No heartbeat at 8 weeks with a vaginal ultrasound.

[aschneider]

I am 8 weeks pregnant (LMP).  I know I didn't ovulate until about day 16.  I just had a second vaginal ultrasound.  They measured the baby to be 6.5 weeks.  They saw a yolk sak and embryo, but no heartbeat.  I've had my HCG levels taken 5 times and go again tomorrow to get them done again.  They have been rising, but not quite as much as the Dr. wants.  Has anyone had a similar experience.  This is my first pregnancy and I'm worried of course.  Thanks.

[K_gvlyn]

Hello I just need ur advice because I don't know what to expect. I had my ultrasound yesterday and I am 9 weeks pregnant but the doctor said my pregnancy is not healthy. In the ultrasound the gestational sac and yolk sac was there but she cant find the heartbeat. I haven't have any bleeding nor abdominal cramps but I don't have any symptoms which is usually happens during pregnancy like; nausea & vomiting, no morning sickness and breast tenderness or swollen. I'll be back in one week for another ultrasound. She told me to continue taking folic acid and duphaston only plus ANMUM milk twice a day. Is there still any possible that for the second ultrasound she will find the heartbeat? what happen to the baby and where it was hiding?

[catty1203]

sorry to hear about your lost...but you should try again this time try staying in the hospital

[sadfather]

hi Tawa im sorry to hear about your loss I too was in a fender bender two weeks ago and feel that may have had a factor as to why the baby heartbeat is no longer there. im very upset to know and see my gf feel so sad! I wish that I didn't get in the fender bender did the issurance company say anything to you ? I know money cant bring the baby back but I feel like my gf should be somewhat compensated for lost time of work and the loss of our the baby she was 12 weeks I dunno what to do to make my gf feel better and I wish I could sue the insurance cus im angry if the person hadt hit us the baby might still be growing perfectly fine! :(

[braymom]

I am going through the exact same situation right now and I do not wish to have a D&C if there could still be hope.  I trust my doctor but for my peace of mind I still think (and hope) she could be wrong.  Wondering if you or anyone else could let me know how this turned out for you

[LittleEzra]

This is the best post i've read, after searching for some answers!!
I went in for my 8 week scan last monday, as i have ovarian issues and really wanted to make sure everything was ok.
The sonographer said the size of the yolk sack seemed right but there was no heartbeat and got a 2nd opinion.
Both ladies had me leave in tears with the impression I had lost my baby, and I headed for my doctor!
I have sibnce done 3 blood tests, 2 results have come through, showing my levels dropped from 33,000 to 32,00 in 48 hours. Though not a significant drop i'm still a little concerned.
I find out my new levels today, whoch were taken friday and got form there!
I still FEEL pregnant and am trying to remain positive, but am scared!
I am 34, I have a 13 yr old daughter and never thought this would ever happen again.
So fingers crossed
x

[RockRose]

smily,   I think you need to be prepared for a possible early miscarriage.  

If you got a positive pregnancy test on April 27,  it's likely you're at least 7 1/2 weeks along,  and a heartbeat should have been seen on the ultrasound.

It's also possible that you're not quite as far along as that,  though,  and your baby is okay.

Do you "feel" pregnant?  (Very sore breasts,  nausea?)

I had two early miscarriages and I know the sense of loss.  But I did go on to have 3 healthy babies,  so that's good news.

Prayers everything is okay.   If this pregnancy ended early,  that's so common - there is so much risk in the first 2 months.

[smily27]

Hi im 8 weeks pregnant April 27 i did a test possitive im Very Happy. However sat 19 i started spoting sun. I didnt at all then monday i started to feel pain in My lower back and i started to bleed a little more. I Went to the hospital did a ultrasound babys in the right place My uteres is closed but no heartbeat found. Im so scared sad dont know what to expect i just want to have My baby. Can someone tell me if i should be concerned.

[confusmoma2b]

HELLO,
THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ON SITE AND I READ ALL OF UR POST, I GET MORE SCARED, BUT ALSO GLAD OF SOME LIL HOPE. MY LMP WAS 4-16-11, I HAD A POS PG TEST ON 5-2511 IT WAS A .99 HME TEAT SO OS COURSE I WAS IN DENIAL UNTIL I WENT 2 DA DR. OFFICE N DA NURSE CONFIRMED IT

SO I HAD MY 1ST U/S YESTERDAY N DAR DR SAW MY FULL BLADDER,LOL WHICH BTW IT WAS A LIL DISCOMFORT WHILE HE WAS DOING DA U/S. HE ALSO SAW MY BBY SAC, N MY BBY, BUT HE CLD NOT HEAR A ):HEARTBEAT:( N SAID DAT I MAESURED ONLY 6WKS 1DAY. I WAS DRAWN FOR A QUANT COUNT N I GO BCK FRI 4 ANOTHER QUANT COUNT N REPEAT ANOTHER U/S NXT WED. IM SO CONFUSED HOW COULD DAT B IM SO CONFUSED N SCARED FOR MY HUSBAND N I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR DA LONGEST N THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED 2 ME.WE ALREADY HAVE 2 WONDERFUL BOYS 13YRS N 11YRS N THIS BBY MEANS ALOT 2 US....

