https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:19:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1164997 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 01:18:39 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1164997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1164988 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:49:29 +0000 SweetMamaM 1164988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First of all, congratulations!</p> <p>I had my dating ultrasound at 6w4 and dang, even then you are talking about seriously teeny tiny! I would trust in what your doctor says that all looks good. It's hard, I know! Even at 22w2 today, I struggle to think that this is all real and we'll actually have a baby at the end of this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1164207 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:23:33 +0000 googly-eyes 1164207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think with the early scans, especially if you aren't 10000% how far along you are, you're just going to stress yourself out with the measurements. LO measured a few days behind at my first scan and they ended up changing my due date in my file at 12 or 18/19 weeks but they didn't tell me til the end! I wouldn't worry too much about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163496 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:26:54 +0000 Running Elley 1163496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an U/S at around the same time and we weren't able to see much...definitely couldn't see a heartbeat yet. I had another U/S at 6w3d and we were able to see and hear one then! Congratulations and good luck! My E was my third time is the charm baby- I hope this little one is yours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163288 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:29:16 +0000 ElbieKay 1163288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: Oh good! I had a mc at the beginning of the year, and the first sign was that my doctor said everything looked fine, but there was no hb yet and the pregnancy was 5w4d (or maybe 5w6d?) along. But I thought, based on ovulation tests, that I was already past 7w. She was surprised and thought I'd counted wrong until I went back 5 days later to confirm. So, it sounds like you are in good shape if you agree with your doctor's measurements!</p> <p>@looch: They can't usually hear the heartbeat until later, but they can usually see it on the ultrasound at around 6w. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163247 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:20:07 +0000 Bluebonnet 1163247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With LO and with this pregnancy, the early ultrasound (6 weeks) didn't show whatever it was supposed to show, so they weren't sure if the dates were off (they weren't) or if I was going to miscarry. Both times they prepared me for the possibility of a miscarriage, but also told me it could be absolutely nothing. Both time the second ultrasound (2 weeks later) showed everything was fine.</p> <p>My point is, don't worry too much, If the doctor isn't concerned, you shouldn't be either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163212 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:03:42 +0000 LovelyPlum 1163212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: no worries, I can't help it either. Wait and see is the worst, but apparently it's the name of this pregnancy game. Hang in there, and I'll let you know! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163199 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:59:42 +0000 ShootingStar 1163199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: At my RE's office they won't even do an ultrasound before 7 weeks because they don't think you can see anything well enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163140 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:43:38 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1163140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: Thanks. I know it's bad to compare...but I can't help it! lol I'm a little less nervous now. Guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens next week. </p> <p>@.twist.: Thanks :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163126 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:38:07 +0000 .twist. 1163126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OMG! Congrats!! Looooots of sticky baby dust to you!!</p> <p>I don't know about measurements and stuff, just want to congrat. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163119 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:34:42 +0000 LovelyPlum 1163119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: hmmm...I can look it up when I go home. I believe the real answer to that is TINY, lol. I could see almost nothing but a little blob on the screen..I didn't believe it was a baby. </p> <p>Also, so you know, for the next two appointments, I measured at least one day behind each time (one day the first time, one more day the next). It freaked me the heck out...I was very much in a panic that baby's growth was slowing and we weren't going to make it. But my doctor pushed my EDD back two days when I was 8 weeks, and since then I've been measuring right on track. I was skeptical, because I was pretty sure of when my O date was, but it seems like he was right.</p> <p>I'll also look at my other measurements, too...I think I had an u/s at 7 weeks or so. Let me see what I can dig up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163032 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:01:05 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1163032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: Hey, thanks! I go back for another u/s next Monday. Do you remember what your measurement was at 6w 1d? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163021 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:57:27 +0000 LovelyPlum 1163021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: hey lovely! I'm sorry to hear about the loss of one of the babies, but I'm so glad to hear that the other baby is growing well! </p> <p>I had an u/s at 6w1d, and they were just able to see a heartbeat. BUT, it was only measuring at 100 BPM, and the tech had to try 3 times to get it. I was really freaked out, but I was told that since it was so early, it can be really hit or miss with the HB.