Anyone had no heartbeat at 6w scan but then went on to get one by week 7?

[Jessy1280]

Feeling so traumatised. Know that sounds dramatic but no heartbeat at my 6w scan today.

Yolk, sac, fetal pole all measuring correctly for 6 weeks but literally no heartbeat. I feel totally broken 😢

[Mara84]

Oh no 😔 what was their advice? I think you need a doctor opinion.

Hopefully someone can give you better answer...

[Jessy1280 in reply to Mara84]

My clinic just said it can go either way and to go for my viability scan next weds at week 7. Waiting on further beta results

[Mara84 in reply to Jessy1280]

I know this week would be really hard to bear but stress is really bad for you and your baby. I’m thinking of you and I hope next week you let us know everything is ok ❤️

[CLDxxx]

I really think it’s depends on woman to woman and also if you’re just 6 weeks or nearer 7 weeks. Your last blood results were strong - much higher than mine were when I had a scan and there was no heartbeat.

I know how difficult this is but please try to stay calm as it won’t help your health if you’re stressed lovely. Keeping everything crossed for you xxx

[Jessy1280 in reply to CLDxxx]

I'm just 6 weeks. 7 weeks next weds

[CLDxxx in reply to Jessy1280]

I think if you’re just 6 weeks it’s too early. It’s obviously why clinics first scans are always 7 so this worry is avoided xx

[MissSaoPaulo]

When we had a scan at 6+2 Dr warned that it might be too early for a heartbeat so I hope it's just that it's too early for your little one. Good luck getting yourself through this coming week until the next scan. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you xxx

[Hidden]

I’m sorry you are feeling so freaked out, not all women will see a heartbeat at 6 weeks it’s still very early ( most healthcare experts recommend a scan 7 weeks plus for this exact reason as most heartbeats can be detected by then. ) I hope your bloods can offer you some peace of mind it’s not easy being pregnant after a tough journey ( I didn’t relax until my daughter arrived safely ) xxx

[Hopeandhell]

My sister’s friend had a similar situation. Returned at eight weeks and found a heartbeat and now has a three month old. Please don’t give up hope and be kind to yourself xxx

[Jessy1280 in reply to Hopeandhell]

Just feel broken by the whole process. 😢 💔. Really struggling today. Desparately waiting on beta results to see if it's an ongoing pregnancy x

[Fingerscrossed38 in reply to Jessy1280]

Ah this is the danger of scanning just that tad too early. Hang in there till next week and do another scan. Hopefully hcg will give you some good news. When are they due back? Are they still meant to be doubling at this stage or start to slow down? Will you go for another scan in a week? It's so awful the constant waiting but try to think positively xx

[IlsaG in reply to Fingerscrossed38]

They did not want to do a scan on W6 to me for the same reason. It was too early to detect a heartbeat. So I had to wait until mid W7. It was stressful and very difficult time but thenwe had good news. So please try to be relaxed (not easy to be done!) and be kind to yourself not matter what happens. xx

[Jessy1280 in reply to Fingerscrossed38]

Hcg has risen again from 3588 to 5391 xx

[Fingerscrossed38 in reply to Jessy1280]

See!!! Fabulous!!! Xx

[Jessy1280 in reply to Fingerscrossed38]

I'm utterly terrified. It's a distinct possibility that there'll still be no heartbeat. Trying to be positive but this process is just so brutal x

[Fingerscrossed38 in reply to Jessy1280]

Did the nurse say these hcg numbers looked promising? I'm sure at this stage it's a wait and see have unfortunately. It's so hard!

[Jessy1280 in reply to Fingerscrossed38]

She didnt say much except for we'll check again weds. She said they wouldn't expect numbers to double at this point but at least a 60% rise. Mine has barely risen 50% x

[Fingerscrossed38 in reply to Jessy1280]

Ok good to know. You hang in there. I know it's going to be torture but you can do it xx

[Faith103 in reply to Jessy1280]

❤️❤️

[Cinderella5 in reply to Jessy1280]

I'm praying for you lovely!🙏🏻🤞🏻xx

[Jessy1280 in reply to Cinderella5]

I feel utterly sick with worry. I don't know why my clinic thought a 6w scan was a good idea. So many people on here seem to get heartbeats at 6w. I'm so not ready for miscarriage 😢 💔 x

[AcuFertilityDoc in reply to Jessy1280]

Hi Jessy. Clinics don’t seem to be afraid of causing early moms anxiety! I agree it should be standard to wait until week 7 to check for a heartbeat. So many women that go on to have a healthy pregnancy don’t have a heartbeat at 6 weeks. But many do. I guess the upside of testing at 6 weeks is that it’s reassuring to see a heartbeat at 6 weeks. The downside is that if the heartbeat isn’t visible yet, it causes a ton of concern, often for no reason at all.

