Slow heartbeat only measuring 5 weeks…😔

[Thorfire]

Hey MN

im looking for a bit of advice.
I had a mc in December which was horrendous and then got pregnant in march.

I know the exact dates of conception as I was tracking my ovulation. I should be nearly 8 weeks pregnant.

we had a private early viability scan and they picked up a slow heartbeat and only measuring 5 weeks or so 😔
The sonographer said it wasn’t good/normal but that we need to speak to EPU.

luckily they are seeing us tomorrow morning.

has anyone been in this position? I’m not expecting good news but what happens if they detect a heartbeat?
my morning sickness is horrendous which is not helping how distressed I feel.

as there are no signs of miscarriage do they wait for it to happen naturally? Or can they decide tomorrow whether the pregnancy isn’t viable and then take the next steps?

thank you so much x

I'm sorry you are going through this. I think most likely you will go tomorrow and they'll scan you and then they'll make you go back in a week for another scan to see if there has been any progress. Sending you all the luck ❤️

Thank you @BeautyAndTheBump1 for replying. My husband said this too.
i am exhausted and it sounds defeatist but I want it over and done with especially with such crippling morning sickness x

Just bumping as I wondered if anyone else has been though this? X

I am so sorry you’re going through this. It’s really tough. I almost didn’t want to share my story, as I know how you feel and when I was going through the same thing, I didn’t want to hear any negatives but as you’re asking if others have been through the same, I’m hoping you won’t mind.

I was measuring exactly 2 weeks behind according to when I ovulated. In my head I just knew 2 weeks was too far out (we paid privately for this scan). I then called EPU who checked 1 week later and there was growth and a heartbeat, so we were feeling hopeful. Sadly 1 more week later there had been no more growth and I had medical management last week. There was no longer a heartbeat either.

thinking of you 💕 it’s tough and was my second miscarriage. On all the scans and blood tests I’ve had, everything is normal, so we are putting it down to bad luck unfortunately until we are told otherwise / referred if I have a 3rd miscarriage.

@Inforapound Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I am so very sorry 💓 it’s heartbreaking and such an emotional rollercoaster.
i feel it’s so unfair even though it can happen to anyone.

i am glad you shared your story. I don’t want anyone sugar coating this, I need to know other’s experiences so I have a rough idea of what will happen and what I should prepare for.
ive come to terms with it being the worst case scenario and all I hope for if it is bad that it’s not a complicated long drawn out miscarriage.x

Hi,
we had a strong heartbeat at 6w and all was fine. Had another scan at 8w and baby had not grown at all and no heartbeat. There were two sonogoraphers who agreed so I didn’t need to go back again a week later (wonder if you can ask for this?). I’m expectant managing at the moment but not much happening so I’ll likely go back for meds Monday. There are other options all of which I was told and given the choice on how to proceed.

obviously hoping for different news for you at your next scan, if not however sending you the biggest hug. It is so shitty and painful to go through this. Xxx

@H20202 I am so sorry 💓 and thinking of you because it’s utterly shit! I’m just gutted for anyone going through this.

ive had a bit of time to process it and I’m a realist so I’ve decided if they can confirm it’s not viable I will want to take meds to manage the miscarriage.
Having a bit of control helps but still a nasty process to go through. I don’t want to be waiting for the inevitable.

big hugs x