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

[hyacynthe]

I am so sorry to hear about you, too. I don't know what to say, I know the utter disappointment and sorrow. I was so hoping both of us would have good news, but I suppose it is not meant to be. I wish you the best of luck tomorrow.

I am bracing myself up for what I feel is the inevitable. It would be different if I still had all the morning sickness symptoms of a few days or a week ago, I might have more hope, but they are pretty much gone. The only symptoms I still have are swollen boobs, constipation, and lightheadedness. My main symptoms are gone (nausea, heartburn, churning stomach, reflux). i know sometimes symptoms can come and go, but this combined with the low heart rate....... I know it's not over until I get a definitive answer, but i'm so scared to give myself any hope. I would rather it just be over now than drag on, which is what I'm afraid of.

Trying to come to terms with this. I am just feeling so much loss. Not to dump here......but I lost my precious dog a few months ago, she was only 3 and it was like losing a child, she was my best friend. I was SO excited when I got pregnant, as my due date was very close to the day she passed away. i thought it was a sign. With the likely pending loss of this pregnancy (my first), and my dog's death, I am just feeling so much grief.

thanks for listening,
Nicole

 

[Jaybug0115]

Try not to fret hun. The doctors calculations were a week off on me. they said I was 7w1d and all they saw was a yolk sac. went back two weeks later and there was my little bean hb and all. If you have long cycles then more than likely you are probably around 6 weeks or so. I have 32-34 day cycles and didn't ovulate until cd 19 to 21. I actually got into a argument with this one doc as he said his calculations were right. But the doc at my second u/s asked me how far along I thought I was and I told them that day that I was 7w6d and guess what I was right! So my reg ob used my date to determine my due date. if you saw the starts of a fetal pole i'm sure your little bean will show itself on your next scan.

 

[KendraNoell]

Don't want to read through all 5 pages but my first u/s at 6 weeks was a flicker as well. There was not a steady heartbeat until my 8 week scan. I think you will be fine, stay positive!!

 

[hyacynthe]

I just wanted to thank you all for your feedback and support. Don't know what I would have done without this place!

 

[hopeforamirac]

please don't give up hope, growth and a heartbeat are great signs

 

[mommylam]

They sometimes miss things. I just had my 3rd ultrasound on Tuesday and I was 9 weeks and 2 days. My doctor did the scan and when she tried to do the vaginal she couldn't even find my uterus (it's tilted) and frankly she had gone through this at 5 weeks and 5 days.....I'm not sure why she didn't let me stick with high risk scans. Anyhow....

She moved to an abdominal scan and after searching around for awhile told me that things looked bad and that their was no movement or heartbeat in my "embryo"...her words.....not mine. Also she said that the "embryo" was measuring at only 8 weeks instead of over 9. I was so sad because at 6 weeks and 3 days in high risk I saw and heard the hb and everything looked great!

So she continues on with the scan and then asks me to hold my breath......and then she says.....oh look right there.....theres the heartbeat!!! Well now I'm thinking everything looked bad and baby was measuring small....but she remeasured and said nope baby is right on track, fluid looks good, heart looks good.....everything is perfect. That's what she told me not 5 minutes after she had basically told me that the baby had died!!!!!

I hate all these early scans as they cause more heart ache and confusion then peace of mind! I truly feel that you'll be just fine. My numbers continued to look good even after my "empty sac" was found at 5 weeks and 5 days......just don't let them get you down. They had me stuck to the side of the wall for weeks!!!

Hang in there!!!

 

[hyacynthe]

thank you so much for the hope. I can't tell you how much i'm praying that there will be a stronger heartbeat next week. I guess I'm also trying to be realistic and prepare for the worst.

nicole

 

[3boys]

am i right in thinking your scan is today? if it is i hope you get great news! x x

 

[Kristin52]

I think things will be okay! That early they can't get an accurate date of how far along you actually are, so some growth and a HB is a great sign! I'm guessing you were probably just really really early! xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[hyacynthe]

Hi guys,

I just got back from my appointment, and the baby didn't make it. It was still measuring the same as last week, and there was no heartbeat.

I am feeling devastated and numb........and hurt, and angry.

Waiting to hear from my doctor to schedule a D&C.

nicole

 

[samjc1531c]

nicole, im so so sorry for you and your family i cannot imagine how devestated you are.xxxxx

 

[hyacynthe]

thank you, I appreciate the kind words. It's still a shock. I can't help but feel like the past month was such a WASTE. I was so sick and gained 5 pounds for nothing. It's so depressing. And worst of all, I feel like I have nothing to look forward to. It's horrible.

 

[3boys]

Im so sorry hun! I went through the same thing in march so i know how you feel, if you ever want to talk pm me.

 

[hyacynthe]

thanks you for the support, it is just so disheartening. I was so looking forward to being a mom

 

[MrsHogan212]

So sorry, hyacynthe. I guess our stories remained similar to the end—I was so hoping to read about a different outcome for you. I had my d&c exactly 1 week ago, and all I can tell you is that it gets better (even this quickly). It gets better both emotionally and physically. I was very prepared for it, because I just felt that something was wrong, but nothing ever really prepares you. I will say that the procedure itself was quick and painless. Afterwards, I've had cramps but no bleeding whatsoever. I do wish my hormones would level off . . . the mood swings are awful sometimes.
It's devastating right now, I know. But, soon we'll both feel hopeful again. It's so important to recognize your loss and do whatever it is you need to do. Don't let anyone tell you how to feel or when you should be feeling it. I learned this over the summer when my Dad passed away.
Stay strong, hun. {hugs}

 

[babydoll06]

I'm very, very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you're feeling right now, but I sincerely wish you the best.

 

[NihilSineDeo]

Nicole, praying for you!!!
So sorry for your loss

 

[heavyheart]

so sorry for your loss, i totally understand how your feeling right now. Take one day at a time and i hope soon the days bring better things again xxx

 

[NickyNack]

Really sorry for your loss xx

 

[babynewbie]

so sorry hun