I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! Just sit back, relax and wait for your next scan to see if everything is fine. I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. Be patient and wait till the next scan, to see the updated growth rate. If the transvaginal ultrasound shows no heartbeat at 8 weeks then there might be a pregnancy loss. I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Your ovulation date is what matters and it sounds like you weren't tracking that. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. Same thing here! I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. My practice usually sees ppl between weeks 8-10 to look for one. The waiting is the hardest part for me. Hope everything is good with you and baby. r. reisskj. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. But that's all she is allowed to tell me. All rights reserved. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. Pregnant and Scared of Life Changing Guide to Overcome. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I was supposed to be 7 weeks 6 days, but only measured 6 weeks 3 days. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. it's kicking my butt! Just looking for some encouragement or advice. Some women report that wrong gestational age makes them worry a lot about the fact of no heartbeat at 8 weeks. I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. You could just be off on the dates. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. About 6 weeks or so in pregnancy, the heartbeat of the fetus may be detected via an ultrasound, which, however, might vary a lot in actual situations. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. Using her Medical knowledge and writing on Family Weal with the purpose of educating women with the right information. 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. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. You have a higher chance of getting pregnant during your ovulation, and thats completely true, but that doesnt mean you cant get pregnant during your pre-ovulation or post-ovulation phases. Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. We couldn't see much more than a sac at both and there was no heartbeat at either scan so we were expecting the worst. Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. I hope n pray for good news. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I hope everything works out well! It unfortunately didn't turn out well for me with that pregnancy (now I'm 5 weeks pregnant again!) With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldn't find a heartbeat. 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. Those are usually pretty telling. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. 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. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. This gives me a little hope. I think this is going to end on a disappointing and sad note. :), It's normal for dates to change. I should be over 8 weeks, doctor said I was measuring 7 weeks. My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 weeks. Did you get an after visit summary? The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. I knew my dates would be out which is why I went at over 7 weeks tbh. 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'm so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. They couldn't detect a heartbeat which is to be expected when it's this small. Going back in 2 weeks. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 weeks? 6 weeks is actually pretty early to hear heartbeat we didnt hear ours until 9 weeks and then when we went back after. It must be very stressful. <3. The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. My cycles are pretty consistent. I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. Some statistics have shown that out of 7 pregnancies, miscarriage happens in at least one. I'm really freaking out. Hope everything goes well for you. I wouldn't get to worried until you are another 2-4 more weeks to be honest then get worried :). When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. Im so scared and sad. I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 6-week ultrasound - 1 fetal pole and heartbeat At that point, we didn't know how to feel. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. Praying for you! What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? I'm at the point that I just want to get this done and over with. What were they able to see on the ultrasound? I know this pregnancy is doomed, but a D&C scares me, on the off chance that the pregnancy is viable, so I'll just let nature take its course. I am heartbroken and confused. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. 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 babys growth, and know the due date, so they consult the OB/GYN and get one. I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. However, I should be nearly 9 weeks. We know the waiting game can be very long and hectic, but it will be worth it when you see your babys face. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. If your little sunshine doesnt get enough oxygen and nutrients in the womb according to their need, then it might be a reason for reading your baby at six weeks at an 8-week scan. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Following. I had first ultrasound today. A small baby can be a normal thing because of different growth factors in people, but if a babys heartbeat is slow in the scan, then it is something to be concerned about. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. 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). A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. I pray that will be the case for us as well! The main reasons for the 8-week ultrasound may be to confirm a pregnancy, determine a due date, and confirm the baby's heartbeat. Dates can be off since ovulation dates vary with woman. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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. Youre in my prayers! Hey everyone! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. But she said its measuring just as a 6 week would. I'm assuming I'll eventually miscarry. It's all super confusing and stressful. Good luck to you. 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!) Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. 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. Seeing a heartbeat at all is a good sign. When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Hey! He's turning 16 in June. This puts the infant in greater danger during pregnancy, delivery, and later. You guys are all super sweet. The cause of miscarriage varies; but most are due to genetic problems. