No heartbeat "yet"

Hello Ladies I went to the doctor this morning I am 6 weeks.  We did not see a heartbeat I of course was and am upset.  The doctor said not to be concerned that it was early.  The lining of my uterus looks good and I have no cramping bleeding etc, all good signs he said.  The "baby" is measuring at 6 weeks and 1 day.  The doctor said I did not need repeated HCG checked because measurments were good and then again not to worry.  Ha easy for him to say! I have to add my doctor is wonderful and has 3 IVF children himself.  I go back on Monday for another ultrasound.  I am going to go crazy waiting and most likely spend a fortune on pg tests.  I have done 9 since I found out I was pg (yes crazy) especially since I knoe if you are going to miscarry the test can still pick up hormone.  Hopefully this crazy behavior is part of being pg.  Looking forward to hearing from those who have been in this situation!

[Courtcoop]

Congrats hun!  Hot and Miss at 6 weeks...more like 7 or 8 sometimes longer...and yes, you have the same behavior that we all have had...:P

[dot247]

Thanks for the support! I of course bought pg tests, my husband is ready to have my committed!

[Heather5]

I agree...no need to worry. Six weeks is kinda borderline for the heartbeat. It usually shows up sometime between 6 and 7 weeks, so by next week, it'll probably be visible!

:-)

[prevatt77]

I went in at 5w6d and my RE told me up front not to be alarmed if we didn't see a heartbeat and we didn't.  He told me to come back in 1 week and I was 6w6d and we were able to see a heartbeat.  It's probably just a little too early.  Keep us posted.

[sue68]

Try not to worry too much - 6 weeks is still borderline/early.  Good luck with your next u/s.     ps.  Dollarstore hpt tests are much easier on the pocketbook  - pick up your stash there !

[spade22]

I agree with the other ladies.  Usually, the earliest a HB will be detected is closer to 7 weeks (the heart beats a little earlier but it is extremely hard to pick up).  I dont know why so many doctors perform US's so early because it often causes needless worry.

[mommyin10]

Hi. My first u/s at 5 weeks showed only a sac. We went back at 6 weeks hoping to see a heartbeat & did, but were also surprised by another sac. At 6 weeks, there was no heartbeat in the second sac. At 7 weeks, we saw two beautiful heartbeats :) It is early, so stay positive & I wish you my best! By the way, I drove my husband crazy testing twice every day! So, no, you're definitely not alone ;-)