doesn't seem good

Alison Graziano · March 2009

I'm trying to stay positive but things don't seem to be going well. I mentioned that last week we measured a week behind, this week on the u/s I was super excited because we saw the heartbeat which meant the baby grew. Yesterday I got a call from the nurse who said the Dr. looked at the u/s results and said the heartbeat was too low and I need to come in for an u/s next wed to follow up. The nurse sounded very sympathetic and sweet so I could tell she knew it wasn't good, she did say it could lead to miscarriage so I should call if I have bleeding or anything. I was devastated yesterday but today I"m numb. My dh wants to stay positive and I'm really really trying to but its hard. Thanks for listening.

lnle · March 2009

((Hugs))The waiting and the unknown are just so hard. I understand feeling numb - it's easier than feeling sad.

I'm going through something similar right now.

At my 6w3d u/s, there was only an empty sac that measured 5 weeks. 4 days later we had another u/s, and there was growth and a slow heartbeat, but it only measured 5w6d (it should have been 7w). We have one more u/s scheduled for Tuesday, but I started spotting this morning so I'm thinking it's over.

please keep us posted.

JackiTiger · March 2009

I'm sorry to hear that things don't seem to be going the way they should. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and GL on Wed. (((hugs)))

desabean · March 2009

What was the h/b? Low doesn't necessarily mean it's over. I can't remember what they want to see at 8 weeks (over 120 maybe but I think as long as it is over 100 there is still a chance) Is there anyway you can do an u/s earlier? That waiting would kill me!

Hang in there and good luck!!

JackiTiger · March 2009

lnle, I'm sending you (((hugs))) too. I'm so sorry.

BoxTer · March 2009

I hope you get some good news next week.

Alison Graziano · March 2009

thanks everyone. They didn't tell me what the heartbeat was, I guess I should have asked. The waiting is horrible although hopefully it gives the baby time to grow nice and strong. I think this is part of the problem with having u/s so early, although I guess I would have worried anyway.

lnle, I'm so sorry you are going through the same thing. I wish I could give you a hug too and we could vent and cry together.