No heartbeat at 7+ 4

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OffTheCoffee · 18/04/2008 20:29

Had an early scan today because I've had 2 previous miscarriages. All in place, but no heartbeat - have to go back for a follow up next week. Doctors didn't say whether it was good or bad. There should be something there by now shouldn't there? Would appreciate your experiences - good and bad, just want to prepare either way. Thanks

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gigglewitch · 18/04/2008 20:32

i've had this one go both ways at that sort of stage. sorry I'm not bringing you fantastic news all the way, but it can be early to find a heartbeat. with me they were doing loads of blood tests as your levels should double every 48hrs. Have you had anything like this?

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purplegryffon · 18/04/2008 20:33

No help for you hun - just sending you best wishes, positive thoughts and I hope that all turns out ok for you... Take care x

SlightlyMadSweet · 18/04/2008 20:35

HOw were you scanned?

If it was abdominal it is quite common not to see Hb at this stage.

I think you can start to see Hb on a TV scan from about 6wk ish. I guess if you are deffo deffo 7+4 then youi would have been more likely to see Hb than not. If you are little as 4 days out on dates it could be 50/50 if you see it.

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OffTheCoffee · 18/04/2008 21:43

Thanks for your support. It was an internal scan and they were digging about for ages trying all different angles but didn't see a heartbeat. I'm pretty sure of my dates, and the measurements were out by at least a week. I've been scanned at this stage before and seen a heartbeat and things didn't work out, so even if it had been 100% good today I wouldn't have been reassured just yet. I'll see what they say next week. Thanks again

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duvetheaven · 19/04/2008 08:06

Hi Offthecoffee
Sorry for your two previous mcs. I have had one mmc and the next pregnancy I had early scan at 6 weeks but hearbeat could not be seen so went back around the 7 week mark. I was told then that there was no heartbeat and it appeared the foetus had stopped growing. They also took blood tests. I had a DandC after that.
I am now on my third pregnancy and 20 weeks having had 2 scans before the 12 week mark.
Wishing you all the best as the 'in limbo' situation is never nice.
Take care x

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