WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2008: Re: PREGNANCY: Ultrasound after IVF shows baby measuring small

Re: PREGNANCY: Ultrasound after IVF shows baby measuring small

From: MonicaG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:29:06 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 10 Jun 2008, Beth wrote: >
>Hello and thank you for taking the time to answer my question.
>
>I just had my second ultrasound yesterday at 7w5d. We were able to see
>a heartbeat this time (we weren't at 6w5d) but the baby is measuring 1.5
>weeks too small (4mm). We used IVF/ICSI to conceive, so the dates are
>certain. (ER 4/30, ET 5/3)
>
>Is it within the range of normal for a baby to be a slow developer like
>this, or do I have good reason to be concerned? We are considering when
>to tell our families, and I don't want to jump the gun only to find out
>that this pregnancy was never viable.
>
>Thanks again,
>Beth

Beth, I would wait to tell anybody unless you would like the support. I don't mean to scare you, but i went through IVF/ICSI three times. I was pregnant the first time and lost the 2 fetuses after 8.5 weeks. They had slow heartbeats and slow growth. I really hope that is NOT the case with you! I know how awful the "unknown" and the waiting is. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. In the mean time, just keep your spirits high. You never know. All of a sudden, the fetus could just take off growing like a weed. It's just too early yet. I would be more concerned about the heartbeat rather than the growth for now.

I hope this helps! Monica

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