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

[Urokmom]

Thank you to everyone for taking the time to discuss with such a balanced head/heart perspective. Yesterday my 8 wk (? Irregular also so who really knows?!?) baby had a hr of only 64bpm and my doc (who was with me for past 2 uncomplicated pregnancies) was visibly distressed. He told me there was not much hope and booked me in for follow up u/s today at 9am. He was again visibly affected but this tine in disbelief. The little guy is still there measuring 6.8 and hr of 68. I know science says there is minimal chance of making it all the way unscathed and there is nothing to be physically done. But Faith is another matter. I have been giving myself reiki healings since yesterdays news and trusting in the Divine for assistance. Whatever way it pans out, negativity and fear at this juncture can only make matters worse. To me this has been a true test of my beliefs and I have been so comforted by Faith In the Divine and the power of energy to positively influence a situation. I feel for you intimately. Perhaps to ease yr being, you could try some positve visualisations and see white healing light bathing both you n bub. I send you love and light from across the oceans.  

[letgodhandleit]

I went in for my first prenatal visit and was told afterwards i would have spotting. two days later i did which turned into bleeding and cramping. went bak to the doctor the next day and they did a vaginal u/s and was saying they were sorry before i could get off the table my doctor said she really couldn't give me a definite answer and to wait over the weekend and see what happens. i have two healthy boys and its been six years sine i've been back in these shoes mind you i had no problems in either pregnancy i go back tomorrow for another u/s at this point i will be 8weeks 1day but i can't help but think that everything is going to be great god has the upper hand and we have to take a step back and let him do what he does best i will let you know tomorrow how my baby is doing.

[stargirl619]

I went to the Er for heart palputations & I was 8 weeks pregnant. The OB/GYN was able to see a baby, but no heart beat(tranvaginal ultrasound). She was so quick to tell me to terminate the pregnancy, & when I said i'd rather wait, she had the nerve to ask why. This was my first u/s, so it isn't like I had one prior & there was a heart beat. The PA-C stated that it could be a slow development, & that every woman & pregnancy is different. I go for an U/S tomorrow & my first prenatal visit on Thursday. I hope all turns out well.

[jultim]

Hi Christine,
If you had two u/s with no heartbeat and no progression than you need to not question your decision.  You made the right one.  As mothers, no matter what happens (in or out of our control), we will blame ourselves.  Do not do that to  yourself.  Unfortunately, this baby was not developing and that shouldn't have any effect on any future pregnancies.  Try again when you are ready.  Just don't think you made the wrong decision, there was nothing that you could do to change the outcome of the u/s.  Good luck to you :)

[mum_ov_one]

hi i went for and u/s and had a transvaginal 2day at the hospital but i didnt have a full bladder does anyone know if that effects picking up a babys heartbeat, i worked out i would be about 6-8weeks i could see our baby but there was no heartbeat, had a little brown discharge but that stopped yesturday  it only lasted a day or two, i was so heartbrocken as my fella is going in the army in 3 weeks and i set my heart on this baby, i have to go back in 10days to have another scan to see if we can find a baby, so im praying to god things will be k im just really scared i cryed my eyes out and dont know if i can go through it again its so hard this waiting because the doctor says its 50/50 HELP.

[christine091]

I'm 18years old. I found out Dec. 2nd I was pregnant with my 1st child by a home pregnancy test. I then got a blood test 2days later to confirm the pregnancy. The results had shown I was 2-3months pregnant. I made an appointment with my obgyn the same day and got scheduled for my 1st appointment that up coming Friday. I was told i was 8weeks and 1day according to my last period (Oct. 14th). I then got scheduled for an ultrasound Dec. 19th, a week before Christmas because I notice a bit of pink (not red) spotting. So, my boyfriend and I went for the ultrasound at the hospital to see if there was anything wrong or if I was just paranoid and over reacting. I waited 3days for a phone call from my obgyn and he scheduled me for an appointment early the next morning. At that appointment I was told there was no heartbeat but it was showing I was 8weeks pregnant when I was thinking I was 9weeks going on 10weeks according to my blood results and last period. I was also told I was going to have a miscarriage.He went ahead and scheduled me for another ultrasound at a different place this time on Dec. 27th. and scheduled to see him early the next morning. Dec. 28th I was told the ultrasound was still showing the fetus was only 8weeks and still no heartbeat. He told me to either prepare and wait for a miscarriage or get a procedure done that same day to go ahead and remove the fetus. I got scheduled an hour later for the procedure so, I wouldn't risk hemoraging and it would be less painful. It was a 10-15 minute procedure and i spotted very little the 1st day and had very little cramping. It's been 2days and I'm bleeding a good bit and in constant pain with cramps. I'm regretting my decision after reading all these articles but I'm hoping my doctor was right and I made the right decision.