Sad. First Ultrasound appointment did not go as expected.

[imhischeeseburger]

So today I had my first ultrasound appointment and I was supposed to be around 11 weeks or so. The baby only measured 8 weeks. Got to hear the heartbeat and it was strong so that was good, but my doctor was still concerned about the 3 week difference. I did tell her that my LMP was just a guess (I never keep track.) But I was thinking maybe a week off max, not 3. We were going to tell our families, but now I'm going to wait until my next ultrasound appointment, which is 4 weeks from now. Needless to say I'm not very hopeful that we will see a healthy growing baby next time. 

[verypunny]

Don't lose hope yet! The dating is really an estimate and since you don't know when you conceived its an even bigger margin for error. Stay positive, you heard a healthy heart beat!

[spitforspat]

Don't lose hope. I'll be thinking about you.

[Deleted]

I'm really sorry. There is hope though. Hoping the best for you and your baby.

[EmilieMadison]

A strong heartbeat is great! If you weren't keeping track of your periods, especially if they haven't been regular, then it could be really easy to be 3 weeks off on an EDD. Best of luck!

[vanillacourage]

A strong heartbeat is a great sign.  Hang in there and I hope for the best for you!

[mrsgoontz]

Big big hugs. I hope everything works out and your baby keeps growing steady and strong.

[ax2]

I'm so sorry things didn't go as planned. Sending healthy growing baby vibes your way! ((Hugs))

[lightbulbsun]

I'm sorry. I hope everything is ok at your next appt, and you were just off with the date!

[speckledfrog]

A strong heartbeat is a great sign. I totally understand the need to prepare yourself for the worst. I am wishing all the best for you.

[eddy]

My EDD was two week different then I thought it should be according to an early ultrasound. And he is a wonderful 5 year old now. Don't give up. Fertilization and the ultrasound measurements are both not a perfect science.

[ElizabethBennet]

I think the fact the baby had a strong heartbeat is good, but I understand the worry. Prayers that everything is okay!

[BaliHai]

Like everyone else said, a strong heartbeat is a great sign, and since you weren't tracking you can easily be off with the conception date. Hugs!

[Yankees21]

Fingers crossed that you were just off on your dates! A strong heartbeat seems like a good sign.

[gretchenindisguise]

I'm really really hopeful for a late ovulation and a strong and healthy baby.

[papie]

A heartbeat is GREAT news!  A similar thing happened to us with our first appt with Sophia, except there was no ultrasound and he couldn't find the heartbeat with the doppler at 11 weeks.  He sent us in for an urgent ultrasound (God bless him) and we heard the heartbeat and saw our teeny bug.  She was totally fine!

I'll be thinking of you and your baby. 

[winelady]

((Hugs)) a strong heartbeat is good. Thinking good thoughts or you and the baby.

[Deleted]

Crossing fingers and toes for you.

[vicky]

oh cheeseburger, ((hugs)) I hope everything will be okay.

[Marle]

It sucks because even when they tell you everything is perfect you still worry.
However, having seen the heartbeat is a great sign. Try to keep thinking positive.

[AlpineSlide]

(Hugs) I'll hope for the best!

[Deleted]

(((hugs)))

[cleo29]

I'm so sorry, but I am sending positive thoughts your way.  You may have had an odd ovulation and don't realize it to account for the difference, but i think you being cautious telling people is smart.

The biggest hug.

[Cricket0619]

I hope everything is okay!

[kristie]

I just looked, you announced your BFP about a month after me. So I think it sounds like the baby is growing right on schedule. Don't get discouraged yet!

[imhischeeseburger]

Thanks everyone for the positive words. Hoping my dates were just off, but 3 weeks just seems like such a big difference.

[Kit]

((hugs)) I'm hoping for the best! A strong heartbeat is a great sign, though!

[snickers]

I'm sorry your ultrasound didn't go as planned. A strong heart beat is a really great sign.
Please don't lose hope, you would be surprised at how people can misjudge their due date based on LMP, especially if you weren't paying attention. Sending positive thoughts for a happy and healthy 9 months for you and baby.
Hugs.

[sergey]

Hoping the next four weeks bring you growth and good news.

[eav2c]

I had nearly a two week difference between what I thought was my LMP and what my little guy measured. He is now running around the living room creating havoc wherever he can. Try to stay positive, if you weren't tracking its not unreasonable to be off quite a bit. A strong heartbeat is good!