OHbaby! Forums : 6 week scan - no fetal pole https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:41:16 +0000 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:31:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15231 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : hugs Fiona... ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=325035&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#325035 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 8:31pm

hugs Fiona...]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:31:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=325035&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#325035 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=325017&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#325017 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 8:23pm

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:23:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=325017&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#325017 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : hugs fiona, our thoughts are with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324593&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324593 Author: chonny
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 12:40pm

hugs fiona, our thoughts are with you chicky. I can understand them wanting to wait a decent length of time coz if you had another scan tomoroow, it may not show any change and that would get you even more stressed and worried.

Is everything ok with elle? you said you were worried about her?]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:40:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324593&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324593 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Yeah my sac was measuring bang...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324506&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324506 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:58am

Yeah my sac was measuring bang on. A doc just phoned and said they see plenty of scans at 6 weeks where there is no pole and it goes on to be just fine. Have to wait until Wed before they will allow another scan though.]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:58:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324506&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324506 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Okay... my second scan was in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324497&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324497 Author: daikini
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:50am

Okay... my second scan was in early October, so I would have been just over 9 weeks. As I recall, I was measuring spot-on for dates - enough so that my LMP EDD was taken as my official one.]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:50:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324497&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324497 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : The scan put me at 5w 6d, LMP...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324481&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324481 Author: daikini
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:37am

The scan put me at 5w 6d, LMP was about the same from memory. I can't remember when my second scan was... I'll go hunting and find out ]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:37:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324481&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324481 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : How far along were you at that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324476&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324476 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:30am

How far along were you at that scan Becca? I am not coping with it well as I'm so tired and worried about Elle that I have little energy left for other worries]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:30:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324476&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324476 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Hugs, Fiona! My first scan with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324473&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324473 Author: daikini
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 10:27am

Hugs, Fiona!

My first scan with this baby was like that... yolk sac, but no sign of the baby at all (fetal pole or heart beat). I had to wait for a scan a couple of weeks later to confirm viability, and now I'm counting down to delivery. ]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:27:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324473&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324473 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Argh so my doctor is away and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324435&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324435 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 13 March 2008 at 9:54am

Argh so my doctor is away and the nurse said that the scan results have not even been sent through to the doctors rooms yet! So I still haven't got an offical word on whether what they saw was ok or not or what happens next.]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:54:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324435&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324435 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : The waiting is the worst, it sucks!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324151&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324151 Author: Maya
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:32pm

The waiting is the worst, it sucks!]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:32:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324151&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324151 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Yeah they did an internal scan....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324148&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324148 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:30pm

Yeah they did an internal scan. Just saw a blob of something in the sac but she said she couldn't find a pole. She did't really look closely that the blob I don't think.

I THINK, but don't know, that she was new to the job. She seemed to be very proper with the towels, explainations etc and almost umcomfe about the transvaginal ultrasound. I could have been totally wrong though.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:30:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324148&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324148 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Go with the Wiki opinion. Bubs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324142&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324142 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:27pm

Go with the Wiki opinion. Bubs will show itself soon enough and about 30 weeks from now you'll be thinking how nice it will be to get him/her out! Uncomfortable pregnant lady talking tonight
I had no yolk sack on my first scan with DD (5 weeks I think?) and that freaked me out a bit, but it was all fine. This pregnancy mw had a really hard time finding a heartbeat at my first appointment at 12 weeks, only just got it for a second. These babies tend to stress us out before they're even here!
Also, the fetal pole might actually have been there and the equipment just didn't pick it up or the technician was having an off day - these things happen. Did they do an internal scan? Cos that might have made a difference too. Pleasant as they are!
Big hugs again - the waiting and wondering isn't fun.]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:27:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324142&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324142 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : LOL. Yes, she does. I HATE waiting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324140&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324140 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:25pm

LOL. Yes, she does.

I HATE waiting like this. So scared!]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:25:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324140&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324140 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : No it&#039;s not, Emma says it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324138&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324138 Author: Maya
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:24pm

No it's not, Emma says it's normal too, and she knows everything! ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:24:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324138&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324138 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : If the fetal pole had been there...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324127&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324127 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:18pm

If the fetal pole had been there I wouldn't be worried. That is the bit that is concerning me. Wiki is the only place that says it's normal for it to not be there at 6 weeks. ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:18:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324127&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324127 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : I can&#039;t see why not... If...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324124&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324124 Author: Maya
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:15pm

I can't see why not... If you can convince your doc to do a referral.]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:15:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324124&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324124 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : I wonder if they would let a paranoid...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324111&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324111 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 9:01pm

I wonder if they would let a paranoid lady like myself have another scan really soon...i.e. Friday? Something could (should) show by then. ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:01:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324111&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324111 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : I&#039;m sure it will be ok but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324107&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324107 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:57pm

I'm sure it will be ok but I guess it won't feel that way until you get the confirmation. Hang in there.

