Ghost-fetal heartbeat question

[*Ert*]

Hi,

I went in for ultrasound last week. I was six weeks 2 days. The heartbeat was 115. I went in today, a week later and the heartbeat was 105. My doctor said I can wait a week to see what happens or go see an ultrasound specialist who does more in depth ultrasounds. We went to him and he measured the heart rate at 88. It was only an hour difference and it went from 105 to 88 although he said his was more accurate. He said the pattern and sound of the heart is very healthy and everything looks good but I know 88 is low. What are your thoughts on this? I had a miscarriage in the past where we saw the heartbeat and then lost it at 8 weeks so I feel that is happening again.

[usmcwife14]

I don't know much about fetal heart rate but I remember during my first ultrasounds I was desperately trying to analyze the heart rates and had the hardest time finding anything on the internet about what is a normal range, it drove me crazy! Your babies heart rate does seem a little on the lower side. But it might make you feel better to know that when I was around six and seven weeks one of my twins had a much lower heart rate then the other and was smaller. My ob/gyn actually said that if were to guess that twin B probably would not make it and be a vanishing twin. Now I am almost twelve weeks and baby B has caught up and has a good heart rate of 160! But is still just a few days behind which is normal. So I know its hard but try not to worry to much, maybe hes just taking his time growing.

[*Ert*]

usmcwife14,

Thank you for your reply. It is nice to hear a positive story in all this. I am trying to stay positive and hopeful for my baby. I want everything to be ok but I also know if the baby is not strong enough or healthy it is not meant to be and it is better for he/she to be at peace. It is just so hard thinking that it is trying to fight inside of me but may not be strong enough.
I will keep your story as a reminder to say hopeful.