No fetal heartbeat during transvaginal ultrasound at 8 weeks 4 days

[worried_mom_to_be]

I had a transvaginal u/s last Friday, adn the fetal crown to rump length showed 8.4 weeks. Hoewever, we couldn't find a heartbeat. I am due back for another u/s in 10 days time.

My menstrual cycle had been acting rather irregularly from the way it has otherwise done since the first time I had a period in my life - in the sense that my period always starts 5 days EARLIER from the last time, but the last couple of times, it came 5+ days AFTER the last time instead.

I haven't had any bleeding or even spotting whatsoever, and still have morning sickness, hunger etc.....

What are my chances of seeing a growing foetua with a normal heartbeat when I go for the follow-up ultrasound next week (in 10 days time from the last u/s - expected foetal age should be about 10 weeks on that day, ie if my menstrual cycle period can be relied on at all) ?

We are both extremely disappointed at the outcome of the last u/s and wish we could look forward to some hope of having this baby - inspite of all this history ...... so please advise

[lileskimo2005]

I had an ultrasound today. I am 6 weeks 5 days. They seen the heartbeat measuring 100 over the belly scan, But transvaginal they could not see anything. So now there saying the baby is too small or a glitch or im loosing it. I think there full of crap!!!

[naturallyprego]

I am in a situation that is similar. I am 10 weeks pregnant from my lmp. I have known since week 4. At 5w4d they saw a fetal heartrate. I have been having cramping n spotting since day 1. But this weekend was heavier more painful. I went to ER they did an u/s and did not find a fetal heart rate. What should I do..  I am sooo scared, This would be my first natural pregnancy since my 1st child was conceived using IVF because I had soo many problems conceiving. We thought we couldn't get pregnant naturally and are soo excited. I started to show early on so most of my family and friends know as does my excited 5 year old.. What to do??  I went in for an HCG test yesterday and am awaiting the results.

[ashley0903]

i am going through the same exact thing.LMP was April 20, 2010 which would put me at 13 weeks but because of 2 negative pg tests in May i would only be about 9 weeks right now. went in for a "dating" ultrasound and they said the baby meansured 8 weeks but couldnt detect a heartbeat via transvaginal U/S. got my hcg levels tested that same day and again 2 days later. First one was in the 63000 which was told is good and second was told they dropped. Docs sceduled a D&C but i cancelled because i just dont feel they should have jumped to conclusions. I have heard and read of SO MANY cases that are similar and they went on to have healthy babies. My first pregnancy went great and this one is giving me worry and heartache in hopes that i can give my 2 year old a little brother or sister :( So Ladies please wait out a few weeks and demand another U/S because doctors do make mistakes. i am hopefully getting my 2nd U/S next week to give me some peace of mind as to what my body and baby are doing. you are all in my prayers xxx

[kel36959]

im having the same experience i had scan at 8 weeks baby was there but no heartbeat was found im due back this monday for second scan. ive had no bleeds and no pains i still got morning sickness my breasts are still very tender and my bump is getting bigger it all feels so right.  im so worried and scared about monday

[qster1005]

Big hopes and wishes for a good report on your next u/s.

I am in a similar situation and trying to balance hope and just waiting.   My u/s at 7w showed large yolk sac, no heartbeat, no fetal pole.  We were given basically no chance by the Dr.   5 days later (7weeks, 5days) there is now a heartbeat (though slow - about 80bpm) and fetal pole and baby (but measuring quite small).  So - there was significant growth in those 5 days, but it is still far from normal.  And yet, I am filled with hope that if all of that positive change can happen in 5 hopeless days, perhaps a lot more can happen as we wait 7 days for the next u/s.  Learning to just wait and walk in the "not knowing" is so hard!

[Urokmom]

Ps: I will be sure to come back and update this forum with our progress. Next u/s is in 7 days. Anyone from previous threads had positve full term pregnancies with now healthy babies- we'd sure love to hear from you! Love n light S.