Good luck and Congradulations! Had my first ultrasound and he was measuring 5 weeks 6 days, sometimes they measure behind because you might have ovulated late! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. 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. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. I am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. 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 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. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Thank you. 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I seem to recall there are quite a few statistics out there for chances of success depending on the heart rate. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. I hope its not true. I can't wait till I get to look again! Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. 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 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. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. Does this mean i could be having a miscarriage? I had a scan when I was 5w5d and embryo was measuring 5w4d, so has hardly grown 3 days in 16days. The main reasons for the 8-week ultrasound may be to confirm a pregnancy, determine a due date, and confirm the baby's heartbeat. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. The u/s tech said i was measing at. 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. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. I was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. Some statistics have shown that out of 7 pregnancies, miscarriage happens in at least one. Same dates for me! Abstract Normal First Trimester Fetal Heart Rates Rise From An Average Of 100 Beats Per Minute (Bpm) At 5 To 6 Weeks To 140 Bpm At 8 To 9 Weeks. You guys are all super sweet. I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. You are not alone. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. Hope everything goes well for you. I thought I was 6-weeks based on my lmp. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. 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. 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! According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I conceived and assumed I ovulated late. Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. Thats awful! 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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. familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment. It's not a great sign that LO is measuring the same as 2 weeks ago, but a HB is a good sign. We were overjoyed that we had one baby doing well in there, but were also sad that our other baby was potentially gone. 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. The first 3 weeks after they told me the baby was dead i had no signs of a miscarriage, no cramping, no bleeding. 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. They said if its a two, Im definitely miscarrying, 10-11 I may or may not be, but if its over 20 she feels confident Im actually only 6 weeks pregnant. First, your doctor or technician will look for key physical . The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. Positive vibes and prayers needed. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. I'm so scared and confused. 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. Miscarriage. I pray that will be the case for us as well! It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. Same thing happened to me today. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I was preparing for the worst. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. but there are lots of people it does work out well for. I'm hoping for the best. Don't worry too much yet. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? All the first tests determined i had miscarried and the hospital told me the baby was gone but they sent me for tests later in the week. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. 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. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. 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. 6 weeks pregnant and brown spotting. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. All rights reserved. Just wait and see for further exams and confirmation. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. 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. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. 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. El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. Did anyone experience this? Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Did they make any notes on the heart rate? I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. 02/04/2022 22:13. And even if the miscarriage happens, there is no need to be disheartened. I never had a heartbeat with both of my pregnancies that ended so I have not had the experience you are having now. But she said its measuring just as a 6 week would. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 8w tomorrow but according to LMP 10w.. 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. At the follow-up ultrasound, you will get to see the actual condition of the baby. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. Same thing here! Im so scared and sad. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. Check up with your OB/GYN to know more about this. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Sometimes it just happens. I hope everything goes okay today. Hopefully you just ovulated later than normal. Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! All rights reserved. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. there was no heartbeat and the baby was measuring 7 weeks 3days. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. 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 have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. No heartbeat detected. I know I ovulated at CD19 or 20, so I'm going totell the OB that I'm probably 5-6 days earlier than the LMP would suggest. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. A properly conducted transvaginal ultrasound will never miss the heartbeat of the fetus. I think it depends how well you know your cycles. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. Be patient and wait till the next scan, to see the updated growth rate. Don't lose hope! If you're looking for a good news story i have one. , February 1st was my positive pregnancy test / December 29th 1st day of my last menstrual cycle. 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. Positive vibes and prayers needed. I am still hoping they were wrong? Dates can be off since ovulation dates vary with woman. 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. You can measure it sonographically during 6 weeks. Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. 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). Good luck to you. Since stethoscopes amplify internal noises, specifically for and . I had a blighted ovum once and normal miscarriages with no hb at 10 weeks and 12 weeks. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Now please, please, please go back to the mc/pl board and delete your post there. Heart beats are normally detected around 10-12 weeks. 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. I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. But everything turned out to be okay. This scan result can scare you to your core, but you need to stay positive and hope for the best. It was clear for me the ER dr said my cervix was opening.