So i'm trying to stay as calm as possible! Went for an ultrasound and Baby is measuring 6 weeks. My first u/s was at 6w6d. No period 9 weeks after erpc. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. 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. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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. And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." 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. I hope its not true. I did have a bit cramping at the time. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. Praying for you! I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone I showed as 6 weeks and she couldnt see the heartbeat yet with a transvaginal US. 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. Posted 2/25/12. Im in the same boat. I hope everything goes okay today. And I had the brown discharge its normal, Im 31 weeks! Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! I spoke with my midwife today. 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. Could my LMP due date be wrong? 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. Hey! Start by selecting which of these best describes you! They were very blase about it though, saw them 6 weeks later, baby measured perfect for 12 weeks at that point. I never had a heartbeat with both of my pregnancies that ended so I have not had the experience you are having now. Abdominal ultrasound takes one more week (7 to 8 weeks) to find heartbeat. You could just be off on the dates. If you have malnutrition or anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, or respiratory disease, or if you weigh less than 100 pounds, then this can be a reason for your baby measuring small at the ultrasound. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. Have another scan next week, but preparing for the worst, whilst also trying . 8 weeks pregnant and no heartbeat but measuring 6w -1d (Ivf) worried and scared. 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. Sorry youre going through that. Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. I will do another on Thursday to confirm my HCG levels. Posted 15/1/21. Which Im assuming that happened to me! 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!) I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. Hope that helps. Had my first ultrasound and he was measuring 5 weeks 6 days, sometimes they measure behind because you might have ovulated late! 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. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. But a transvaginal ultrasound is able to find the baby's heartbeat quite early between 6 to 7 weeks. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. The low heart rate does lead to the possibility of miscarriage even more, but miracles can also happen. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! I had a miscarriage about a year ago. But she looked up smiled and said there's a heartbeat but not just one there's two. Im trying not to get my hopes up, but the waiting is going to be tough!! 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. The first 3 weeks after they told me the baby was dead i had no signs of a miscarriage, no cramping, no bleeding. My ultrasound is next Friday to see if any growth, but should get my blood results back within a day or two. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. X, Same think happened to me today. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. . I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. They told me the baby was measuring exactly 2 weeks behind, Im so confused. 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'm so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. Ill get those results within 24-48 hours. Don't lose hope! BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I certainly hope that the measurements were off and you see growth soon. I really am hoping for the best for you. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. They will apparently send the results to my midwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll call me straight away. No Heartbeat at 8 Weeks The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. 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. Did anyone experience this? Youre in my prayers! She didn't think it was promising. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. My DS measured a full week behind at my first u/s with him. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. 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 feelcompletelyfine! I know it's hard. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Unfortunately I lost the baby. They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. I seem to recall there are quite a few statistics out there for chances of success depending on the heart rate. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. The amount of blood that goes through the placenta is limited by some of the issues that cause newborns to be tiny for gestational age. He has the final say, not the doctor. 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. I had scans at 6 and 8 weeks. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. I'm at the point that I just want to get this done and over with. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. I don't think I could have ovulated 2 weeks later because that's when I got a BFP. I can't wait till I get to look again! 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). She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. I've had minor symptoms, but this week I had a tiny bit of pink on my tissue when going to the bathroom twice. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . I got tired and so we didn't really bother this January, so I was very surprised when my period didn't come on the 28th day or 30th day. It was super neat. 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). 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. I have had no bleeding or anything! Update (2/6 @ 3:40pm): I feel a little bit of cramping and I have dark brown discharge. The spotting is still brown and not as much anymore. when I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks with my daughter I could see her heartbeat but didn't hear it. The u/s tech said i was measing at. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 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. I hope your blood results back for the best. The waiting is the hardest part for me. When I was pregnant with my first I began bleeding around 8 weeks. Same dates for me! You have a higher chance of getting pregnant during your ovulation, and thats completely true, but that doesnt mean you cant get pregnant during your pre-ovulation or post-ovulation phases. The babys health is not at risk in this case. There are a lot of mothers out there who were in a similar situation but gave birth to healthy babies without any complications. Sometimes because of multiple pregnancies, such as twins or triplets, infection, birth defects, chromosome problems, etc., and some reasons your baby can measure smaller than its age. BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! Don't fret! I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. If any factors mentioned above are not applicable, then there is a chance that this might not end up in a viable pregnancy. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. oh no! I had a scan when I was 5w5d and embryo was measuring 5w4d, so has hardly grown 3 days in 16days. No cramps. You are not alone. And even if the miscarriage happens, there is no need to be disheartened. she did do that but never told me how many weeks I was measuring. 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. Just wait and see for further exams and confirmation. 