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Seeing heartbeat with next preg. after loss? Please help.

cmjvcmjv
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My 1st OB appt was today... which I was VERY nervous for... as my husband and I lost our first child at 37 weeks this past March.

By calculations from my last missed period, I am at 6 weeks, yet today on the ultrasound a sac was found... but no heartbeat.  They assure me that it may be we calculated and are off a bit, and that this can be normal... want to see me in another week.  They also took all blood work etc....

 I cannot help but feel upset... as I was hoping to see heartbeat today... and seeing the the screen just brought back awful memory of not seeing heartbeat in March.  It just "hit" me like a ton of bricks.

 Others are assuring me that it may be too early still.. that at least the sac is there... and to try to reamain "as calm" as possible. 

Anyone have suggestions, thoughts..?? Am I truly too early?  They have me scheduled to come back in 1 week to US again... but my husband is wondering should we perhaps wait even past that to avoid being too early again???

Ah, just emotional.. and needing some support and thoughts.  Thanks again.

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Re: Seeing heartbeat with next preg. after loss? Please help.

  • jen10282006jen10282006
    Even if you are sure on your dates, your body can be a tricky thing.  Definetely give it the week, and try to keep your hopes up.  I know it has to be hard to wait in anticipation.  I will keepyou in my prayers this week, and hope that you get good news next week!
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  • BriAndSeanBriAndSean

    I went in for my first appointment when I thought I was about 7 weeks along. My OB couldn't see anything on the U/S and sent me to the hospital for a better U/S. At that point, all they saw was a sack and it was measuring 4 wks 4 days. Since I had just had a M/C, the doc ordered a repeat U/S every week to confirm viability. The next week, I measured exactly one week further, still no H/B. Finally, yesterday I got to see a H/B and again measured right on track. I guess I must have ovulated really late but so far everything is looking good.

    T&P coming your way! Hang in there :) 

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  • BethNittanyBethNittany

     I am so sorry for you loss in March (hug). 

    I had an u/s at this time and only saw the sac- I think you will see the HB at your next one!!

     

     

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  • Heather RHeather R

    Yes, I vote too early.  The heart starts beating 22 days after conception.  For instance, I o'd on day 18, and although I am 6 w 4 d, there is no doubt I'll be measuring half a week behind.  Yesterday would have been the very first day a heart would have picked up for me.  I had spotting and wanted an u/s but decided against it because I thought I'd be in the situation you're describing.

    Many ob's don't do u/s before 7 weeks for this reason.  I personally have a no u/s before 7 weeks policy for myself.

    Good luck, my dear.

     

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  • surfergirl28surfergirl28 member
    That early on, even a day here or there can make a BIG difference in seeing the heartbeat. As hard as it may be, definitely try and stay calm. Seriously, had your u/s been even one or two days from now, you might have seen the heartbeat. Hang in there; I'm sure everything will be fine!!
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  • WearingRedWearingRed member
    If you are indeed 6 week it is really too early. The heart starts beating in the 6th week for most pregnancies. I would suggest waiting about a week and a half (just in case your calculations are a bit off). Remembering that conception can happen up to 5 days after sex. Yes that is nearly a week later! Everything is ok I am sure. I can't wait till hear you update later. Big Smile

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  • lnyostlnyost
    I am sorry you are going through this, but I really do believe you are just too early.  I went in at 5w6d, they didn't see a baby, just a sac as well, and now everything is going great.  This is so common that is why a lot of doctor's don't like to do u/s this early, it causes us to worry for NO reason.
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  • cmjvcmjv

    Thanks to all of you SO much! You have really put my mind at ease..I'm thankful there is a community board like this that I can turn to.  After a nap, I feel better, and more positive about everything. It just "knocked the wind out of my sails" a bit.  Yet, I need to have faith and H O P E (Hold Onto Prayer Everyday!)

    "Hope" is what we named our little daughter who was with us so shortly this past March.  I saw this acronym for hope this summer, and it just makes me smile and gives me strength!)  Thought remembering that about hope may give you comfort too!

    Thanks again.

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