8 weeks, Baby measuring 6+ weeks, no heartbeat

[1stMini]

This is my first time at forum posting and I am looking for some advice/support for my first pregnancy.

I am 8 weeks along and I started bleeding 2 days ago, I went to the doctor the next day and they said they couldn't find a heartbeat and the Baby was measuring about 6+ weeks. I have had a little more bleeding here and there and am so worried that I may miscarry. I am just hoping for the best though and maybe there is some other explanation for this and when I go back in a week, I will see my Baby and its heartbeat. My hubby and I are trying to stay positive but it is tough, being that it is our first pregnancy.

Does anyone else have a similar story? I would appreciate all insight and advice.

Thank you so much for your support.

 

[shannonleigh]

it could just be down to the fact that your dates were wrong and you're earlier than you think, and when you could go back there may be a heartbeat, or it could be a missed miscarriage, also known as a silent miscarriage and your body hasn't realised it's happened. I went for my first scan with my first pregnancy at 7 weeks and it showed a baby with no heartbeat, they knew straight away it probably wouldn't be good news so they warned me not to get my hopes up, I then went back 2 weeks later and there was still no growth, but my body started realising by then as there was blood forming around the sac, I still had to have the d&c, about a week later, doesn't mean it's the same for you and you could just be out on your dates, I'd prepare for the worst but still carry hope, that way you'll be prepared for any news you get. Either way I am praying for you.

 

[imogenwanted]

Just sending hugs x

 

[Julia35]

Poster #2 had very good advice. The exact same thing happened to me. If you need to talk, I'm here!! Hugs and prayers!!

 

[RileysMummy]

I had this about this time last year. 8 week scan, never had bleeding but baby was only measuring 6 weeks. Had a scan 2 weeks later and no change, no growth and still no hb. I had to have a d&c. Hope this isn't your outcome. Huge hugs xx

 

[berniebiron87]

I'm so sorry to hear this *hugs*
Very similar to me atm. I had a scan last week and baby was measuring about 6 weeks with no Heartbeat and I am meant to be about 9 weeks. I was td to come back in two weeks for a follow up. I have 5 days left.

I've prepared myself for the worst but the specialist said not . To give up hope. I'm praying everything will be ok for you.

All my love x

 

[1stMini]

Thank you guys so much for all the support. I think it is finally happening tonight. I have been bleeding extremely heavy and dropping a lot of tissue and lots of cramping.

I am more just confused and sad right now more than anything. I just don't understand why this had to happen to me. I am EXTREMELY healthy and take extra good care of my body. I try to mostly stay away from all preservatives, dyings, chemicals, processed foods, etc. and this happened. I was so prepared to take on what life brings when you have a baby and now it didn't happen.

How do I know if won't happen in the future. This was such a traumatic experience and I couldn't imagine it happening again.

 

[wannanewbaby]

It has nothing to do with you being healthy or not im so sorry this happens so much more than ou realize and many many women go on to have very healthy preg after a loss so dont lose hope you will get your baby. I had my loss in 2012 and so far this preg is perfectly healthy. I hope you get another bfp as soon as your ready. Again so sorry for your loss

 

[Unexpected212]

It's nothing to do with being unhealthy or healthy it's usually because something went wrong when everything was matching up/multiplying and it's something that can't be predicted or avoided.

I'm so sorry for your loss xx

I had an early loss at 5 weeks and I got pregnant again 2 months later and so far so good so there is hope xx

 

[lisaclare83]

hi there im going through same thing, im 5 wks and was told on thur there is no heartbeat, we was told this could be a threatened miscarriage by the sonographer but she apologised to us after getting a 2nd opinion and said this is due to me being early and it wasn't possible to detect a heartbeat until at least 6-8 weeks, by this time we are already worried i have a re scan next thur but dreading it . I too had little bleeding but has now stopped that was my reason for getting checked... i hope things work out for u its a hard time for people having to go through this xx

 

[Gabrielle22]

I didn't get to hear my first baby's heartbeat until 10 weeks. And also, right around 8 weeks I started bleeding to, and I had sever pain, thought for sure I was miscarriage...but I had a healthy baby 7 months later. It is possible that it's just too early to hear the heartbeat, and the baby could be in a weird position to where they can't hear it. Your bleeding could just be from stretching and tearing. You wouldn't believe the excrusitating pain I felt in my pregnancy.
Best of luck!!!!!

