6 wk u/s next week - will I see a heartbeat?

[Jem75]

On Monday I have an ultrasound - last week - at 5 weeks (sac actually measuring 5 weeks 6 days - give or take 3 days) - we saw a yolk and a sac , but no embryo yet (tech said it would be too small for her to see). SO, what should I be prepared for? If I don't see a heartbeat is that normal?

[ovaz129]

hahaa... I love it!  "PLUS I HAVE HICCUPS IN MY VAGINA"  That is the reason I am awake right now and it is 4:30am in Arizona.  Leighton has had the hiccups off and on since about 10pm when I went to bed.... and her hiccups are keeping me up!!  lol... I am still laughing ;)

[Jem75]

It is soo great to go back and read all these old posts! We've all been such a great support to each other for so long now. It's so sweet to reread.

My friend runs ********** mommy forums - but I am partial to this group - I don't go to other forums b/c I like this one best - I hope everyone keeps on with baby develops after birth!

Can't believe the whole pregnancy thing is nearing it's end and a wonderful new beginning is just around the corner.  

OK - obviously I am being TOTALLY HORMONAL tonight (plus I have hiccups in my vagina!)

[evthing4reason]

I go back at 8 weeks ad i'll ask then. I think my Dr just didn't read the report from the fetal assement clininc (in the city) on what i need done, he thought i'd go to the fact right away but they booked me in at 12 weeks but since i'm doing my prenatal care in another town i don't go to the clinic as much. I'll have to find out, i'm not at risk for miscarriage as much as chromosone problems, my last baby didn't make it because of Platu's syndrome

[Jem75]

Hi evthing4reason -- i am surprised they will not give you more ultrasounds if you are high risk, I had one miscarriage and the OBGYN said "next time I can have as many as I want" -- and this new DR is a specialist -- and they have been totally supportive on having numerous u/s. I'd see if you can at least have one at 8 weeks - at least to see a heartbeat.

I wanted one early to make sure it wasn't a blighted ovum, and the next to see a hearbeat, but you don't need all that.

good luck and keep me posted.

[minna139]

i saw it at 7w4d.. so dont worry if u dont see in this visit

[evthing4reason]

wow lots of u/s. I am considered high risk and i'm not getting one till 12 weeks. Crazy

[Jem75]

yes I have a photo - from last week to this week the photos show so much growth, it is cool. Having two miscarriages I am going to be all over this one - so having another ultrasound on Aug 11 then at my 13 week around Sept 7. I'll keep you posted if you'd like!

[Irish741]

That is wonderful. Did they give you a picture to take home?

[michelle_rusty]

congrats

[Jem75]

Just an update - I went for the u/s today and was able to see a heartbeat! It was the transvaginal kind, so I saw it - not heard it. But - for anyone that is asking the same question if they will see it at ~6 weeks - it is not always the case. It can be hidden for some time, so it is totally normal in some cases to not see a heartbeat. This is a big relief though - since my other pregnancies never made it this far. yeah! One more milestone.

[michelle_rusty]

6 weeks and 1 day along we had a transvaginal u/s and got to see teh heartbeat...what a relief.... good luck to you

[evthing4reason]

you might see it, or you might not, don't stress too mcuh is you don't, often you can't see until 7-8 weeks

[ovaz129]

I believe that it is possible to see at heat beat at 6 weeks, but I also think that if you don't see one, you shouldn't be alarmed.  The embyro is still reallllly small... therefore, the heart will be too! ;)  Good luck on Monday... let us know how everything goes!