Im going through this rn getting a second opinion next week but Im scared. So sorry to hear this. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. This scan result can scare you to your core, but you need to stay positive and hope for the best. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I hope it works out for you. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. I saw the sac but it honestly happened so fast and I felt like I was in a daze after my doctor said she couldnt find the heartbeat. The cause of miscarriage varies; but most are due to genetic problems. But in an early scan at eight weeks, you saw your babys growth is measuring only six weeks, and the fetal heart rate is also low; you might be thinking Im 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks with slow heartbeat, should I be worried?- Even though your first ultrasound at four weeks seemed all well. Hopefully next scan you'll see the heartbeat. No period 9 weeks after erpc. A scan at 9 weeks showed bouncing. I am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. 6-week ultrasound - 1 fetal pole and heartbeat At that point, we didn't know how to feel. She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. The scan also yields reliable and accurate results, only if the beat is present. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. They could just be off on the measurement this time. It's not a great sign that LO is measuring the same as 2 weeks ago, but a HB is a good sign. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? I knew exactly when I got pregnant, and there's no way it could have been later (as we didn't have sex after the day I ovulated). Im in the same boat. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. 6 weeks is actually pretty early to hear heartbeat we didnt hear ours until 9 weeks and then when we went back after. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Thanks! i feelcompletelyfine! (You must log in or sign up to post here. However, when there is a heartbeat, it is important to ensure that it is normal. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? Been having some spotting since last night. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. And even if the miscarriage happens, there is no need to be disheartened. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! He has the final say, not the doctor. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. But according to ultrasound the baby has a fetal pole for 6 weeks but accoriding to my last missed period I am 8.5 weeks. Hey! I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. Thank you for your post, hello I know this Is later but your exact dates are what they told me Saturday I saw a heartbeat but completely freaking out that the baby was measuring 6 weeks 3 days when I'm suppose to be 7 weeks 6 days and I know my LMP and everything how did things turn out for you as I've had a stressful weekend thinking about it thank you. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. He's turning 16 in June. Went for a. When I was in the first trimester around 10 weeks, I also hard brown discharge, but the doctor said it was normal as long there wasnt heavy cramping involved. If a baby is seen measuring 8 weeks or larger with no heartbeat, the chances are quite slim that you had a misdiagnosed miscarriage. You might remember the wrong date of your last period which counts a lot to gestational age OR you doctor give a wrong gestational age. We got to see yolk sac and baby and the fluttering heartbeat. A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. You guys are all super sweet. In most cases, fetal heartbeat can be heard at 8 weeks but there are many factors in play: In different types of ultrasound, results can vary. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. I have talked to people who had no heartbeat with ultrasound this early who have gone on to have healthy kids. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. We know it can be very hard but sometimes giving fake hope is worse than anything else. They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. If you see slower heart rate and growth at the second scan, too, then maybe you should be ready for a miscarriage and not hold hope with the pregnancy. Posted 15/1/21. I truly believe that God is able and that he will strengthen all of us during this difficult time. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. A baby's heartbeat cannot be detected with a stethoscope until they are 18 to 20 weeks. Seeing your baby's heartbeat on an early pregnancy ultrasound is one of the surest indicators that a pregnancy is proceeding as it should. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. there was no heartbeat and the baby was measuring 7 weeks 3days. Purpose: To determine retrospectively the outcome of pregnancies in which the embryo has a slow heart rate at 6.0-7.0 weeks gestation and a normal heart rate at follow-up ultrasonography (US) by 8.0 weeks gestation. I hope n pray for good news. She miscarried less than a week later. This puts the infant in greater danger during pregnancy, delivery, and later. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. Did anyone experience this? Unfortunately I lost the baby. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. With my first pregnancy, I measured 6 weeks when I knew I had to be 8, but there was never a heartbeat even after checking multiple times and waiting several weeks to be sure. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. :), It's normal for dates to change. Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. All rights reserved. 8 week scan today - no heart beat & baby measuring 6 weeks g GreyhoundGirl10 Posted 2/25/20 I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. This is my first pregnancy and I feel like the ultrasound tech gave my husband false hope saying if hormones are still rising then the pregnancy could still be viable. Every situation is different and there is no way for us to predict what the outcome of your situation will be. I think I'm 8 weeks but no heartbeat detected k karinaraesilva Feb 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM Hello everyone. The date for your last period is irrelevant. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. but there are lots of people it does work out well for. :(. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. Same thing here! I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. IrishGirl84. I had a third u/s today and im confirmed 7wks 6days, heart rate was 163. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. the lady told me if I had come in 2 days earlier we definitely wouldnt have seen a heartbeat, mine looked exactly like this they said i had no heart beat and it could be 7 weeks but Im really thinking its just too early, she should have. Going back in 2 weeks. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. I wouldn't get to worried until you are another 2-4 more weeks to be honest then get worried :). Hugs . They have gotten most of us here through our worst days. