No heartbeat at 6 week scan??

[pumpkinjoy]

Hello.
I recently got my very first BFP after 2.5 years TTC and finally had a result after IUI and clomid-and now taking progesterone injections.

My worry is that I went along to early 6 week scan on tues-was told everything is there which should be but no heartbeat. I was told by the dr that all looked normal but he said I only measured 5+3. I had IUI on 4/9/10 so know I should be 6+3. Am just so worried baby has stopped growing and all my excitement in recent weeks will amount to disappointment. Was told each pregnancy develops slightly differently but can't help thinking is bad news. We're going for a repeat scan next tues so I guess we will find out then-just nervous wait.
I would really appreciate any knowledge on this subject or similar experiences. Thank you xx

With DS, I saw heartbeat at scan at 6+2. With DC2, I had scan at 6+4 and no heartbeat - was also told that was measuring around 5+4 and everything looks normal - even though my cycles are regular and never more than 28 days so would be surprised if I had ovulated late. I went back for a scan at 8 weeks, and had heartbeat and all - and measured around 8 weeks. Since then, all my scans have givend EDD in line with LMP dates. So I think what you have been told is correct, that each pregnancy develops slightly differently - my two have in the early weeks, even though the 12-week scan gave an EDD for both in line with my LMP dates. If the dr said everything looks normal and healthy at this stage, that is important too and means all will probably be ok. Good luck.

Thank you pinkpeony for your reply-I am still paranoid about it all as it's all new to me and just want it all to be okay.

When I went for an early scan at 7 weeks, they said that it might even still be too early to see a heartbeat. I think rule of thumb is that 7 weeks-ish onwards they start to see it.

So I wouldn't get too worried at this stage as it is still very early. I know it's an awful waiting game early on but there is nothing much else you can do.

I have my fingers crossed for you, best of luck x

I conceived taking clomid but wasn't entirely sure which day I would have conceived on. Went along to a scan at just over 6 weeks and everything looked normal but there was no heartbeat so I had to wait another week for another scan. Went I returned at 7 wks and a couple of days it was all fine - good little heartbeat.

As Planner 26 has said, I was also told that from 7 weeks onwards they start to see a heartbeat and would be concerned if they scanned you at 8 weeks (and you were def 8 weeks) and there wasn't one.

Thank you honeybee and planner26-it is reassuring to hear other people's experiences. I know that all I can do is sit it out and wait and I have no choice. Just hoping and praying everything's fine. I'm sure if the doctor suspected anything he would have at least started to prepare us. I suppose it's one of the downsides of early scans that you expect growth to be 'textbook' (have read on numerous sites heart starts beating on 25th day) and when it isn't it's hard not to worry.

Since I still can't believe my news and am still getting used to it-I suppose the presence of a heartbeat would make it seem more real-and definately more hopeful. Will try to avoid google in the meantime! x

pumpkinjoy - I felt completely the same as you do at the moment. You've wanted if for so long and can't believe it . . . the waiting is horrible. I couldn't concentrate on anything at all at work and was so so nervous. I just kept telling myself that odds are everything was OK and if it wasn't then - more likely than not - you'd know about it (eg bleeding, cramping) It was OK in the end and my baby was due yesterday, though currently waiting . . .

Best of luck to you - I will keep everything crossed and let us know how you get on!

Wow-you were due yesterday? How are you feeling? Thank-you for putting my mind (a little!) at ease. I know what you mean about work-well anything really-the progress of the little bean is always at the back of one's mind.

I now think another scan next tuesday may still be too early and we should have chosen to wait a fortnight. By my dates next wk, I'll be 7+4-but consultant reckons I'm a week less. I still don't understand that fact since we know the IUI date.

Anyway, will just wait and see-the sensible thing to do wd be to wait until a fortnight-but I seriously think i'll go stir crazy!!! Wish I could just fast fwd beyond the 12 weeks stage-but I know there's concerns at every stage. Think I would feel a bit more relaxed though.

Honeybee will be thinking of you and all the very finest good luck to you too.

I had to have an early scan at 6 weeks, there was nothing to see, just a tiny dot on the screen, so i went back two weeks later and there was still not much to see except a yolk sac, im now 26 weeks and everything is fine. Try not to stress too much, easy to say i know, but its so early, not seeing a heartbeat doesnt mean anything. Good luck and positive thoughts.

I had a dating scan at 6 weeks + 4 and there was no heartbeat. The dr told me there was nothing to worry about as this was normal but I was still worried at 12 wk scan. Now 31 weeks and being kicked black and blue!
Fingers crossed for you xxx

Mine all measured a few days to a week behind dates. They were all fine (and little babies - so easier to push out ).

Congratulations - you must be so excited!

Hi, I had a 5/6 week scan with this pregnancy due to a previous ectopic pregnancy. I think I was just under 6 weeks and they could see the sac and the yolk, but no sign of the baby yet. I was told it really wasn't unusual at that stage, as things really do change day to day due to it all being so small.

Went back at 8 weeks, baby was there with heart beating away. At 8 weeks they measured me slightly smaller, although never officially said this (but I could see on the screen). I was expecting at 12 weeks I'd have my due date pushed back, but by then I was spot on.

Good luck!

Thank you all for your kind words and reassurance-it is so lovely-Am TRYING to be patient!

After a little chat with my husband last night, we have decided to postpone the scan for a fortnight (well a week and a half now!) and then the chances of seeing a heartbeat are greater-think I would just worry if I had a scan next week and still nothing-I worry about EVERYTHING! DH is just happy to go with whatever I think-he is being so sweet and just doesn't want me frazzled!

Thank you again-You are all so nice! After next scan, if its all positive news-I may then have the confidence to join "mums to be in May 2011" thread. Have been quietly keeping an eye on it from the sidelines! xx

Good luck Pumpkinjoy I had my scan today at 5 +6 and there was a pregnancy sac and a yolk sac, but they couldn't see a heart beat. I am going back in two weeks to see if we can see it then, so have things firmly crossed. I was told it is probably just too early.

We can wait for our next scans together!!!

Hi Hairytriangle Thanks for your reply. Have just put the phone down from hospital and I now have a rpt scan booked for 19/10.

It would be great to wait together! Let's cross everything to make sure we're both ticking along nicely!

xx

Any news?

Howdy. Just to say wife is currently pregnant and, because of some complications early doors, we had a scan a little 7-8 wks (can't remember exactly). No heartbeat. Had a scan a week later and everything was (and still is) fine.

Hi to all.

Just to update you-I am sorry to say that it is bad news. I am absolutely heartbroken. We went for a scan last tuesday (should have been 8+3) and were told that, sadly, the pregnancy is not developing normally. We were sent home and I was told to expect to start bleeding within a week.

This hasn't happened so I saw my G.P. yesterday who has referred me to the local early pregnancy unit. They phoned today so I go in tomorrow morning, for what I'm told another scan, and then decide what needs to be done. At the back of my mind, I'm convincing myself that they have got it wrong-but know am kidding myself.

I still have pregnancy symptoms-sore boobs, bit of indigestion but I know symptoms still linger after a 'missed miscarriage'. I am so upset as it took me and DH 2.5 years to conceive and after this, I know I will have problems again. I also realise I'm not the first or last to go through this horrible situation, as I know many of you out there have had similar experiences.

Just wanted to say thank you for your replies and am gutted have had to post this instead of more happy news.

Oh no. How awful for you. (((((hugs))))

just read all this and so very very sorry to see the outcome. thinking of you.