Needing a little hope after finding low fetal heart tones

TauntyCupcake · November 2015

Hi, ladies! Trying to be positive, but for some reason today I'm getting real down and worried.

I spent November 7,8 &9 in the hospital with acute appendicitis. I had surgery and saw the maternal fetal specialist on Wednesday the 11. During that visit he finally found fetal heart tones, but they were very low {60bpm}. He said it is concerning that we do a growth scan in two weeks {next week} and moved my due date back two weeks. I'm not really FEELING pregnant and that is getting my nerves all in a bunch. Not nauseas, not extremely fatigued {anymore}, not bloated, not really much of anything other than some sometimes tender breasts and crazy dreams. Today I started to get crampy and it freaked me out. But of course I can't tell if it's recovery, being 7.5 weeks pregnant and stretching, or worse. I try not to look on the internet for info. cause I know it's likely a bad idea. But the worry creeps in on me and I get anxious. I really just can't wait till next week to see my baby's {hopeful} heartbeat.

Any mommas have low fetal heart rates in the beginning and go on to have healthy pregnancy? I could use some positive reinforcement and some baby vibes right now.

WinchestertoPittsburgh · November 2015

Hi. I don't have the same situation, but our baby had low heart rate for the past two scans (90 at 6 weeks; 108 at almost 7 weeks). Not that they are extremely low, however according to statistics they are lower than normal range.

We had a scan last night due to some bleeding ive been having and baby was happy and healthy in there with a heart rate of 149! It is growing appropriately and the heart looked healthy.

So. I felt very defeated when I had low heart rates. But it got better. Now, if only my bleeding will stop, it'll be great! (sarcasm) I really hope your next scan goes well, keep your head held high! You're pregnant today.

TauntyCupcake · November 2015

Thanks ladies. My first pregnancy was extremely difficult. I had HG and a slew of other issues. But my symptoms were always strong and present. My symptoms were much less exaggerated this pregnancy. Before my surgery I was just nauseas enough. No puking just the awful feeling like i may puke at any second. and COMPLETELY exhausted. Like i had run marathons everyday. Since my surgery though, my symptoms are not near what they even were compared to this pregnancy just two weeks ago. I should be thankful. I should be. But instead i'm just scared.

My midwife is going to TRY to get it on doppler Friday, but I don't know if she'll be able to with me being only 7 weeks. If not I know I'm gonna be discouraged, but what can i do? lol I will at least know by next Wednesday. So there is that.

Ashleygib11 · November 2015

I'm actually in the same boat. Had a scan a week ago and the baby's heart rate was 78 and didn't grow all that much from a week prior. I'll have another scan in another week to see the outcome. I wish I had more info for you, but just wanted to let you know that you're in my thoughts!

TauntyCupcake · November 2015

Thank you so much. I don't want anyone in the same position as me, but it is comforting to know that it does happen. Yours is the lowest I've read next to mine. I'm praying that it changes for you! Please let me know what your next scan shows!

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