So my first appointment is scheduled for next Thursday which will put me at 6w3d. I have never had an u/s that early and know the heartbeat starts to become visible on u/s between 6 and 7 weeks. So, I am terrified we wont see a hb and I will be freaking out for 2 weeks until I go back at which point we would definitely be able to see the hb. Has anyone had an u/s that early,not seen the hb, and all turned out well? Again, I know it wouldn't be abnormal to not see a hb, but i am afraid this earlier appointment will make me more nervous than had they just saw me a week later. After a mc, my doctor does earlier appointments for peace of mind and to make sure everything is progressing normally, he also sees you every 2 weeks for the first trimester. Good thing I met my deductible with my d&c.
It sounds like you've got a good doctor! I hate when I hear about women who've experienced a loss having to wait. I think my first ultrasound was at six weeks and we saw a heartbeat, I'm betting you will, too. I still worry, but I remember how scary it was early on. I'll be thinking about you, so please don't forget to give us the good news afterwards!
I love my doctors! They don't blow things out of proportion and get you unnecessarily worried, but they consider the emotional side of what we are going through too. He even said it was for peace of mind, but I didn't have to push for it which I love. Previous pregnancies, I wasn't seen until 9ish weeks. I really hope we see a hb, otherwise I will be going crazy waiting 2 more weeks!!
I actually had my first ultrasound at 6 wks 3 days this time around (I thought I was over 7 wks but due to a long/irregular cycle, I was a bit behind). We saw a heartbeat, which really just looked like a slight flicker. I actually couldn't see it at all at first, so don't freak out if you look at the screen and it doesn't look like there is anything on there. Also, it might be too early for a heartbeat for you, but I believe they can still measure the yolk sac to make sure it looks like things are progressing normally.
I just had an u/s on Monday at 6w 2d and we only saw the sac. She typed on the image 'Baby House' gave me a copy and told me that is was fine not to see anything else yet, that in the grand scheme of things 2-3 days is not a lot but in pregnancy dates can always be a bit off so since I have long cycles and ovulate a bit late I shouldn't worry and that next time we should for sure see the baby, she seemed happy about it so don't worry if you don't see a heartbeat , yet I hope you do, how exciting!
They drew blood and results were good. I have my official first appt on the 26th when I will be almost 8 weeks.
Let us know how it goes!
Me: 38 DH: 42. Married: 9/2008.
4/2010 - BFP (Natural)
12/2010 - DS born.
8/2014-TTC#2 10/2014 BFP
10/2014 Confirmed MC at 5 weeks 5/2015 BFP 8/2015 MMC & D&C at 13 weeks 11/2015 BFP then CP at 6 weeks. 3/2016 Started IVF+PGS 4/2016 ER, only 5 eggs but 3 Frozen embryos made it to freeze. Only 1 PGS normal embryo. DOR Hypothyroidism MTHFR DH Sperm with Chromosomal Issues (high % FISH) AMH .65 8/2016 FET #1 BFN 9/2016 IVF-ER #2 1 normal embryo. 11/2016 IVF-ER #3 0 Embryos 2/2017 FET #2 BFP CP at 6 weeks. 5/2017 BFP Natural. 3 Betas were ok. First US 5-31-2017. Hope it sticks and is healthy!!
Re: What should i expect on a 6w3d u/s
Me: 38 DH: 42.
Married: 9/2008.
10/2014 BFP
5/2015 BFP
8/2015 MMC & D&C at 13 weeks
11/2015 BFP then CP at 6 weeks.
3/2016 Started IVF+PGS
4/2016 ER, only 5 eggs but 3 Frozen embryos made it to freeze. Only 1 PGS normal embryo.
DOR
Hypothyroidism
MTHFR
DH Sperm with Chromosomal Issues (high % FISH)
AMH .65
8/2016 FET #1 BFN
9/2016 IVF-ER #2 1 normal embryo.
11/2016 IVF-ER #3 0 Embryos
2/2017 FET #2 BFP CP at 6 weeks.
5/2017 BFP Natural. 3 Betas were ok. First US 5-31-2017. Hope it sticks and is healthy!!