This is my 1st so it's all new to me. I'm at the point that I just want to get this done and over with. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. I had the same experience back in February. 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 hope your blood results back for the best. But that's all she is allowed to tell me. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Unfortunately I lost the baby. Sorry youre going through that. According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. 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. They have gotten most of us here through our worst days. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. Did you have a trans?? She didn't think it was promising. Create an account or log in to participate. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. 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. There is no need to worry about that. Before getting all tensed and freaked out about your unborn babys growth, you should calm down and look forward to your doctors advice regarding this matter. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Im 24w 2d. Still too small to see a heartbeat. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. I am preparing myself for bad news. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. If you're looking for a good news story i have one. There is a heartbeat, but IVF embryos should be measuring almost exactly. If you could please delete your post on M/PL, it would be a big help and the wonderful ladies on here will be able to help you better. A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. I should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. Even doctors suggest staying safe and cautious during this period because missed miscarriage is a very common factor at this time. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. 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). but there are lots of people it does work out well for. Been having some spotting since last night. I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. An early scan cant tell everything about a baby. 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. 8 weeks pregnant and no heartbeat but measuring 6w -1d (Ivf) worried and scared. Same dates for me! Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. Thanks for moving over here. It's not a great sign that LO is measuring the same as 2 weeks ago, but a HB is a good sign. I have talked to people who had no heartbeat with ultrasound this early who have gone on to have healthy kids. I was supposed to be 7 weeks 6 days, but only measured 6 weeks 3 days. With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. We've been trying since September with no luck. Thank you for all your kind words. I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only times this happened, i knew 100% i was miscarrying. I know I ovulated at CD19 or 20, so I'm going totell the OB that I'm probably 5-6 days earlier than the LMP would suggest. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. I spoke with my midwife today. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). The common handheld Doppler devices that are used during prenatal visits, can sometimes fail to detect the heartbeat until 12 weeks. So, if thats the case, then you might just be calculating your date wrong. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? I can see what you mean now.. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. 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. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. 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. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". IrishGirl84. 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. The first 3 weeks after they told me the baby was dead i had no signs of a miscarriage, no cramping, no bleeding. This gives me a little hope. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. I should have been 8 weeks along . Im freaking out. You guys are all super sweet. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. I really dont know how my dates could be off by 3 weeks but I hoping thats it. Thats awful! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. This scan result can scare you to your core, but you need to stay positive and hope for the best. The low heart rate does lead to the possibility of miscarriage even more, but miracles can also happen. I had a third u/s today and im confirmed 7wks 6days, heart rate was 163. Got called to the doctors office today and they said I had a water infection but I had a lot of bacteria in my water no infection. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. for the next few days until you go back. No blood and the cramps are very mild. 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. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. She kept asking me if I am sure about my dates. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. What were they able to see on the ultrasound? They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. It was clear for me the ER dr said my cervix was opening. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. Most likely everything is fine! was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? 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. 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. This puts the infant in greater danger during pregnancy, delivery, and later. 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. Can You Crack Your Back While Pregnant Is It Safe? Same! If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I had my 8 week scan yesterday and embryo is only measuring 6 weeks. it's kicking my butt! It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. Don't count yourself out yet. I have another one scheduled for tomorrow & still have not had any symptoms of a miscarriage. I had first ultrasound today. Every situation is different and there is no way for us to predict what the outcome of your situation will be. 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. Don't lose hope! They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. Same thing happened to me today. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. I am still hoping they were wrong? Sending positive vibes your way!! 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. 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. I have had no bleeding or anything! Don't fret! If you got a positive 4 weeks ago, theres no way you could only be barely 6 weeks now (for example). The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I can't wait till I get to look again! I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. The US showed no heartbeat with a sac and yolk. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! But this implies only on transvaginal ultrasounds which is able to detect even the slightest heartbeat.If the heartbeat has been noticed once and later the ultrasound fails to find any heartbeat, then a miscarriage can be suspected. Did they take your blood to test your progesterone today or are they just doing a follow up ultrasound? I'm hoping for the best. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 weeks. All rights reserved. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. I will do another on Thursday to confirm my HCG levels. Dates can be off since ovulation dates vary with woman. Hopefully you just ovulated later than normal. It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. Be patient and wait till the next scan, to see the updated growth rate. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) I hope n pray for good news. Don't worry too much. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. I did about 2 days later. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. 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. They did see a heartbeat but it was low. 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 thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. Seeing a heartbeat at all is a good sign. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. Using her Medical knowledge and writing on Family Weal with the purpose of educating women with the right information. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). All rights reserved. They could just be off on the measurement this time. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I conceived and assumed I ovulated late. Threatened abortion is one condition in which cramping and bleeding stops but pregnancy continues. Is that normal? My DS measured a full week behind at my first u/s with him. And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. Some women report that wrong gestational age makes them worry a lot about the fact of no heartbeat at 8 weeks. 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. We were overjoyed that we had one baby doing well in there, but were also sad that our other baby was potentially gone. If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. 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. But she looked up smiled and said there's a heartbeat but not just one there's two. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. This week I am 12 weeks pregnant and at 8 weeks i had an u/s and there was no heartbeat. I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. 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. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. Did they make any notes on the heart rate? They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. X but i know stress isn't good! 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. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. 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. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 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!! Had my first ultrasound and he was measuring 5 weeks 6 days, sometimes they measure behind because you might have ovulated late! 6 weeks pregnant and brown spotting. The possibility is very low, but it can still happen. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I am heartbroken and confused. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. 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. I hope everything works out for you! if you're a little pink, maybe your only 5 weeks? I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. Just sit back, relax and wait for your next scan to see if everything is fine. 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. I have to go back next week to see if there is any growth. I had scans at 6 and 8 weeks. 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. Sometimes your dates are off and it's just too early for a heartbeat. My baby was dated two weeks behind as well. My cycles are pretty consistent. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. 02/04/2022 22:13. I've had minor symptoms, but this week I had a tiny bit of pink on my tissue when going to the bathroom twice. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. I'm so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. 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. Wishing you the best! Create an account or log in to participate. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. The tech didnt find a heart beat. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks too and we only heard the heart beat for a moment then it went away. r. reisskj. Last period was Thurs, Dec 29th. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. Good luck to you. 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. :(. What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy.
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