Need Opinions Regarding a G/F's possible MC

My g/f is 7 weeks 4 days. She was charting and VERY regular, thats how she knows.
Her first 6 week apt her beta numbers were very high and she had great progesterone numbers.

Today was her first sono. They told her she was measuring at 6 weeks 2 days and that they didnt see a HB.
They told her to come back next week and to possibley expect the worst, that this didnt look good.

If she was measuring 6 weeks 2 days, wouldnt that be to early to see a HB?

Anyone have any experience being told their first sono was bad and the baby eventually grew?

I feel so terrible for her.

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Jodi I definitely believe 6w could be too early to hear a heartbeat. I was lucky and had one at 5w3d, but that doctor said that was very rare. Can she get a second opinion? My SIL had a similar experience and they told her she m/c and did the d&c. They later found out something was wrong with the machine, my SIL will never know if she truly m/c'd.

I pray your friend's baby is ok!!

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I agree 6 weeks could be to early.. but is it bad that shes measuring a week behind as well?

Thanks for the prayers.. I'll pass them on

Message edited 4/6/2006 6:31:57 PM.

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I will definately say a prayer for her and hope for the best. Unfortunately I do not have a positive experience to share- that happened to me and I did miscarry.

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If she knows exactly when she ovulated and the BD'ed the night before, the egg could have not even gotten fertilized for another 24-36 hours later, if it took a little longer to implant (on the tail end of the 6- 12 days) it could CERTAINLY explain why there is no heartbeat and why she is measuring behind.
In the very begining even a day can make a difference for an ultra sound to see a heart and I also believe its normal to measure a few days ahead or behind.
Support your friend and help her keep the faith, all is not lost!
Also, I ALWAYS recommend a second ultra sound before a D & C.
Best of luck, I will send sticky vibes her way!

Re: Need Opinions Regarding a G/F's possible MC

you have FM.

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Just bumping for anyone elses experience..

Thanks to those that responded!

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A G/F of mine saw the beginning of a heartbeat at 6w but didn't hear it. Monday she is going back to the doctors where she should be able to hear it.

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