I just came back from having a blood test done. Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. I seem to recall there are quite a few statistics out there for chances of success depending on the heart rate. 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. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. Thank you so much, this gives me great optimism. 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? I certainly hope that the measurements were off and you see growth soon. I am measuring 5weeks. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic 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. Good luck and Congradulations! 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. 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. Confirmed missed miscarriage, M/C at 9 weeks Full panel of blood work analysis done for possible etiology of miscarriage. The low heart rate does lead to the possibility of miscarriage even more, but miracles can also happen. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. Was seen by a gyno who did an internal scan and said I measured right from my lmp 7 weeks 1 day but no heartbeat found and booked me for an erpc for 2 weeks time as no spaces for next week. But everything turned out to be okay. First, your doctor or technician will look for key physical . I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. I went yesterday for my 8 week US and measured 6 weeks. Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 weeks? I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. 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. Did anyone experience this? Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. I had a blighted ovum once and normal miscarriages with no hb at 10 weeks and 12 weeks. 6-week ultrasound - 1 fetal pole and heartbeat At that point, we didn't know how to feel. The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. No cramps. 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! Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no 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. It was super neat. If any factors mentioned above are not applicable, then there is a chance that this might not end up in a viable pregnancy. If you see brown spotting during pregnancy, then you should go for a scan to see if everything is okay. Im in the same boat. The tech didnt find a heart beat. You could just be off on the dates. I did a pregnancy test a week after I thought my period would come and it was positive. Leaking fluid but tested negative for amniotic fluid, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Unfortunately I lost the baby. Thank you. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. If you got a positive 4 weeks ago, theres no way you could only be barely 6 weeks now (for example). But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. 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. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. Did you get an after visit summary? Threatened abortion is one condition in which cramping and bleeding stops but pregnancy continues. This week I am 12 weeks pregnant and at 8 weeks i had an u/s and there was no heartbeat. Your ovulation date is what matters and it sounds like you weren't tracking that. Last period was Thurs, Dec 29th. Posted 15/1/21. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. Days and she said if I had come in two days earlier there wouldnt have been a heartbeat. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. 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. The scan also yields reliable and accurate results, only if the beat is present. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. Sending positive vibes your way!! Miscarriage. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. I've had minor symptoms, but this week I had a tiny bit of pink on my tissue when going to the bathroom twice. IrishGirl84. The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. You guys are all super sweet. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. I thought I was 6-weeks based on my lmp. Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. She said that I am pregnant and that it's not ectopic. If, during an ultrasound, you don't hear or see a heartbeat at 6 weeks, it is quite natural to get worried. 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. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. The babys body and organs do not expand as much as they should when the unborn baby does not obtain enough oxygen or nutrients throughout pregnancy. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Still too small to see a heartbeat. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. Thank you. They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. I can see what you mean now.. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. I wouldn't get to worried until you are another 2-4 more weeks to be honest then get worried :). 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. 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. It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. 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). 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. 02/04/2022 22:13. 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. Using her Medical knowledge and writing on Family Weal with the purpose of educating women with the right information. 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. 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. 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. A scan at 9 weeks showed bouncing. You can get pregnant again with a completely healthy rainbow baby who will make you forget the storm you have been through before. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. Been having some spotting since last night. Don't worry too much yet. According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. 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). 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 . Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. 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!) And best of luck with your future endeavors. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I had scans at 6 and 8 weeks. This is my 1st so it's all new to me. and still implanting.. hm. Most likely everything is fine! Could my LMP due date be wrong? BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. However, a miscarriage history doesn't necessary direct to another one, and you can just carry a baby in future. I should have been 8 weeks along . 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 date for your last period is irrelevant. The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. And then a follow up ultrasound next Friday. 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. 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. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. I hope n pray for good news. 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. 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. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. The u/s tech said i was measing at. I did have a bit cramping at the time. When should kids learn about shocking events? I have to go back next week to see if there is any growth. The waiting is the hardest part for me. for the next few days until you go back. (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. 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. At 28 weeks I was told the twins had iugr and the EDF flow had stopped to twin 2 and was intermittent on twin 1. My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. If the transvaginal ultrasound shows no heartbeat at 8 weeks then there might be a pregnancy loss. I was preparing for the worst. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago The babys health is not at risk in this case. :), It's normal for dates to change. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. But we did have a heartbeat of 99. Hope we could help you with your query about being 8 weeks pregnant, but the baby is measuring 6 weeks with a slow heartbeat. And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. If a baby is seen measuring 8 weeks or larger with no heartbeat, the chances are quite slim that you had a misdiagnosed miscarriage. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. Praying for you! I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. 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. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. When I go back in a week I'll find out. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. This gives me a little hope. Going back in 2 weeks. Thanks for moving over here. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. I pray that will be the case for us as well! Those are usually pretty telling. Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment. According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I conceived and assumed I ovulated late. Hope it works out for you!! I hope you can get some concrete answers soon! Sometimes your dates are off and it's just too early for a 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. 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. I was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. All rights reserved. & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. Thats awful! I would try and relax. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. I think this is going to end on a disappointing and sad note. Hey! Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I was preparing for the worst. Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. Good luck to you. Posted 2/25/12. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. The US showed no heartbeat with a sac and yolk. I didn't want to enjoy the news in case something went wrong. i feelcompletelyfine! The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. But a transvaginal ultrasound is able to find the baby's heartbeat quite early between 6 to 7 weeks. According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. it's kicking my butt! But generally, the first trimester is a very crucial time. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. Theyre still really small at 8 weeks, so I would say dont worry too much! Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. :(. Im 24w 2d. 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. Don't lose hope! The doctor said that it was still very early so we were pretty lucky to even hear the little that we did. 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. Positive vibes and prayers needed. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. All rights reserved. Lets dive through the following article to know why 8 weeks pregnant would measure 6 weeks with slow heartbeat. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. It's all super confusing and stressful. 01/04/2022 18:27 Looking for some experience/advice from anyone who has been through this. Create an account or log in to participate. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. 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. I should be 6+6 today. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. He has the final say, not the doctor. I am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. If you're looking for a good news story i have one. 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. r. reisskj. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 weeks. It unfortunately didn't turn out well for me with that pregnancy (now I'm 5 weeks pregnant again!) But she looked up smiled and said there's a heartbeat but not just one there's two. Hugs . Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. There are a lot of mothers out there who were in a similar situation but gave birth to healthy babies without any complications. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. oh no! Hope that helps. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. Don't fret! It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. Just wait and see for further exams and confirmation. The common handheld Doppler devices that are used during prenatal visits, can sometimes fail to detect the heartbeat until 12 weeks. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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. It all seems so weird because I am still suffering from pregnancy sickness. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? An early scan cant tell everything about a baby.
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