(Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. Is My Baby Hungry When Im Hungry During Pregnancy? This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. I seem to recall there are quite a few statistics out there for chances of success depending on the heart rate. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. Sorry youre going through that. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. I really dont know how my dates could be off by 3 weeks but I hoping thats it. I was 7+1 from lmp but fetal pole measures 6+2 which sounds right as I oved about cd 18-19 (going off cm record on ff) and then a day or 2 for implant. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I didn't want to enjoy the news in case something went wrong. If you're looking for hope, I know that's not what you want to hear, but I found false hope made my week of waiting far longer. Im in the same boat. Last period was Thurs, Dec 29th. Sometimes it just happens. I had the same experience back in February. I have talked to people who had no heartbeat with ultrasound this early who have gone on to have healthy kids. Sending positive vibes your way!! , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. First, your doctor or technician will look for key physical . Ive been seeing d doctor fpr a month now and based on my blood results of hcg, i should be 9weeks now yet doctor is telling me that d size of my baby is7weeks! Same thing here! I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Miscarriage. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. He has the final say, not the doctor. You can measure it sonographically during 6 weeks. Could my LMP due date be wrong? A baby's heartbeat cannot be detected with a stethoscope until they are 18 to 20 weeks. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. 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. Heart beats are normally detected around 10-12 weeks. Could my LMP due date be wrong? There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. The sac is measuring 6 weeks and 1 day and the embryo is even smaller. I hope it works out for you. but there are lots of people it does work out well for. I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. But only a few people know that women can get pregnant at any point in their cycle. In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. I had an ultrasound last week, should have been about 8 weeks according to LMP but my periods arent regular and I measured at 6 weeks. I was preparing for the worst. I should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. Those are usually pretty telling. there was no heartbeat and the baby was measuring 7 weeks 3days. she did do that but never told me how many weeks I was measuring. Thank you. Itll say it on the report. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. 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. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. I hope everything works out well! What were they able to see on the ultrasound? This was mine was 6w5d and we saw the heart beating. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. I'm really freaking out. There is a heartbeat, but IVF embryos should be measuring almost exactly. I'll send you msg with my name as I don't want it to be out on the interweb (it's fairly unique), Hi ladies, thanks so much for your concern and my apologies for the slow reply. I did a pregnancy test a week after I thought my period would come and it was positive. I knew my dates would be out which is why I went at over 7 weeks tbh. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. Thanks! I am not trying to give you false hope, measuring 2 weeks behind can definitely be a bad sign, and as your doctor said it could be a miscarriage. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. No blood and the cramps are very mild. But yes at my FIRST u/s i WAS 6 weeks but with no heartbeat i went back 2 weeks later for another one which was making me 8 weeks and there WAS a heartbeat, but the baby measure at 6 weeks! I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. All rights reserved. I really am hoping for the best for you. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. When should kids learn about shocking events? I spoke with my midwife today. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. I should be 6+6 today. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. She kept asking me if I am sure about my dates. 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 views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I hope n pray for good news. I'm hoping for the best. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. Threatened abortion is one condition in which cramping and bleeding stops but pregnancy continues. Im in the same boat. If I were you, I would probably ask to have betas drawn so you aren't waiting a full week without any attempt at answers. They will apparently send the results to my midwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll call me straight away. My OB was hopeful even without a heartbeat after the first u/s, since measurements that early are a matter of millimeters, she encouraged me to get a second opinion at a place with more advanced u/s equipment. If she said you are pregnant and the baby is 6 weeks, that means the baby is alive to me. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? However, a miscarriage history doesn't necessary direct to another one, and you can just carry a baby in future. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Went on to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. So sorry to hear this. Did they make any notes on the heart rate? With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. and still implanting.. hm. 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, with heartbeat. Ill get those results within 24-48 hours. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. Hopefully you just ovulated later than normal. Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Sometimes because of multiple pregnancies, such as twins or triplets, infection, birth defects, chromosome problems, etc., and some reasons your baby can measure smaller than its age. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? Start by selecting which of these best describes you! 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. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. At 28 weeks I was told the twins had iugr and the EDF flow had stopped to twin 2 and was intermittent on twin 1. 8 weeks pregnant and no heartbeat but measuring 6w -1d (Ivf) worried and scared. Youre in my prayers! I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. I want to say I saw a little something in there. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. Now please, please, please go back to the mc/pl board and delete your post there. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. Still too small to see a heartbeat. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. They did it early because I had been exposed to CO2 because my furnace crapped the bed (they think the baby will never have any side effects of that though - thank goodness!) 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. We know the waiting game can be very long and hectic, but it will be worth it when you see your babys face. I can see what you mean now.. Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. And I had the brown discharge its normal, Im 31 weeks! Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! It unfortunately didn't turn out well for me with that pregnancy (now I'm 5 weeks pregnant again!) Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. The first 3 weeks after they told me the baby was dead i had no signs of a miscarriage, no cramping, no bleeding. I'm so scared and confused. Don't worry too much yet. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. Hugs . If any factors mentioned above are not applicable, then there is a chance that this might not end up in a viable pregnancy. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. This is going to be the longest week of my life. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? The date for your last period is irrelevant. I would try and relax. Some statistics have shown that out of 7 pregnancies, miscarriage happens in at least one. And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! They should do that to at minimum know how far along you are. :), It's normal for dates to change. I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. Just wait and see for further exams and confirmation. My hgc levels are still increasing but slowly. (You must log in or sign up to post here. Since stethoscopes amplify internal noises, specifically for and . I'm really freaking out. My ultrasound is next Friday to see if any growth, but should get my blood results back within a day or two. Lets dive through the following article to know why 8 weeks pregnant would measure 6 weeks with slow heartbeat. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. Same dates for me! i feelcompletelyfine! Same! If you have malnutrition or anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, or respiratory disease, or if you weigh less than 100 pounds, then this can be a reason for your baby measuring small at the ultrasound. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. Unfortunately you just have to wait and see, there is no way for us to know what will happen with your pregnancy. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. Doctors usually won't advise an ultrasound at 6 weeks, because it usually can show nothing or very little image of the fetus, even for a perfectly normal pregnancy. Leaking fluid but tested negative for amniotic fluid, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! It was super neat. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? I should have been 8 weeks along . Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. 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. This is my 1st so it's all new to me. She said I absolutely could be at 6 weeks if I was having a 40 day cycle like I have in the past and she said its not out of the ordinary to not hear a heart beat if Im only 6 weeks (thats why she said she schedules them for 8-10), but she definitely didnt sugar coat things either. Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. It took the lady about 10-15 minutes to find the heart beat transvaginally. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Sometimes mothers physical problems can lead to the babys slow heartbeat and growth. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I'm so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. The cause of miscarriage varies; but most are due to genetic problems. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. I wish you best of luck! The babys health is not at risk in this case. 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!! Wishing you the best! It can be a sign of miscarriage, and other signs include serious bleeding, clotting and cramping. Good luck and Congradulations! I'm having lab work done and then need to go back to see him next Wednesday to see if my levels are still rising or not. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. Im freaking out. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. 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. It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. 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. oh no! BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! Did they take your blood to test your progesterone today or are they just doing a follow up ultrasound? You could just be off on the dates. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. The waiting game is the worst part. All rights reserved. I am still hoping they were wrong? LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. It all seems so weird because I am still suffering from pregnancy sickness. Abstract Normal First Trimester Fetal Heart Rates Rise From An Average Of 100 Beats Per Minute (Bpm) At 5 To 6 Weeks To 140 Bpm At 8 To 9 Weeks. Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. We were overjoyed that we had one baby doing well in there, but were also sad that our other baby was potentially gone. Went for an ultrasound and Baby is measuring 6 weeks.