5 weeks pregnant

[Karyanne20]

I am very scared and hoping that someone here can help me. I am 5 weeks 4 days pregnant. I was experiencing cramping and went to dr for blood test and ultrasound. My hcg level was around 8000 but the ultrasound did not show a baby, just the gestational sack and yolk. The technician said that I must be barely 5 weeks and didn't seem too concerned. However, two hours later my doctors assistant calls and said that they wanted to see me tomorrow for another blood test. She didn't tell me much else except that they expected to see the baby in ultrasound. Should I be worried?

[gwenshack]

I honestly don't know - I just wanted to wish you luck! I hope everything is just fine and you can breathe a sigh of relief after your visit tomorrow.

[lizloveskar]

I hope everything is okay. I think if something was seriously wrong they would have made you come in immediately. I hope everything turns out great. Good luck. Keep updates.!

[Karyanne20]

I hope so. In just the week since I found out about this baby, I have gotten so ahead of myself. I am looking at baby things and thinking of what it will look like. I'm crazy I suppose to be so ahead of myself.

[lizloveskar]

I will do the same thing when i get pregnant its normal.

[Fishlips]

I've never been prego before so I don't really have any advice to help calm you, but I'm sure everything will be fine.

I can related to being nervous and expecting the worse, however, that's just preparing yourself in case that happens. I'm sure it's fine. When my mom was pregnant with my little sister she didn't feel her move until she was almost 6-7 months along. Each pregnancy is different and this is just a little bump in your adventure.

[Danielle9608]

I also have no direct knowledge or advice either. But I wanted to wish you luck and I am hoping everything works out for you!

[starsthrumysoul]

All I can do is pull for you... I'm crossing my fingers as we speak!!!

[Jacklynn]

I just wanted to say I hope everything goes well today

[FFC]

Good luck - please let us know how it goes!

[savepaws]

I hope everything is ok!!

[Karyanne20]

Thanks for all of your nice thoughts. 3 hours until my appt so I guess we will know soon!

[BnB]

my own experience was that your hcg level will show in the blood work first, that is why they like to wait until you are further along to do an ultrasound

I hope everything is ok

[Karyanne20]

Well now I am told that the blood looks ok, but they are still concerned and need to do another ultrasound monday!

[Fishlips]

Good to hear! Glad it did work out for you! I'm sure Monday they will confirm again that everything is fine.

[ikkin510]

Glad your numbers are still showing OK! GL with the U/S on Monday.
You asked earlier about cramping. Cramping is normal in early pregnancy. You should only need to worry if it starts getting really back and is accompanied by bleeding!

[lizloveskar]

Thats awesome i hope the ultrasound goes good.

[LovingLife]

Good luck at your ultrasound tomorrow!

[Nekochanpurr]

Good luck hun. I'll be praying for you. Hopefully they are just being careful. :)

[FFC]

So today is next Monday. I hope all goes well. Please let us know!

[Karyanne20]

The ultrasound showed a fetal pole and heartbeat! I am going to dr appt now to verify, but it looks like everything is ok!

[FFC]

The ultrasound showed a fetal pole and heartbeat! I am going to dr appt now to verify, but it looks like everything is ok!

YAHHOOOO!!!! I'm so happy that you heard the heartbeat!!!!!

[lizloveskar]

Congrats thats awesome.

[gwenshack]

Outstanding! Congrats :)

[Nekochanpurr]

Thank goodness!!!! I'm glad it worked out. :)

[savepaws]

Yay! I'm glad everything is ok. Are things better with your FH?

[LovingLife]

Glad to hear! Congrats!

[dizy1j62881]

Congrats to hear that things are going well. Usually the blah feelings where things aren't right tend to be "growing pains"....they get worse trust me!!! But its all worth it in the end. And if you ever feel in doubt call your dr, they are used to us silly first time mommy's. And when in doubt ask on here...lots of us have been there before!! Good luck and congrats!! Very exciting!!!

[Fishlips]

see just another bump in your adventure...glad everything is ok.

[bichonlvr]

Glad everything was a-okay!!!

[rubysync]

it's really a good feeling to hear the heartbeat of your baby on your tummy... I remember the days when I hear the heartbeat of my baby too... :)

I hope everything runs smoothly.. take good care of yourself dear.

[Brian's Bride]

Congratulations on the U/S! That is really exciting and must be a HUGE relief to you, too! YAY!

[L.J.Aguirre]

The ultrasound showed a fetal pole and heartbeat! I am going to dr appt now to verify, but it looks like everything is ok!

Lol don't you just love that?! Just wait till he/she is at the stage coming soon where he/she looks like a mini alien flapping the arms around looking like he/she is waving hello on u/s!

[Qtpie]

What great news to hear that everything is well. I am about 6 weeks today and am anxiously waiting to come home from my honeymoon so that i can go have my first ultra sound. Good luck.