Heartbeat present, and everything growing except embryo!?

[cheyne1]

Hi there, my gestational sac has grown nicely and is measuring 26mm (mean sac diameter). There is a fetal pole present with a heartbeat. Yet the fetal pole has not grown for the past week and is measuring just 3.7mm. I have had no spotting or pains. My HCG level is at a good level and doubling. Heartbeat is present and has been present for the past 2 weeks. According to my own dates i should be 8 weeks. At scan 1 I had just the yolk sac present. At scan 2 fetal pole and heart pulsations were present. At scan 3 fetal pole and heartbeat was present. The scans were spaced at weekly intervals. The sac has grown 11 mm in the past week to a mean sac diameter of 27mm, and heartbeat is present, but fetal pole does not appear to have grown since last week. Is this pregnancy still viable? Help!?

[LadyM84]

i'm really sorry to hear that . you take care and best of luck for the future xx hugs xx

[kedarhaze]

I am so sorry for your lost. Having a m/c is never easy and I have you have the family support that you need.

[MaryAK]

I'm sorry to hear this news.  Best wishes to you.

[cheyne1]

Hi there, I went for a scan today, and discovered that the baby's heart has now stopped. The pregnancy has not been viable for three weeks they told me - because the embryo was no longer growing. Apparently, once an embryo ceases growing for a period of 5 days it satisfies the criteria for diagnosing an inevitable miscarriage. Although my little one's heart continued for three weeks after it stopped growing I am glad it is finally at peace. Thanks for you kind words and support. All best wishes to you and your little ones. xxx

[LadyM84]

i'm sorry if you feel let down but i wouldnt have any input i havent had a scan or anything yet i have no idea about measurements but if a heartbeat is seen thats a good sign right ?? how are things going for you now ??? have you got a follow up scan ?? your drs should give you some idea of hoe things look after all they see it all the time , best of luck to you and i pray it all works out for you xx

[MaryAK]

Sometimes people don't reply b/c they don't know the answer.  No need to get snippy.

[lum510]

I am sorry that know one has posted any thing. Some times people ask questions on the forums all the time and some never get a comment. But if you check your profile I sent you a note on May 14th. I am sorry about what is going on and I hope that the doctors are wrong and every thing will be ok. I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers.

[cheyne1]

4 days and not one comment. How sweet and supportive you all are.