heartbeat but fetus not growing?

[scaredfornumber3]

I have had a few miscarriages so I have been monitored closely this pregnancy. I have had three ultrasounds. At 5.5 weeks we saw the sac and fetal pole and then at 6.5 weeks we saw the heartbeat. I went last week to at 8.5 weeks to see the baby again and we found out we did have twins..but one didn't make it and the other is measuring the same as it did two weeks ago but still has a heartbeat. my doctor said there is no hope and that when the heart stops he will do the d&c, so i go back next week for a scan again. Anyone ever had this and the baby survived?

[ShamansMommy]

Why does he think there is no hope for the other baby?

[scaredfornumber3]

Because the baby hasn't grown at all in two weeks. It is measuring two weeks behind and we've been monitoring the growth of one of the babies for the last few weeks. So, because I was 8.5 weeks and it looked more like 5-6 he said there was no hope.

[ZevasMom]

Sometimes Dr.s (in all their infinite wisdom) can be jerks!  I know that being pregnant with twins can slow the size of both of them down.  I would think that because you were pregnant with twins and then lost one, it might take a bit for the other baby to catch up.  I will keep you in my prayers, and I know that many other women on here pray for each other also... Keep us informed :o)

[scaredfornumber3]

hi, I am updating to let you know that I went in today to see if the heart had stopped beating and instead witnessed a miracle. my doctor had tentatively scheduled my d&c for tomorrow as long as the baby had passed. Instead we saw a beautiful 10w1d old baby. My doctor said it is a miracle and goes to show that science isn't in control...GOD is. Last week the baby measured 6 weeks at best so the fact that it was 10w1d with arms, legs and a moving head..was amazing. What a joy to see that screen today. hope this gives hope to someone else going through something similar.
Thanks again for the responses.

[duehring]

Wow! That is awesome. I am happy for you. I bet you are so excited.

[Nicole624]

I am soo happy for you! Congrats!!!

[KellyTexas]

Congrats - that is wonderful news.  I am so happy for you!!!!  That also gives me hope for our third little "peanut" inside of me.  After only seeing 2 out of the 3 heartbeats last week, I was very sad but have started to have hope again.  

[tazz00057]

WOW!!!! it is so amazing I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!! please keep us updated

[Tina398]

wowww, congrats, you see, dr's arent always right, and even they are, there is a greater power watching from up above, God is Great, have a wonderful time during your pregnancy and keep us updated :))

[EM98]

Many congrats

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Wow, your story has definately given me hope. My husband and I are going through a similar situation. We went to the doctor the week before last and they found the fetal pole and a flicker on the screen, which the tech. believed to be a heartbeat. Although, she said it was too faint for her to pick up the sound. Last week we went back and the baby has grown, it is measuring 6 weeks which is exactly on cue with the date I believe to have conceived. But, this time no heartbeat can be detected. The doctor suggested possible missed miscarriage and tested my progesterone level. My progesterone level is above 20, which is good, and I havent had any cramping or bleeding. I'm still having pregnancy symptoms like frequent urination, nautiousness, sore breasts, food adversions and facial breakouts. On Wed. of this week we go back to the doctor for another u/s. The baby should be measuring 7 weeks. Hopefully we will see the heartbeat. It could have been that the tech. never really detected the hb the first time which is why it wasn't there the last. This time I have faith it will be there. GOD IS WONDERFUL!!!!!! your situation is just another sign of that. I am expecting my  own miracle on Wed., and with all of my family, including my church family and friends praying for us, my faith has become stronger. Thanks so much for sharing your story. I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy, just keep God first and everything will turn out for the best.

[Adolphin69]

I had the same happen.. I was pregnant with twins and miscarried one of them at 6 weeks.. At that time the drs said there was no hope for the other baby. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and the baby is only measuring 13 weeks 4 days. I have an Amnio in the morning to determine why he is not growing. There was a week that his heart rate dropped below 50 bpm. But now it is back in the 140's. All I can say is pray that everything will work out. I will keep you in my prayers.

Good Luck

[addy4395]

I am actually going through the same thing right now, I am 6 1/2 weeks and the baby is 1 week behind in growth, and the heartrate was only 88 on monday. The Dr. said that the outcome is in God's hands, and i have to wait until monday 27th to see if the HB has gone up and if any growth has occurred. This is my first baby and I was thrilled to find out I was pregnant, my sister in law found out she was pregnant the same day, and lost the baby last week, so we are all scared for my baby. I am on bed rest until monday and i have been praying and talking to my baby and I am hoping for a miracle!!

[KMG123]

Thank you so much for your story of hope, as I am in a similar situation.  The past three weeks have been so difficult, the doctor keeps saying to prepare ourselves for the worst, and that there was no chance for the baby to survive, as the baby is measuring two weeks behind.  They schedule me for a D & C last Friday, but had me come in one more time last Thursday, and they saw a heartbeat, it was slow, but there was definately a heartbeat.  The doctor still is not hopeful, but we waited a week, and I am going in tomorrow to see if there has been any growth in the baby.  I will be 9 weeks 4 days tomorrow.  I had no idea so many women are going through the same thing...it is so difficult to get through each day, without hope, it would not be possible!  The best to all of you I will pray for your babies and for your strength during this difficult time.  Also Scared for Number 3 for me too!!      

[Tasha6807]

wow...alot of women have problems during pregnancy i am going to my obgyn today bc i have been having alot of cramps i am just going to get every thing checked out so just wish me luck!!!

[RENAY56]

IM NOT HAVEIN ANY SIGNS OF BEING PREGNET BUT MY STOMACH HAS AN HEART BEAT AND MOVES SLOW DOES THAT MEAN IM PREGNET

[Nookie86]

i'm 6 months and i dont even look like i'm pregnant but when i with to the doctor i heard my baby heart beat because i kept on saying that i was'nt pregnant because i dont look it i have'nt had a ultra-sound yet because like i said we thought i was'nt pregnant because i took 5 home test and they all came out negative but when i went to the doctor it was postive i just pray to god that my baby is okay and healthly i think my baby is'nt growing either because i'm not

[cheyne1]

I had exactly the same thing happen - the fetal pole stopped growing for three weeks - during which time the heartbeat continued, and everything else like the gestational sac, placenta and uterus continued to grow. Sadly, when I was 9 weeks pregnant the baby died - the heartbeat stopped. After the death, the gestational sac and placenta kept growing and my body did not recognize the loss. I am going to have tablets/vaginal pessaries given to me on Monday to induce miscarriage.

[1233]

Wow....these stories are so awesome. Im in the same situation but its a little worse.  I had to go to the emergency room a few days ago b/c I started bleeding heavy. Im 8 weeks pregnant and when they did the ultra sound the baby only measured 6 weeks old.  Later that night I started having pains in my stomach and the doc the next morning told me Im in the early stages of a miscarrage (miscarriage). Its been 3 days now and the pain has stopped. I go Monday to get my blood work checked out and that will tell us more about whats going on..Ive been praying so hard the last few days and when I read everyones stories it really gives me hope and reminds me that if its Gods will he will provide a miracle for my situation!

[moo613]

i am 9.5 weeks but my baby mesures 6 milimiters. is that ok? please answer me cause i will only be able to speak to my doc tomm night and i cant sleep from worrie