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Hi all. I am new here, this is my first pregnancy after years of trying. I am 7 weeks 5 days along, and had my first ultrasound today. They could not find a heartbeat, and the fetus was only measuring at around 3mm, should be around 11mm or so by now. I have to go back on Friday for another U/S, trying to be positive but not feeling so good at the moment. If anyone has any advice or experiences to share I would be very grateful.
Hi there Smegs,
There's been a few posts about not finding a heartbeat at the first ultrasound from other ladies here, the last one was posted about a month ago (I think). Perhaps try and find that post - I imagine you'll find some reassuring words from people who have been in the same boat.
All the best, and congratulations on your pregnancy!
Is it possible that you aren't as far along as you thought? In that case it could just be a little too early. Good luck, I'll be thinking of you and let us know how you go :hug:
Thank you for the replies guys.
I was going through fertility treatment so my dates are spot on. :(
I guess I will just have to keep hoping and hang in there until Friday.
Yep do hang in there, you never know what will happen. Have faith that your baby is ok :hug:
Smegs, this has happened to a couple of people I know and a heartbeat was detected at the later scan. I am hoping you will also be one of those people.
Take care of yourself and let us know how it goes on Friday.
Smegs, I am sending you loads and loads of :hug: and hoping that friday will bring you good news.
I have been checking my charts and the fetus age would be 5 weeks 4 days today, so maybe it is just a little early to judge from the U/S.
Thank you all for your kind words, it really does help.
Well 5 weeks 4 days is a little early, I have the feeling that that is the reason.
I hope it was too early! I think the embryo needs to be 6w before you can be sure of seeing a heartbeat. Something similar happened to Wattle, she was told she'd miscarried when she was actually fine and I know she posted about it, just can't find where.
Hope everything goes OK on Friday!
Thank you guys. I just found wattle's post, that is the kind of stuff I need to read, it helps me stay positive.
I went for my first scan las week and my Ob couldnt find a heartbeat and i was 10 weeks 4 days. My uterus was blocking his veiw or something.....dont worry i know its hard. but stay positive things will work out. I had a scan the next day and we found it, so hang in there and m giving you a big hug because i know what the wait is like........:hug:
Smegs - sending u heaps of hugs :hug: ...hope Friday provides u with wonderful news :)
It might just be too early to detect a beat but that might not explain the size difference - but not detecting a beat at 7 weeks isn't that uncommon going by a lot of experiences I have read. Have you DTD since your treatment - is it possible you have a natural conception that is dated later? Stranger things have happened... I know it feels hard but all you can do is let things work naturally and wait and see.
I really hope that things work out for you though - here's hoping.
jja, sorry but I do not know what DTD means (been trying to work it out but can't).:
DTD= Doing The Deed, having sex, correct me if I'm wrong :)
Thanks Tigergirl.
I guess that is possible jja, at this stage I am hoping that anything is possible.
If was to do all this again, I wouldn't go for an U/S so early, it's just too stressful, you live and learn I guess.
Still sending you lots of luck smegs, let us know how you go on Friday :)
Send you lots of hugs smegs, wishing you all the best for friday xoxo
Had some bad news, my blood tests from this morning were not good, levels have dropped. So not looking good for tomorrow. Thank you all for your kind thoughts.
Oh Smegs, I'm so sorry to hear that. Big :hug: 's to you. Will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Awwwwww smegs, I am so terribly sorry. Thinking of you :hug:
Hi all, well we had the ultrasound this morning and they confirmed that we have lost the baby, so I am expecting to miscarry over the next couple of weeks. Thank you all for your support over the past few days, the worst part was not knowing, at least now I know what is happening I can deal with things and look to the future.
I'm so sorry smegs.
Me too, smegs. I wish you all the best with your future. Good luck, hun.
Oh smegs, again hun I am so very sorry. Keep in touch and know that we are all here for you. Thinking of you still and will over the next few weeks :hug:
Very sorry to hear your news smegs. Big hugs for you.
Thanks everyone, I am doing good, just relieved in a way now that we know what is happening. Hopefully I can get through the actual miscarriage itself, bit worried about that. Thanks again for all your support.
Oh Smegs, I am so very sorry to hear your news.
Feel free to have a chat in the Miscarriage & Loss Forums for some support, ok?
Take care.....
I am so sorry to hear of your news Smegs :hug:
My best friend also lost her little one last friday, she had a 13 week ultrasound, to find out the bubs had died at just over 8 weeks. She had a D&C on friday.
I know it is hard, but there are heaps of lovely ladies on here who know exactly what you are going through, and will always be only too happy to chat, or let you vent away any fears, or sadness you have. Please feel free anytime to talk through your feelings hun. xoxo
Smegs, I'm so sorry for you. Like Melinda said, feel free to chat to us over in the M&L forums. Everyone over there really understands what you are going through. I had a missed mc and a d&c so I can't tell you what naturally miscarrying is like, but some of the other girls are likely to be able to help you out. Big :hugs: for you sweetie.