[Deb10]

Hi Ruth

Im going for my 1st scan this Thursday - I will be 6weeks pregnant.

Could you please explain what they look for and what needs to be there - I dont understand about sac, yolk and heatbeat and what stages these things occur.

My clinic hasnt done a beta/hcg- what is the value in having this test done? Is it worth checking one's levels each week for the 1st tri?

Many thanks Debs

 

[Ruth]

You don't have to check hcg levels and in all honesty they can sometimes just give you something else to worry about!!!
The order of development is to see a sac first, then a yolk sac inside, then foetus then heartbeat. At 6 weeks you may see all of these stages!! or you may only see the first 2 as you see all anything between 5and a half and 7 weeks of pregnancy due to the varible time of implantation and how quickly or slowly pregnancies develop.
Good Luck!!!

Ruth

 

[Deb10]

Thanks Ruth, that is very helpful info, going to write it down and take with me when I go for scan.Debs

 

[Loui5e]

Debs,

There is a link in bun in the oven to a site which has scan pictures it will give you a good idea on what to expect.

Good luck

Louise xx

 

[Nancy2015]

In my 5 week scan I saw a lil blob in a sack.

In my 7 week scan, there was a head, body, two arms, a little tail and a heartbeat. Thats how fast bubs grows.

Can't wait for my next scan on Friday

Good luck hun!

Dawn