saw my baby's heartbeat today

[amg_]

Hi all, just wanted to share i had my scan today, baby is in my womb, with a healthy heartbeat and all looks well.

i'm only 6 weeks 5 days, so my little miracle is only 4.9mm crl, but wonderful to see. Just another 4 or 5 weeks until i can see him/her again.

Is anyone else having early scans?

[amg_]

i've found nothing to suggest it has any effect, and i've been researching harmful and helpful things to pregnancy daily. I think the nhs over here just likes to save money if something isn't seen as absolutely necessary

[G_S]

Yep...maybe it is a USA thing to have multiple scans in the first trimester. Does frequent scans harm the baby in any way?

[amg_]

i see you're from the US, is it commonplace to have early and frequent scans there?

I only had an early scan due to a previous ectopic, and not everyone gets an early one because of that. My next ultrasound isn't until my standard 12 week scan. Can't wait to see baby a bit more developed next month, will be such a relief when the risky first trimester is over

[G_S]

I also had my first OB US on Aug 11...heard the heartbeat...most amazing feeling ever. My baby is .71cm longs...I was 6w4d then. I go for my next scan on 8/14

[HudgWife]

I meant " we" have undergone...not HE LMFAOOOO Whoops!

[HudgWife]

Congratulations!

We are also having a fairly early scan done :)  He have undergone a year and a half worth of fertility treatments :) I thought the 2WW was hard! Getting my positive results back and waiting for our ultra sound has been worse!
We have our u/s this coming Tuesday the 19th and I cannot even wait! I will be 6 weeks 4 days by then , so Im hoping to see something!

Keeps us updated! Ill update after our scan!

[Molar_or_multiples]

That's great news!  I am 5 weeks (the doctor thinks) and I had an early scan due to my hcg levels quadrupling (instead of doubling) over a 72 hour period.  Not ectopic, which is good, but she did see a few "extra" sacs in the ultrasound.  Could be normal, but it could also be multiples or a molar pregnancy.  I am going crazy because I have to wait another 2 weeks for another u/s to see if all is normal and if we can see a bay and hear a heartbeat.  It will be music to my ears if we can.  Trying to have a positive outlook and peace of mind, but it's hard when the doc gives you a pamphlet on molar pregnancies and miscarriage right off the bat.  Thanks, doc.  Pray for the health of this baby(ies).

[Mozartcowgirl]

awwwwww thats got to be the  greatest thing about early pregnancy!! congrats so  much!!! =Because i had a MC some months ago.. i called today to see if i can get a quick scan to check the babies heart beat.. the last time.. i had gone in.. and the baby was gone... anyway so i will be waiting for a call tomorrow.. god bless.. and thanks for sharing the awesome news!

[sweetangel7]

That is GREAT!  I can't wait to have my first scan and see that everything is alright...I'll be having mine between 6&8 weeks.  Last time I went for my first ultrasound, we saw an 8wk baby with no hb...SOOOOO I am praying extra for this to be a really good strong baby that will show us he or she is okay when we go this time!  I am so jealous lol  I wish I had your good news right now....I hate the waiting =)

[amg_]

Thanks so much for your comments, i'm starting to let myself believe i am really truely pregnant now :o)

[Pinkflakes]

Congratulations!!!  I can't wait to see mine....  I am sure you will have a healthy nine months this time!

[Carrie526]

Congratulations! I am going to have an early scan too due to being high risk for m/c and endometriosis. Ours will be on the 22nd of this month. I am pretty excited, but nervous too. I am so happy for you that you saw that amazing heartbeat and that all is well. I wish you all the best for these amazing nine months!!