6 week scan - heartbeat?
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Topic: 6 week scan - heartbeat?
Posted By: FionaS
Subject: 6 week scan - heartbeat?
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 12:05pm
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When did you first see a heartbeat?
Is 6 weeks an ok time to have a scan in the hopes of seeing a heartbeat or is it better to wait until 7? I'm trying to decide when to have a scan! I'm not sure of my dates I has had ovulation symptoms for 7 days. I got a BFP 2 weeks ago yesterday but am not sure exactly how far along I am. I feel 6 weeks i.e. my nausea is now in full swing etc. I've booked a scan for Thurs this week but am wondering if I should postpone until next mon. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 12:09pm
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If you have the patience I'd wait, I was bang on six weeks (well, 6w2d) and they *just* managed to see the hb via internal scan - so if I'd been a bit further along maybe the picture would have been a little clearer. Good luck with deciding! ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 12:42pm
I would try and wait too, just to be sure.. if you can of course -------------   
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Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:01pm
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We had a heartbeat at 5 w 4 d. Probably best to wait though as it will stress you out if you can't see one. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:05pm
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We saw ours at 7w1d ... which doesn't really help you except for perhaps encouraging you to wait *if* you can? ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:16pm
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With this pregnancy a heartbeat of 114bpm was found at 5w 5d. But this varies greatly...some dont see the heartbeat so early, some do.
But if your like me, you'll be impatient and go this week lol Sorry not much help aye  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:40pm
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we didnt get a heart beat til closer to 8 weeks. i still havent heard the heart beat but you can see the flicker on the screen at 8 ------------- 
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:48pm
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OMGosh I missed this all together somehow... CONGRATULATION HUN!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 2:13pm
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monikah, how come you havent heard the heartbeat yet? Has your midwife not used the doppler on you yet? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 2:49pm
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My doc said better to wait till 7 weeks and then there will definitely be one, at 6 weeks it could go either way and even if they don't see one its not necessarily a problem. I was 7w 2d and the heartbeat was seen clearly via tummy scan.
And congratulations  ------------- 
 
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 2:50pm
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I had a scan at 6 weeks 2 days and there was a very strong heartbeat!
Congrats! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 5:27pm
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I had a scan (external not dildo cam) at 6 weeks 2 days and the heartbeat was clearly visible.
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 6:33pm
I heard the heartbeat at both my 10w scan and 13w scan.. wonder if its the machine they use? we can hear it on our DVD too, but you have to have headphones on or listen VERY carefully. -------------
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monikah wrote:Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 7:01pm
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I'd just go with what is booked. Even if they can't see the heartbeat yet (which I think is 50/50) they'll be able to tell from all the measurements whether everything is okay. Besides, I'm not very patient -------------  |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 7:04pm
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very OT but Theresa, I had a dream i was posting on here (how obsessed am I ) and your ticker said Baby Noah Thomas arriving in **** days , haha ------------- 
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 7:07pm
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If you can hang on an extra few days, I'd probably wait. I couldn't wait and got it done at 6 weeks by my calculations - no heartbeat on internal. If I'd known what I know now, I would have panicked! I'm just no good at delayed gratification! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 09 December 2008 at 1:12pm
Just using measurements does not tell you if your baby is ok. You can still have all the measurements and no heartbeat and an unviable pregnancy. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 09 December 2008 at 3:45pm
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I'm *pretty* sure I was about 6 weeks when we first saw the heartbeat via 'dildo cam' (hahaha I love that I'd be rubbish at waiting too but being a bit early and not seeing it would freak me out too so I guess go with your gut instinct as you know how you will cope best either way. I'm sure it will be fine this time. -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 December 2008 at 7:03pm
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Hehe the dildo cam!!
Kelly - ugh, Noah Thomas!!!!! ------------- |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 09 December 2008 at 7:40pm
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Thanks everyone. I've decided to wait until Monday. Without getting too excited to have a reasonably good feeling about this one. This week is soooo busy I'm pretty sure I can cope with waiting. I really want to see the heartbeat as then I was [almost] completely relax. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: BusyMum2three
Date Posted: 09 December 2008 at 8:52pm
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I think waiting is the best Fiona, then they will def see what you need them to see...and if your dates are out by a day or two, then it wont matter.
When I spoke to radiology yesterday they said anytime from 6 weeks is good :-) Congrats on your willpower! |