Saw a Fetal Pole, but no heartbeat at 7wks & 6days

[Prayerful2528]

Hello Everyone,

I am a bit confuse, and need help.  I went to see my u/s tech on this pass Friday, and she said that there was a fetal pole and baby. When I asked if she heard a hb she stated that the baby was behind the wall, and she was too tiny to put anything on it now.  Around 5 this morning I started bleeding went to the er, and they stated that there was a fetal pole, but no heartbeat.  They took blood work, and said my levels where good, and was where they should be.  I am so confuse because they want me to schedule a D&C, stated by now we should be hearing a heartbeat. Is this true?  Am I facing a m/c again?  I should be exactly 8wks this wed.  What should I do?  

Thanks

[LisaRG]

I am so sorry that you are having this stress.
I would wait as well.  I don't understand why they want you to schedule a D+C already.
With my m/c I only spotted for one day at 9 week and they gave me an ultrasound.  They could tell the baby had stopped growing at 7 weeks, I still let the m/c happen naturally.
It sounds like your baby might be still growing - wait a little longer.
We will be thinking about you - keep us posted.
Lisa

[Prayerful2528]

You have made me feel so much better.  I am going through emotional stress right now.  However, after reading your mesg I will not make any quick decisions.  I am praying for the best as well.  I am on my way to the doctor, and will keep you all posted.  Thanks

[adgal]

Oh my, this is such a difficult thing to go through.  I have heard of these cases working out ok sometimes though.  As Debbie said, everyone is different.  You do not have to make that D&C decision now.  The first time they told me that, I left the hospital and refused.  I went to see my OB and had another ultrasound a week later as well as more bloodwork, 2 tests 48 hours apart.  I did not let anyone do anything until we knew for absolute certain.  I would follow up with your OB.  So many women here have bled fairly heavily and had all turn out OK.  I am praying for you my friend.  I know how stressful a time this is.  TAke care, and know we are here for you.

Hugs, Amanda

[Prayerful2528]

The blood is not dark red it is light red, but it running like my cycle.  I said that wrong sorry.  Thanks for your prayers.  I am a little on the worry side.  Especially since they didn't hear the heart beat, and I know I will be exactly eight weeks Wed.  I will keep you posted.  Thanks

[Prayerful2528]

Thanks, and I will do that.  Just went to the bathroom, and I am bleeding light, but heavy.  Just don't know what to think. I will keep you posted

[prevatt77]

My friend went for an ultrasound at 6 weeks, 7 weeks, 8 weeks and 9 weeks is when they were able to see the heartbeat.  Everyone is different.  Hang in there and request another ultrasound from your OB.

Good Luck!
Debbie