1st Ultrasound and Now Worried!

     I found out I was pregnant on 9-13.  My beta was 60 on 9-15 and I was suppose to be 4 weeks.  I had my 1st ultrasound on 10-8 and the baby only measured 5wks and 6 days.  I was so disappointed.  We did see the heartbeat, but it was slow.  They are rechecking my beta, but I will not know until tomorrow what it is and they will repeat the ultrasound on 10-22.  They said everything looked good, that they think I am just a lot earlier than originally thought.  When I put the numbers to it, there seems to be no way I could be this early.  I had my beta drawn at the hospital I work at and it came back 2212 on 10-9, but I now every lab can be different.  I am just so worried that something is wrong.  I haven't had any cramping or spotting.  I actually haven't had any pregnancy symptoms.  Has anyone else had this happen and everything be fine.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks, Karin

Damn those ultrasounds. For your own sake, stay away until you are at least 2 months or they will drive you crazy. All the Dr's and techs have varying opinions on what is "supposed" to be there. And a matter of a few days can show a lot more on an ultrasound. As long as your HCG levels are going up (did they do a prgesterone draw?) than don't worry.

You may have ovulated later than you think. Also, a lower heart rate is normal early in pregnancy. Did they give you how many beats per minute? If they are telling you that things look good, take it at that. I'm sure things are fine. Relax as best you can until you know more info...

My progesterone was 18.4.  They didn't tell me how many beats per min, just that it was slow.  It looked to be about 80-100 when I saw it fluttering.  Thanks for the advice.  This is my first pregnancy and it is awful because all you can think about is the bad and not the good.  Thanks, Karin

Karin, I just wanted to say good luck to you. When will they do another ultrasound?

Well, I started spotting yesterday.  Had another ultrasound and they couldn't find a heartbeat and what they think is the embryo still measured 5wks and 6 days.  My beta was 2212 on sat and 2235 on monday.  I had a D&C this morning.  Thanks for all ya'lls support.  Karin

I'm so sorry for your loss.