The comment about stress written above is worth consideration. Although it’s impossible to turn stress off, do what you can to reduce your stress when you can. Stress in a very real way can affect development of your baby at any stage of gestation. Some suggestions would include a relaxing massage, take in a movie and splurge on the popcorn, or make it a habit to go for some pleasant walks without the earbuds blasting. You’ve done very well and passed a lot of tough barriers already. Congratulate yourself and give yourself a hug and a smile. 😊

[Jessy1280 in reply to AcuFertilityDoc]

I'm terrified I'm going to lose this embie. I'm not prepared for miscarriage. I'm steadily losing hope. I'm tempted to have a 5th beta. Praying I see a heartbeat tomorrow x

[AcuFertilityDoc in reply to Jessy1280]

This is no doubt one of the most trying experiences you’ll live through. It’s common to have to go through it several times before you have success. Mercifully you will become less susceptible if and as you go through subsequent attempts. Take heart. You are worrying a lot without solid reasons to be so doubtful. If you can I would advise you wait to 7 weeks for your next ultrasound, if you can manage. Getting your baby is a journey. Be patient and kind to yourself as much as you can. This isn’t the end after all.

[Hopeandhell in reply to Jessy1280]

It’s a really awful process. We had a successful first ivf but I delivered at 24 plus six days. My daughter lived 23 days and it will a year in January. We are waiting to see if my womb lining is thin enough and hoping to start again. The whole process is stressful, your nerves are shot and fear takes over. The most important thing to know is that you are doing everything you possibly can. Things you can effect and control you are doing well. Like I said stay positive and look after yourself. Some things are out of your control and on so many occasions we forget that it’s our health that is so so important too. Pregnancy is hard enough but coupled with how difficult the IVF journey is its relentless. Take care and reach out if you need xx

[Jessy1280 in reply to Hopeandhell]

Thank you so much. Sooo sorry to hear of your loss. That must've been beyond tough xx

[Hopeandhell in reply to Jessy1280]

It’s a gradual process and my heart breaks everyday. But, I’ve got to a point where I know it’s all out of my control. The infertility is out of my control, my periods playing up etc... I’m doing my best and that is all I can do. The whole situation is cruel, I had everything ready for her and it ripped me apart putting her stuff away. I’m hopeful that things will work themselves out in the end. Trusting your body and looking after your health both physical and mental is massive. I’m hopeful that things will work out well for you. Xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Hopeandhell]

❤️

[Tiddly1984]

Hi Jessy, this really isn’t uncommon or unheard of, honestly. Babies really do develop at different rates and often medical professionals say that 6 weeks may be too early. I saw the heartbeat at 6 weeks but I don’t recall if it was 6 weeks exactly, may have been a little after. The fact that you saw everything else i.e yolk sac and fetal pole is positive. Im sorry that the scan wasn’t more reassuring, but it’s still hopeful...x

[Kitcat12]

Oh bless you, it's still really early! It's going to be a really tough week waiting for your next scan but don't give up hope! Everything else looking exactly as it should so that's really good news x

[Hidden]

The beta rising steadily and all they saw on the scan so far is such great news right now cling on to that, 6 weeks is super early if you implanted late. Please don't make yourself ill over this, right now nothing bad is happening you can totally do this! X

[Jessy1280 in reply to Hidden]

I think I may have implanted day 5 as that was the day I was having af pains. Literally zero other symptoms the whole time. You're totally right it's making me ill. My beta rose 65% last time and thus time only 50%. That's worrying me. Having a scan with the NHS hospital Fri so hopefully that'll give me a heartbeat in time for my clinic appointment on weds x

[staaa88]

My friend had no heartbeat at 6 weeks, she’s now 30 weeks pregnant. They do say at that stage it might be too early so don’t panic too much xx

[Hidden]

In NZ no scan till 7 weeks for viability as they say any earlier is way too early, they only monitor via hcg levels. Hope there is a heartbeat at your next scan

[Littlemex]

Jessy i know it must be so hard but try not worry , with my son I seen the same as you and then the following week the heartbeat was there and this pregnancy i seen heartbeats at 6 weeks it really does change for each pregnany.

