concern about 6 1/2 wk ultrasound, question??

carisa · Post by **carisa** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:53 am

Hi everyone,
I am almost 7 weeks pregnant right now. I had my 6 1/2 week ultrasound a few days ago. It did not go well. My embryo was measuring only six weeks, and there was no heartbeat. My RE said it could go one of two ways. Either my little bean stopped growing at six weeks and died, or it was just a little slow to take off and next week at my ultrasound there will be some growth and a heartbeat. I have no idea what to think. I'm terrified though. Has anyone heard of something like this and everything turning out ok? Help!!

Carisa

FionaA · Post by **FionaA** » Fri May 04, 2007 4:20 am

Hi Carisa,

I'm sorry that you are stressed! As far as I know, in the first trimester embies can be within about a week of what their expected growth would be. In other words from what you have said your embie is about half a week behind, so still within normal limits (as far as I'm aware and I'm no expert).

As far as the heartbeat goes I know my clinic did not test for it until week seven because a lot of of embies don't have a heartbeat in the sixth week and it causes stress for the mothers to have to wait another week until week seven if they have not heard a heart beat at week six.

Hope this helps and try not to stress, easier said than done I know...

Let us know how you go next week and good luck!

Fee

kholtan · Post by **kholtan** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:05 pm

Carisa~ Sorry you are being panicked! My little embies were 5 days off in growth at 7 weeks and I was told not to expect a hb for sure yet. So don't worry at all yet. Stress can do damage so try relaxing and know that what you are going through is normal. I hear it all the time on this site. My clinic won't even do an u/s before 7 weeks because of what you are experiencing. If it helps we are now pg with twins and all is well and right on schedule.

take care of yourself and try not ot be too scared~
Kimberly

snemo · Post by **snemo** » Fri May 04, 2007 6:19 pm

I was told by the IVF nurse that the u/s has to take place precisely between 6.5 and 7 weeks. I don't understand why it can't be later. I'm just curious. I have my scan in about a week a half and I too and very anxious and nervous.

pixiesmom · Post by **pixiesmom** » Fri May 04, 2007 6:51 pm

Carissa, I am so sorry for the stress you're dealing with but, if you look at the Dec babies board there are 2 others that didn't see hbs at 6 week & they are waiting until next week to see those hbs. I have heard of so many that have these 6 week us & stress out for a week only to find that their baby is fine. I am 8 weeks with twins & at 5 weeks I was told that one sack was possibly empty well, a week later it was the bigger baby.My cousin is 2 days behind me & at her 6 week+2 days I think, appt there was not a hb & 4 days later there it was. I really think these Dr's should be waiting until 7 weeks. I know it's hard but, try to remember it's still very early. I will say a prayer for your baby.
PIXIESMOM

JesJes · Post by **JesJes** » Sat May 05, 2007 12:42 am

Carisa~

Same thing happened to me this week. Had scan and was 6w3d. One sac had a heartbeat and the other sac did not. I was told its still early so don't be too alarmed yet. They told me that when I go in next week at 7w3d there should be a heartbeat in the second sac by then.

Good luck and please keep us posted.

LadyPenelope72 · Post by **LadyPenelope72** » Tue May 08, 2007 3:20 am

Hi Carisa,
Don't worry too much. When I was pregnant with my daughter I had an U/S at 6 weeks and saw no heartbeat. Then at 8 weeks I had another one and now she has been with me for 51/2 years. I wish you the best of luck!!

me 34
dh 48
1st IVF...in 2ww

bali · Post by **bali** » Tue May 08, 2007 12:51 pm

Hi Ladies,

I am new to this forum but i am so frustrated and worried, i had my transfer on April 16th and my HCG on April 30th, the beta was 404 two days after it was 790. Yesterday May 7th i went for a scan and there is one sac that he can see but its not in the right place, i am waiting for the HCG result, if the HCG result has risen then i go for another scan on the 15th if not i have to go to a radiologist. Has anyone heard of this? Please i need some feed back.

Thanks
Bali

carisa · Post by **carisa** » Tue May 08, 2007 4:24 pm

I'm sorry Bali, I don't know too much about that. I hope you get good news though. I know it's not easy at times like this. Too bad it can't just be easy for us once we finally get pregnant. It's not fair.

I found out that my pregnancy ended a few weeks ago. Looks like I will be getting a D&C in the next few days.

Carisa

bali · Post by **bali** » Tue May 08, 2007 4:42 pm

Carisa,

I am sooo sorry to hear about your M\C. It just so unfair after going through all that treatment and getting a BFP to then have everything fall apart like this.

I got the result from my HCG test and from 790 it went up to 3,620 but the doc still wants me to ge a U\S done at a radiologist tomorrow, I am praying everythins is fine, i was just thinking "why everything has to be so hard"

I really wish you best of luck in whatever you plan to do in the future.

Bali

pixiesmom · Post by **pixiesmom** » Tue May 08, 2007 5:11 pm

Carisa,
I am so sorry for you loss. I was hoping so much for a positive outcome for you. I have been where you are right now & it's the worst feeling ever. Try to remember that there is a light at the end of this very dark tunnel & it will take time but, eventually it will get better. I am here if you need someone to talk to. I found for me it was better not to talk to friends or family & just to greive with myself & dh because nobody understands & they always say the wrong things. I wish you the best & I hope you're feeling ok.
Pixiesmom

concern about 6 1/2 wk ultrasound, question??

concern about 6 1/2 wk ultrasound, question??

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