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No heartbeat at 7 weeks

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KarinaWhyte · 14/08/2021 07:40

Has this happened to anyone? No heartbeat at 7 weeks? Got my scan 2 days ago, measuring right on 7 weeks. Had HCG blood test a week prior and was at 73,432 and just went for my HCG blood test results today from yesterday as I had to get more HCG blood work done and it was 127,039! My doctor ensured me sometimes you can’t pick up a heartbeat until 8 weeks and they average between (6-8 weeks) and sometimes they can just be slow. I’m so scared, my HCG bloods are good, I have no bleeding or cramping.. everything seems good except no heartbeat was detected, they used a transvaginal ultrasound too because my uterus is tilted, in saying this 2 weeks prior to this scan I had another scan and they only seen a yolk sac and told me to come back 2 weeks after and now seen an embryo bit no heartbeat!!

Has this happened with anyone else ?

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KarinaWhyte · 18/08/2021 06:06

Unfortunately baby measured smaller and still no heartbeat so a definite miscarriage with absolutely no bleeding or cramping, will make me scared for future pregnancies to come 😭 never in my life would I of thought I would miscarry

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toadstool32 · 18/08/2021 06:13

Same as me @KarinaWhyte no bleeding or pain. That's what was the biggest shock. I'd never even heard of a missed miscarriage. Take care and whatever treatment option you choose will be the best for you.

ShippingNews · 18/08/2021 06:23

Sending you a hand hold OP. I know how awful it is. Take care xx

itstrue · 18/08/2021 06:37

I'm so sorry to hear this. It happened to me too but I was 12 weeks when discovered. Totally heartbreaking.

babouchette · 18/08/2021 06:41

I'm really sorry OP Thanks

cultkid · 18/08/2021 07:03

So so sorry to hear this

Sending you so much love

Hathertonhariden · 18/08/2021 08:08

So sorry OP. [Flowers]

Geluksvogel · 18/08/2021 08:21

Sorry to hear this. Be kind to yourself moving forward. Thinking of you.

Maighread · 18/08/2021 08:25

I'm so so sorry OP sending you all the love and care x

Ferfecksackmammy · 18/08/2021 08:53

I'm so sorry.

NinaJames · 18/08/2021 09:01

So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you ♥️ x

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KarinaWhyte · 18/08/2021 09:02

Thank you everyone. One day I’ll get my rainbow baby! As soon as I’m healed from miscarriage, I’m going to try again. Can I ask from any of youse that lost a child, were you anxious Incase you had another miscarriage ? That will probably be my biggest fear

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Moominmiss · 18/08/2021 09:09

I’m so sorry @KarinaWhyte. It’s truly heartbreaking.

I suffered 4 miscarriages in a row before falling pregnant successfully with this baby (I’m currently 35 weeks).

Each one was more heartbreaking than the previous and I genuinely thought it wasn’t meant to be.

It does mean I’ve spent the entire pregnancy this time on edge. I can’t say I’ve truly enjoyed any of it so it did take the excitement out of it all for me, and I must have spent a small fortune on paying for private scans nearly every week up until my 12 week scan. But so far it’s all be worth it.

I truly hope you get your rainbow soon!

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 18/08/2021 09:24

really sorry to hearFlowers

I had 4 healthy children before I had a MC at 12 weeks, totally out of the blue.
it took me past the EDD to even consider getting pg again, I was that scared.
then one morning I just got up and was ready - got pg that day!
held my breath for the entire pg, it didn't help that 12 week scan was scheduled on the 1st "anniversary" of MC (I had to reschedule it).
But DS5 was absolutely fine, strong & healthy. Soon after he was born I remember telling him I was so happy I got brave.
We had 2 more healthy babies after him.

There's no reason the next pg should fail so although it can be bloody terrifying to try again there's not much else you can do but get brave.
best of luck

LadyBird2020 · 18/08/2021 12:29

@KarinaWhyte sorry to hear of your loss. I have had two previous miscarriages.
First was a MMC- the baby stopped growing at 5 weeks but my body didn't realise. I, like you, had no bleeding.
Second was a miscarriage at 5 weeks.
I'm now 6 weeks and 2 days pregnant and had a 6 weeks scan on Monday where I was measuring 6 weeks and 6 days.
Having a miscarriage does take away the innocence and excitement of pregnancy. Especially the first 12 weeks when it's the danger zone and nothing can be done to help but you have to keep as positive as you can't that this time, will be your time.
I see from previous posts that you're in Australia. Not sure how things work out there. I am in the UK and after 2 miscarriages I am now on baby aspirin and progesterone.
At my 6 week scan I see a heartbeat for the first time!
It was the best feeling and you will get the same.
Miscarriages are so common. 1 in 4 woman suffer.
Get plenty of rest, let your body heal, get your mind straight and just hope for the best next time. It really is just bad luck sometimes. Wishing you all the best xx

2021V2 · 18/08/2021 12:37

Yes it does affect you - I’ve lost 5 all mmc from 12 weeks (1st time it was picked up at 12 weeks) then at 8 weeks for the others. I lost a tube with ectopic and then was told I couldn’t have any. Waiting to have the other tube removed (90%) scarring and on the pill and got pregnant with eldest - healthy pregnancy and others followed. This is your story though - not ours.

2021V2 · 18/08/2021 12:39

Contact your local miscarriage association if you have one and try to process mentally and emotionally as well as recover physically.

SpringRainbow · 18/08/2021 12:48

I have only just seen this thread, I am so sorry.

I have two children, but between the two I had another pregnancy that ended in a missed miscarriage in very similar circumstances to you. It was a shock.

My pregnancy with my youngest was very difficult, I didn’t really accept that a healthy baby was possible until quite late in the pregnancy. I just didn’t want to get my hopes up.

I suffered from a lot of anxiety during that pregnancy, however it all ended well. I now have my youngest right next to me.

It’s tough, but time really is a healer Flowers

Alonelonelylonersbadidea · 18/08/2021 19:49

I'm so sorry to see your update OP.
I don't think people who have never had a miscarriage realise that you never have a normal anxiety-free pregnancy again.

A pregnancy will always be fraught with worry, but the chances of you having another are very low. See how you feel over the coming weeks and try when you are ready, but don't beat yourself up about worrying. It's normal xx

Chanel05 · 19/08/2021 10:13

My mmc really impacted my anxiety in my pregnancy with my daughter. The first 13 weeks were terrifying and I had a panic attack at an early scan in case I was told I'd lost another baby. After 13 weeks I relaxed a bit but until my daughter was in my arms, I can't say I didn't worry about my pregnancy.

Unfortunately, you will hear a lot that you're extra fertile and this just is anecdotal, there is no medical science to reinforce this. For everyone that took 1/2 months, just as many take 9/10 months after a mmc. Hope you get your rainbow baby soon.

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KarinaWhyte · 20/08/2021 01:09

Hey everyone. Just an update, I’m going to start taking the miscarriage pill today so hopefully it works and gets rid of everything x

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MyOtherProfile · 20/08/2021 03:53

Oh thinking of you.

Newnameday · 01/09/2021 21:33

Hi OP, so sorry to read your update, I had my fingers crossed.

I had an MMC at 13 weeks after seeing an early heartbeat around 6 weeks. I was devastated.

When I was able to try again (this took a little while due to complications), I got pregnant pretty quickly (1/2 months) but that ended in a CP days after I got the BFP.

I then got pregnant again straight away after the CP from that month's ovulation...

I'm currently laid here listening to my little one snoring.

Pregnancy was non-stop worrying. but a natural rainbow baby is certainly possible. I really thought I was going to have problems and never be able to carry a baby to term but I managed.

Good luck! Thanks

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KarinaWhyte · 01/09/2021 22:02

Thanks everyone! I had my miscarriage and my doctor checked my uretus with a scan and all is well! :) I can start trying again whenever. Thanks everyone.

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Geluksvogel · 01/09/2021 22:10

I hope you're coping and being kind to yourself. I wish you a rainbow baby when you're ready. All the best.