empty sac on ultasound, have I lost it

[josie76]

Went for a dating scan on tuesday expecting to be told I was around 7 wks pregnant. Instead I was told that the 7mm pregnancy sac was too small to confirm pregnancy and that i was likely only 4-5 weeks.
I have looked up on the internet and it seems to suggest that you can see the yolk as little as 4.5 wks and can actually measure a feotus at 6wks as well as maybe see a heartbeat.
The scan lady did not appear concerned just said too early but I am terrified that I have had an early miscarriage or am having a false pregnancy.
I am going back in 2 weeks but I am really worried especially as I had serious symptoms with my first 2 children and I really dont feel pregnant this time. Do you think the scan lady was just trying to stop me from pannicking untill she can look again to confirm in 2 weeks.
Pregnancy test is still positive but apprently it can take weeks to go negative after a miscarriage.
I am being paranoid I know, but I am scared especially as i told all my family I was expecting again as I work with horses and have had to stop riding so it was fairly obvious.

 

[lauramumof2]

I had an early scan and you can only see the sac, not whats in it. Im sure that was the case. When I went back a few weeks later, (i think it was for my 12 week scan) they could see things. Its all a bit daunting, when the pg is on a bit you have the reassurance of scan pics with more detail and heartbeats etc but just now its scary.

I hope all is well. Dont go by your symptoms, I had none with the first and this one has had me one my toes from day 1.

 

[Manda]

Everyone is different and baby develops at different stages, i've known of people who couldn't see a heartbeat until 7 weeks try and stay positive

 

[Tan]

Hi

Try not to worry too much sweetie. I had exactly the same thing and for some reason I just wasn't as far on as I thought I was. They could see a sac but it was empty and when I went back a couple of weeks later there was a fetal pole. I was really scared too but try not to worry as it's not going to help matters and you'll make yourself feel crap. I panicked too cause everything I found on the net was saying you can see heartbeats that early etc but every woman is different. The net isn't always a great thing when you're worrying as you can tend to focus on the negative rather than the positive.

The link below was my first posting I think and it has the replies etc that I had when I was worried too. Though it might reassure you a little.

http://www.pregnancyforum.co.uk/forum/v ... php?t=5040

Anyway, hope you are ok and try not to worry. There's always people here with advice if you need it.

Take Care. Tan xx