 

[shannonleigh]

Healthy or not it just happens, usually because the baby didn't develop right. Everything has a reason but I promise you it's not down to your lifestyle, you're healthy like you said. You'll probably have to go for another scan to make sure all the tissue is out. I'm so sorry you've gone through this and we're all here for you, the miscarriage forum is great. I'm sure you'll be back here no time and whenever you are, just remember it's highly unlikely to happen again. Take care of yourself.

 

[Foogirl]

This happened to me and I actually started bleeding right after the scan and miscarried over the following week. It is sad, but the way I chose to look at it was, some seeds grow, and some seeds don't. Only the strongest ones grow, the ones that aren't quite right, stop growing before it goes too far. Miscarriage is incredibly common and it has absolutely nothing to do with anything you have done or not done. Once you feel up to it, you can try again and hopefully your next seed will grow into a healthy baby.

 

[EarthMama]

Thank you guys so much for all the support. I think it is finally happening tonight. I have been bleeding extremely heavy and dropping a lot of tissue and lots of cramping.

I am more just confused and sad right now more than anything. I just don't understand why this had to happen to me. I am EXTREMELY healthy and take extra good care of my body. I try to mostly stay away from all preservatives, dyings, chemicals, processed foods, etc. and this happened. I was so prepared to take on what life brings when you have a baby and now it didn't happen.

How do I know if won't happen in the future. This was such a traumatic experience and I couldn't imagine it happening again.

I'm so very sorry. My first miscarriage was terribly confusing and devastating for me also. I simply couldn't understand why it happened when I take such good care of myself. But honestly, sometimes it's just a fluke of nature. Not all fruit on the tree develops as it should. You don't know if it will happen again but don't let fear of the unknown stop you from trying to conceive again when you're ready. Statistically, most ladies who have a miscarriage go on to have a healthy baby.

I know it hurts. This game of making a family is not always a straight-forward path. If you feel called in your heart to be a mother, I believe you will be. Hope you find yourself in the first trimester again soon if that is what you want.

 

[1stMini]

hi there im going through same thing, im 5 wks and was told on thur there is no heartbeat, we was told this could be a threatened miscarriage by the sonographer but she apologised to us after getting a 2nd opinion and said this is due to me being early and it wasn't possible to detect a heartbeat until at least 6-8 weeks, by this time we are already worried i have a re scan next thur but dreading it . I too had little bleeding but has now stopped that was my reason for getting checked... i hope things work out for u its a hard time for people having to go through this xx

I'm glad she got a second opinion! Definitely scary. Sounds like you had implantation bleeding?...Usually happens 6-12 days after conceiving I believe. I hope everything turns out ok for you!

 

[1stMini]

Thank you for your support!

 

[1stMini]

This happened to me and I actually started bleeding right after the scan and miscarried over the following week. It is sad, but the way I chose to look at it was, some seeds grow, and some seeds don't. Only the strongest ones grow, the ones that aren't quite right, stop growing before it goes too far. Miscarriage is incredibly common and it has absolutely nothing to do with anything you have done or not done. Once you feel up to it, you can try again and hopefully your next seed will grow into a healthy baby.

Definitely like your thinking of the seed analogy! Thanks for your advice

 

[anniecrock]

Hang in there 1stMini...it happened to me three times prior to what is now my healthy almost 5 month old little girl. I'm super healthy (marathon runner, organic-only eater) and it still happened. I know it's SO SO hard to see past this right now, but they always say the fact that you got pregnant is a great sign. And that is really so true. I promise it will happen again for you - maybe even the next time you try! (that's what happened to me!) BIG BIG BIG HUG!!

 

[GillandJamie]

Im sorry I have never experienced anything like this but I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and have my fingers crossed for you xx

 

[kimmy04]

I just want to say I am also a very healthy person and I went through missed miscarriage in November, which had taken us 6 months to conceive. I ended up getting my bfp exactly 8 weeks later and so far everything is good, so don't lose hope!!