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how normal is it to get a heartbeat but no fetus
Name: trwa | Date: Sep 7th, 2008 12:49 AM
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I am around 8 weeks and 6 days. When I was 6 weeks 6 days, I had some bleeding and went to the ER. They did a vaginal u/s and was able to see the sac but no fetus. My HCG was over a 11,000 at the time. I went back 3 days later and it was over 18,000. My OB'GYn did another ultrasound last week and was able to get a hearbeat but could still not see the baby. My HCG was over 37,000. I have to go back next week for another u/s, Has this happened to anyone else? I am concerned because I am 34 and this is my first pregnancy.

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Name: mustangcassie | Date: Sep 12th, 2008 7:43 AM
Sometimes at that early, you don't actually see a fetus as everything is so teeny tiny. However you will see a "flicker" which is the heartbeat. If you are unsure of anything at your next scan, ask your doctor. Thats what they are there for. Congrats and best of luck.