Sonogram Shows I'm 1 & 1/2 Weeks Earlier in Pregnancy

Updated on July 22, 2011
R.N. asks from Garland, TX
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Hi Mamas, I really need your help & support on something that I'm going through.

Me and my husband found out that we were expecting on July 2nd. This was the first day I took a pregnancy test. I took a second test on the 5th of July just to double check and it also came out positive. On the 8th of July I started having pains in my abdominal area. I have interstitial cystitis so when I have flares it hurts real bad there too, so I wasn't sure if it was just that or not. Because of this pain, I went to the hospital to just make sure everything was ok. The dr did a urine pregnancy test which came out negative but the blood test came out positive and it showed my HCG level was 50. The dr had me do a sono and it showed a possible gestational sac but wasn't sure. He said he wanted to go ahead and leave possible miscarriage open in case and that I need to see an OB dr. I went to see an OB just 4 days after the hospital visit. They took my blood to check the HCG level which I would not know the results until the following day. I also had a sono at his office that day and they said the same as the hospital, that it's a possible gestational sac but not 100%. I got called the next day saying my HCG level was 386 and that it seemed normal(I was so excited). I then went back to his office 2 days ago(Wednesday) to do a follow up sono and see how the pregnancy has progressed. Well, they definitely saw a sac with the yolk inside, so they said it is growing. They had said my due date would be on March 24th, but I calculated it from the time of conception and I would be March 12th. The problem was that the dr told me with the way the sono looked I would have have to concieve on June 30th but here is the issue with that, I know for 100% when I concieved because me and my husband were only intimate 2 days out of June...the 14th and the 20th. I ALWAYS mark down when we have on my phone calendar. There was so much going on that month with my husband and son having surgery so I know for certain when we had sex. The dr asked me if I was sure my dates were right and I told him without a doubt I do. He then proceeded to say that we have a problem then. I asked him why and he said because you should be 6 weeks and 4 days but the sono is showing your only 5 weeks. He said this could be a miscarriage but won't know for sure until 1-2 weeks. So I am going back to see him in 2 weeks to do another sono to see if the baby has grown. They said they won't feel better until the see and heartbeat. I am scared out of my mind! I don't know what's going on and feel so lost about what will happen to the pregnancy. Have any of you ever been through something very close to my situation here? What happened with your pregnancy when your sono shows the pregnancy is earlier than what you really are? Please help:(

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M.M.

answers from Lake Charles on

I wouldnt' sweat the date they say you conceived.. if i went by that then I would have had my mirena in and that's like 99.9% impossible. They treated me the same I tested positive on a HPT twice, failed a urine, then they did the sono saw the sac, but he was really pessimistic until they saw the heartbeat.. which pissed me off, then wouldn't even speak of a birth plan until after 14 weeks when I had my cerclage which pissed me off even more.. I know that my date is off by about 6 days and It's whatever. Good luck and try not to let them bring you down!

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L.P.

answers from Pittsburgh on

If you conceived on June 20th, instead of June 14th like you are thinking, then yours and the doctors dates wouldn't be as far apart, right? (If I'm understanding this correctly...)

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S.T.

answers from Kansas City on

firstly, congrats on baby!!! secondly, you need to calm down sweetie, which i know is much easier said than done. at this point there is nothing you can do so just try to stay calm, pray, talk to hubby or friends, or parents etc. obviously you know which dates you were intamate with hubby. some babies are bigger than others so it may all turn out just fine. maybe you are just so early in your pregnancy that it is hard to tell. i'll pray for you and please keep updated. i had some birth defect issues and a 2 vessel cord issue as well, so i understand your fear.

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A.S.

answers from Chicago on

try not to freak out until you know for sure what is going on. when i went in for my first apt and ultrasound, they said the same thing to me that i seem to be earlier in the pregnancy then i thought, the dates didnt match up. here i am months and months later 35 weeks preggo, healthy and growing right on track.

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J.S.

answers from Chicago on

I wouldn't worry at all! I never trust my initial due dates from my doctors. I have 3 kids--8, 4 and 1. All of their due dates varied thru my entire pregnancy. I have very abnormal cycles, so that was part of the inaccuracy. My due dates were more set as I progressed a little further. Just relax & enjoy your pregnancy!
Congrats!!

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C.W.

answers from Washington DC on

Sonos are just a guide. BUt with your results I can see why you and the doc are concerned.
Did he check you yet for a date? That is generally more accurate then the sono anyways. I guess they will wait for that until you are closer to 8 weeks. The heartbeat and everything will tell better.

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J.H.

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Congratulations! All I want to add is that you don't need to worry about it; worrying can create physical problems that wouldn't be so great for a developing baby or for your blood pressure either. Do what you can to be as healthy as possible and don't be so concerned about something you have no control over anyhow. Doctors don't always have this type of thing exactly "right",and you know your body best. I have two children, had 3 miscarriages b4 and in-between, and understand exactly what you are going through. "What will be is Meant to be". In the meantime, will be praying for you. (((Hugs)))

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