Small embryo and slow heartbeat

[Liv20]

I was hoping someone may have a similar story but with a positive outcome. I’m 40, IVF pregnancy, had a scan yesterday at 7 weeks and 4 days. The embryo measures 6 weeks and 1 day and has a “flicker”, which the doctor clarified that it’s a slow heartbeat at 106.
I was asked to go for another scan in a week. I wish there was anything I could do for this embryo to grow and survive. I’m heartbroken.

[Anoushka1986]

No advice but I'm in the same boat. My baby is measuring at 6 weeks when they should have been 7 plus 3. Heart beat is 89. I actually didn't think 106 was that slow for a heart beat, il surprised they said that.

I'm waiting on my next scan and a count down on and just trying to keep myself busy until then.

Sorry you are going through this, it really sucks x

[Liv20]

@Anoushka1986 It’s very difficult to focus on anything else. I hope you will get good news at your next scan. Please let me know your outcome.

[Puddlelane123]

Nothing inspiring to say I’m afraid OP but offering you a handhold if you need it as I have been where you are and the feeling of helplessness was horrific.

[Anoushka1986]

Will do @Liv20 x good luck to you too .

[bluehope]

No advice either but exactly the same boat. Looking for hope too. Should have been 7w5d but 6w2d. Saw a heart beat but no info on if strong or not. We weren't given much detail on how hopeful we can be, feels a long wait till next scan. hope you are all holding up okay

[Liv20]

I had my second scan today and unfortunately it’s not good news. The embryo hasn’t grown much and its heartbeat is very slow. We’re absolutely heartbroken. We’ve been told about the options available to us and we’ll have to make a decision. I hope the other ladies on this thread get good news at their scan.

[bluehope]

I am so sorry @Liv20

sending you love and strength at this very difficult time x

[Anoushka1986]

Sorry to hear @Liv20 . I had my scan on Monday and it was bad news too. Baby hadn't grown since the first scan and no heart beat. It's devastating isn't it.

[Liv20]

Thank you @bluehope. I hope you get good news.
@Anoushka1986, I’m sorry to hear your outcome. I’m thinking of going for D&C so that the tissue can be sent to the lab for further investigation.

[Anoushka1986]

@Liv20 that's not a bad idea, I hadn't thought of that. This is my second miscarriage in 5 months after an easy text book first pregnancy with my son 2 years ago so I'm a bit baffled. Hating my body right now. Particularly hate having a missed miscarriage and still feeling nauseous.

[Liv20]

I’m exactly the same @Anoushka1986, I’m still very tired and nauseous and I know it’s for nothing. This is my 3rd miscarriage. 🥺

[Anoushka1986]

@Liv20 😔 take care of yourself. Hope you get your rainbow baby.

[bluehope]

I had my scan and unfortunately missed miscarriage confirmed too. This was my first pregnancy so feeling nervous about the next few days.
hope you are both okay as can be in the circumstances.

[Liv20]

So sorry you are going through that @bluehope. I hope we’ll all get our rainbow babies.

[Bubbles021]

Hi OP I just wanted to send you a huge hug 💙 I'm so sorry to read that this is happening to you. The loss of a much wanted baby is the most heartbreaking thing anyone can experience, but you will always be a mummy to those three special babies 💙