We are in a “gray area” and I feel so helpless.

I have been spotting on and off for about 2 weeks. I called the doctor when it started and she said as long as it is minimal and brown then not to worry. It was always brown so I didn’t worry. And then yesterday i woke up and there was more than usual in my underwear, so I called again and they asked me to come in at 1:30.

We did a vaginal ultrasound. I was supposed to be 8 weeks and 2 days. We saw our sweet baby and he/she did have a heart beat. But unfortunately the baby is measuring 2 weeks behind at 6 weeks and 1 day and the heart beat was very low (77bpm). The doctor said that having a heartbeat is good but the low bpms were not, it is ideally between 120-180 but at minimum should be around 100bpm. She said that she can’t say for sure whether I am miscarrying or not, it will all depend on if the baby grows over the next week. We have a follow up appointment next Wednesday to find out if there is still a heartbeat or if any growth has happened..

This is my husband and I’s first baby. My family has no history of miscarriage and I am perfectly healthy. My doctor said that everything looks great (my ovaries, uterus, etc.). I am just so confuse and so heartbroken at the same time. And the worst part is there is absolutely nothing I can do. I would do anything for this baby to be okay...anything.