Early pregnancy scan 6w+1 no heartbeat

[witchywoo]

Hi everyone, driving myself mad and really looking for others experience of similar situation.

Found out I was pregnant on 25th June - very strong positive result- guessed I was due on 2/3 days before I took test. couldn't work out my exact dates as couldn’t remember my last period- I have pcos so my period isn’t exact- cycle length changes etc but I did know my March and April period dates so took an average of 31 days as last two months were the same.

Anyway, everything seemed to be going well, weeing a lot, tired, sore boobs, no morning sickness this time but thought maybe could be a boy as previous pregnancies all girls.

Last Tuesday (7weeks) I started spotting- only once when wiping- then nothing on wed, then spotting again Thursday. On Friday the blood got a bit heavier and changed from a pink colour to bright red- however it still wasn’t heavy- only when wiping- nothing on sanitary towels. Started panicking and tried to book an early scan with the epu but they were closed over the weekend. I tried to stay calm but totally failed and after reading some threads on here decided to book an early private scan.

Had scan yesterday- explained I had light bleeding every time I went to the toilet but nothing on pads and nothing like a period. Also a little bit of cramping but not sure if it was normal. Also explained that, even tho I thought I was 8weeks exactly, I wasn’t exactly sure of my dates and I also tend to ovulate late.

The internal scan didn’t go as well as hoped- she found a sac and an embryo which measured 5.7mm but no heartbeat. She put me down as 6w+1 (nearly 2 weeks behind my dates) I know my dates aren’t exact and I ovulate late in my cycle but still thought two weeks was a lot. I was told it was too early to see a heartbeat and to rescan in 2 weeks with nhs, although the general mood of the room was not positive.

I came home and cried a lot- believing that’s it- 6 years of trying and most months not even ovulating and now I’m having a miscarriage.

Ive done lots of reading online the past 24hours, which says embryos over 5mm should have a heartbeat- but then equally see that sometimes mistakes with measurements can be made.

I’m 99% sure that I’m no longer pregnant but I still have that tiny bit of hope that my dates could be off, I ovulate late in the cycle, the measurement was wrong etc. What do u think? Waiting a week is torture, I’m still bleeding lightly each time I wee but still nothing heavier, no clots etc.

Anyone else had a similar situation? Thanks xxx

Hi OP. Bumping this for you, I don't have direct experience of this, I have had an ectopic pregnancy but then I also bled a little in my second healthy pregnancy last year, right at the beginning, but not very much. All was well.

Anecdotally I have friends who have bled like this and baby has been fine, and friends who have sadly not been so lucky. It's so hard to accept but I think you are going to need to wait and see. And trust me I know how awful that is! Good luck OP

Didn't want to read & run. This is exactly my situation last week. I spent the weekend on Dr Google too...
We went for what we thought was 8 week (private) scan last week, and it was only measuring 6ish weeks, no heartbeat.

Sadly I had a had an nhs scan at EPU today and the fetal pole hadn't grown. Still no heartbeat. I should be 9 weeks today. They said it was likely a missed miscarriage, but I need a further nhs scan next week to confirm. But to expect the worst over the next week.
I'm sorry this isn't positive, and hopefully someone will come along with a better outcome.
I had kind of prepared myself for today, but its still devastating. We've been ttc for over 4 years and I'm getting on a bit. The midwife was lovely today tho. Told me that often you're more fertile after a miscarriage, and that at least my body has proved it can get pregnant.
I wish you all the best for a happy outcome x

@CNizzle good luck. 4 years is so tough. Not as long I know, but we tried for over 2.5 years and then I had an ectopic pregnancy. I was devastated but I then got pregnant 3 months later and have a beautiful DS. It can happen and I hope it does for you, and soon

@witchywoo
So sorry your going through this, I went through something the same was meant to be 7 weeks but only measuring 5+6 but seen a flutter on the screen I went on to loss it at what I should of been ten weeks, hope you just ovulated abit later than what u thought 💚

Thanks 💜

Thanks everyone- really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Deep down I know the outcome and I’m trying to prepare but keep having these scenarios in my head that a miracle will happen.

I’m trying to keep positive and say at least I can get pregnant… I’ve just turned 40 last month so know time is not in my side. I suppose if it’s meant to be, it will happen. 😘😘😘 x

Thought i'd hop on to let you know you're not alone! I must have had 4 internal scan over the last few weeks! Bled lightly after each one. By period dates my midwife said i was 13 weeks by the time my dating scan was booked. Went to the scan and only a yolk sac was to be seen and told i was 5-6 weeks. Went back a week later and there is growth, no heartbeat, but told to wait 10 days (feels like a year!) So i go back Monday. Pretty sure i'll miscarry, hard to stay positive. So comforting to know im not alone, feel like its my fault but i know it isnt. Sending luck your way!!

So woke up this morning with heavy period cramps and bleeding. Passed some clots but nothing too big, don’t actually know what to expect. All hope is now officially gone/ although I’m grateful that things seem to be happening naturally.

Wishing u all the best of luck for Monday, would be lovely to hear some positive outcomes- stay strong. ❤️ X

Blood tests would tell you of your hcg levels are dropping. Thinking of you.

Hi, im so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you!
I had a confirmed miscarriage today and i am going to medical route as my body isnt recognising the baby isnt developing.
All the best in the future!!