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. idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. I hope your blood results back for the best. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. 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. 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. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? The doctor said the baby could be in a weird spot, but he didn't get detailed with it and told me he'd bring me back next week to see. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. 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. Went for an ultrasound and Baby is measuring 6 weeks. I hope everything works out well! I would assume something would be happening by now and my hgc levels would decrease. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). Did you get an after visit summary? Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. Miscarriage. In my case, I was wrong. I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. she did do that but never told me how many weeks I was measuring. Have another scan next week, but preparing for the worst, whilst also trying . I really am hoping for the best for you. I'm really freaking out. I should have been 8 weeks along . Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. Even a week makes a huge, huge difference that early on. Do you have an online patient portal? I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. 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. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. Good luck to you. I was preparing for the worst. 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. Don't freak out. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! Thank you for all your kind words. were you able to see the gestational sac and fetal pole? US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." At the follow-up ultrasound, you will get to see the actual condition of the baby. Im 24w 2d. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. 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. Materials and methods: Institutional review board approval was granted; informed consent was not required. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! 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. 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. This is my 1st so it's all new to me. I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. 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. Every situation is different and there is no way for us to predict what the outcome of your situation will be. 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. Thanks so much ladies. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. 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. There is a heartbeat, but IVF embryos should be measuring almost exactly. Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. The waiting game is the worst part. So i'm trying to stay as calm as possible! Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. If you got a positive 4 weeks ago, theres no way you could only be barely 6 weeks now (for example). I spoke with my midwife today. 6 weeks is actually pretty early to hear heartbeat we didnt hear ours until 9 weeks and then when we went back after. Im so scared and sad. No heartbeat at 9 weeks. I certainly hope that the measurements were off and you see growth soon. I truly believe that God is able and that he will strengthen all of us during this difficult time. You are not alone. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. for the next few days until you go back. There are a lot of mothers out there who were in a similar situation but gave birth to healthy babies without any complications. 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. I did about 2 days later. When should kids learn about shocking events? Hopefully next scan you'll see the heartbeat. It took the lady about 10-15 minutes to find the heart beat transvaginally. The reason you got six weeks reading at eight weeks is that you might have calculated your cycle wrong. Thank you. They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. 6 weeks pregnant and brown spotting. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. 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. No cramping. 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. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. No period 9 weeks after erpc. Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. She said that I am pregnant and that it's not ectopic. I've had minor symptoms, but this week I had a tiny bit of pink on my tissue when going to the bathroom twice. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. If I were you, I would probably ask to have betas drawn so you aren't waiting a full week without any attempt at answers. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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. Don't count yourself out yet. Sending positive vibes your way!! yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. The common handheld Doppler devices that are used during prenatal visits, can sometimes fail to detect the heartbeat until 12 weeks. He's turning 16 in June. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I hope it works out for you. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago I really dont know how my dates could be off by 3 weeks but I hoping thats it. Youre in my prayers! 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. Don't worry too much. Praying for you! itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. 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. 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. I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. 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. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. Wishing you the best! No heartbeat detected. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. It all seems so weird because I am still suffering from pregnancy sickness. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. 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. Using her Medical knowledge and writing on Family Weal with the purpose of educating women with the right information. They couldn't detect a heartbeat which is to be expected when it's this small. Now please, please, please go back to the mc/pl board and delete your post there. A scan at 9 weeks showed bouncing. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. I should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. oh no! I had a miscarriage about a year ago. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. 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. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. No Heartbeat at 8 Weeks The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. All rights reserved. I hope everything works out for you! Im freaking out. 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. If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. 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. On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. It was super neat. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. when I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks with my daughter I could see her heartbeat but didn't hear it. 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. I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 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. I did some bloodwork on Friday and today so Im hoping for some good news . Which Im assuming that happened to me! 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). I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 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. 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. 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. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. The sac is measuring 6 weeks and 1 day and the embryo is even smaller. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. I had first ultrasound today. But that's all she is allowed to tell me. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. A baby's heartbeat cannot be detected with a stethoscope until they are 18 to 20 weeks. Leaking fluid but tested negative for amniotic fluid, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. You could just be off on the dates. 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. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! All the first tests determined i had miscarried and the hospital told me the baby was gone but they sent me for tests later in the week. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. They could just be off on the measurement this time. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. Hey everyone! Update (2/6 @ 3:40pm): I feel a little bit of cramping and I have dark brown discharge. Im going through this rn getting a second opinion next week but Im scared. No blood and the cramps are very mild. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? But she said its measuring just as a 6 week would. 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 had scans at 6 and 8 weeks. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. Just last week I was hospitalized and underwent rehydration therapy. It was clear for me the ER dr said my cervix was opening. He has the final say, not the doctor. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. My cycles are pretty consistent. Did you have a trans?? 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. The first 3 weeks after they told me the baby was dead i had no signs of a miscarriage, no cramping, no bleeding. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. Pregnant and Scared of Life Changing Guide to Overcome. However, I should be nearly 9 weeks. Seeing your baby's heartbeat on an early pregnancy ultrasound is one of the surest indicators that a pregnancy is proceeding as it should. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I think it depends how well you know your cycles. I don't think I could have ovulated 2 weeks later because that's when I got a BFP. The waiting is the hardest part for me. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. Hope it works out for you!! 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. I'm in the same position as you. Just sit back, relax and wait for your next scan to see if everything is fine. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. I'm assuming I'll eventually miscarry. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. Is that normal? 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 am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. Don't fret! My practice usually sees ppl between weeks 8-10 to look for one. 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. Same dates for me! Hope we could help you with your query about being 8 weeks pregnant, but the baby is measuring 6 weeks with a slow heartbeat. Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. Create an account or log in to participate. The study was Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant. Could my LMP due date be wrong? the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. You guys are all super sweet. 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). The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. We know it can be very hard but sometimes giving fake hope is worse than anything else. 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. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. Sorry youre going through that. 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 was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. And even if the miscarriage happens, there is no need to be disheartened. 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. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 weeks? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. 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! And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. The possibility is very low, but it can still happen. When I go back in a week I'll find out. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. Don't lose hope! Once a heartbeat is detected, the chance of the pregnancy continuing ranges from 70-90% dependent on what type of ultrasound is used. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. 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!! Unfortunately you just have to wait and see, there is no way for us to know what will happen with your pregnancy. Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate.