Post by akraus2015 on Jun 29, 2015 17:04:30 GMT -5
I feel like there are 8 million things to worry about in these early days. I have been sitting here celebrating our little baby heartbeat all afternoon, and then made the mistake of consulting Dr. Google, and read that 110 bpm at 7 weeks (I'm measuring about 5 days later than I thought based on LMP) is on the low side of normal. Of course I got sucked into the Google vortex and read about women who had "low" heartbeats similar to this and ended up miscarrying. But then I read from the American Pregnancy Association that normal at 7 weeks is 90-110 bpm. I don't know how I'm ever going to make it through this first trimester without having an anxiety attack...
My appointment went well! Baby is measuring right on track at 8 weeks 2 days with a heartbeat of 175. So much fun to see the little gummy bear I officially graduated from my RE now too. Woo!
Update.... There's a baby in my ute! Measuring right on track at 6wks 1day. And there's a heartbeat. Which I was thrilled by, except the tech said they like it to be 120 and this one was only 116. So I'm trying to not freak out about that. The nurse had told me that we might not even see a HB... They will recheck in 10 days. Fingers crossed things pick up a little by then!! Grow baby, grow!
Update.... There's a baby in my ute! Measuring right on track at 6wks 1day. And there's a heartbeat. Which I was thrilled by, except the tech said they like it to be 120 and this one was only 116. So I'm trying to not freak out about that. The nurse had told me that we might not even see a HB... They will recheck in 10 days. Fingers crossed things pick up a little by then!! Grow baby, grow!
Honestly I would not be worried about that at all. Baby's heart just started beating, give it some time!
Update.... There's a baby in my ute! Measuring right on track at 6wks 1day. And there's a heartbeat. Which I was thrilled by, except the tech said they like it to be 120 and this one was only 116. So I'm trying to not freak out about that. The nurse had told me that we might not even see a HB... They will recheck in 10 days. Fingers crossed things pick up a little by then!! Grow baby, grow!
Honestly I would not be worried about that at all. Baby's heart just started beating, give it some time!
+1, I have heard anything over 100 is fine when you are so early. After about 8 weeks is when they really want the HB to be over 120.
I'm so sorry for being in limbo, ishihara. Sending positive thoughts your way and will be keeping you in my thoughts. leahks77 Try not to worry. I know it's hard! It's still early.
The OB said today was too early for an ultrasound. I expected that since I'm only 5w4d but I was still hoping for one. So I go back on the 13th for another visit and u/s. I think we'll still tell our immediate families weekend although I'd prefer to wait until we hear a heartbeat.
My appointment is at 1 today. I'm 7w5d. We have a strong heartbeat and everything is going great with the nugget. However, I have a bloodclot that's being monitored and I'm scared that they're going to tell me it's gotten bigger Please keep me in your thoughts and send me positive vibes! Still have no bleeding or major cramping.
Late to the party because I had a wedding this weekend and was running around like a crazy person.
Congrats to all of the ladies that have had good appointments so far. Grow, babies, grow!
ishihara, I'm sorry you're left in limbo. I know that's tough. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Day of Appointment: July 2 at 9 a.m.
Weeks+days at appointment: 7w4d
Will you have an ultrasound? I sure will
Heading in, what are you thinking? I'm a tiny bit excited, but mostly scared shitless. This was the point last time where I found out that the baby was measuring too far behind and that it was game over. I'm terrified of a repeat—I'm not sure my heart can handle a second loss. I know I'm going to be a hot mess heading into the appointment (DH is well aware of this).
Update.... There's a baby in my ute! Measuring right on track at 6wks 1day. And there's a heartbeat. Which I was thrilled by, except the tech said they like it to be 120 and this one was only 116. So I'm trying to not freak out about that. The nurse had told me that we might not even see a HB... They will recheck in 10 days. Fingers crossed things pick up a little by then!! Grow baby, grow!
Thanks ladies For once Dr. Google is on my side and says this is well within the range of normal. So I'm trusting that today.
I did the same thing yesterday. I was measuring 7w0d yesterday and heartbeat was 110. I did too much Googling. But I think it's normal, and I read that there can be such a range this early on. Think positive thoughts!!
Weeks+days at appointment: 7 weeks (6 wk, 5 days by LMP)
Will you have an ultrasound? I'm not sure, but I hope so!
Heading in, what are you thinking? I'm hoping we can talk the dr into doing an US so we can see the baby(if one wasn't originally planned)... I am terrified that I am growing an empty sack.
*Update Us! Let us know how it went!
All is well! The baby measured right on track for 7 weeks. We got to see AND hear a strong heartbeat! I wasn't thrilled with the doctor, I really had to push for the ultrasound (She was telling me it was too early to see anything). My heart is so full right now!!!
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