Found heartbeat 2 days ago on my doppler & can't today!

mmbaby32

I have a Sonoline B Doppler, which so far I have heard the heartbeat about three days in a row.  I didn't check yesterday and today I tried for over 1/2 hour and can't find it.  I'm panicking!

KTNY

Check again later.  I don't like to over-use my doppler, but checked last week just to see if I could hear anything this early on - it was a success.  I checked after a long run I did on Saturday, and then again last night after a hard workout.  It took me a while to find it, but eventually it was there...hiding super low.  Try going really slow across your stomach and use a lot of gel.  Fingers crossed for you!

pug86

No need to panic!  Remember how small that baby is.  Its not easy to find the heartbeat every time in the first trimester.  With my 2nd son at 10 weeks, even my doctor couldn't find it, but there was nothing to worry about.   Remember, a home doppler is wonderful gift, but if its causing you to panic... you might want to put it away for a few weeks.

Karen1998

Try again later.  Make sure your bladder is empty first. 

mmbaby32

Reason that I'm so scared is I had a missed m/c back in November where doc couldn't find heartbeat at 10 weeks and fetus had passed at 6 weeks.

mabst196

Drs have trouble finding a heartbeat at 11 weeks. Calm down. That's why those things sometimes cause more worry than its worth.

mmbaby32

You're right! In a way I wish I never purchased it.

lulabellalula

they usually don't recommend you start using a home doppler until at least 14 weeks of pregnancy as the baby is still so small, that the heartbeat can sometimes be impossible to find, and end up putting the mother through panic attacks, etc. 

 I would say if you were able to find it, wait a little while and try again....good luck and honestly...if you're not high risk, have had no problems, try to ease up and relax and not use the doppler too much. you'll just stress yourself out more and the stress will be worse for the baby.  

lvlichelle

mmbaby32:

Reason that I'm so scared is I had a missed m/c back in November where doc couldn't find heartbeat at 10 weeks and fetus had passed at 6 weeks.

This just happened to me 2 days ago...I should be 11w4d today... I go Thursday to find out what the next step is.

Dont freak out... just relax and try again in a little while.

jiffy-pop

Maybe the baby was in the same spot those three days you found it but now it has moved around or maybe turned over to where it's harder to hear/find.

mmbaby32

I just freaked out and shouldn't have been so quick to post and I apologize.  I had a doctor's appt. this morning and everything is okay.  The little booger just was hiding from me:)  Thanks for all your replies!

NewMrs52106

It is possible that the baby is turned? I think it's harder to hear if the baby is turned a certain way (forward? I can't remember). This is why my OB doesn't want patients to get dopplers...she says they can't find a h/b, freak out, come in, and she finds it and all is well (I'm sure this is the case for you!). I would freak out too, but it is probably fine. Maybe take a break, drink a little OJ to get baby moving and try again. If it will make you feel better, call your OB and go in, even if just with a nurse, to get it checked out. GL to you!