CAN ANY1 PLS GIVE ME ANY ADVICE, OR HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHA IT HAPPENING

[0xsophiex0]

Hi everyone, glad so many people were on here, i had a u/s 6w3days and baby was fine, went back for a 9 week u/s and fetal pole was there but no heart beat and only measured 6 weeks 1 day im so confused!! I keep wanting to hope but i know with no growth for 3 weeks its not possible, yet my hcg is 45,00 and they are making me do another scan next week, I dont want to wait!!! let alone have to deal with looking at my dead baby again... is there any way it could still be alive they said it could be a 6 week pregnancy but i was already 6 weeks 3 weeks ago! anyone had anything similar?

[0xsophiex0]

Hi everyone, glad so many people were on here, i had a u/s 6w3days and baby was fine, went back for a 9 week u/s and fetal pole was there but no heart beat and only measured 6 weeks 1 day im so confused!! I keep wanting to hope but i know with no growth for 3 weeks its not possible, yet my hcg is 45,00 and they are making me do another scan next week, I dont want to wait!!! let alone have to deal with looking at my dead baby again... is there any way it could still be alive they said it could be a 6 week pregnancy but i was already 6 weeks 3 weeks ago! anyone had anything similar?

[JenH1979]

Last March my doctor told my husband and I that our baby did not have a heartbeat at 8 weeks.  I had a D&C days later.  It was a very sad time for me as I desperately wanted this baby.  It was a very big loss but I never gave up hope.  Three months later found out I was pregnant again and I am now 34 weeks pregnant with a baby girl. Things are looking very healthy this time around and I am feeling very blessed for this.  Please ladies never give up hope.  Although I constantly worry things will go wrong again I have HOPE that things will be well in the end.  Keep the faith ladies!

[Pavlova21]

Hello everybody, I'm 26 and 7.5 weeks pregnant according to my LMP of 26th Jul. In today's scan however, the doc could only see the sac and no embryo. She said it looked like it was just 5.5 weeks gestational Age and termed it as delayed pregnancy. Now, i wanted to know if there is anyone who can help me understand this better. The doc has asked me to come back after 2 weeks to see any progress. She said it could go either way for me. Is there anyone who has been through any similar episode before? Thank you all in advance

[confusid12b]

im 20... i was told recently that i may never have children... i cry about it almost every night.... i had my 3rd and worst m/c oct. 18, 2009... the doctor made me pass it naturally bc he didnt want to risk damaging my uteris... i was in constant pain for 5 weeks untill it finally passed... its been 10 months and i still cant get over it... most of my friends have recently become parents... and i have yet to concive again... we tried for almost a year the first time... and i still cant seem to get preg... and i have cramps all the time... but i cant get over it one bit... what do i do?

[jojo690]

Good morning all,  My name is JoAnn and i'm 40 years old.  I have a 19 year old son. I did a home preg. test and had a positive outcome : ) . a week later i visited the Dr. to find out I was 6.1 week pregnant and a very strong heart beat was present, I was so excited.  My next scheduled appt was two weeks later.  I was now 8 weeks but no heart beat was found.  I'm so crushed and i'm trying my best to be strong. I have a Dr. appt on 3/12/10 Friday, for another sono to make sure before i'm scheduled for D & C.  This will  make my third m/c within 3 years.  I feel so broken up but i guess it's not meant for me at this time.  My prayers and heart go out to all. I wish you all the best.

[xingxing]

I am mum of 2 kids(5&3), had a miscarriage ended 15w with everythings normal but that horrible day. This time I found I am preganent.

went in 6w1D with U/S, no heartbeat, Dr said 50% chance misc, went in 7w1d, still no heartbeat, u/s shows the sac only 6W, dr. said 90% chance misc will happened. I decided wait and let nature take the lead, after another 2weeks hell days but yet with hope, today went in for 3rd U/S
today is  9w1d, still no heartbeat, but see SAC growing a lot, but still said only 6w3d, this time dr. even confused with the sac growing, I will go in next week to do last check with all the hope.

