Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. We had a lady in our area miscarry in January and then she died in October due to a mola pregnancy that turned into cancer. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldnt find a heartbeat. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. However, a miscarriage history doesn't necessary direct to another one, and you can just carry a baby in future. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? But we did have a heartbeat of 99. Positive vibes and prayers needed. Sometimes your dates are off and it's just too early for a heartbeat. I'm so scared and confused. But a transvaginal ultrasound is able to find the baby's heartbeat quite early between 6 to 7 weeks. The waiting game is the worst part. No heartbeat detected. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. I hope your blood results back for the best. If you're looking for a good news story i have one. I think it depends how well you know your cycles. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. It was super neat. When I was in the first trimester around 10 weeks, I also hard brown discharge, but the doctor said it was normal as long there wasnt heavy cramping involved. were you able to see the gestational sac and fetal pole? Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Check up with your OB/GYN to know more about this. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. He has the final say, not the doctor. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I am heartbroken and confused. Went on to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. No cramping. Totally normal! What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? Update (2/6 @ 3:40pm): I feel a little bit of cramping and I have dark brown discharge. Still too small to see a heartbeat. Now, lawmakers in nine U.S. states have passed laws banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, or at six weeks of pregnancy, according to data from the Guttmacher Institute, a . I go back today to get hgc levels checked again and I am bringing a paper requesting a ultrasound from my doctor for next Friday. No blood and the cramps are very mild. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. There are a lot of mothers out there who were in a similar situation but gave birth to healthy babies without any complications. We've been trying since September with no luck. Dates can be off since ovulation dates vary with woman. The u/s tech said i was measing at. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. They said if its a two, Im definitely miscarrying, 10-11 I may or may not be, but if its over 20 she feels confident Im actually only 6 weeks pregnant. Do you have an online patient portal? Went for an ultrasound and Baby is measuring 6 weeks. Thank you for sharing , I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only ti, Yeah Im seriously not hopeful.. at all, but my husband is and I think that makes it harder. I was preparing for the worst. Thank you for all your kind words. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. The amount of blood that goes through the placenta is limited by some of the issues that cause newborns to be tiny for gestational age. The waiting is the hardest part for me. I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me , Yeah Im seriously not hopeful.. at all, but my husband is and I think. The spotting is still brown and not as much anymore. According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. I think this is going to end on a disappointing and sad note. What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? Im in the same boat. She said I absolutely could be at 6 weeks if I was having a 40 day cycle like I have in the past and she said its not out of the ordinary to not hear a heart beat if Im only 6 weeks (thats why she said she schedules them for 8-10), but she definitely didnt sugar coat things either. I can't wait till I get to look again! Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. I am measuring 5weeks. It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). I showed as 6 weeks and she couldnt see the heartbeat yet with a transvaginal US. I should have been 8 weeks along . In my case, I was wrong. Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. But in an early scan at eight weeks, you saw your babys growth is measuring only six weeks, and the fetal heart rate is also low; you might be thinking Im 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks with slow heartbeat, should I be worried?- Even though your first ultrasound at four weeks seemed all well. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I had a blighted ovum once and normal miscarriages with no hb at 10 weeks and 12 weeks. I hope its not true. I am going throught the same thing. Thanks for moving over here. I hope you can get some concrete answers soon! By 8 weeks, you should definitely see and possibly 'hear' the heartbeat by Doppler - sometimes it takes until 12 weeks as it did with our second baby (had to have another sono at 8 weeks to confirm we were still viable as no heartbeat heard). itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. Seeing your baby's heartbeat on an early pregnancy ultrasound is one of the surest indicators that a pregnancy is proceeding as it should. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. They did it early because I had been exposed to CO2 because my furnace crapped the bed (they think the baby will never have any side effects of that though - thank goodness!) Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. The sac is measuring 6 weeks and 1 day and the embryo is even smaller. No cramps. I had the same experience back in February. Wishing you the best! According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. Measuring small could be fine, heart rate over 100 is fine as well. Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. I hope everything goes okay today. I could see the flutter of the heartbeat, but could not hear it yet. familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. Did you get an after visit summary? Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. Hope it works out for you!! Don't lose hope! Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. Usually, it is not recommended to get an early scan of the baby, but sometimes parents like to be sure of the pregnancy, see the baby's growth, and know the due date, so they consult the OB/GYN and get one. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. I just came back from having a blood test done. I got tired and so we didn't really bother this January, so I was very surprised when my period didn't come on the 28th day or 30th day. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. My baby was dated two weeks behind as well. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. I knew exactly when I got pregnant, and there's no way it could have been later (as we didn't have sex after the day I ovulated). Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. The babys body and organs do not expand as much as they should when the unborn baby does not obtain enough oxygen or nutrients throughout pregnancy. Posted 15/1/21. I have another one scheduled for tomorrow & still have not had any symptoms of a miscarriage. If she said you are pregnant and the baby is 6 weeks, that means the baby is alive to me. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. One week makes a big difference so try to hold out until your next ultrasound. In between 5 to 6 weeks of pregnancy, the baby's heart starts to function and beats at a rate of 80 to 85 BPM (Beats Per Minute). Last period was Thurs, Dec 29th. Ive been seeing d doctor fpr a month now and based on my blood results of hcg, i should be 9weeks now yet doctor is telling me that d size of my baby is7weeks! Good luck to you. If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. You are not alone. it's kicking my butt! If I were you, I would probably ask to have betas drawn so you aren't waiting a full week without any attempt at answers. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. Unfortunately I lost the baby. I saw the sac but it honestly happened so fast and I felt like I was in a daze after my doctor said she couldnt find the heartbeat. Lets dive through the following article to know why 8 weeks pregnant would measure 6 weeks with slow heartbeat. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. This is my first pregnancy and I feel like the ultrasound tech gave my husband false hope saying if hormones are still rising then the pregnancy could still be viable. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. So i'm trying to stay as calm as possible! I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. Still too small to see a heartbeat. Sometimes it just happens. Don't fret! Good luck, i hope its the latter and you see a hb next time , According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I concei, That gives me some hope! So, stay strong and hope for the best outcome. It must be very stressful. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. Is that normal? With my first pregnancy, I measured 6 weeks when I knew I had to be 8, but there was never a heartbeat even after checking multiple times and waiting several weeks to be sure. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. I'll send you msg with my name as I don't want it to be out on the interweb (it's fairly unique), Hi ladies, thanks so much for your concern and my apologies for the slow reply. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. but i know stress isn't good! The normal pregnancy symptoms also disappear with miscarriage. If you got a 6-week reading and slow heartbeat at eight weeks, then your doctor probably has already suggested a follow-up scan within a few weeks. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. Once a heartbeat is detected, the chance of the pregnancy continuing ranges from 70-90% dependent on what type of ultrasound is used. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone Youre in my prayers! IrishGirl84. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I had an ultrasound last week, should have been about 8 weeks according to LMP but my periods arent regular and I measured at 6 weeks. There is no need to worry about that. 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. Before getting all tensed and freaked out about your unborn babys growth, you should calm down and look forward to your doctors advice regarding this matter. When it happened i spoke with my best friends (ones an OB, the other is a family doctor) and they reassured me that it can turn out well. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. They will apparently send the results to my midwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll call me straight away. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. Seeing a heartbeat at all is a good sign. I'm hoping for the best. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. Miscarriage. Sending positive vibes your way!! I can see what you mean now.. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. If your little sunshine doesnt get enough oxygen and nutrients in the womb according to their need, then it might be a reason for reading your baby at six weeks at an 8-week scan. (Last Us Friday, today Monday - so 4 days) The ultrasound showed no changed - still at 6 wks, 1 day and no heartbeat. She said that I was measuring 6 weeks and they could not see the heartbeat.She said because the bleeding wasn't heavy and dark red brown she wasn't too concerned about it? We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. I would try and relax. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. I wouldn't get to worried until you are another 2-4 more weeks to be honest then get worried :). I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks too and we only heard the heart beat for a moment then it went away. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . Abdominal ultrasound takes one more week (7 to 8 weeks) to find heartbeat. Materials and methods: Institutional review board approval was granted; informed consent was not required. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! At 28 weeks I was told the twins had iugr and the EDF flow had stopped to twin 2 and was intermittent on twin 1. Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. My Dr didnt even try to get a heart beat at my 8 week appointment, she said sometimes they are hard to get then and then it just stresses the Mom out. The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. I am not trying to give you false hope, measuring 2 weeks behind can definitely be a bad sign, and as your doctor said it could be a miscarriage. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. I know this pregnancy is doomed, but a D&C scares me, on the off chance that the pregnancy is viable, so I'll just let nature take its course. No period 9 weeks after erpc. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago Hope everything is good with you and baby. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. My cycles are pretty consistent. If you have malnutrition or anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, or respiratory disease, or if you weigh less than 100 pounds, then this can be a reason for your baby measuring small at the ultrasound. I'm so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. Miscarriage. there was no heartbeat and the baby was measuring 7 weeks 3days. Hello everyone. If both parents are of short height, then the baby can also get it genetically from them. With my first pregnancy, I measured 6 weeks when I knew I had to be 8, but there was never a heartbeat even after checking multiple times and waiting several weeks to be sure. Every parent wants to hear their babys heartbeat at the beginning of the pregnancy to be sure theres a human being growing inside the mother. I hope it works out for you. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. Ask your OB for a referral to an MFM and see if they can get a better look, sometimes the in-office machines are just very inaccurate, especially this early. I find it so weird that all the Dr's are different I had an ultrasound done today I'm supposed to be 7weeks1day but baby measured at 6w5d and they couldn't detect a heartbeat so they told me that I'm having a miscarriage but I've felt perfectly fine throughout the pregnancy, thank you so much!! idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. No heartbeat at 9 weeks. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. You might remember the wrong date of your last period which counts a lot to gestational age OR you doctor give a wrong gestational age. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. Can You Crack Your Back While Pregnant Is It Safe? A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. Brown discharge is normal. I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. Posted 2/25/12. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. There absolutely should be a heart beat after 6 weeks, so it doesnt look too hopeful unless your ovulation math really could be that far off. Heart beats are normally detected around 10-12 weeks. If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Following. She didn't think it was promising. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. At the follow-up ultrasound, you will get to see the actual condition of the baby. Some statistics have shown that out of 7 pregnancies, miscarriage happens in at least one. If you could please delete your post on M/PL, it would be a big help and the wonderful ladies on here will be able to help you better. I really am hoping for the best for you. Thanks! But yes at my FIRST u/s i WAS 6 weeks but with no heartbeat i went back 2 weeks later for another one which was making me 8 weeks and there WAS a heartbeat, but the baby measure at 6 weeks! I did about 2 days later. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldn't find a heartbeat. The study was Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant. (You must log in or sign up to post here. Now please, please, please go back to the mc/pl board and delete your post there. But you can have much clearer findings on the ultrasound if you wait for another week or 10 more days. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. You will be rescanned to make sure no further progress and two sonographers will check aswell. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. r. reisskj. If you got a positive 4 weeks ago, theres no way you could only be barely 6 weeks now (for example). I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Ill get those results within 24-48 hours. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Pregnant and Scared of Life Changing Guide to Overcome. There was a very small area that looked like it could be a very small sac but definitely not what you would expect according to my lmp. The cause of miscarriage varies; but most are due to genetic problems. Just last week I was hospitalized and underwent rehydration therapy. So sorry to hear this. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. I went yesterday for my 8 week US and measured 6 weeks. If the transvaginal ultrasound shows no heartbeat at 8 weeks then there might be a pregnancy loss. In the past I never counted if I were regular, but since trying I've been anywhere from 24 to 30 days. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. Usually, it is not recommended to get an early scan of the baby, but sometimes parents like to be sure of the pregnancy, see the babys growth, and know the due date, so they consult the OB/GYN and get one. The short answer is yes, but not at first. This scan result can scare you to your core, but you need to stay positive and hope for the best. I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only times this happened, i knew 100% i was miscarrying. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? I know it's hard. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. Days and she said if I had come in two days earlier there wouldnt have been a heartbeat. When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. Did they make any notes on the heart rate? You could just be off on the dates. Same! Itll say it on the report. Don't want to alarm, but.. My SIL went in at 5 weeks and told she was 3 weeks along and to come back at 8 weeks. I hope n pray for good news. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. Why Is My Pregnant Belly Soft When I Lay Down What You Should Know. GL! The US showed no heartbeat with a sac and yolk. You have a higher chance of getting pregnant during your ovulation, and thats completely true, but that doesnt mean you cant get pregnant during your pre-ovulation or post-ovulation phases. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) In most cases, fetal heartbeat can be heard at 8 weeks but there are many factors in play: In different types of ultrasound, results can vary. Sorry youre going through that. It all seems so weird because I am still suffering from pregnancy sickness. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! Thats awful! All the first tests determined i had miscarried and the hospital told me the baby was gone but they sent me for tests later in the week. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. I think I'm 8 weeks but no heartbeat detected k karinaraesilva Feb 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM Hello everyone. She said that I am pregnant and that it's not ectopic. But this implies only on transvaginal ultrasounds which is able to detect even the slightest heartbeat.If the heartbeat has been noticed once and later the ultrasound fails to find any heartbeat, then a miscarriage can be suspected. The reason you got six weeks reading at eight weeks is that you might have calculated your cycle wrong. I wish you best of luck! Could my LMP due date be wrong? I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. At the scan they could see the gestational sac, the yolk sac, and the baby (fetal pole) and everything was in the right place, however they told us the baby was only measuring 6.3mm which suggested a 6 week pregnancy, not an 8 week one. However, when there is a heartbeat, it is important to ensure that it is normal. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I have had no bleeding or anything! We got to see yolk sac and baby and the fluttering heartbeat. I hope everything works out well! think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I went through a miscarriage. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. Hoping everything works out okay. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. and still implanting.. hm. I had scans at 6 and 8 weeks. I had my 8 week scan yesterday and embryo is only measuring 6 weeks. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. If you see slower heart rate and growth at the second scan, too, then maybe you should be ready for a miscarriage and not hold hope with the pregnancy. All rights reserved. They could just be off on the measurement this time. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. Have another scan next week, but preparing for the worst, whilst also trying . Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age.