Edited by Bobbie]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:57:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324107&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324107 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : LOL...nope ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324101&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324101 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:54pm

LOL...nope ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:54:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324101&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324101 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Good ole Wikipedia! Did that put...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324090&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324090 Author: Maya
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:44pm

Good ole Wikipedia! Did that put your mind at rest a little?]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:44:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324090&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324090 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Fiona, that Wikipedia defintion...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324088&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324088 Author: Bel
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:43pm

Fiona, that Wikipedia defintion must mae you feel a little better?! Doesn't sound like it is a bad thing...

Best of luck ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:43:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324088&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324088 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Thanks to good ol&#039; Wiki... The...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324082&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324082 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:40pm

Thanks to good ol' Wiki...

The fetal pole is a thickening on the margin of the yolk sac of a fetus during pregnancy. It is usually identified at 6.5 weeks with abdominal ultrasound imaging, and 6 weeks with vaginal ultrasound imaging. However it is quite normal for the fetal pole to not be visible until about 8 weeks. The fetal pole may be seen at 2-4 mm crown-rump length (CRL), and heart motion is often detected when it is seen. In the embryo, the heartbeat is seen as a regular flutter, which should be first evident at 5 mm CRL. If the embryo is less than 5 mm CRL, it is possible for it to be healthy without showing a heartbeat, though a follow up study in 5-7 days will almost always demonstrate the heartbeat.]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:40:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324082&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324082 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : LOL I don&#039;t really know!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324073&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324073 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:35pm

LOL I don't really know!! A pole that is usually there from about 6 weeks give or take a day or 3]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:35:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324073&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324073 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : ummm question. What is a Fetal...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324021&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324021 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 8:01pm

ummm question. What is a Fetal pole???

And I have my fingers crossed for you!]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:01:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324021&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324021 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : big hugs sweetie, I&#039;m sure...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324017&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324017 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 7:57pm

big hugs sweetie, I'm sure this bubs is just playing up already and that it will have you running around after it in no time ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:57:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=324017&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#324017 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Big hugs hun!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323928&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323928 Author: Kels
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 6:45pm

Big hugs hun!!

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:45:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323928&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323928 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Yeah she said it wasn&#039;t bad,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323876&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323876 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 6:17pm

Yeah she said it wasn't bad, it just meant she couldn't confirm the viability as they can't do that until they see the heart and pole]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:17:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323876&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323876 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Good luck Fiona, i&#039;m sure...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323868&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323868 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 6:12pm

Good luck Fiona, i'm sure it will be fine by what the sonographer said.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:12:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323868&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323868 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : It&#039;s hard but try not to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323810&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323810 Author: Paws
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 4:50pm

It's hard but try not to stress too much...when I went for a 6 week scan (I think I was 6 weeks and 2 days or thereabouts) they only just managed to pick up the heartbeat.

I'm sure everything will all be fine on your next scan, it does all look promising! ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:50:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323810&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323810 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Hugs Fiona. It&#039;s good that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323794&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323794 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 4:39pm

Hugs Fiona. It's good that they see this from time to time. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

xox]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:39:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323794&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323794 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Stay positive. Eat chocolate brownie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323789&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323789 Author: .Mel
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 4:28pm

Stay positive. Eat chocolate brownie if you have to! ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:28:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323789&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323789 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : try relax chick, i know it must...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323729&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323729 Author: chonny
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 3:31pm

try relax chick, i know it must be hard but shopping for elle sounds like a brilliant distraction!

Edited by chonny]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:31:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323729&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323729 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Thanks everyone. What would I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323689&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323689 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 2:49pm

Thanks everyone. What would I do without you all you encourage me. Just ate a snickers and went shopping for Elle and it helped. Just sooooo tired from all the stressin' though!!!   ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:49:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323689&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323689 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : I think that is pretty normal,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323667&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323667 Author: meow
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 2:19pm

I think that is pretty normal, but still stressful to you all the same.
I hated the waiting, and not knowing.
At my 9 week scan (they put me back to 7 weeks though) they were able to see everything, but that is one more week than you are now.

