Saw a Heartbeat but now its gone???

[princessokol]

I am supposed to be 10 weeks pregnant. I had my first u/s when I was 6 weeks 5 days and everything looked good there was a heartbeat and baby was measuring on time. I went back at 9 weeks and 5 days and had another u/s the baby had no heartbeat and was measuring to be only 7 weeks and 1 day. Can there be any mistake? Should I ask for another u/s or just go for a d&c. The baby has been dead 3 weeks and I have had no bleeding or cramping. Any suggestions or thought would be helpful. Thank you.

[niki_beth]

(((HUGS))) I am so sorry. I too have experienced a missed m/c.
I do agree that it is a good idea to get your beta levels checked just to be absolutely sure. Then talk to your Dr. about your options. I do believe that if you are uncomfortable with the idea of a D&C that there are medications you can take, or possibly even wait to see if your body will recognize the loss instead.
Once again I am so sorry, I know this is very difficult. Please know that we are here for you if you need to talk.

[Annie2008]

Yes sadly this is something that can happen....and worriedbabe is correct it's called a missed miscarriage.  I had one a year and a half ago where my body was 10 weeks along but the baby had passes away at 6 weeks.  Not long after I found out though I started to bleed and cramp and passed the baby naturally.  I wouldn't go for a D and C and I'd do what worriedbabe said which is to check HCG levels and possibly go to someone else for another scan.

So sorry that is happening to you

Annie

[worriedbabe]

this is known as a missed miscarriage and i am so sorry for your loss. personally, i'd need to be 100% certain that i'd miscarried before going for a d and c. one sure way to know is to have blood hcg tests done. if your levels fall and continue to do so, you've miscarried. another scan is also a good idea but may still leave you with slight doubts. in my honest opinion, it does sound like you have miscarried. i'm sorry.