</p> <p>If the doc says things look great, then I'm choosing to believe that things look great for you. When's your next u/s? Hoping then you get to see baby growing like a weed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1163003 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:52:38 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1163003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: @birdofafeather: Thanks! I just find it so hard to trust the process, on this third time around! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162974 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:43:01 +0000 birdofafeather 1162974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats!! No idea but if your doc says it looks good, I would cling to that for reassurance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162950 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:33:16 +0000 loveisstrange 1162950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's probably just too early! </p> <p>Congrats, though! Wishing for a happy pregnancy and a healthy baby for you. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162931 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:21:06 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1162931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: Thanks. Guess I can't be too sad about the possible loss of a 2nd. Would have been super cool, but I'm glad we got one to stick. </p> <p> @ElbieKay: Pretty sure about my dates. I was being monitored and was taking fertility drugs. And charting. Thanks for the encouragement! </p> <p>@Ash: , @Trailmix: , @Bao: , @PIROUETTE: , @LITTLEK: Thanks!</p> <p> @looch: Yeah, I guess I didn't make a real announcement! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162766 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:21:07 +0000 littlek 1162766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: I think that's super early to see a heartbeat. You should see one next time. I know it's hard not to, but try not to stress. Hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162675 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:34:35 +0000 Pirouette 1162675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First, congrats!! </p> <p>So I think I had the exact same situation. I don't remember the exact measurements but I had an appt when I thought I was exactly 6w and measured around 1mm and no HB. I got nervous, but the doc said it was still early and asked to see me back in exactly 2 weeks. When I returned, I was over 8 weeks and measuring perfectly! Baby more than caught up in those 2 weeks. I know it's hard, but try not to worry, it is so early and I think what you saw was completely normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162627 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 06:53:39 +0000 Bao 1162627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your doctor assured you it looked normal then don't worry! I know it's hard not too but it will be ok :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162623 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 06:48:09 +0000 looch 1162623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I missed your announcement! Hope you're feeling well!</p> <p>All I can offer is that I was incredibly confused about what was considered normal. Our first visit was 7 weeks and I think all I had was a vaginal ultrasound. I don't think we were even offered the option to hear the heartbeat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162620 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 06:46:28 +0000 Trailmix 1162620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an ultrasound around then and it was too early for a heartbeat but 9 days later at my second appointment, boom! Heartbeat. If the dr told you everything was normal, try not to worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162618 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 06:45:14 +0000 Ash 1162618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never had an u/s that early to be able to give any advice but I just wanted to send sticky baby dust your way! Keeping you in my thoughts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162614 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 06:41:57 +0000 ElbieKay 1162614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought that 6w was the absolute earliest they can detect a heartbeat. Did you track your cycle? Are you confident that 5w6d is correct? If so then I wouldn't worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162582 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 05:54:02 +0000 swedishfish 1162582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry for the loss of one of the babies. I also lost a baby at 9 weeks. We didn't see the heartbeats until 7 weeks. I'm not sure about the fetal pole measurement but I'm hoping everything is great for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-scan-cross-post-normal#post-1162552 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 03:10:04 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1162552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>(Copy of post from June '14 board, just need some thoughts please!)</p> <p>Hey ladies. So I just had my first scan. I'm 5w6d, or maybe 6w.</p> <p>Not sure what to think about it. Doc assured me it was all "normal." Didn't see a heartbeat yet, but not like that would reassure me much anyway since I've seen one before.<br /> I think the "fetal pole" was measuring at 1 mm. Is this normal? </p> <p>From what I read online it said the pole grows 1 mm a day, starting at 6 weeks. So does this mean at week six it should be 1 mm?<br /> But then other things I read say the "baby" should be 4 mm by now. I'm so confused.</p> <p>I hate feeling like this!</p> <p>ETA: oh yeah, my Doc also said it looks like 2 may have implanted at first, but now there's only one :( </p>