8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, no heartbeat 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, no heartbeat

Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. The US showed no heartbeat with a sac and yolk. When it happened i spoke with my best friends (ones an OB, the other is a family doctor) and they reassured me that it can turn out well. Your ovulation date is what matters and it sounds like you weren't tracking that. The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. All rights reserved. I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. The main reasons for the 8-week ultrasound may be to confirm a pregnancy, determine a due date, and confirm the baby's heartbeat. An early scan cant tell everything about a baby. They should do that to at minimum know how far along you are. I am preparing myself for bad news. They couldn't detect a heartbeat which is to be expected when it's this small. It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. 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. Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. I am heartbroken and confused. 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. Hope that helps. Even doctors suggest staying safe and cautious during this period because missed miscarriage is a very common factor at this time. Hope everything goes well for you. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Went for a. 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! Im so scared and sad. I'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. 02/04/2022 22:13. :), It's normal for dates to change. I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. The tech didnt find a heart beat. I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. 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. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. They said if its a two, Im definitely miscarrying, 10-11 I may or may not be, but if its over 20 she feels confident Im actually only 6 weeks pregnant. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. Thanks for moving over here. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. she did do that but never told me how many weeks I was measuring. Unfortunately you just have to wait and see, there is no way for us to know what will happen with your pregnancy. I had a blighted ovum once and normal miscarriages with no hb at 10 weeks and 12 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. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. All rights reserved. Going back in 2 weeks. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) Sending positive vibes your way!! I hope everything works out well! Seeing your baby's heartbeat on an early pregnancy ultrasound is one of the surest indicators that a pregnancy is proceeding as it should. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. 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. Is that normal? According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. 6 weeks pregnant and brown spotting. :(. Hello everyone. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. There was also no heartbeat visible. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. And then a follow up ultrasound next Friday. 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. But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. 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 baby's growth, and know the due date, so they consult the OB/GYN and get one. 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. Threatened abortion is one condition in which cramping and bleeding stops but pregnancy continues. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Good luck and Congradulations! Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. Days and she said if I had come in two days earlier there wouldnt have been a heartbeat. I should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. 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. If you're looking for a good news story i have one. She kept asking me if I am sure about my dates. I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. Waiting in limbo can be worse than finding out that things are going badly. There was a very small area that looked like it could be a very small sac but definitely not what you would expect according to my lmp. If you got a positive 4 weeks ago, theres no way you could only be barely 6 weeks now (for example). When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. 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. I will do another on Thursday to confirm my HCG levels. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. I was preparing for the worst. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. When should kids learn about shocking events? We've been trying since September with no luck. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Thank you. Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. However, when there is a heartbeat, it is important to ensure that it is normal. I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks too and we only heard the heart beat for a moment then it went away. but i know stress isn't good! Did you get an after visit summary? I hope everything works out for you! I certainly hope that the measurements were off and you see growth soon. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. 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. 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. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. If both parents are of short height, then the baby can also get it genetically from them. And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." I did have a bit cramping at the time. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! I had my 8 week scan yesterday and embryo is only measuring 6 weeks. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. 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. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. It's all super confusing and stressful. IrishGirl84. I'm hoping for the best. She didn't think it was promising. Thats awful! My hgc levels are still increasing but slowly. If she said you are pregnant and the baby is 6 weeks, that means the baby is alive to me. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. Miscarriage. I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. Do you have an online patient portal? She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. Every situation is different and there is no way for us to predict what the outcome of your situation will be. 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). They were very blase about it though, saw them 6 weeks later, baby measured perfect for 12 weeks at that point. 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. And I had the brown discharge its normal, Im 31 weeks! He has the final say, not the doctor. I went through a miscarriage. The spotting is still brown and not as much anymore. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. Im freaking out. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Just last week I was hospitalized and underwent rehydration therapy. 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). So, stay strong and hope for the best outcome. 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 some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. Im in the same boat. Hoping everything works out okay. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Since stethoscopes amplify internal noises, specifically for and . were you able to see the gestational sac and fetal pole? Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. <3. I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. Did you have a trans?? I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. The waiting game is the worst part. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldn't find a heartbeat. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. Brown discharge is normal. 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. , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. 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. With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. Im going through this rn getting a second opinion next week but Im scared. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I conceived and assumed I ovulated late. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. No Heartbeat at 8 Weeks The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? But everything turned out to be okay. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago Does this mean i could be having a miscarriage? But that's all she is allowed to tell me. Positive vibes and prayers needed. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. They could just be off on the measurement this time. 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. I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. Could my LMP due date be wrong? 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. 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. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. Create an account or log in to participate. My first u/s was at 6w6d. 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. I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. 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. All rights reserved. and still implanting.. hm. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. 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.