I had my first ultrasound this week and I should be 7 weeks, it showed 6 weeks w/o a heartbeat. Im not sure of my HCG level and I dont go to the doctor for another three weeks. Should I be worried or is it too soon to see maybe? I have heard about missed miscarriages and am very nervous! this is my second pregnancy, my first was a m/c though. ↓
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Name: CaliTrish | Date: Jun 28th, 2008 5:28 AM
First off, don't panic. You may have ovulated/conceived later than you think. 6 weeks is often too early to see a hb. If you can't wait till your doctor's appt, get your hCG levels tested to see if they're doubling every 48-72 hours. You could also have another u/s in a couple weeks. By 8 weeks, they should be able to see a hb. If you're really worried, try to get your doc appt moved up. The important thing is to stay calm and positive. Everything else is out of your hands. Good luck to you. ↑
Name: cherylc | Date: Jun 30th, 2008 6:34 PM
Do you by any chance have a tilted uterus?? If you do it may be hard to see the baby's heartbeat. There is a really good website, the women are SO supportive, and have tons of answers. It's misdiagnosedmiscarriage dot com.
6 weeks is still really early. I heard most can see the heartbeat until 7 wks. And my doctor told me not to worry about measuring a week behind this early, there could be TONS of reasons for it!!
Good luck! ↑
