*UPDATE* fetal heartbeat at 6+5 weeks?

Green8

I went in for an ultrasound at 6 weeks 5 days. The RE found the heartbeat, but it was only measuring 93bpm.  The doctor did not seem too concerned, but scheduled me for a follow-up in one week.  The nurse spoke with me later and was surprised that the doctor didn't make a bigger deal about it because it was very low -- she said to be very cautious.  I have already had 3 previous miscarriages so I'm terrified.  

The next week is going to feel like FOREVER.  Has any one experienced this before? 

2redtulips

When I had my first u/s at 6w3d, the tech said anything above 90 is totally normal. My LO's was about 100 that day, then rose to 174 by week 9, and has now settled to the 150s at week 17. 

The heart starts beating right around week six, picks up momentum and peaks at week 9, then settles a bit. 

Keep breathing! It sounds like you're on track to me, and seeing that beautiful heartbeat is such a great milestone. FX for you. 

Marriedandlovingit

2redtulips said:

When I had my first u/s at 6w3d, the tech said anything above 90 is totally normal. My LO's was about 100 that day, then rose to 174 by week 9, and has now settled to the 150s at week 17. 

The heart starts beating right around week six, picks up momentum and peaks at week 9, then settles a bit. 

Keep breathing! It sounds like you're on track to me, and seeing that beautiful heartbeat is such a great milestone. FX for you. 

This exactly. :-) Praying the week goes by quickly for you, and you have a great appointment. 

megaddie

Good thoughts! Mine hasn't ever told me what the heart rate was--at 6 weeks 1 day, 6 weeks 5 days, or 8 weeks....

Bonnesetter27

Ditto PP's that the heartrate usually starts slower. I would think that the dr would be more knowledgeable about this situation than the nurse. Fx that the week flies by.

mileswithmyles

My doctor told me the heartbeat was low at my first appointment and the the next appointment, everything checked out as normal.

I hope your week goes by quickly!

AmandaJean12

I know it's hard, but I feel like any time in the 6 week + range is early and a little unpredictable. I had a u/s that week and the baby measured small and the heartbeat was only 88, and a week and a half later measures perfect and the heartbeat is 146.

Praying you get good news next time

Amerlynn687

I went in for a 6 week ultrasound and saw the heartbeat. I didn't hear anything about how fast it was. Just that we were happy for a heartbeat. My doctor didn't rush me into another appointment so I have one 2.5 weeks after. I try to remember that seeing a heartbeat is something to celebrate.