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! Unfortunately you just have to wait and see, there is no way for us to know what will happen with your pregnancy. Thanks for moving over here. The tech didnt find a heart beat. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. 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. IrishGirl84. Is My Baby Hungry When Im Hungry During Pregnancy? The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 weeks. They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. 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! 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. 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. And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. I should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. So sorry to hear this. I hope you can get some concrete answers soon! I was preparing for the worst. Hope it works out for you!! Did you have a trans?? Be patient and wait till the next scan, to see the updated growth rate. My OB was hopeful even without a heartbeat after the first u/s, since measurements that early are a matter of millimeters, she encouraged me to get a second opinion at a place with more advanced u/s equipment. 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. I can see what you mean now.. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. This is going to be the longest week of my life. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. But that's all she is allowed to tell me. You guys are all super sweet. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. Don't worry too much. This scan result can scare you to your core, but you need to stay positive and hope for the best. There is no need to worry about that. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. 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. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. I had my 8 week scan yesterday and embryo is only measuring 6 weeks. it's kicking my butt! First, your doctor or technician will look for key physical . I'm so scared and confused. Hopefully next scan you'll see the heartbeat. Do you have an online patient portal? Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. 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. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I am preparing myself for bad news. Even if this is going to be a miscarriage, at least you'll know. 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'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. 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. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. I did about 2 days later. Im so scared and sad. The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. There was also no heartbeat visible. By 8 weeks, you should definitely see and possibly 'hear' the heartbeat by Doppler - sometimes it takes until 12 weeks as it did with our second baby (had to have another sono at 8 weeks to confirm we were still viable as no heartbeat heard). The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. I'm really freaking out. Just sit back, relax and wait for your next scan to see if everything is fine. I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. Good luck to you. If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. My cycles are pretty consistent. They couldn't detect a heartbeat which is to be expected when it's this small. r. reisskj. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. All rights reserved. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. 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. 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. Hello, I found out i was pregnant at about 4 weeks and had my first internal scan at 7weeks and there was no heartbeat and measuring at 6 weeks they told me not to worry as it was normal everything else was fine and all there and got told to go back in a week. What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). 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. So, if thats the case, then you might just be calculating your date wrong. They should do that to at minimum know how far along you are. This was mine was 6w5d and we saw the heart beating. They told me everything looked good for that stage and I am having a repeat scan in two weeks to make sure everything looks like its suppose to. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. were you able to see the gestational sac and fetal pole? Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! and still implanting.. hm. Hope everything goes well for you. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. Im freaking out. A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. Did you get an after visit summary? When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. Measuring small could be fine, heart rate over 100 is fine as well. It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. 6-week ultrasound - 1 fetal pole and heartbeat At that point, we didn't know how to feel. The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. Thank you. Hugs . The scan also yields reliable and accurate results, only if the beat is present. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. I could see the flutter of the heartbeat, but could not hear it yet. Still too small to see a heartbeat. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. They did see a heartbeat but it was low. On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. 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. Some women report that wrong gestational age makes them worry a lot about the fact of no heartbeat at 8 weeks. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. Hello everyone. Create an account or log in to participate. They have gotten most of us here through our worst days. Is that normal? Same thing happened to me today. 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. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. I'm in the same position as you. What were they able to see on the ultrasound? And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. 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. The common handheld Doppler devices that are used during prenatal visits, can sometimes fail to detect the heartbeat until 12 weeks. Thank you so much, this gives me great optimism. 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, with heartbeat. Thanks so much ladies. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). 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. I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. Following. Why Does My Pregnant Belly Look Smaller Some Days? Does this mean i could be having a miscarriage? Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. I was supposed to be 7 weeks 6 days, but only measured 6 weeks 3 days. She said that I am pregnant and that it's not ectopic. According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. 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. Even a week makes a huge, huge difference that early on. I am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. 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. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Went for a. Same! I went through a miscarriage. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I am measuring 5weeks. 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. If she said you are pregnant and the baby is 6 weeks, that means the baby is alive to me. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. Most likely everything is fine! Sending positive vibes your way!! So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? Miscarriage. Those are usually pretty telling. Still too small to see a heartbeat. There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. I am heartbroken and confused. My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 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.