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. 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). According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. I was preparing for the worst. We know the waiting game can be very long and hectic, but it will be worth it when you see your babys face. I don't think I could have ovulated 2 weeks later because that's when I got a BFP. 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. Last period was Thurs, Dec 29th. itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. but i know stress isn't good! First, your doctor or technician will look for key physical . Thank you. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. 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. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! 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 can see what you mean now.. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Posted 2/25/12. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. 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. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! 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. 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 waiting is the hardest part for me. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. Im trying not to get my hopes up, but the waiting is going to be tough!! Don't freak out. 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, with heartbeat. The sac is measuring 6 weeks and 1 day and the embryo is even smaller. This week I am 12 weeks pregnant and at 8 weeks i had an u/s and there was no heartbeat. 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. I had a third u/s today and im confirmed 7wks 6days, heart rate was 163. Still too small to see a heartbeat. She kept asking me if I am sure about my dates. You are not alone. 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. I spoke with my midwife today. Losing Our Baby - IVF Miscarriage | The DIY Playbook Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It's all super confusing and stressful. I am going throught the same thing. An early scan cant tell everything about a baby. I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. 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. Hoping everything works out okay. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. No Heartbeat at 6 Weeks Ultrasound - FAQs - FirstCry Parenting 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. Threatened abortion is one condition in which cramping and bleeding stops but pregnancy continues. I want to say I saw a little something in there. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. Thats awful! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. Could my LMP due date be wrong? We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. But she said its measuring just as a 6 week would. X, Same think happened to me today. Which Im assuming that happened to me! It unfortunately didn't turn out well for me with that pregnancy (now I'm 5 weeks pregnant again!) Theyre still really small at 8 weeks, so I would say dont worry too much! According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. Sometimes mothers physical problems can lead to the babys slow heartbeat and growth. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. I hope everything goes okay today. The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. 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. Told at 8 week scan only 6 weeks (6.3mm) and no heartbeat - Netmums This is my first pregnancy and I feel like the ultrasound tech gave my husband false hope saying if hormones are still rising then the pregnancy could still be viable. My cycles are pretty consistent. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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! <3. My baby was dated two weeks behind as well. I wish you best of luck! Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. No Heartbeat at 8 Weeks | New Health Advisor Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. The normal pregnancy symptoms also disappear with miscarriage. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. i feelcompletelyfine! If you got a positive 4 weeks ago, theres no way you could only be barely 6 weeks now (for example). The spotting is still brown and not as much anymore. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. In my case, I was wrong. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. Unfortunately you just have to wait and see, there is no way for us to know what will happen with your pregnancy. Following. Hope that helps. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. 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. But only a few people know that women can get pregnant at any point in their cycle. oh no! I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. Good luck and Congradulations! To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Seeing a heartbeat at all is a good sign. Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. ). Brown discharge is normal. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. I should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. If, during an ultrasound, you don't hear or see a heartbeat at 6 weeks, it is quite natural to get worried. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Leaking fluid but tested negative for amniotic fluid, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. No blood and the cramps are very mild. idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. Miscarriage. was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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. I'm in the same position as you. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? GL! 6 weeks is actually pretty early to hear heartbeat we didnt hear ours until 9 weeks and then when we went back after. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. I think it depends how well you know your cycles. Create an account or log in to participate. 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. We've been trying since September with no luck. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. Hey! I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. 8 weeks pregnant, measuring 6 weeks ADVICE! The Bump He has the final say, not the doctor. Im in the same boat. I have talked to people who had no heartbeat with ultrasound this early who have gone on to have healthy kids. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. I have another one scheduled for tomorrow & still have not had any symptoms of a miscarriage. 8 week ultrasound measuring only 6 weeks - What To Expect BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. Im freaking out. 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!) 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. & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. 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. No heartbeat detected. 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. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. This puts the infant in greater danger during pregnancy, delivery, and later. A properly conducted transvaginal ultrasound will never miss the heartbeat of the fetus. Sending positive vibes your way!! The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. When should kids learn about shocking events? 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. My ultrasound is next Friday to see if any growth, but should get my blood results back within a day or two. I was preparing for the worst. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. But everything turned out to be okay. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Thank you. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. But generally, the first trimester is a very crucial time. You will be rescanned to make sure no further progress and two sonographers will check aswell. 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. If she said you are pregnant and the baby is 6 weeks, that means the baby is alive to me. 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 gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. 8 week scan measuring at 6 weeks - February 2019 Birth Club Hugs . Hope everything goes well for you. The short answer is yes, but not at first. I had a blighted ovum once and normal miscarriages with no hb at 10 weeks and 12 weeks. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. 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. Pregnant and Scared of Life Changing Guide to Overcome. 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. I had the same experience back in February. They did see a heartbeat but it was low. Seeing your baby's heartbeat on an early pregnancy ultrasound is one of the surest indicators that a pregnancy is proceeding as it should. 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! but there are lots of people it does work out well for. Can You Crack Your Back While Pregnant Is It Safe? And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. I hope it works out for you. Days and she said if I had come in two days earlier there wouldnt have been a heartbeat. 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. When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. Been having some spotting since last night. 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. 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. They could just be off on the measurement this time. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. I seem to recall there are quite a few statistics out there for chances of success depending on the heart rate. When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? Just sit back, relax and wait for your next scan to see if everything is fine. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. They have gotten most of us here through our worst days. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. Should be 8 weeks + 5 days but only measuring around 6 weeks Did they make any notes on the heart rate? 8 week scan today - no heart beat & baby measuring 6 weeks But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. 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. Praying for you! I would assume something would be happening by now and my hgc levels would decrease. Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. 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. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. Most likely everything is fine! The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. Measuring small could be fine, heart rate over 100 is fine as well. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 8 weeks ( ultrasound measuring 6 no heartbeat) - January 2016 Even if this is going to be a miscarriage, at least you'll know. 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. They will apparently send the results to my midwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll call me straight away. Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. I went through a miscarriage. Positive vibes and prayers needed. They told me the baby was measuring exactly 2 weeks behind, Im so confused. It's not a great sign that LO is measuring the same as 2 weeks ago, but a HB is a good sign. 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. My first u/s was at 6w6d. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. Heart beats are normally detected around 10-12 weeks. Itll say it on the report. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. Why Does My Pregnant Belly Look Smaller Some Days? Does this mean i could be having a miscarriage? No heart beat at 8 week U/S, baby measuring 6w2d so?!! I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. 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. Im 24w 2d. Positive vibes and prayers needed. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. Why Is My Pregnant Belly Soft When I Lay Down What You Should Know. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Went on to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. If any factors mentioned above are not applicable, then there is a chance that this might not end up in a viable pregnancy. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Hope everything is good with you and baby. I was supposed to be 7 weeks 6 days, but only measured 6 weeks 3 days. Don't lose hope! 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 was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 weeks? And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." No heartbeat at 10 weeks - September 2022 Birth Club if you're a little pink, maybe your only 5 weeks? (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. 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. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. My practice usually sees ppl between weeks 8-10 to look for one. They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels.