Seeing a fetal pole this early?

amazing_love · #1 June 14th, 2009, 07:05 AM

I've learned recently that a blighted ovum is also a possiblity of what i might be experiencing. Doing an u/s and seeing a baby or fetal pole as they call it would rule that out but here's what i'm wondering... If i get an u/s tomorrow at 5 weeks 6 days will i be far enough along to see a fetal pole? I read that it could take as long as 6-7 weeks for one to appear on an u/s, so i'm wondering if there's a chance it wouldn't see one and i'd just be worried anyway. Is it too early?

Em2528 · #2 June 14th, 2009, 07:37 AM

It might be a few days to early, so if you get an u/s and dont see something that could most definatly be why, BUT most people can see a heartbeat around 6 weeks and thats about what you will be.

stlgirl · #3 June 14th, 2009, 07:52 AM

hmmm...you're right on the borderline...hope they can see it!

*Mommy2Camden* · #4 June 14th, 2009, 07:54 AM

Everyone is different. This early on just 1 day could make all the difference. I had an u/s at 5W 6D and we saw the heartbeat, but the tech said that was probably the very first day we would have been able to see it. So, if I would have gone in just 1 day before we wouldn't have been able to see it. Like I said, everyone is different. A lot of the time a heartbeat won't be found until 7 weeks. Wishing you all the best.

Etph007 · #5 June 14th, 2009, 07:55 AM

I didnt go until 8 weeks.. so I'm really not sure. I just wanted to wish you good luck! I hope you're able to get some relief!!

lttle_one · #6 June 14th, 2009, 09:00 AM

We saw the heartbeat at 5w 6 days, but not everyone can. Good luck! I've been thinking about you. Though I don't post much lately, I read almost everyday.

lissy8 · #7 June 14th, 2009, 09:24 AM

You might be able to see something, but dont get discouraged just yet if you dont see the fetal pole. My first ultrasound was at 6w6d and I got to see and hear the HB.

Lyz · #8 June 14th, 2009, 09:47 AM

I would think that even if you couldn't see the heartbeat you'd be able to see something! I had my first at 8 weeks so I'm not much help. Just wanted to give you my support and say that I'm anxiously waiting to hear how your u/s went. hugs!!

Jarheadwed · #9 June 14th, 2009, 10:16 AM

I'm not sure, but good luck!

BabyBird · #10 June 14th, 2009, 10:29 AM

I had a BO and at 8w we only saw a teeeeny tiny yolk sac and the gest. sac measured 5.5 weeks and no fetal pole. I think that if you see a pole everything is fine. I know some girls here who have had early u/s and didnt' see a HB but did see a fetal pole at 5-6w turned out to be just fine. Good luck tomorrow...what time is your appt???

downunderchick · #11 June 14th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Im not sure but wanted to wish you luck!
XX

..Christine.. · #12 June 14th, 2009, 10:53 AM

at 5w3d I saw a yolk sac and what looked like beg of fetal pole but dr couldn't be sure- we then saw h/b at 6w1d......don't worry though if you don't see it just yet-it may still be to early and everyone is different!!!

samspain · #13 June 14th, 2009, 11:06 AM

I had an emergency U/S at 6 weeks even according to the tech, (5wks 5 days according to FF), and we saw and heard the HB. They tried first with an abdominal U/S and couldnt see anything more than the sack, then with the dildo-cam it was really obvious. Good Luck and I hope you finally get some answers!!

Gray_baby · #14 June 14th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Like the other girls said don't freak out if you don't see much, it's still early. Good luck tomorrow Krista! Sending tons of good luck vibes your way.

BabyBird · #15 June 14th, 2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by samspain

I had an emergency U/S at 6 weeks even according to the tech, (5wks 5 days according to FF), and we saw and heard the HB. They tried first with an abdominal U/S and couldnt see anything more than the sack, then with the dildo-cam it was really obvious. Good Luck and I hope you finally get some answers!!

OMG! That is hilarious!