Hopefully everything will be fine ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:19:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323667&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323667 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : You&#039;re right Fiona - staying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323650&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323650 Author: mountaingoat
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 2:00pm

You're right Fiona - staying positive will work wonders! In the meantime, sending big big hugs all the way from South Dakota ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:00:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323650&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323650 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Ive read about this, and most...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323632&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323632 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 1:51pm

Ive read about this, and most times everything is all good, if you had another scan in say a weeks time there will be something there. The fact that the sac is measuring bang on and you have no bleeding etc is a very good sign
Try not to worry too much **hugs**]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:51:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323632&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323632 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : My first scan with Ella at approx...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323621&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323621 Author: caraMel
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 1:38pm

My first scan with Ella at approx 6 weeks 6 days was exactly the same.
I didn't know enough to be worried by that, and the sonographer didn't seem concerned by it at all, just told me they'd see me in another 6 weeks for the 12 week scan!
All the best Fiona, I know its impossible not to worry but try not to lose hope okay? ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:38:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323621&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323621 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : fiona good luck, and just remember...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323591&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323591 Author: chonny
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 1:08pm

fiona good luck, and just remember that there is someone with you all the time. I hope that the hcg's keep rising, that's alwasy a positive sign. hope next week's scan goes well too.]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:08:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323591&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323591 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Big hugs Fiona. Hopefully this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323584&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323584 Author: gemsmum
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:57pm

Big hugs Fiona. Hopefully this week will fly by with fantastic news at the end. Sending lots of sticky baby dust your way. ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:57:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323584&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323584 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Like I said in my text, sounds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323542&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323542 Author: Maya
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:29pm

Like I said in my text, sounds perfect to me! Early scans can vary hugely within a matter of days or even hours. I had a scan at 5w5d with the gremlins and saw only the yolk sac, even with an internal. Had a scan at the exact same gest with this bub and saw only yolk sac on external scan and fetal pole + heartbeat on interal scan. It also depends a lot on the equipment they have and how up to date it is.
Bear in mind that at 6 weeks baby is around 1-2mm, the size of a sesame seed, so it's perfectly normal not to be able to see much. They grow 1mm per day at that stage tho so in a weeks time you should def have a good strong heartbeat.
Hang in there, I know the waiting is the toughest. I'm up for coffee any time if you want a distraction.]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:29:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323542&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323542 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : katie1 wrote:You poor thing....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323537&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323537 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:27pm

Originally posted by katie1 katie1 wrote:

You poor thing. You don't need that. It is really encouraging that they often see that and things are usually fine. Try and focus on the positives - easier said than done!


Yeah....gotta be positive. Got the hugest lump in my tummy. I know stress is bad for me and bubba but....]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:27:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323537&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323537 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : You poor thing. You don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323529&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323529 Author: katie1
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:16pm

You poor thing. You don't need that. It is really encouraging that they often see that and things are usually fine. Try and focus on the positives - easier said than done! ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:16:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323529&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323529 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Big Hugs - my first scan with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323522&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323522 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 12:09pm

Big Hugs - my first scan with Andrew was like that.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:09:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323522&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323522 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Seeing a yolk sac is a good thing,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323493&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323493 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:47am

Seeing a yolk sac is a good thing, though - try to focus on that.   I hope it doesn't take long for them to get a conclusive result for you and that it's a good one.]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:47:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323493&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323493 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Big Hugs Fiona, glad tho that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323486&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323486 Author: susieq
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:39am

Big Hugs Fiona, glad tho that they think everything will be fine]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:39:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323486&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323486 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Yes, they said they&#039;d recommend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323478&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323478 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:30am

Yes, they said they'd recommend hcgs every 2 days so I'll wait for my GP to phone. The sonographer said they see this all the time and most of the time it is ok (sometimes not).

I just wish it could've been nice and clear as now I know I will stress :( ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:30:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323478&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323478 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : You are measuring 6 weeks so hopefully...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323477&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323477 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:28am

You are measuring 6 weeks so hopefully that is a good sign. Will they do 2 hcgs before the next scan?]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:28:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323477&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323477 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : Oh Hugs for you Fiona! It must...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323473&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323473 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:20am

Oh Hugs for you Fiona! It must be so scary for you. Try not to worry too much, it's still early days xxx
I'm glad they think it will be fine ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:20:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323473&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323473 <![CDATA[6 week scan - no fetal pole : I just had my 6 week scan and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323468&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323468 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15231
Posted: 12 March 2008 at 11:16am

I just had my 6 week scan and it showed a gestational sac of 6 weeks, a yolk sac but not fetal pole or heartbeat.

My hcg was 499 about 2 weeks ago so I'm really freaking out. They say it is probably just fine but I have to have hcgs done and another scan in 7 days.

So scary! With the miscarriage there was no yolk sac but I was so sure there would be a fetal pole now :(]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:16:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15231&PID=323468&title=6-week-scan-no-fetal-pole#323468