This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. And I had the brown discharge its normal, Im 31 weeks! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 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. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. There was also no heartbeat visible. I'm really freaking out. Im 24w 2d. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. 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. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. 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! Thanks for moving over here. Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. I was preparing for the worst. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. But everything turned out to be okay. Create an account or log in to participate. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. The tech didnt find a heart beat. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. Still too small to see a heartbeat. Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. It took the lady about 10-15 minutes to find the heart beat transvaginally. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. I really dont know how my dates could be off by 3 weeks but I hoping thats it. It was super neat. Following. 01/04/2022 18:27 Looking for some experience/advice from anyone who has been through this. They will apparently send the results to my midwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll call me straight away. <3. If you're looking for hope, I know that's not what you want to hear, but I found false hope made my week of waiting far longer. When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 weeks? 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. 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. Pregnant and Scared of Life Changing Guide to Overcome. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. 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. 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'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. I showed as 6 weeks and she couldnt see the heartbeat yet with a transvaginal US. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! The cause of miscarriage varies; but most are due to genetic problems. if you're a little pink, maybe your only 5 weeks? 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! Sometimes mothers physical problems can lead to the babys slow heartbeat and growth. My hgc levels are still increasing but slowly. 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. Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. 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. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. I have talked to people who had no heartbeat with ultrasound this early who have gone on to have healthy kids. Same thing happened to me today. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Sometimes your dates are off and it's just too early for a heartbeat. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. It can be a sign of miscarriage, and other signs include serious bleeding, clotting and cramping. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. when I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks with my daughter I could see her heartbeat but didn't hear it. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. Good luck to you. The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. I would try and relax. Ill get those results within 24-48 hours. Got called to the doctors office today and they said I had a water infection but I had a lot of bacteria in my water no infection. I had a scan when I was 5w5d and embryo was measuring 5w4d, so has hardly grown 3 days in 16days. Went on to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. 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. Hope that helps. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. Since stethoscopes amplify internal noises, specifically for and . When there is no heartbeat at 6 week, it is obvious to worry about fetal health. I certainly hope that the measurements were off and you see growth soon. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). 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. Dates can be off since ovulation dates vary with woman. If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. Some women report that wrong gestational age makes them worry a lot about the fact of no heartbeat at 8 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. At the follow-up ultrasound, you will get to see the actual condition of the baby. But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. All rights reserved. You can get pregnant again with a completely healthy rainbow baby who will make you forget the storm you have been through before. I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. I spoke with my midwife today. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. Don't worry too much yet. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Im going through this rn getting a second opinion next week but Im scared. But that's all she is allowed to tell me. She kept asking me if I am sure about my dates. 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. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. However, a miscarriage history doesn't necessary direct to another one, and you can just carry a baby in future. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. 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. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I was supposed to be 7 weeks 6 days, but only measured 6 weeks 3 days. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. But you can have much clearer findings on the ultrasound if you wait for another week or 10 more days. 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. Does this mean i could be having a miscarriage? 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). Thank you. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. Posted 15/1/21. In my case, I was wrong. According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. 6-week ultrasound - 1 fetal pole and heartbeat At that point, we didn't know how to feel. I had first ultrasound today. Even if this is going to be a miscarriage, at least you'll know. I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. A baby's heartbeat cannot be detected with a stethoscope until they are 18 to 20 weeks. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. I can see what you mean now.. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. 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. I was preparing for the worst. and still implanting.. hm. Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. I will do another on Thursday to confirm my HCG levels. 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. Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. 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. The low heart rate does lead to the possibility of miscarriage even more, but miracles can also happen. I just want answers. There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. 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. 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 think I'm 8 weeks but no heartbeat detected k karinaraesilva Feb 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM Hello everyone. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. Sometimes it just happens. Hope everything is good with you and baby. I am measuring 5weeks. 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, with heartbeat. The short answer is yes, but not at first. 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. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. Same thing here! He's turning 16 in June. The reason you got six weeks reading at eight weeks is that you might have calculated your cycle wrong. 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). Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. The first 3 weeks after they told me the baby was dead i had no signs of a miscarriage, no cramping, no bleeding. The sac is measuring 6 weeks and 1 day and the embryo is even smaller. Theyre still really small at 8 weeks, so I would say dont worry too much! Measuring small could be fine, heart rate over 100 is fine as well. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. The waiting game is the worst part. If a baby is seen measuring 8 weeks or larger with no heartbeat, the chances are quite slim that you had a misdiagnosed miscarriage. 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. for the next few days until you go back. 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). The normal pregnancy symptoms also disappear with miscarriage. Now please, please, please go back to the mc/pl board and delete your post there. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your post, hello I know this Is later but your exact dates are what they told me Saturday I saw a heartbeat but completely freaking out that the baby was measuring 6 weeks 3 days when I'm suppose to be 7 weeks 6 days and I know my LMP and everything how did things turn out for you as I've had a stressful weekend thinking about it thank you. 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. 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. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. This is my 1st so it's all new to me. I hope everything works out for you! but there are lots of people it does work out well for. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! My first u/s was at 6w6d. The common handheld Doppler devices that are used during prenatal visits, can sometimes fail to detect the heartbeat until 12 weeks. If both parents are of short height, then the baby can also get it genetically from them. I can't wait till I get to look again! So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. If she said you are pregnant and the baby is 6 weeks, that means the baby is alive to me. It was clear for me the ER dr said my cervix was opening. I've had minor symptoms, but this week I had a tiny bit of pink on my tissue when going to the bathroom twice. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. So sorry to hear this. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. Seeing your baby's heartbeat on an early pregnancy ultrasound is one of the surest indicators that a pregnancy is proceeding as it should. Did anyone experience this? Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 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 docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. 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!) My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. 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. yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. However, I should be nearly 9 weeks. r. reisskj. And best of luck with your future endeavors. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. Hopefully you just ovulated later than normal. I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? Totally normal! I pray that will be the case for us as well! Seeing a heartbeat at all is a good sign. Don't worry too much. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. 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. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . 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! When I go back in a week I'll find out. 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. oh no! I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. 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. was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? 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. 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 Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. They were very blase about it though, saw them 6 weeks later, baby measured perfect for 12 weeks at that point. The date for your last period is irrelevant. What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? I knew my dates would be out which is why I went at over 7 weeks tbh. A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. 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 so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. Miscarriage. Just wait and see for further exams and confirmation. 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. Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? We know the waiting game can be very long and hectic, but it will be worth it when you see your babys face. 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. :(. 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. We know it can be very hard but sometimes giving fake hope is worse than anything else.
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8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, no heartbeat