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. My cycles are pretty consistent. But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. When should kids learn about shocking events? Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. At the scan they could see the gestational sac, the yolk sac, and the baby (fetal pole) and everything was in the right place, however they told us the baby was only measuring 6.3mm which suggested a 6 week pregnancy, not an 8 week one. I didn't want to enjoy the news in case something went wrong. Hope that helps. (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. I think this is going to end on a disappointing and sad note. Now, lawmakers in nine U.S. states have passed laws banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, or at six weeks of pregnancy, according to data from the Guttmacher Institute, a . Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. Since stethoscopes amplify internal noises, specifically for and . The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! The doctor said the baby could be in a weird spot, but he didn't get detailed with it and told me he'd bring me back next week to see. I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. Thank you. Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. No heartbeat detected. Still too small to see a heartbeat. Im trying not to get my hopes up, but the waiting is going to be tough!! the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Usually, it is not recommended to get an early scan of the baby, but sometimes parents like to be sure of the pregnancy, see the baby's growth, and know the due date, so they consult the OB/GYN and get one. All rights reserved. Did you get an after visit summary? I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. The babys health is not at risk in this case. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. The possibility is very low, but it can still happen. They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. Materials and methods: Institutional review board approval was granted; informed consent was not required. In between 5 to 6 weeks of pregnancy, the baby's heart starts to function and beats at a rate of 80 to 85 BPM (Beats Per Minute). I am going throught the same thing. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Based on my LMP I should have been 8 weeks 2 days, but the first dating ultrasound put me at 6 weeks 2 days, and no heartbeat. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. It took the lady about 10-15 minutes to find the heart beat transvaginally. Totally normal! Create an account or log in to participate. were you able to see the gestational sac and fetal pole? Most likely everything is fine! I got tired and so we didn't really bother this January, so I was very surprised when my period didn't come on the 28th day or 30th day. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. If you got a 6-week reading and slow heartbeat at eight weeks, then your doctor probably has already suggested a follow-up scan within a few weeks. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. I really am hoping for the best for you. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. This week I am 12 weeks pregnant and at 8 weeks i had an u/s and there was no heartbeat. They should do that to at minimum know how far along you are. Same dates for me! If the transvaginal ultrasound shows no heartbeat at 8 weeks then there might be a pregnancy loss. The main reasons for the 8-week ultrasound may be to confirm a pregnancy, determine a due date, and confirm the baby's heartbeat. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. I know it's hard. They did labs and fortunately my labs doubled in 2 days so they did another u/s a week and a half later and there was a sac and very small "fetal pole", measured at 5 wks 6 days. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Don't fret! Praying for you! It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. I had the same experience back in February. When I was pregnant with my first I began bleeding around 8 weeks. They said if its a two, Im definitely miscarrying, 10-11 I may or may not be, but if its over 20 she feels confident Im actually only 6 weeks pregnant. The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 weeks. I hope its not true. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. Sorry youre going through that. If you're looking for a good news story i have one. I could see the flutter of the heartbeat, but could not hear it yet. Lets dive through the following article to know why 8 weeks pregnant would measure 6 weeks with slow heartbeat. At the follow-up ultrasound, you will get to see the actual condition of the baby. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 6 weeks pregnant and brown spotting. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. Does this mean i could be having a miscarriage? To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. I find it so weird that all the Dr's are different I had an ultrasound done today I'm supposed to be 7weeks1day but baby measured at 6w5d and they couldn't detect a heartbeat so they told me that I'm having a miscarriage but I've felt perfectly fine throughout the pregnancy, thank you so much!! I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. Days and she said if I had come in two days earlier there wouldnt have been a heartbeat. However, I should be nearly 9 weeks. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. I'm hoping for the best. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. We had a lady in our area miscarry in January and then she died in October due to a mola pregnancy that turned into cancer. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. I am measuring 5weeks. Don't freak out. By 8 weeks, you should definitely see and possibly 'hear' the heartbeat by Doppler - sometimes it takes until 12 weeks as it did with our second baby (had to have another sono at 8 weeks to confirm we were still viable as no heartbeat heard). Some women report that wrong gestational age makes them worry a lot about the fact of no heartbeat at 8 weeks. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. Sending positive vibes your way!! Why Is My Pregnant Belly Soft When I Lay Down What You Should Know. And then a follow up ultrasound next Friday. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). But only a few people know that women can get pregnant at any point in their cycle. She didn't think it was promising. See more expert explanation of no heartbeat at 8 weeks in the video here: With knowing the possible causes of cant hear babys heartbeat at 8 weeks, the normal heartbeat can help you better monitor your whole pregnancy. I never had a heartbeat with both of my pregnancies that ended so I have not had the experience you are having now. I know the exact date of my last period but they did an early ultrasound on friday and could not find a heartbeat and said the fetus was underdeveloped by about 2 wks I should have been 8 wks last tuesday..i am going back for the second set of bloodwork on monday to determine if my hormones are still rising but my doctor said she did not want me to have false hope.
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