Everything could happen next week, I will let you know if there is a good news, but if you don't see my post anymore that means I had a miscarriage, I will be alright

Glad have this forum and see many mums went through all these pains

[twocatsmeow]

Erica007-I hope everything checked out ok on the second ultrasound. I have read a lot of posts saying that sometimes the heartbeat doesn't get picked up.  Let me know how you are doing.  

I am 7 weeks. I just had an ultra sound at 6 weeks 2 days because I have been spotting brownish for a few weeks.  We were able to see the heartbeat. The tech was surprised as I was only 6 weeks 2 days in. But it was on the slow side at 105 bpm according to my doctor who said it should be around 150 bpm. I have another ultrasound booked for next Thurs. and I've had bloodwork done to check my hcg and progesterone levels.  The spotting is very faint and the cramping has subsided.  This is my first pregnancy at 37yrs old and I'm hoping for the best.

[erica007]

I know it was about a month ago you posted but I hope you update to let us know what you decided.  I previously had a miscarriage in April, it aborted before I even realized I was pregnant.  I just found out I was pregnant again.  I am 6w3d according to my dates.  I just went in to have a vaginal ultrasound and everything looked normal, yolk sac, embryo, and it was even measuring big at 6w5d.  Unfortunately, they did not find a heartbeat.  My HCG #'s have been going up and up like normal.  The doctor didn't give me much hope.  I have no signs of miscarriage so I plan on going back in in a week to see if there has been any more growth or if it has stopped.  The Dr. said if it died it must have just happen within the last day or so since it was still big for my dates.  I am hoping for someone to give me some positive feedback.  

[ktws8]

I have had no signs of a msc but all along thought this pregnancy seemed different than my first. At 6w 1d my us showed every thing normal and healthy! We even found a heart beat at 6 weeks. We just went in today for an 8 week appt and the baby measured 7w 6d, so pretty right on. Oh and I had thrown up just a day ago, and this morning still took a pill to help with the nausea I felt today. BUT after we measured we looked for the heartbeat. Nothing! So sad! My doc said I was the first today, but it happens often, she had 2 girls yesterday whi also found no heartbeats. So now what? I felt prego and sick just this morning?! My doc mentioned both ways to deal with it. But I am not bleeding or cramping...but if I lost the baby, why wait for the msc to happen -just get a D&C now?! Agh so emotional!!

[pumpkin89]

HI, I am kind of going though the same things. I started bleeding @ 6 weeks and i went to the doctor and she did an internal ultra sound but found no heartbeat or the fetus only the yolk sac. She just sent me on my way to the hospital to have blood take and told me to go back to work tomorrow and dont worry about anything.So I did but also continued to bleed at work. So i called my midwife again and she told me only to come in if it got worst. Well the bleeding hasnt got worst but the Pain and cramps have. I have to go to the doctor again next week for thr 8 week check up and i am actually kind of scared to know what could happen. I wonder if I should get a new doctor because this one sounds like she doesnt know what she is talking about. Does anyone have any pointers on whether i should get a real doctor if a midwife is good enough. I just have all these problems going on at one time and i cant handle that and work and all the stress.  I just need some type of an opinion. I am lost.....

[mh814]

I never thought Id be one on here posting. My story is somewhat similiar but different yet. I became pregnant unknown of the exact conception date due to irregular periods. My husband and I were so happy to concieve again as we had tried for over a year. We have a beautiful intelligent 2 1/2 year old daughter at home.

I began feeling as if something was not "right" around 4-5 weeks. I had severe cramping that would make me double over, pain in my left side around what felt like my ovary. Fear of having an ectopic pregnancy I made an appointment at the ob office. That morning I could only get in to see the practicioner. She sent me for a transvaginal u/s and HCG test. On the u/s it showed me at 5wks5days- the earliest she said she had ever detected a heartbeat- but there it was flickering away on the screen. My HCG levels were normal for the time frame. I was told that I was experiencing my uterus growing and that was were the cramping was from but if I began to bleed to go to the ER. I continued to cramp somewhat severely off and on for the next 3 weeks. They then scheduled my first prenantal visit for a few weeks earlier, so at the frist of January instead of the last.  No bleeding, severly nauseated, sore breasts, etc. But I continued to tell my husband that I felt as if something was not right because this was SOOO different from my first pregnancy.

