*update in OP* Reassurance? (Not great ultrasound)

[meladorie]

So I went today at 6+4 for the ultrasound. Baby measured 6+2 with a heartbeat of 54. I know that's really low. But not impossibly so right? It maybe just started beating? I'm in limbo until the follow up next Friday I guess, but so far things are going exactly like they did with my 3 previous losses so not having a great time staying positive right now.

****update****
No heartbeat. 4th mmc confirmed

[shandorfml2]

*lurking

I wouldn't worry about the dates, my two babes always measured like 4-5 days behind in the beginning. Heart could also have just started. Thinking positively for you!

[oldbaylover1024]

Exactly what enchanted said. Six weeks is about the start of heartbeat. All the good vibes and T&Ps to you {{huge hugs}}

ETA: :::LC mentioned:::
And my dating was pushed back a week with J. Thought I was 7w based on LMP and she measured 6w.

[agpjt413]

No advice here meladorie - but wanted to send all the hugs and positive vibes for an amazing scan next week!

[ellebelle]

Ditto to the others. Hope you have a great scan next week!

[gratefulgirl]

Massive ((hugs)) meladorie . Limbo sucks, as you unfortunately know way too well.

ETA: now would be a good time to ask your provider if there is anything they can do to provide extra reassurance, since TLC right now is so critical for us RPL moms.

[hollyberry]

I am sorry you are in limbo, thats the worst place to be. But keep telling yourself what pp have said. It could all be true. Being a couple days behind I NBD. I hvae everything crossed that baby will have grown and the HB is stronger next friday. Those firat weeks are always the worst. Try to take it day by day and repeat the mottos. Hugs!

[lickwed]

No advice, but sending you so many hugs and FX for a reassuring u/s next week.

[sarcaztic10]

No additional advice other than what has been said. Sending you lots of (((Hugs))) and I am keeping my FX for a great scan next week!

[peaseblossom55]

No advice, but lots of hugs. I hope you get great news next week at your scan.

[taberbtb]

I will also agree with PP's that it's possible the heart beat just recently started. I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you between now and next Friday.

[meladorie]

But let's be honest. The heart rate shouldn't be that low even when it first starts. Isn't it supposed to start higher than that?

[fionnathehuman]

No advice either.
Just wanted to send lots of hugs and good vibes your way.
((((Hugs))))

[inaya]

Lurking...

Just sending big ((hugs)). That does seem low, but I think they usually don't see the heartbeat on ultrasound until it's had some time to get going and get stronger, so maybe you managed to catch a very early heartbeat? I don't know. No matter what, it's a hard place to be and you can only just take things a minute at a time. I'm so sorry for you to have to be in that place.

[meladorie]

Jul 2, 2016 10:37:29 GMT -5 HeyMrsPotter said:

Jul 1, 2016 10:20:51 GMT -5 meladorie said:

But let's be honest. The heart rate shouldn't be that low even when it first starts. Isn't it supposed to start higher than that?

I wish I knew... Did your doctor offer any insight on this? I can imagine the uncertainty of having to wait for Friday's scan must be really unsettling, and I'm so sorry you're going through it. I'm thinking of you and sending hugs, lady.

My doctor was very vague. He said we just have to wait and see.

[carlsonbaby]

I'm so sorry your Doc wasn't able to provide more insight. While I"m not sure about the hb I know that with this pregnancy I was measuring behind 2 days and by the second u/s was right back on track. The u/s tech reminded me that there are so many variables that go into those measurements and that they only pay attention if there is more than 5 days difference between measurement and where the baby should be.

((((HUGS)))) I hate waiting. Would there be any way they can squeeze you in for an u/s earlier? I'm thinking of you, lady.

[BookishMomma]

*lurky*

So sorry you're in limbo. Really hoping all is OK. ((Hugs))

[4furrypaws]

Lurky

Sending good vibes Hun

[tbonequeen13]

Jul 1, 2016 10:20:51 GMT -5 meladorie said:

But let's be honest. The heart rate shouldn't be that low even when it first starts. Isn't it supposed to start higher than that?

When we went for the 1st ultrasound of the last one we lost, the baby was measuring small and the heartbeat was slow. However, neither the dr or the tech were concerned because they thought the heart had just started too and since my dates weren't exact, they thought I had just o'd later than normal...so I think that if they catch the heart when it first starts beating, that doesn't always indicate a problem. Fingers crossed you get positive answers.

[drgn30]

**lurking**



sending you big creepy internet ((hugs),) my friend. i'm sorry you're back in this scary space. praying for you . . .

[mrsg80intn]

meladorie, I'm lurking and just wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts today.

[agpjt413]

Thinking of you today meladorie

[ksyknelvr73]

I'm thinking of you today. I hope for good news!

[sarcaztic10]

Thinking of you today.

[carlsonbaby]

Thinking of you!!!

[therealbug]

I'm so sorry. Sending so many (((hugs)))

[ellebelle]

I'm so sorry for your loss. ((Hugs))

[carlsonbaby]

No. No. No.

I'm so sorry. I hate that you are going through this again. Sending you all my hugs.

[blackbird]

I'm so sorry, hun. Giant (((hugs)))

[agpjt413]

Oh meladorie...I'm so, so sorry for your loss sweetie. So many hugs.