Empty sac - feeling depressed :(

Sam

Went for my ultrasound at 7+1 this week and was told that they couldn’t find the embryo or the yolk, only an empty sac. Sounds like there is a very high probability that I have a blighted ovum and the embryo failed to develop after implantation. I’ve been tracking my dates and used an ovulation prediction kit, so know that I can’t be much earlier than expected. Preparing for the worst when I go in for the follow up ultrasound next week, and may need to get a D&C if my body doesn’t pass things naturally. Have already started going through the stages of grief and crying every day and night.

I feel so depressed and like I’ve failed again. I had a chemical pregnancy 5 months ago at 5.5 weeks, and this was our second pregnancy trying for baby #1. The fact that I have had such extreme pregnancy symptoms this time around has made this so much harder. I’m so scared that something is wrong with me - going to make appts to see a fertility specialist and start doing whatever tests I can.

Anyone else have 2 MC in a row and have a positive outcome? My mind can’t help but go to the worst case scenario...

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