No hearbeat at 7 weeks

[Vijka]

Hi everyone i just want to ask if anyone experienced the same as me ive decided id like to add another baby to our family as my son wishes to have baby brother or sister. As i couldnt concieve naturally due to my partner's sperms we opted for ivf ( well icsi ivf ). I've had my transfer and positive test until few days ago when i had my first 7 weeks scan. While there was yolk sack snd a baby that measured for 7 weeks there was no heartbeat. Im meant to go back in next week ( i think thats the protocol they have to follow ) and i just cnt get my head round to it when it all looked perfect for 7 weeks. Anyone is in a same boat? Im prepared for the worst case scenario i think but i have feelings part of me is in denial :)

So sorry, there may be a slim chance of a heart beat next time but prepare yourself

I was always told that you can't see one much before 8 weeks.

@vilanelle that’s wrong, usually a heartbeat is detected by 6 weeks. I think there’s a statistic that a heartbeat at 8 weeks is a far stringer indicator of a successful pregnancy than one at 6 weeks though.

@Vijka I’m really sorry for the uncertainty and potential loss. I had the same, though at 13 week scan. I will cross my fingers for you that it’s OK, but I think you are right to try to prepare for the worst

@Ellisandra Thank you very much. I rather prepare myself for worst as with my 1st one i could see heartbeat at 6 weeks. But we shall see its waiting game now :) and im very sorry for ur loss :(

I’m so sorry OP, I would be preparing for the worst. I had a private scan at 5+6 which already detected the heart and an NHS one at 7 weeks did straight away.

I’ve had three miscarriages (two of which were missed miscarriages) so completely understand the pain, it’s wretched. Be kind to yourself .

@nowaypose thank u i sort of knew as soon as she said she's unable to locate the heartbeat.

So sorry you're going through this. The earliest I've had a scan is 6 weeks exactly and there was a visible heartbeat.

So sorry for you it's really awful.

Sadly,I would say prepare yourself for the worst

So sorry you are going through this, but I agree with PP's I would prepare for the worst.

I had an early scan and was told there was one definite baby and one sac that may or not be a second baby. I only gave birth to one baby but even that short time of expecting twins has stayed with me.

I really hope you have a better outcome than me and of course I am grateful I brought one baby home.