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). If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. GL! Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Don't lose hope! You could just be off on the dates. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. I did some bloodwork on Friday and today so Im hoping for some good news . Brown discharge is normal. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. Good luck, i hope its the latter and you see a hb next time , According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I concei, That gives me some hope! Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! 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. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. for the next few days until you go back. The low heart rate does lead to the possibility of miscarriage even more, but miracles can also happen. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. I really dont know how my dates could be off by 3 weeks but I hoping thats it. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. but there are lots of people it does work out well for. One week makes a big difference so try to hold out until your next ultrasound. I should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Im in the same boat. A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. So, stay strong and hope for the best outcome. 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! And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. She miscarried less than a week later. I should be 6+6 today. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. ). I went yesterday for my 8 week US and measured 6 weeks. Hope that helps. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. The normal pregnancy symptoms also disappear with miscarriage. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Sending positive vibes your way!! And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. Don't count yourself out yet. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. I had the same experience back in February. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. Posted 2/25/12. & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. I just want answers. I should be over 8 weeks, doctor said I was measuring 7 weeks. My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. 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. It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. I was supposed to be 7 weeks 6 days, but only measured 6 weeks 3 days. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. Hugs . Did they make any notes on the heart rate? Don't worry too much. You guys are all super sweet. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. What were they able to see on the ultrasound? Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. 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. Every situation is different and there is no way for us to predict what the outcome of your situation will be. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. :), 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. I seem to recall there are quite a few statistics out there for chances of success depending on the heart rate. 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. She came back at what would've been 8 weeks along by doctor's dates (10 weeks by SIL dates) and she was showing 6 weeks along instead of the 8. Don't fret! I wouldn't get to worried until you are another 2-4 more weeks to be honest then get worried :). 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. 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 think this is going to end on a disappointing and sad note. My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 weeks. I should have been 8 weeks along . 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. I hope you realize that the only reason your post wasn't welcomed on the miscarriage/pregnancy loss board is because it is a very safe place for those who are confused and heartbroken after their losses. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. 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? They were very blase about it though, saw them 6 weeks later, baby measured perfect for 12 weeks at that point. 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. I'm so scared and confused. Do you have an online patient portal? 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. My first u/s was at 6w6d. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. I would try and relax. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. She didn't think it was promising. The US showed no heartbeat with a sac and yolk. My miscarriage was "missed" so I had no bleeding, spotting or cramping, no outward signs anything was wrong, even 5 full weeks after the baby had stopped growing, so please just prepare yourself for either outcome. 6 weeks is actually pretty early to hear heartbeat we didnt hear ours until 9 weeks and then when we went back after. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. They have gotten most of us here through our worst days. Hopefully you just ovulated later than normal. Heart beats are normally detected around 10-12 weeks. 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. 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. 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!! Don't want to alarm, but.. My SIL went in at 5 weeks and told she was 3 weeks along and to come back at 8 weeks. They will apparently send the results to my midwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll call me straight away. 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. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 weeks? I had a scan when I was 5w5d and embryo was measuring 5w4d, so has hardly grown 3 days in 16days. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Im in the same boat. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. So i had my second doctors appointment this past week, and i am 8 weeks at 3 days (on that date) so we did the ultrasound (vaginal) and we saw the babies heartbeat this time (which we did not the first time) but the only thing was the baby was STILL measuring at 6 weeks! Sorry youre going through that. I didn't want to enjoy the news in case something went wrong. Create an account or log in to participate. 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. Your ovulation date is what matters and it sounds like you weren't tracking that. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. If you're looking for a good news story i have one. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. were you able to see the gestational sac and fetal pole? The short answer is yes, but not at first. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. I don't think I could have ovulated 2 weeks later because that's when I got a BFP. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. She said that I am pregnant and that it's not ectopic. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Just looking for some encouragement or advice. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. Been having some spotting since last night. Ill get those results within 24-48 hours. <3. This was mine was 6w5d and we saw the heart beating. I go back today to get hgc levels checked again and I am bringing a paper requesting a ultrasound from my doctor for next Friday. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! I can't wait till I get to look again! I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! Good luck and Congradulations! 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 . I pray that will be the case for us as well! It must be very stressful. Same thing here! The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. My baby was dated two weeks behind as well. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. 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!) The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks too and we only heard the heart beat for a moment then it went away. If any factors mentioned above are not applicable, then there is a chance that this might not end up in a viable pregnancy. Good luck to you. Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. 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. However, when there is a heartbeat, it is important to ensure that it is normal. 6-week ultrasound - 1 fetal pole and heartbeat At that point, we didn't know how to feel. What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. My Dr didnt even try to get a heart beat at my 8 week appointment, she said sometimes they are hard to get then and then it just stresses the Mom out. 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. I really am hoping for the best for you. 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. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. I know it's hard. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. Miscarriage. They should do that to at minimum know how far along you are. I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. Those are usually pretty telling. IrishGirl84. But we did have a heartbeat of 99. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 8 weeks pregnant and no heartbeat but measuring 6w -1d (Ivf) worried and scared. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. We were overjoyed that we had one baby doing well in there, but were also sad that our other baby was potentially gone. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. 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. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. Could my LMP due date be wrong? It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. I wish you best of luck! I'm at the point that I just want to get this done and over with. She kept asking me if I am sure about my dates. Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment. The possibility is very low, but it can still happen. No cramps. But only a few people know that women can get pregnant at any point in their cycle. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. 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 hope everything works out well!
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