What will I see on a 6w2d ultrasound?

lindsayfairlamb

I didn't think the ultrasound thread was where I should ask this, but I have my first ultrasound tomorrow at 6w2d, and I was hoping that those of you who have had an ultrasound at this point could tell me what you've seen. I've had many early losses and am petrified for tomorrow's appointment.

ksf13

You should check out the ultrasound thread . There are several on there around that time. 

lindsayfairlamb

Ok, thanks

riababy4

You should see a little flicker, the HB. Apart from that I didn't see much. Baby looked like a kidney bean and I didn't see arms or legs. Good luck! I hope you'll be able to relax a bit after the ultrasound

joforyoga

 You won't see much at an alter sound that early. The main thing you're looking for is a beating heart. The ultrasound technician will also be looking to see whether it is one baby or two. That they can tell right away and would be able to tell you if they were identical or fraternal twins. But other than that my baby looks like a kidney bean that was pulsating with a heart beat like a little flicker 

lindsayfairlamb

Thanks ladies. The fetal pole was measuring correctly at 6w3d, but the heart rate was only 94 so I'm concerned. I'm hoping it's low because it just started beating and not because it means something bad.

virginiaham

@lindsayfairlamb at 6-7 weeks, 90-110 is normal, and you fall perfectly in there It will go up on its own.  Do you know when your next scan will be?

lindsayfairlamb

My next scan is in two weeks. I read that, too, about normal being 90-110. Hopefully it continues to increase

bluejeanbabi05

@lindsayfairlamb Comparisons aren't super helpful but just in case: at 7 weeks my baby's hb was 120. 8 weeks 160 and 9 weeks 185. With that rate of increase, at 6 weeks and a couple days I'm sure it was right around 90 too! Actually we went in at 5w6d and it wasn't even enough to measure. 

I'm sure all is well, but I know how we worry about every little thing. I do too. I'm sending you good vibes!

lindsayfairlamb

@bluejeanbabi05 Thanks