6 weeks 6 days pregnant, no heartbeat on u/s

[Mummy of Ange]

Aw hun I had this, according to my dates I was 7+5 then I started spotting so I went for a u/s and all they could see was the sacs and said I was about 5+5 which shocked me. Went back two weeks later (the longest 2 weeks of my life) and there was a flickering heartbeat. I'm now 12+3 and hear the HB at home everyday xx

 

[MrsHogan212]

Hyacynthe,

We really are in the same boat . . . I had started to feel a little better, even optimistic until today. I had to go into my clinic for a suspected UTI, and the nurses were all like, "Oh, your scan didn't go well...when do you go back? What do you think? We'll be thinking about you." They were so sweet, and I almost lost it. I was trying to read into every little comment to try and find out if they had seen something in my chart that told them something! Of course, it's craziness. They don't know anything, the doctor doesn't know anything, and the ultrasound techs don't know anything!

The only thing that makes me feel better is when I remember that even with all their tests and fancy equipment, they're just guessing (at best). During these weeks of waiting, I have read countless stories of women who had their scans and came back with dates that made no sense—and their babies were fine! Of course, not every story ends well, but that's just life. Remember the odds are with us. More than 80% of pregnancies end up with healthy babies. I think I've come to terms with whatever they tell me. But, I guess I better, because I don't have a choice ;-) We'll be ok. No matter what.

Hang in there. Thursday is almost here and hopefully we'll both have answers. I'll be thinking of you and still wishing that sticky baby dust for us both.

xoxoxo

 

[hyacynthe]

thank you, it is so good to hear this. I still certainly feel pregnant (heartburn, nausea, sore boobs, tired). I haven't had any pain or spotting. My husband thinks it's just too early, and I'm praying he is right. This has been the longest week, waiting for my next ultrasound. I cannot wait until Thursday!

 

[MrsHogan212]

What time is your appt on Thursday? Mine's not until 3pm, so I'll have all day to obsess...

;-)

 

[shescrafty]

Just wanted to tell you I've read your posts and I'm hoping the best for you. Sounds like you and your husband are right and it's just too early. Sometimes doctors sound reserved or cold because they have to be careful about emotional involvement or speculation, and then being wrong. So they err on the more conservative side in certain cases so as to cover their own asses, excuse the language So, keep an open mind. I think its a good sign that theres no bleeding or pain. I know how you feel, I haven't had a scan yet....just one LOW initial blood draw that I've been worrying myself over for weeks so I can relate to the waiting game. It SUCKS. But knowing that its out of my control has helped...and my appointment is this wednesday so fingers crossed for me and you this week that we get a little reassurance so we can relax xoxo

 

[hyacynthe]

Thanks everyone. My scan is at 2:00 pm on Thursday. i'm supposed to go back to work afterwards, which will of course be impossible if I get bad news. I am hoping that we will both be able to post good news here Thursday afternoon!!!!

 

[minties]

Are they going to do a transvaginal scan?

When I went in at 5+4, they did the usual through the tummy one and said "sorry, I don't see anything, you're not pregnant". Then the tech gave me the tissues to clean my belly, and I was getting up to go, and she's like "Oh hang on a minute, lets try a vaginal wand scan". And boom, there was a teeny little Thomas with his heartbeat flickering away.

Anyway best of luck to you!

 

[3boys]

im sure it was just too early hun, my hospital refuses to scan women before 8wks because of the same problem. xx

 

[jojo23]

hey hun try keep positive(hard i know!) but i bet anything it was too early, as i said in my previous post i thought i was 8 weeks going for my scan and i was only 6 but the tech said that when i go back they could put me forward a week, until you get in your third tri i dont think they are ever 100% on dates, my cousin went from having a 16th may due date to a june due date and ended up having her baby the 3rd may lol! hang in there xxxxxxxxxx

 

[MrsHogan212]

Thinking about you today, hyacynthe ;-)

 

[NotNic]

Hiya, I had a scan at 6+5 to work out my dating. I was told not to expect a heartbeat until at least 7+ weeks, so I didn't even ask if there was one. It didn't even occur to me to be worried about that at that stage. I did have a heart beat, but had I gone by my last LMP and my doctor's dates, and not by my gut feeling, I would have been completly freaked out to have been measuring so small. In fact by my reckoning I thought I would be 7+2, so I still turned out to be half a week behind what I was expecting.

Even though these scans are suppossed to be accurate in the first tri (as apparently every baby regardless of parent's height grow at the same rate), the technician still said don't be surprised if you end up gaining a week or getting put back by a few days at the 12 week scan. They grow so much daily that it is still very much a guess work. Your baby's heart might even have started just a few hours after your scan. Good luck for your next one. xx

 

[hyacynthe]

hi guys,

I wish I had some good news, but I don't have the greatest. I had my ultrasound today. I was measured at 6 weeks 2 days. I did have some growth since my last ultrasound. They were able to locate a heartbeat, but it was only 78.

The tech spoke with one of the doctors and I was basically told in so many words it was a 50/50 shot. I have to go back in a week for another u/s to see if the heart rate has increased or decreased or stopped.

Also, for the past 2 days, my symptoms have significantly decreased. I was nauseous with a bad sour stomach for about 2 weeks, and it's lessened significantly. I know that symptoms can come and go, but combined with the heart rate, I'm not feeling good about this.

I am really afraid that this is the beginning of a miscarriage. I am SO depressed. This was my first pregnancy, and I was so looking forward to having a baby. I'm 32, so I know I still have time, but this is horrible.

 

[MagicalLeigh]

I hope you scan next week goes good for you guys.

 

[Mon_n_john]

I am so sorry to hear that hun. You are right, it doesn't sound good but I have heard of miracles before so you never know. I will pray for you.

 

[princessnay]

Thinking about you! In the same boat. My next scan is next Thursday and to be honest I'm petrified! You wait so long for two lines then it's panic stations! I hope everything goes ok for you xxxx

 

[hyacynthe]

thanks everyone. I'm really devastated. Trying to deal with it

 

[Mummyjohnson]

Oh honey, this must be a very worrying time. I really hope you get a good result at your next scan. Bigs hugs x x x x x

 

[CharlotteLove]

I am so sorry. Try to be hopeful! It can't hurt.

I really wish you the best.

 

[jenmcn1]

so sorry to hear this...but it's not over till its over hun! Keep positive as difficult as it is...I will be keeping you in my prayers and please keep us updated! xx

 

[MrsHogan212]

I don't have good news after my scan . . . there was some growth, but not enough. and they diagnosed me with a missed miscarriage. I have a D&C scheduled for tomorrow morning. I feel awful—empty, sad, angry . . . but it helps to imagine my little angel baby in the arms of my Dad (who I lost 3 months ago).
Thanks for all the support of you ladies. It helped in ways you'll never know. I wish you all H&H 9 months, and maybe I'll be back one day soon.

xoxo