I went into that visit thinking I was ok, I still had all the signs of pregnancy. I set down with the nurse and went through a battery of questions, history, and joked with them about my pregnancy. She then turned me over to the u/s tech to have another u/s to make sure of my exact due date since I had no idea of my LMP and my other u/s was so early.

I began joking with the us tech becauseshe attempted to us the regular stomach us and with my tilted uterus could not see much so opted for a transvaginal. She poked, and poked, and poked. I could see the circle on the screen, stating "oh there it is". She just answered "yeah". And continued to move the transvaginal u/s around to the point were I was becoming uncomfortable. I then looked at her face and knew. I asked her what was wrong, and she bagan to apologize to me- that she was so sorry...she couldnt find a heartbeat and the sac was not measure where it should be for 8wks3days. I began to cry. She then left to go get the Ob doctor. He came in and confirmed- no heartbeat which at 8 weeks should have been seen and even more should have been there since it was at 6 weeks. He told me I had a blighten ovum, and that my baby had just stopped developing. He gave me the option for a d&C or to wait until I miscarried on my own and then come to the ER to make sure it was a complete miscarriage. Having a child at home and a husband that works crazy hours I opted for the d&C. I will have this tomorrow. I am heart broken. I have cried fo 3 days and taken a week off from work (my employer was not happy or even sympathic with me for this). Has anyone else had a simliar experience where the heartbeat was there and then was not?

[sammyjoe34]

hi
i just wanted to know has anyone been diagnosed a miscarriage only for it to be misdiagnosed. my dilemma is i started bleeding on saturday and went to er, bleeding was light but red and they did a uss and diagnosed me with a threatened miscarriage, er then told me to go to early pregnancy unit on Monday for blood tests to see if HCG levels were doubling. so i went on Monday but they  said its better to do another uss, they said they could dee the gestational and yolk sac and the uterus looked normal even though bleeding was moderate with mild period pains, and booked me for another appointment in 2 weeks. when saying moderate i used a maximum of a pad and a half  a day for the rest of the week till date, and strangely found that when i sat or lay down i hardly bled but when i went toilet i used to drip ( not pour)as they also suggested bed rest for 2 weeks. so here i am 1 week later and yesterday i began to clot about the size of like 50p  it did again today twice and so i went back to er and they did another uss and told me that its coming away slowly. i could see the gestational sac there and the doctor even asked if i had pictures from the last scan to compare hers too. she discharged me saying i have had a complete miscarriage but if i was to start bleeding heavier i should go back to the early pregnancy unit.
by my lmp dates i am 6 weeks 5 days today... if i go on monday i will be 7 weeks gestational age 5 weeks fetus, is that too early to hear a heartbeat?

[drmcox]

I went in on last wed because I was spotting (only when I wiped) and I was suppose to be 12 weeks along and my doctor did not hear a heart beat on the dopler so she sent me in for a u/s the radiologist came in after a regular u/s and intravaginal and told me the fetus stopped developing at about 8 weeks.  I could not believe and still cant that I have been carrying around a baby that has not been alive for a month.  It is the most difficult thing I have had to deal with.  They told me I could m/c on my own or opt for a dnc it has been 5 days and I have yet to bleed any heavier than a normal period.  my doctor called this morning and informed me that they also saw a dermoid cyst on my ovary.  I am going to be seen tomorrow by a different OB and I am going to ask for a dnc as I cannot live with the feeling of waiting to pass my unborn child and the waiting is horrible and I just want to move on.  I can tell you that it really is the worst feeling emotionally in the world for me.  I miss being pregnant everyday an I will for a long time.  I will never forget my little angel.  
God bless everyone who has had to go through this and stay strong.  Don't give up.  I know I wont.

[mel1124]

hey guys, i was nine weeks pregnant as well, started to spot brownish colour. waited until next day then went to gyn doctor, then was rushed to hospital with a placenta abruption??? ... i doubted that it was placenta abruption, as i was not that far into my pregnancy. anyways, had u/s scan at hospital and my baby had no heart beat. i was devastated ( still in denial) that my prescious little angel was gone forever. i was given the option of having a natural miscarriage , which started the morning after. it was unbearable to flush my baby down the toilet. i cannot explain to you guys how bad the pain is.its been two days now and i am not sure if i believe what had happened to my husband and i. sorry for your losses and may god help you all to overcome.


mel.

[skibum1]

I am 8 wks after a "successful" IVF. Fetus measures 18mm (last week it was at 8mm), but doctor thinks this is "last day". Heartbeat only at 90. I have another ultrasound on Monday. She doesn't believe we'll see a heartbeat at all. Any thoughts on if the hearbeat could come up?