Most likely everything is fine! I had a scan when I was 5w5d and embryo was measuring 5w4d, so has hardly grown 3 days in 16days. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. I showed as 6 weeks and she couldnt see the heartbeat yet with a transvaginal US. Some women report that wrong gestational age makes them worry a lot about the fact of no heartbeat at 8 weeks. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? It can be a sign of miscarriage, and other signs include serious bleeding, clotting and cramping. No cramps. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. Thanks! BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! 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. 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. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. Abdominal ultrasound takes one more week (7 to 8 weeks) to find heartbeat. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. Hugs . I should be 6+6 today. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. :(. You can measure it sonographically during 6 weeks. I can't wait till I get to look again! Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. If both parents are of short height, then the baby can also get it genetically from them. The date for your last period is irrelevant. Your ovulation date is what matters and it sounds like you weren't tracking that. I hope everything works out well! Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! 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. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. Itll say it on the report. You guys are all super sweet. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. Hopefully you just ovulated later than normal. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 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. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. The u/s tech said i was measing at. Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. Don't fret! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. Miscarriage. I hope you can get some concrete answers soon! However, when there is a heartbeat, it is important to ensure that it is 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. 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. 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! Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Confirmed missed miscarriage, M/C at 9 weeks Full panel of blood work analysis done for possible etiology of miscarriage. 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! The US showed no heartbeat with a sac and yolk. 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. Create an account or log in to participate. You will be rescanned to make sure no further progress and two sonographers will check aswell. An early scan cant tell everything about a baby. Im in the same boat. 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. No heartbeat detected. Youre in my prayers! 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 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. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. It's all super confusing and stressful. Miscarriage. My practice usually sees ppl between weeks 8-10 to look for one. 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. 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). Could my LMP due date be wrong? (You must log in or sign up to post here. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Why Does My Pregnant Belly Look Smaller Some Days? We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. I'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. All rights reserved. I know the exact date of my last period but they did an early ultrasound on friday and could not find a heartbeat and said the fetus was underdeveloped by about 2 wks I should have been 8 wks last tuesday..i am going back for the second set of bloodwork on monday to determine if my hormones are still rising but my doctor said she did not want me to have false hope. I just came back from having a blood test done. ). Ask your OB for a referral to an MFM and see if they can get a better look, sometimes the in-office machines are just very inaccurate, especially this early. If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. My baby was dated two weeks behind as well. 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. Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. 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. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. Thank you. But a transvaginal ultrasound is able to find the baby's heartbeat quite early between 6 to 7 weeks. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. The cause of miscarriage varies; but most are due to genetic problems. Materials and methods: Institutional review board approval was granted; informed consent was not required. Sometimes it just happens. They couldn't detect a heartbeat which is to be expected when it's this small. it's kicking my butt! 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. I hope everything works out for you! But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. 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 views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. I want to say I saw a little something in there. I was supposed to be 7 weeks 6 days, but only measured 6 weeks 3 days. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. Went for a. Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! 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. 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. but i know stress isn't good! I was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. Unfortunately you just have to wait and see, there is no way for us to know what will happen with your pregnancy. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. Don't freak out. It was super neat. I went yesterday for my 8 week US and measured 6 weeks. Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. 6 weeks pregnant and brown spotting. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. However, I should be nearly 9 weeks. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. I hope your blood results back for the best. I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. Hey! Thank you so much, this gives me great optimism. When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. When I go back in a week I'll find out. So, stay strong and hope for the best outcome. Sending positive vibes your way!! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I have had no bleeding or anything! <3. I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! 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. If any factors mentioned above are not applicable, then there is a chance that this might not end up in a viable pregnancy. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. 02/04/2022 22:13. They were very blase about it though, saw them 6 weeks later, baby measured perfect for 12 weeks at that point. I am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Check up with your OB/GYN to know more about this. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. Could my LMP due date be wrong? You can get pregnant again with a completely healthy rainbow baby who will make you forget the storm you have been through before. 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. 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. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. There was also no heartbeat visible. It all seems so weird because I am still suffering from pregnancy sickness. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. Just sit back, relax and wait for your next scan to see if everything is fine. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 weeks? If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. So sorry to hear this. Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. 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. But generally, the first trimester is a very crucial time. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I knew my dates would be out which is why I went at over 7 weeks tbh. If you got a positive 4 weeks ago, theres no way you could only be barely 6 weeks now (for example). Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I had first ultrasound today. Im trying not to get my hopes up, but the waiting is going to be tough!! Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. Im freaking 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. In my case, I was wrong. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Can You Crack Your Back While Pregnant Is It Safe? According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. She miscarried less than a week later. One week makes a big difference so try to hold out until your next ultrasound. Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. They will apparently send the results to my midwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll call me straight away. Is that normal? I think I'm 8 weeks but no heartbeat detected k karinaraesilva Feb 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM Hello everyone. GL! Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. She kept asking me if I am sure about my dates. Don't count yourself out yet. There is no need to worry about that. In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Be patient and wait till the next scan, to see the updated growth rate. 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. According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I conceived and assumed I ovulated late. I wish you best of luck! 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 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. Just last week I was hospitalized and underwent rehydration therapy. Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. I had a third u/s today and im confirmed 7wks 6days, heart rate was 163. It was clear for me the ER dr said my cervix was opening. Hopefully next scan you'll see the heartbeat. Even doctors suggest staying safe and cautious during this period because missed miscarriage is a very common factor at this time. IrishGirl84. (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. They could just be off on the measurement this time. My ultrasound is next Friday to see if any growth, but should get my blood results back within a day or two. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? 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. 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. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. r. reisskj. I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldn't find a heartbeat. Did you get an after visit summary? Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. 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 should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. I hope everything goes okay today. They did see a heartbeat but it was low. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. Purpose: To determine retrospectively the outcome of pregnancies in which the embryo has a slow heart rate at 6.0-7.0 weeks gestation and a normal heart rate at follow-up ultrasonography (US) by 8.0 weeks gestation. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 weeks. She came back at what would've been 8 weeks along by doctor's dates (10 weeks by SIL dates) and she was showing 6 weeks along instead of the 8. I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. there was no heartbeat and the baby was measuring 7 weeks 3days. Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! This is going to be the longest week of my life. Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. Thank you for all your kind words. This puts the infant in greater danger during pregnancy, delivery, and later. 8w tomorrow but according to LMP 10w.. Is My Baby Hungry When Im Hungry During Pregnancy? yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. Hey everyone! I'm afraid it doesn't look good. Im going through this rn getting a second opinion next week but Im scared. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. Im so scared and sad. Sometimes mothers physical problems can lead to the babys slow heartbeat and growth. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Measuring small could be fine, heart rate over 100 is fine as well. I didn't want to enjoy the news in case something went wrong. Same dates for me! It must be very stressful. And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. Seeing a heartbeat at all is a good sign. 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. :), It's normal for dates to change. My cycles are pretty consistent. I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment. What can I expect in the next few weeks? A normal foetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 bpm (beats per minute) when it is first detected. I had the same experience back in February. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). The short answer is yes, but not at first. This scan result can scare you to your core, but you need to stay positive and hope for the best. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. Same thing here! Hope everything is good with you and baby. 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. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. I should be over 8 weeks, doctor said I was measuring 7 weeks. I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. And then a follow up ultrasound next Friday. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. Been having some spotting since last night. Sometimes your dates are off and it's just too early for a heartbeat. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. when I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks with my daughter I could see her heartbeat but didn't hear it. Don't worry too much. If, during an ultrasound, you don't hear or see a heartbeat at 6 weeks, it is quite natural to get worried. This is my first pregnancy and I feel like the ultrasound tech gave my husband false hope saying if hormones are still rising then the pregnancy could still be viable. I am heartbroken and confused. Posted 2/25/12. if you're a little pink, maybe your only 5 weeks? I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. 01/04/2022 18:27 Looking for some experience/advice from anyone who has been through this. I never had a heartbeat with both of my pregnancies that ended so I have not had the experience you are having now. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. 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 whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Theyre still really small at 8 weeks, so I would say dont worry too much! I hope its not true. 8 weeks pregnant and no heartbeat but measuring 6w -1d (Ivf) worried and scared. . for the next few days until you go back. This gives me a little hope. Even if this is going to be a miscarriage, at least you'll know. I'm really freaking out. 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. I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. We got to see yolk sac and baby and the fluttering heartbeat. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. Even a week makes a huge, huge difference that early on. They told me the baby was measuring exactly 2 weeks behind, Im so confused. The tech didnt find a heart beat. They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. 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. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. 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.