my update - EPU scan results

beckym · Post by **beckym** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 5:13 pm

thank you, thank you Fiona for suggesting I contact my local EPU. We managed to get an appt at Ashtead (Bupa) (near Leatherhead) EPU at 8am this morning and we saw the gest sac, the yolk sac within it and what the doctor was pretty certain was a heartbeat!!! It was still located at the limit of their scan range but they had much stronger equipment so were able to see a bit more. he explained that the reason it is so difficult to see the sac is that my ovaries are still very enlarged (prob cos of all those follies I had) and have pushed the uterus vertically up into the stomach cavity and the sac is sitting right at the top of the uterus. why couldn't my doctor have explained that to me yesterday or suggested I go to an EPU with better equipment?? feeling a bit narcked that we have had to go through a terribly anxious 24 hours but so, so relieved that the outcome has been positive. think it's just that the IVF clinics are geared up for IVF type scans but not so much for early pregnancy scans. I hope this story will be of sustenance to anyone else who has something similar happen to them . all my love and once agin thanks for all your support!! beckym xxx

Wibbs1 · Post by **Wibbs1** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 5:15 pm

Thank god for wonderful news, I'm soooooo pleased for you both, keep your PMA up and lots of rest, have been watching your post and keeping fingers crossed. Love Wibbs xxx

alison p · Post by **alison p** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 5:18 pm

Dear Becky, Very relieved to hear that all is well. It's such a worrying time waiting for the first scan - I know that I was a nervous wreck. Mind you, you don't really stop worrying the whole way through the pregnancy. I certainly wouldn't hesitate going to my local hospital or contacting my midwife about anything - no matter how insignificant it may seem. These IVF pregnancies are so special. Best of luck for the next 7.5 months!! Alison

Dagny · Post by **Dagny** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 5:30 pm

Dear Becky I am so relieved that you have had this very positive scan. I had a feeling that it would be ok. Phew! Now take it easy until your next scan (when is it?) and relax a bit after all the worry you have had. With love Dagny xx

Traci · Post by **Traci** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 7:14 pm

What a releif , thank god you were scaring me , now I can relax aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. How are you feeling otherwise? Trace x

rachel r · Post by **rachel r** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 7:15 pm

Becky, that's fab. I know Ashtead hospital fairly well, and they're pretty good, but what a nightmare for you to have to go through that awful wait to get the news you wanted. I had my first scan at 8 weeks, and the sac was really high up and took about 5 minutes for the sonographer to find and it was the worst 5 minutes of my life - DH and I just clutched on to eachother for dear life. When she said "there's the foetus and its heart beat" it was the most wonderful relief. Enjoy your pregnancy and treasure every moment - even the ones where your throwing up/have heartburn/feel burpy all the time! I had a rough few weeks between weeks 10-16 with sickness and horrendous tiredness but since about 24/25 weeks, i've felt so well, very relaxed and comfortable and generally good, although I dare say in a few more weeks when the baby becomes a real chunky monkey, i'll start to feel weighed down! Take care Love Rachel x

Trace100 · Post by **Trace100** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 8:32 pm

Glad everything went well Becky must've been an awful 24 hours for you. Take it easy and look forward to the next one Love Tracy x

Lisa Ch · Post by **Lisa Ch** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 9:14 pm

Becky thats great news, been waiting for you to log on!!! Its so annoying when a little bit of time, understanding and talking might have helped the situation anyway instead of just sending you on your way and telling you to come back next week. Now you have next week to look forward to seeing a bit more of your new baby. So pleased for you Love Lisa xx PS how far on are you?

Dolly · Post by **Dolly** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 8:51 am

Becky, that is FANTASTIC news. You would think that IVF clinics would invest in better equipment so as not to put people, who have been through so much to get pregnant, through any added stress. I'm so pleased for you both. Love Dolly

fiona_lk · Post by **fiona_lk** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 9:13 am

Hi Becky, Just a quickie to say phewwwwww, so glad its good news and an EPU has come through for someone once again (they deserve medals) Its always a pleasure to pass on advice I've previously been given. Take Care now love Fiona xxxx

vickib · Post by **vickib** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 9:28 am

Dear Becky Thats great news I so so pleased for you. This waiting game we go through is a nightmare, I can't believe that these IVF clinics are so insensitive sometimes. Try to relax and rest until your next scan. Love Vicki X

Becky28 · Post by **Becky28** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 10:29 am

What a relief Becky! I'm really glad you went to EPU. What they said about your ovaries makes perfect sense bearing in mind your bumper crop of eggs. Just to add my experience of the 'how pregnant am I?' debate (which I must've read on another thread). . . King's said they definitely count from EC, not ET, as EC is when the eggs are fertilised, and people have their transfer on varying days post EC, so EC is the most accurate way. So I think you ARE nearly 7 wks! So pleased to read yur good news. Beck xx

phil · Post by **phil** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 12:35 pm

becky, Thank God you went to the epu. what a relief, so how must you two be feeling!! i am so happy for you both. it's great news. let's hope its the start of a good news day. phil x

val · Post by **val** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 7:06 pm

Hi Becky. I was so happy to hear your wonderful news today. I'm so sorry you had to go through that experience but you may have the opportunity to help others that go through the same thing. Love Val

Di · Post by Di » Thu Dec 04, 2003 7:33 pm

Hi Becky, Couldn't get online last night and was wondering how you'd got on - can't say how happy I was to read your good news! You and Dh must be so relieved! Take care of yourself, Di

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