Would you bother with an ultrasound today?--Updated

[karinothing]

I am sorry, I think at this point most ultrasounds are going to be inconclusive, meaning I think all they could see is the sac, so I am not sure it would provide much comfort.

[Deleted]

I know it's hard, but I'd hydrate like crazy and keep my feet up as much as possible this weekend and wait. This early you could possibly see a sac but it might be 'empty' which doesn't mean much.

[bcarp30]

I think HCG is a better indicator of development than weeks at this point so I would do it. With my last m/c they were able to tell pretty early it didn't look right. Hugs, I know how stressful spotting can be!!

[curbsideprophet]

I would wait. There is a good chance you are not far enough along to see a heartbeat.

[linz]

I'd wait until Monday for u/s. Did they check progesterone levels yesterday? If anything maybe do another blood test and have everything checked.

[Deleted]

I declined both five week ultrasounds in my pregnancies (one because I was out of town and the second because I didn't want to stress). Joke was on me because both boys measured 3 days behind anyway at their 6 week ultrasounds. Anyway really early ultrasounds are more trouble than good in my opinion. I'd wait. Fingers crossed for you.

[boxerdog]

I'm sorry. That has to be so stressful.

I don't think I would be able to turn it down. Just know that it is unlikely to be conclusive.

I hope you can have a nice weekend to distract yourself and you get some conclusive answers Monday!

[mpc]

I did one that early with my first pregnancy. Even though there was no heartbeat yet, it was still reassuring to see everything measuring as expected. maybe i was young and naive back then, I don't know. Spotting early doesn't have to mean miscarriage. I spotted with my son. good luck.

[ilikedonuts]

I would because I always worry about ectopic. Plus it's not going to hurt you. Just be prepared for no heartbeat. Your levels are really good so you could see a heartbeat today.

I spotted with all 4 pregnancies (2 kids and 2 miscarriages). I had 5w6d or 6w ultrasound with all 4.

[Deleted]

Are you on progesterone?

[Deleted]

I would probably skip this week and get one of you are going in next week.

[shelbyann]

I'd probably try to wait a few days since you are right on the border of being able to see a HB, and not seeing one (or having it be way slow) always makes me so anxious.

Way easier said than done, I know.

Hope the spotting stops asap.

[suzubell]

Hugs, G. I have my fingers crossed for you and baby.

[Muddled]

I would wait, but I admit it would be on my mind all weekend.

[longtimenopost]

Hugs. I don't think I've ever turned down an ultrasound.

[patbutcher]

Hugs, I would try and wait to be honest. Can you go in for a progesterone check though? Aren't you on lovenox? Shouldn't that stop spotting anyway? (I don't know much about it though)

[pinotgrig]

I would go for the u/s. You may not see a heartbeat but you could. If you don't go, you definitely won't see it. I don't see a downside, but know others are more patient than me.

I'm sorry and am sending you good thoughts.

[mae141]

I would want to but I would try to wait. My last pregnancy my betas were well over 10,000 at 6 weeks and we weren't sure we even saw a fetal pole at that point and I really wished I had waited a few more days to go in. I hope the spotting is nothing. Good luck.

[cherry1111]

Another RPL here and I would get the ultrasound. I need to know as much info as possible as soon as possible, but that is my personality. Hugs.

[zarapipe]

I'm sorry gravy. I would like one, as well as getting another beta and progesterone draw.

[Susie]

I'd wait until Monday when you're more likely to get an answer. Maybe-answers are even worse to me than no answer.

I'd feel differently if there was anything they could do one way or the other, but they can't. Hopefully it's nothing, just scary.

[yellowbrkrd]

I would and am. I am 5w6d today as well and have my "6 week" ultrasound with my RE this afternoon.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[heygrey]

I would wait until Monday.

I'm sorry you're going through this

[somersault72]

Your friendly ultrasound technologist chiming in. I personally would wait until at least Monday. If you do decide to go though, at least you're aware there's a good chance they will not see a baby or hb yet. Many people don't know that. Good luck, I hope everything is ok.

[qcinoct]

the SCH could very well be what's causing the spotting. I had that with DS2.

Continued T&P for you

[pinotgrig]

I'm glad your measurements are on track! I know thay sch's can cause spotting, so hopefully nothing to worry about too much there. Sending good vibes your way.

[Yankees21]

Fingers crossed for you, gravy! I hope you can see the heartbeat Monday.

[bananapancakes]

Glad to hear you got some reassuring news. Fingers crossed for a heart beat on Monday. Take it easy this weekend!

[longtimenopost]

I'm glad you saw a possible cause that gives hope and everything was on track!

[azurely]

Fingers crossed that you see a heartbeat on Monday!

Anecdotal, but I had bright red bleeding at 5w1d with C. I'd had three previous m/c, so I was sure I was losing the baby. But sure enough, my betas never dropped and there was a perfect heartbeat at 6w1d, and the rest of my pregnancy was relatively uneventful.