will turn out well. It was super scary for us as we didn't even have a fetal pole at our 6 week scan, so we promptly freaked out thinking this was our 4th MC in a row. Based on my lmp, I thought I was 9+2, but I measured at 7+5. 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. Thanks halips. I had a scare and was given an emergency scan by a different NHS trust (and to be honest didn't have loads of . Hope to see the growth catch up and measure more than 8w3d by then. Baby measuring Im 7wks 3days and Im measuring around 8-9 days behind. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 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. May is more than a month away, maybe you can reschedule earlier? I had my first ultrasound last Friday at 7 weeks. However, whenever I see people talking about measuring behind online they usually assume they ovulated late. I'm currently 7+3. I'm worried. I have a sch too that i have been bleeding for 4 weeks straight now so everything is so stressful. Four days later (Friday) I came in and they are now measuring my baby as 7 to 10 days behind because he had very slow growth between the two ultrasounds. I thought I was 7w2d but she measured me around 5w5d which would be impossible with my dates and when I got my positive. 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. It's hard with IVF babies as we are very certain of dates. And then technically the PG I have right now was measuring way off based on LMP, but given that it was a 'spontaneous' PG we have no clue when I actually ovulated, but based on LMP I was literally weeks off. Does anyone have any experience with this but things turned out okay? 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. 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. 3 days can be a scanning error. Also an IVF pregnancy, but with a frozen day 5 blast. I had a scare and was given an emergency scan by a different NHS trust (and to be honest didnt have loads of confidence in her). I have the tiniest flicker of hope but also preparing for the worst so it's not a shock. Using an on-line calculator using ovulation date, that changes my due date to 10/9. Xx. Im not sure how. Measuring 5 days behind - October 2019 Birth Club I measured a week behind but my dr said everything looked fine and we saw a heartbeat. Hi ladies I had a 7 week scan and the baby is measuring more like 6 weeks! n. Ny012. Now, I'm not even really sure what I said about the intermittent heartbeat is true. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Unfortunately, there wasn't a heartbeat today and the embryo/fetus was measuring 6 weeks 3 days. At the 8 week ultrasound, everything was measuring perfectly. At our 7w1d ultrasound, baby was measuring 6w5d with a heartrate of 115 BPM. My guess is you just ovulated at a different time. Kristen6065 28/05/22. This is an IVF baby so the dates are correct. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. The nurse practitioner basically told me to expect to miscarry but scheduled a follow up for the following week. I wasnt given a heart rate at my first scan (6w2d) because baby was measuring too small to get an accurate count. I hope you get your sticky bean in your next cycle. All the parts were there, and there was a heartbeat, and I've read some things about FET babies developing more slowly, so I guess we'll see. I've posted a couple of boards and there have been some examples where baby measured small and then caught up with dates. She says it wasn't beating sometimes and then it was. Having been a member of this site for 10 years I can say I have literally seen women go through it all, many after their seemingly perfect BFPs. Any success stories or advice would be fantastic xx. My IVF baby measured accurately at 7 weeks and 3 days on our first ultrasound. If my babies crl measurement is 6 weeks 2 days, the sac is only measuring 6 weeks, falling two days short. Measuring 3 - 4 days behind at 7 weeks scan. Having a d and c today to speed up the process. Don't worry if the doctor said everything looked good. How common is it to be a week behind? By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. (6+5) but developing well. I've read that people do pelvic rest? Wow, we would form the perfect play dates. My baby measured 6 weeks 2 days with a heart rate of 113. From A LOT of research I think that scans between 5-7 weeks can vary a lot. Ultrasound, while probably the most accurate dating method, can still be off by more than a couple days. So again, should be fine as it's not red but my nerves are certainly being tested!! I think it will be a miracle if it works out but who knows. IVF baby measuring behind - Fertility Treatments - What to Expect I'm worried our baby won't have anywhere to grow. Baby measuring 9 days behind at 7 weeks 4 days - PG after IVF My third baby measured anywhere from 1-2 weeks off until about 12 weeks. TW we ultimately lost the baby at 9 weeks When the heart stopped end TW. Then I went back on Monday and he bumped my dates back one week based on the size. You're right that there can be exceptions and I have a little bit of hope but overall, the negative experiences people have shared are keeping my hopes in check. x, Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. IVF baby measuring behind. Also, you can have more than one LH surge in a month, so unless you were religiously temping and fertility friend predicted an O date based off those temps, OPk's and secondary signs, I wouldn't count on OPK's alone. I think I just ovulated late. I am in a similar situation. 5 rounds of IVF. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. On Monday, I had my 8 week ultrasound and the baby was measuring 1 week behind. Is there any hope? No panicking !! You have given me hope today, thank you Hoping that your U/S next week goes well After reading everyone's posts, sounds like you have good things ahead of you and your baby as well . Gestational Age Week 7 (Fetal Age: 5 weeks) Generally, from 6 -7 weeks is the time when a heartbeat can be detected and . Nervousoptimist: I like that, the "anything can happen stage" - gives a bit more hope if an RE refers to it that way! My doctor refers to this as the 'anything can happen' stage. Posted 13 January 2017 - 01:16 PM. I have another US next week. Now due 07/04 instead of 06/26. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I had 2 PG that were measuring quite a bit behind. There are similar threads to this but I am feeling super discouraged so I decided to start a new one with my specific situation. I think the early measurements are hard to be accurate. I think I know deep down this is it but am clutches at straws x, Not sure hon but I have my 7 week scan on Wednesday so can sympathise with the stress levels. it just so happened the following day I had to go back to my RE and this time the heart rate was 114 but baby was still at 6w2d. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 5 years ttc. Is it just too difficult to get accurate measurements this early, even for RE clinics that specialize in early pregnancy? Measuring 1 week behind at 7 weeks - told to prepare for the worst ;( 10 replies Worriedmumma87 .