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. 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 . idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? Don't freak out. Based on my LMP I should have been 6w6d when I found out, but exactly two weeks later at my dating ultrasound I found out I was 6w6d then. I have another one scheduled for tomorrow & still have not had any symptoms of a miscarriage. I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. He has the final say, not the doctor. Ask your OB for a referral to an MFM and see if they can get a better look, sometimes the in-office machines are just very inaccurate, especially this early. They could just be off on the measurement this time. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. Check up with your OB/GYN to know more about this. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. This week I am 12 weeks pregnant and at 8 weeks i had an u/s and there was no heartbeat. Im 24w 2d. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. Had my first ultrasound and he was measuring 5 weeks 6 days, sometimes they measure behind because you might have ovulated late! No heartbeat detected. She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. Did they take your blood to test your progesterone today or are they just doing a follow up ultrasound? You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. All rights reserved. If both parents are of short height, then the baby can also get it genetically from them. We got to see yolk sac and baby and the fluttering heartbeat. BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. Thank you for sharing , I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only ti, Yeah Im seriously not hopeful.. at all, but my husband is and I think that makes it harder. lordhelpme2010 I just found out that I was pregnant Saturday, had it confirmed on Monday and today they said I am 6 weeks and 1 day with no heart beat. If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. GL! First, your doctor or technician will look for key physical . Still too small to see a heartbeat. Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. but there are lots of people it does work out well for. Every parent wants to hear their babys heartbeat at the beginning of the pregnancy to be sure theres a human being growing inside the mother. Did anyone experience this? If a baby is seen measuring 8 weeks or larger with no heartbeat, the chances are quite slim that you had a misdiagnosed miscarriage. I really dont know how my dates could be off by 3 weeks but I hoping thats it. No cramps. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Im going through this rn getting a second opinion next week but Im scared. The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. She said that I was measuring 6 weeks and they could not see the heartbeat.She said because the bleeding wasn't heavy and dark red brown she wasn't too concerned about it? Miscarriage. An early scan cant tell everything about a baby. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. I thought I was 6-weeks based on my lmp. The sac is measuring 6 weeks and 1 day and the embryo is even smaller. Still too small to see a heartbeat. I don't think I could have ovulated 2 weeks later because that's when I got a BFP. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. I can see what you mean now.. Abdominal ultrasound takes one more week (7 to 8 weeks) to find heartbeat. 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. Hope we could help you with your query about being 8 weeks pregnant, but the baby is measuring 6 weeks with a slow heartbeat. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. It's not a great sign that LO is measuring the same as 2 weeks ago, but a HB is a good sign. I'm hoping for the best. Been having some spotting since last night. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. The common handheld Doppler devices that are used during prenatal visits, can sometimes fail to detect the heartbeat until 12 weeks. 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 #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Why Is My Pregnant Belly Soft When I Lay Down What You Should Know. I hope everything works out for you! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. No cramping. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. 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. They told me everything looked good for that stage and I am having a repeat scan in two weeks to make sure everything looks like its suppose to. I'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. And even if the miscarriage happens, there is no need to be disheartened. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? Thats awful! I hope its not true. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. Hello, I found out i was pregnant at about 4 weeks and had my first internal scan at 7weeks and there was no heartbeat and measuring at 6 weeks they told me not to worry as it was normal everything else was fine and all there and got told to go back in a week. I'm really freaking out. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. Same dates for me! But we did have a heartbeat of 99. 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. 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. Do you have an online patient portal? We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. So sorry to hear this. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Thank you. I did a pregnancy test a week after I thought my period would come and it was positive. There is a heartbeat, but IVF embryos should be measuring almost exactly. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. This is going to be the longest week of my life. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. Posted 15/1/21. I was preparing for the worst. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. Lets dive through the following article to know why 8 weeks pregnant would measure 6 weeks with slow heartbeat. 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. There absolutely should be a heart beat after 6 weeks, so it doesnt look too hopeful unless your ovulation math really could be that far off. I did some bloodwork on Friday and today so Im hoping for some good news . No Heartbeat at 8 Weeks The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. It was super neat. My first u/s was at 6w6d.
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