Good luck & big hugs xx

[FrancyItaly]

So sorry to hear you are going through such a hard time this week. I totally understand your emotions as this happened to me as well. At this stage it can really go either way. Perhaps you ovulated later and implanted later than you think and you were not even 6 weeks when you had this scan, and anyway lots of people do not see the heartbeat until 7-8 weeks. I will not tell you to stay calm and relaxed, it would obviously be better but I know this is really hard and you feel like you feel. This is the thing, you have no control over this, there is nothing you can do, just wait and hope. If you hope and believe that things will go well you will feel a little better. Hgc tests are good to understand if levels are growing at the right rate, but then again, they are just numbers and the scan might show a different story. Some people do have a slow growth. I really hope all goes well with your scan next week and please keep us updated!

[Jessy1280]

I'm terribly upset. Haven't slept a wink all night. I'm scared my scan 6w+2 scan tomorrow will still not show a heartbeat. My oh keeps crying at random moments. He says it's work stress but I'm not so sure. 7w scan next weds. So stressed my baby has stopped developing 😢 💔

[Hidden]

Yes my friend went thinking she was 7w but was 6w no heartbeat sometimes just a few days makes the difference she has a 3 mth old now keeping her up all night. 🤞🏼 for you xx

[Jessy1280 in reply to Hidden]

Just feel totally broken and sick with worry. Sore boobs have gone too. I don't know how to get through the next few weeks x

[Hidden in reply to Jessy1280]

Yes the wait is awful just have to think positive at this time x

[sun-and-rain in reply to Jessy1280]

Don't worry a thing about sore boobs going away ❤ They do! At least they did to me! Then they return with a different soreness later! Try to do something relaxing so you can have some sleep tonight ❤❤❤ You'll need it no matter the result tomorrow! (And yes, I agree with everyone saying that 6w might be too early!)

[Jessy1280 in reply to sun-and-rain]

I just don't know how to get through hour by hour. I fear the worst at this point. I fear its stopped developing

[Lovelee1219 in reply to sun-and-rain]

This is helping me. I have the exact situation as jessy1280

[Lovelee1219 in reply to Jessy1280]

I feel the exact way 100% and everyone is telling me the mind is a powerful thing. I just hope they are right my daughter is 7 she will be devastated

[Fifikoko]

Hi Jessy

I’m praying and wishing for the best possible result at your next scan. It is a truly awful and terrifying experience when you don’t see a heartbeat in that early scan but it does turn out to be too early for some.

Stay as strong and positive as you can 🙏🏽😘

[MrsH17]

Oh Jessy this is sad to read. You have been so supportive of me. My sister had this and she was fine. The second scan a few days later the lady was happy with everything and didn’t expect to see heart beat that early but just as she was about to finish she moved the wand and it showed heartbeat. Try not to worry for now .... easy said then done xxxx

[Jessy1280 in reply to MrsH17]

I'm very worried. I've lost all symptoms today. I'm not bloated anymore and my boobs aren't sore. I'm so scared and depressed. Can't believe I got this far to have it stripped from me so soon I rang the clinic today and they said they'll make a decision next weds if there's no heartbeat to stop meds x

[MrsH17 in reply to Jessy1280]

I am so sorry this is happening to you. It truly unfair. Our minds can play tricks on us with symptoms. Maybe go for a walk or nice meal and try and take your mind of it. I know that is easy to say and I can imagine how down you feel but you really are early and there is still a chance they will see the HB. My clinic don’t scan for 8 weeks for this reason xxx

[Hopeandhell]

The symptoms do come and go. I remember having really sore heavy boobs one minute and then the next they were fine. Please stay as positive as you can, the anxiety wouldn’t be helpful. So so difficult and I know it’s easier said than done. Xx

[Jessy1280 in reply to Hopeandhell]

Thanks you. I just want the clinic to level with me but they can't. They wouldn't answer the question when I asked if most see heartbeats by 6w. I feel really isolated and heartbroken. Can't stop crying x

[Hopeandhell in reply to Jessy1280]

I really wish I could take the stress away for you. Honestly just give it a little longer. Watch something funny if you can and wrap up warm. Lots of fluids and healthy snacks. And honestly look after yourself. Xx

[Hidden]

I had days where my symptoms had disappeared when I was pregnant with my daughter ( one time it was when I was bleeding 😕) symptoms do come & go as the body gets used to pregnancy hormone & only when levels surge do you get “symptoms “. Symptoms aren’t a reliable indication of how a pregnancy is progressing ( I had symptoms still when I had a chemical pregnancy) The fact that everything is how it should be is very hopeful- I think 6 weeks is very early to see a heartbeat lots of medics don’t recommend a scan till 7 weeks as the heartbeat should be detectable by that point otherwise it can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. Your bloods are rising take comfort from that. It’s very difficult being pregnant after a long & tough journey I spent my whole pregnancy worrying it never got easier even in labour I thought something would go wrong not until she arrived safely did I finally believe it was our time ❤️ I won’t say not to worry because I know it’s not possible but I hope your next scan can offer some much needed reassurance xxx

[sun-and-rain]

How was your scan today?

