Hi!

I went for a dating ultrasound today and found out that I am 6 weeks 2 days and not 7 weeks as my LMP predicted. I thought I had ovulated later and the HPT tests weren't positive until later than you would expect. It didn't show up + until 20 days past ovulation so it makes sense that I would be a bit earlier in my pregnancy.

During the ultrasound the sonographer found it hard to find the sac and then the embryo, but finally found it but couldn't pick up a heartbeat! Being a bit of a stress head I have freaked out! The reason I had this was to check the dates and to see the heartbeat. Most resources(books/net) I have consulted have said that you should be able to see the heartbeat at 6 weeks. Can it be a bit later? I will speak to my doctor in a day or two and will have another ultrasound in 10 days but right now can anyone reassure me that it is common for it not to be seen until a bit later.

I have been feeling quite nauseous the last few days and I am extremely tired so that's all good but I just want to see a heartbeat!

Thanks so much. It's great to be able to come on here and find out others experiences.