8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, no heartbeat
Threatened abortion is one condition in which cramping and bleeding stops but pregnancy continues. Same thing happened to me today. I should have been 8 weeks along . Start by selecting which of these best describes you! Hope we could help you with your query about being 8 weeks pregnant, but the baby is measuring 6 weeks with a slow heartbeat. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. The u/s tech said i was measing at. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. 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. Don't worry too much yet. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 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. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. Waiting in limbo can be worse than finding out that things are going badly. No cramping. If the transvaginal ultrasound shows no heartbeat at 8 weeks then there might be a pregnancy loss. Confirmed missed miscarriage, M/C at 9 weeks Full panel of blood work analysis done for possible etiology of miscarriage. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldn't find a heartbeat. 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. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. 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. 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. Im so scared and sad. it's kicking my butt! I was 7+1 from lmp but fetal pole measures 6+2 which sounds right as I oved about cd 18-19 (going off cm record on ff) and then a day or 2 for implant. Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? Did they make any notes on the heart rate? But she said its measuring just as a 6 week would. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. Im in the same boat. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. Hey! I had scans at 6 and 8 weeks. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. I certainly hope that the measurements were off and you see growth soon. 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. 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. Been having some spotting since last night. Did anyone experience this? Positive vibes and prayers needed. One week makes a big difference so try to hold out until your next ultrasound. Sorry youre going through that. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. It's all super confusing and stressful. Heart beats are normally detected around 10-12 weeks. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I'm so scared and confused. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. My first u/s was at 6w6d. I didn't want to enjoy the news in case something went wrong. 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). & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? Even a week makes a huge, huge difference that early on. When there is no heartbeat at 6 week, it is obvious to worry about fetal health. The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 weeks. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. But that's all she is allowed to tell me. Hello everyone. I had a blighted ovum once and normal miscarriages with no hb at 10 weeks and 12 weeks. Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. However, when there is a heartbeat, it is important to ensure that it is normal. I have to go back next week to see if there is any growth. Hope everything is good with you and baby. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! This is my 1st so it's all new to me. 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 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. The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). There is no need to worry about that. 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. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! I showed as 6 weeks and she couldnt see the heartbeat yet with a transvaginal US. The possibility is very low, but it can still happen. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. 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. 02/04/2022 22:13. She said I absolutely could be at 6 weeks if I was having a 40 day cycle like I have in the past and she said its not out of the ordinary to not hear a heart beat if Im only 6 weeks (thats why she said she schedules them for 8-10), but she definitely didnt sugar coat things either. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. I never had a heartbeat with both of my pregnancies that ended so I have not had the experience you are having now. She didn't think it was promising. Measuring small could be fine, heart rate over 100 is fine as well. I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. I am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. when I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks with my daughter I could see her heartbeat but didn't hear it. All rights reserved. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. 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. But we did have a heartbeat of 99. First, your doctor or technician will look for key physical . My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 weeks. I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! Thanks so much ladies. Could my LMP due date be wrong? The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. No heartbeat detected. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. Going back in 2 weeks. 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. Do you have an online patient portal? 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!) Sometimes it just happens. Unfortunately I lost the baby. I am still hoping they were wrong? 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. Miscarriage. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. They have gotten most of us here through our worst days. I'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. Create an account or log in to participate. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. i feelcompletelyfine! If a baby is seen measuring 8 weeks or larger with no heartbeat, the chances are quite slim that you had a misdiagnosed miscarriage. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone 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 will do another on Thursday to confirm my HCG levels. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. Sometimes your dates are off and it's just too early for a heartbeat. You will be rescanned to make sure no further progress and two sonographers will check aswell. 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. In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. The doctor said that it was still very early so we were pretty lucky to even hear the little that we did. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. I am preparing myself for bad news. 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. Why Is My Pregnant Belly Soft When I Lay Down What You Should Know. They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. I was preparing for the worst. Had my first ultrasound and he was measuring 5 weeks 6 days, sometimes they measure behind because you might have ovulated late! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. So i had my second doctors appointment this past week, and i am 8 weeks at 3 days (on that date) so we did the ultrasound (vaginal) and we saw the babies heartbeat this time (which we did not the first time) but the only thing was the baby was STILL measuring at 6 weeks! Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. I've had minor symptoms, but this week I had a tiny bit of pink on my tissue when going to the bathroom twice. Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. 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. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. What were they able to see on the ultrasound? Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . Hopefully next scan you'll see the heartbeat. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. When I was pregnant with my first I began bleeding around 8 weeks. There was also no heartbeat visible. 8 weeks pregnant and no heartbeat but measuring 6w -1d (Ivf) worried and scared. It must be very stressful. 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. An early scan cant tell everything about a baby. My cycles are pretty consistent. 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! If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. I was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. for the next few days until you go back. Don't worry too much. There is a heartbeat, but IVF embryos should be measuring almost exactly. It can be a sign of miscarriage, and other signs include serious bleeding, clotting and cramping. Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. They could just be off on the measurement this time. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. Same dates for me! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I am measuring 5weeks. , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. 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! :), It's normal for dates to change. Hope that helps. Thanks for moving over here. 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. I am heartbroken and confused. I'm in the same position as you. 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 went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. 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? The main reasons for the 8-week ultrasound may be to confirm a pregnancy, determine a due date, and confirm the baby's heartbeat. Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me , Yeah Im seriously not hopeful.. at all, but my husband is and I think. I did have a bit cramping at the time. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. The reason you got six weeks reading at eight weeks is that you might have calculated your cycle wrong. I really dont know how my dates could be off by 3 weeks but I hoping thats it. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. Unfortunately you just have to wait and see, there is no way for us to know what will happen with your pregnancy. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. but i know stress isn't good! I hope everything goes okay today. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. You can get pregnant again with a completely healthy rainbow baby who will make you forget the storm you have been through before. My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. Using her Medical knowledge and writing on Family Weal with the purpose of educating women with the right information. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. 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. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? My DS measured a full week behind at my first u/s with him. 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. A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. :(. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. 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. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few 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. familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. They said if its a two, Im definitely miscarrying, 10-11 I may or may not be, but if its over 20 she feels confident Im actually only 6 weeks pregnant. 6-week ultrasound - 1 fetal pole and heartbeat At that point, we didn't know how to feel. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. I would try and relax. I had first ultrasound today. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. Im trying not to get my hopes up, but the waiting is going to be tough!! I'm afraid it doesn't look good. What can I expect in the next few weeks? And then a follow up ultrasound next Friday. Positive vibes and prayers needed. And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. I'm so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I think I'm 8 weeks but no heartbeat detected k karinaraesilva Feb 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM Hello everyone. 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. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. I have talked to people who had no heartbeat with ultrasound this early who have gone on to have healthy kids. 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. BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. But everything turned out to be okay. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. 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. 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 . 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. I'm really freaking out. El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. 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. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. It was super neat. Im in the same boat. I had a scan when I was 5w5d and embryo was measuring 5w4d, so has hardly grown 3 days in 16days. 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.
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