They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. The doctor said that it was still very early so we were pretty lucky to even hear the little that we did. Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. 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! Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. Even if this is going to be a miscarriage, at least you'll know. Still too small to see a heartbeat. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. 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 thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. The reason you got six weeks reading at eight weeks is that you might have calculated your cycle wrong. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. Pregnant and Scared of Life Changing Guide to Overcome. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. I'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. Posted 15/1/21. You can get pregnant again with a completely healthy rainbow baby who will make you forget the storm you have been through before. However, a miscarriage history doesn't necessary direct to another one, and you can just carry a baby in future. Youre in my prayers! I'm assuming I'll eventually miscarry. A scan at 9 weeks showed bouncing. I did have a bit cramping at the time. Leaking fluid but tested negative for amniotic fluid, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Your ovulation date is what matters and it sounds like you weren't tracking that. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. All rights reserved. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Most likely everything is fine! Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy. Could my LMP due date be wrong? Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. 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! Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. I am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 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. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me , Yeah Im seriously not hopeful.. at all, but my husband is and I think. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. 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. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. Lets dive through the following article to know why 8 weeks pregnant would measure 6 weeks with slow heartbeat. My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 weeks. The scan also yields reliable and accurate results, only if the beat is present. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Went on to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. Been having some spotting since last night. Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. Don't count yourself out yet. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. You guys are all super sweet. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. 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. Sometimes mothers physical problems can lead to the babys slow heartbeat and growth. I had my 8 week scan yesterday and embryo is only measuring 6 weeks. Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. No cramps. And even if the miscarriage happens, there is no need to be disheartened. You will be rescanned to make sure no further progress and two sonographers will check aswell. But you can have much clearer findings on the ultrasound if you wait for another week or 10 more days. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. 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. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. You can measure it sonographically during 6 weeks. They could just be off on the measurement this time. We got to see yolk sac and baby and the fluttering heartbeat. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? Do you have an online patient portal? I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. Sending positive vibes your way!! I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. X, Same think happened to me today. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. Which Im assuming that happened to me! LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. Hope everything goes well for you. The date for your last period is irrelevant. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. You are not alone. I hope your blood results back for the best. 02/04/2022 22:13. I thought I was 6-weeks based on my lmp. 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. 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. I knew my dates would be out which is why I went at over 7 weeks tbh. 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? It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. Same thing happened to me today. Those are usually pretty telling. Miscarriage. The waiting is the hardest part for me. I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! 6 weeks pregnant and brown spotting. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. i feelcompletelyfine! 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. This was mine was 6w5d and we saw the heart beating. Check up with your OB/GYN to know more about this. ). And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." Miscarriage. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. No blood and the cramps are very mild. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Did they make any notes on the heart rate? Dates can be off since ovulation dates vary with woman. she did do that but never told me how many weeks I was measuring. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. I hope everything goes okay today. There is no need to worry about that. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Create an account or log in to participate. I am heartbroken and confused. 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I had first ultrasound today. I hope it works out for you. :), It's normal for dates to change. Im in the same boat. El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. Hey everyone! I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! Thats awful! Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. 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. Don't freak out. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. The study was Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant. 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). Can You Crack Your Back While Pregnant Is It Safe? I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! Sorry youre going through that. He's turning 16 in June. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. 8 week ultrasound measuring only 6 weeks A Abenge78 Mar 2, 2017 at 6:21 PM I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. If you see brown spotting during pregnancy, then you should go for a scan to see if everything is okay. Theyre still really small at 8 weeks, so I would say dont worry too much! and still implanting.. hm. However, when there is a heartbeat, it is important to ensure that it is normal. 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. Have another scan next week, but preparing for the worst, whilst also trying . It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. 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). itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I did about 2 days later. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. They were very blase about it though, saw them 6 weeks later, baby measured perfect for 12 weeks at that point. 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. No Heartbeat at 8 Weeks The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. 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 truly believe that God is able and that he will strengthen all of us during this difficult time. It can be a sign of miscarriage, and other signs include serious bleeding, clotting and cramping. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. No cramping. Positive vibes and prayers needed. I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. 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 go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. Is that normal? I went in for my 8 week scan yesterday and after doing an internal ultrasound my obstetrician told me I am measuring at 6+2 weeks and she couldn't see a heartbeat (which is apparently quite normal for 6 weeks) I was certain I was 8+4 weeks according to my dates and first positive pregnancy tests. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. 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 had a miscarriage about a year ago. Why Does My Pregnant Belly Look Smaller Some Days? We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. 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. No period 9 weeks after erpc. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. My practice usually sees ppl between weeks 8-10 to look for one. I just want answers. But she looked up smiled and said there's a heartbeat but not just one there's two. 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. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. Some statistics have shown that out of 7 pregnancies, miscarriage happens in at least one. The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? I had the same experience back in February. I hope everything works out for you! yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. Im trying not to get my hopes up, but the waiting is going to be tough!! Hope that helps. I really am hoping for the best for you. 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. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Hello everyone. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. Every situation is different and there is no way for us to predict what the outcome of your situation will be. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. GL! Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! Did you have a trans?? but there are lots of people it does work out well for. Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Im so scared and sad. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. But we did have a heartbeat of 99. My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. I know it's hard. Positive vibes and prayers needed. I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. Had my first ultrasound and he was measuring 5 weeks 6 days, sometimes they measure behind because you might have ovulated late! On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldn't find a heartbeat. if you're a little pink, maybe your only 5 weeks? Just sit back, relax and wait for your next scan to see if everything is fine. No heartbeat detected. <3. Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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. Could my LMP due date be wrong? Seeing your baby's heartbeat on an early pregnancy ultrasound is one of the surest indicators that a pregnancy is proceeding as it should. Thanks so much ladies. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. 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. familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. 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. 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. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. I would assume something would be happening by now and my hgc levels would decrease. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment.
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