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6week no heartbeat

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Momma1214 · 26/07/2020 23:43

hello everyone,

This is my first post but everyone here seems so caring. I had my 6 week ultrasound since it was ivf and everything measured 6wks 1day including fetal pole but there wasn't a heartbeat. It was transvaginal so everything I've researched says at this point it should be there. I have another ultrasound Tuesday but am so worried. Anyone experience anything similar?

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Frownette · 27/07/2020 00:38

Not everyone but most people are.

A friend had similar. Please try not to worry before Tuesday (easier said than done) when it can be investigated properly

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Momma1214 · 27/07/2020 00:49

@Frownette, thanks. I'm trying to keep a level head and am keeping myself from googling too much

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PastMyBestBeforeDate · 27/07/2020 01:08

I had a scan at a similar point and was warned that there may not be a heartbeat but if there wasn't it didn't mean it was all over. 48 hours could make a difference. Flowers

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Momma1214 · 27/07/2020 01:09

@PastMyBestBeforeDate I can't tell you how much that little bit of hope gives me. Thank you.

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Whatelsecouldibecalled · 27/07/2020 02:59

Also an ivf warrior here. A week could make all the difference. I didn’t hand my first scan until 7 +2 because my clinic said anything before could just be too early. Everything crossed for you.

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Momma1214 · 27/07/2020 03:05

@Whatelsecouldibecalled I'm really hoping it was just a day or so too early. Getting this far and not knowing whats next is the most nerve wrecking thing.

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Clift19 · 27/07/2020 03:59

Never been through ivf, but have everything crossed for you and your little one! I can't imagine how you feel right now! 🤞🤞

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Momma1214 · 27/07/2020 04:07

@Clift19 thanks so much. The next day and a half can't pass fast enough.

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Isthisfinallyit · 27/07/2020 04:10

It's a bit on the early side to see a heartbeat, so not seeing one doesn't mean that you won't see one a week later. It's all so tiny for a scan to pick up. 7 weeks is a mich better chance to pick up a heartbeat and you need to see it at 8 weeks for sure for a viable pregnancy.

Ivf makes it all more nerve wracking, don't you think? My friends who got pregnant naturally within a year never were so concerned if things were going well as I was. I think we're just more careful and mindful of bad news.

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Momma1214 · 27/07/2020 04:28

@Isthisfinallyit I completely agree. It almost makes me wish I didn't have the early scan. I think with all the "no" we get through the process it just makes the one "yes" so much harder and scarier. I get a little excited and feel like something is waiting to pop the bubble if that makes sense. Im just trying to stay as positive as I can without being unrealistic.

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Katharinablum · 27/07/2020 06:49

I've had ivf twice but many years ago, oldest 17. Crossing my fingers for you.
Such a stressful time.

Ell19 · 27/07/2020 06:56

I had many early scans due to recurrent miscarriage and I’m not sure they helped!

I was also told no heartbeat at 6 weeks, three days of worry and another scan and there it was blinking away.

It is very early, an extra day could make all the difference. Best of luck for tomorrow x

MrsWhites · 27/07/2020 07:45

Not IVF but I had a suspected ectopic pregnancy so was scanned at 6 weeks, during that scan all they could see was the pregnancy sac, at this point the ‘lovely’ doctor told me ‘don’t get too attached’! A week later they could see the fetal pole but still no heartbeat, this wasn’t detected until 8 weeks. Rest of the pregnancy was fine and DC is 14 now!

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Momma1214 · 28/07/2020 21:40

Hey everyone! Just an update there was a heartbeat today! Baby is measuring a little small but the Dr. said it could be a day or two late implant which I didn't even know could happen with ivf! I'm so happy and have another follow up US next week just to make sure the baby is growing okay. Thanks so much for the positive thoughts and prayers.

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KeeOe · 28/07/2020 22:29

I am absolutely overjoyed to hear this @Momma1214 What brilliant news. We need lovely stories like this at the minute. I wish you and the baby all the love and luck in the world. Flowers

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Momma1214 · 28/07/2020 22:34

@KeeOe thank you!!! I couldn't agree more!

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Ell19 · 28/07/2020 22:51

Brilliant news congratulations!! Xx

OhioOhioOhio · 28/07/2020 22:53

Delighted for you!

Bloodybridget · 28/07/2020 22:54

Phew, so glad to read this, I read the thread the other night but didn't post then. Wishing you a completely straightforward pregnancy from now on!

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 28/07/2020 23:40

Ah that's fantastic :) I'm really glad for you.
Do let us know how next week goes.

Frownette · 29/07/2020 05:39

@Momma1214

Hey everyone! Just an update there was a heartbeat today! Baby is measuring a little small but the Dr. said it could be a day or two late implant which I didn't even know could happen with ivf! I'm so happy and have another follow up US next week just to make sure the baby is growing okay. Thanks so much for the positive thoughts and prayers.
Oh bless you, that is so good to hear :)
YessicaHaircut · 29/07/2020 05:48

Ah, that is lovely to hear, what a relief for you! All the best with your pregnancy Flowers

MrsWhites · 29/07/2020 07:25

Fantastic news x

Thisisanillegalbingogame · 29/07/2020 08:13

That’s great news. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy Flowers

CormoranStrike · 29/07/2020 08:15

Wonderful news @Momma1214 - I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy from now on.