Very early scan - different sizes

Hi there. I was referred by the GP to hospital yesterday with a suspicion of ectopic pregnancy. I’m only 5weeks + 6 days, so had my very first scan which confirmed the pregnancy is in the womb, but there are 2 embryos! What a surprise! The doctor told us it’s way too early to confirm a twin pregnancy and that one he could see the heart flickering but the other was considerably smaller. I’m trying to get my head around the fact that the second baby might not proceed, but just wanted to check if anyone had an early scan that the embryos were such a different size and everything was well then 🙏🏽 TIA

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Thanks so much for sharing @Sophie 🤍 the doctor didn’t give me a picture. He said as the second embryo is so small and it’s so early on that maybe it won’t make it. I do remember there are 2 sacs so non identical twins. Just so worrying! I just wish I could guarantee both grow healthy now 🙏🏽 good shout about the placenta health! I need to feel like I can do something to help ✨🙏🏽 thanks again x

Hi lovely! I had a similar experience. Second twin was measuring a few days behind and they weren’t sure what would happen (dated 5+5 although I thought I was 6+1). Had a private scan a week later and was told that second sac was empty. Went for my NHS follow up the week after that, to find that the second sac wasn’t empty and baby now had a heartbeat! (1st sac had also split so we ended up with triplets though 😂). The fraternal baby has always measured slightly behind and was born the smallest (although only by an ounce), and has now overtaken one of her brothers and is gaining weight brilliantly! I’d be more than happy to message you scan photos if you wanted to compare xx

Thanks so much @Abi 🤍 what a rollercoaster of emotions this must have been for you!! Congratulations on your triplets! ✨ If you don’t mind I’d love to see your early scans please. I asked the doctor for the one on Monday but he told me best if I didn’t keep a picture cause the chances are that the small embryo won’t make it 😞 I have a private scan booked for 11/10, so fingers crossed! X

Thanks so much @Summer-Rose ! The hospital booked me for another scan on 15th. I’ll be almost 8 weeks. Hopefully good news then 🙏🏽✨

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