[Hidden]

I hope the scan went well xxx

[Materialbarbie]

Hope everything went okay lovely xxx

[Tiddly1984]

Really hope it went well too...x

[Jessy1280 in reply to Tiddly1984]

Thanks for all the support all 😘. The hospital are adamant I'm 5 weeks+4days (not the 6w+2 my clinic say I am). If you look back in my posts you'll see I posted about mild af pains 5dp5pt. Maybe embryo implanted late? However crl is only measuring 1.9mm =5 weeks which the hospital say can be normal. Also..... The hospital say there was a flicker in my foetus. They cant be sure if it's a heartbeat or the ultrasound machine. My mum and I definitely saw it over the foetus. They've given me a report for my clinic saying my pregnancy is not as far advanced as they say and that they've seen a possible heartbeat which needs to be confirmed at a later date. I have viability scan with clinic next weds when they think I'll be 7w but I'll in fact be 6w 2 days. The hospital who saw me today also want to see me 6th December. I feel a little better knowing there's an explanation now. My clinic were adamant I was measuring 6w but the hospital says only 5 weeks. So stressful but I feel like I'm back in the game again. Late implantation would certainly explain my feint positive hpt 13dp5dt. Would also explain my hcg results x

[Materialbarbie in reply to Jessy1280]

So glad you have good news! Keep us updated please! The hospital thought I was further along than what I was and mine was due to late implantation, I know I didn’t have ivf, was on clomid but still had such a Somali experience to you in this! Xxx

[Fingerscrossed38 in reply to Jessy1280]

Did you have your scan today? How did it go??

[Jessy1280 in reply to Fingerscrossed38]

I went for my scan yesterday afternoon and we have a heartbeat! The clinic say I'm 7 weeks but the hospital say I'm 6 weeks and 2 days (I'm measuring 6weeks 1 day). Elated doesn't quite cover it! Another scan next Fri with the hospital and another scan with the clinic the following weds. Soooo relieved xxx

[Fingerscrossed38 in reply to Jessy1280]

Woohoo!!! Congratulations missy this is wonderful news. 💛

[Tiddly1984]

That’s great news and certainly explains a lot. Hopefully your mind will be put at ease at your next scan, but until then rest assured that all is as it should be according to baby’s measurements...x

[sandra81]

At 6.5 weeks they found a week heartbeat for one of my twin girls which they called bradycardia and said it could result in a termination and the other was just an empty sack no heartbeat nothing seen. At 8 weeks they saw two strong heartbeats and now have 17 month old twins. So I agree that 6 weeks may be to early wait until 7-8 weeks for another check then you can know for sure

[MrsH17]

Good luck today Jessy .... I have everything crossed for you 🤞 xxxx

[Jessy1280 in reply to MrsH17]

I went for my scan yesterday afternoon and we have a heartbeat! The clinic say I'm 7 weeks but the hospital say I'm 6 weeks and 2 days (I'm measuring 6weeks 1 day). Elated doesn't quite cover it! Another scan next Fri with the hospital and another scan with the clinic the following weds. Soooo relieved xxx

Thank you x

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Jessy1280]

Amazing news! Congratulations xx

[MrsH17 in reply to Jessy1280]

Woohooo that’s amazing news

Huge congratulations for you both

Your having a baaaaaaby yey 😘 xxxxx

[Lovelee1219]

Hi , I am dealing with the same exact thing and am breaking down hour by hour... I hope everything worked out for you 🙏 I could not help but read this because I'm dealing w this now week 3 in a row and just chose a different doctor

[Jessy1280 in reply to Lovelee1219]

Sadly ended in mmc at 9 weeks (a day before my 39th birthday) due to full trisomy 9. She was a girl. 💔. X

[BBHH1]

If the fetus was less than 7mm it may be it was too small to have heartbeat. Then still there is a chance!

[Jessy1280 in reply to BBHH1]

This was December 2019. She has a very strong heartbeat on the Friday and I was discharged from epu. By the Tuesday at my ivf clinic, she had gone. Ended in mmc at 9 weeks. X

[BBHH1 in reply to Jessy1280]

I didn’t notice the date, sorry to hear 😢