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Re: Fetal Heartbeat

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 3 Mar 2001 01:32:29 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 2 Mar 2001, Bridget wrote: >
>I just had an ultrasound this morning. It's been 8 weeks and 6 days
>since my lmp. The radiologist dated my baby at 7 weeks 3 days. He said
>that the baby was really small and did not see a hearbeat even with a
>transvag ultrasound.
>
>I had a m/c Jan/00 and Aug/00 and have 2 boys, 11 and 4. My cycle has
>not been regular since I began Rebif therapy for multiple sclerosis in
>Sept/00. I stopped the Rebif immediately when I found out I was preg.
>(I was using bbt to avoid pregnancy and had was pretty sure I ovulated 4
>days after intercourse).
>
>I will not receive the results for a hcg test till Monday morning and I
>hope I don't end up a mental case before then (I don't have far to go!)

I'm not sure why you are having an HCG test if hte baby measured 7+ weeks >
>What I would like to know is what are my chances of this beautiful
>baby's chances for survival? (The Dr. showed me a picture of my sweet
>angel and he looked perfect, two little arms and legs and he looked like
>a real little baby!)
>
>Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
>
>--
>Bridget

I'm sorry Bridget, but not seeing a heartbeat at this stge, if hte baby was seen clearly, is not a good sign. A repeat ultrasound next week will let you know for sure >

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA

author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide

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