1st Trimester

Dopplers

Anyone bought a doppler?  Thoughts on brands?  Do you think they are a good idea?
Chemical Pregnancy 2001, Married 8/8/09, TTC April 2011, BFP 5/8/11, Missed M/C @ 9wk5d, D&C 6/21/11 BFP 11/13/11 Chase Everett born at 29wks 0 days on 5/7/12 at 2 lbs 14 oz, 14 1/2 inches long.

Re: Dopplers

  • I rented one.  From stork radio.  I've only had it a week and so far it's very easy to use.  I rented instead of buying because these are the same kind used in doctor's offices.  They ask have a help line etc, which I thought I might need but honestly it's worked really well.  Granted you can buy one from ebay or whatever a whole lot cheaper than renting but I wanted to people behind me too incase I needed it. I also only rented for 3 months figuring I should be able to feel the baby sooner than that. 
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  • How easy was it to find the heartbeat?  And how far along were you when you used it the first time?  I rented one when pg with my son from dynamic doppler and I can't remember when I got it - I think around 12 weeks, but I was hoping to rent one earlier this time.  I too quit using my doppler when I started to consistently feel my son move - which was around 18 weeks I think?  I felt him for the first time around 16 weeks I think but not consistently.  Then when I got bigger I could "make" him move by tickling my stomach or poking it and he would wiggle so as long as this baby is the same I will send the doppler back at that point I think.  Thanks!
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  • I bought this one from Amazon in 2007 when I was pg with DS1.  I feel like it was cheaper then but I'm not sure.  Either way, it was so worth the investment.  It gave me so much piece of mind through both pregnancies and was a fun way to bond with the baby.  With both boys I found the hb at 10wks and we used it nearly every day until I could feel the baby.  After that, it was just for fun every once in a while.  I've even leant it out to friends in between my pregnancies.

    Haven't tried it yet since I don't know how far along I am.

    IMO, if you're planning to have more than one child - go for it!  That was my thinking when we bought it... sure it's expensive but we'll have it for all of our kids.

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  • I bought one off amazon in 2009 for around $100 and it is 3mhz, the same as the dr. office uses.  I heard DD's heartbeat at 9 weeks.
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  • This is my second pregnancy, I didn't have one for the first so you can get by without one for sure, but I'm so glad I got one this time.  I bought the Sonoline B with 3mghz probe for like $55 and I just found the heartbeat for the first time at 9 weeks 1 day.  It's not too hard to find but you have to know where abouts you should be looking.  I found it at the hair line and pretty much in the center.  I've been able to find it every time since then within a minute.  I highly recommend this doppler if you are looking for one!
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    This is my second pregnancy, I didn't have one for the first so you can get by without one for sure, but I'm so glad I got one this time.  I bought the Sonoline B with 3mghz probe for like $55 and I just found the heartbeat for the first time at 9 weeks 1 day.  It's not too hard to find but you have to know where abouts you should be looking.  I found it at the hair line and pretty much in the center.  I've been able to find it every time since then within a minute.  I highly recommend this doppler if you are looking for one!

    I am taking your word for it and giving this one a try. I can't wait. Thanks for the info! I would gladly pay $55 for piece of mind to hear my lO heart beat.Big Smile

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    imageJKB1986:
    This is my second pregnancy, I didn't have one for the first so you can get by without one for sure, but I'm so glad I got one this time.  I bought the Sonoline B with 3mghz probe for like $55 and I just found the heartbeat for the first time at 9 weeks 1 day.  It's not too hard to find but you have to know where abouts you should be looking.  I found it at the hair line and pretty much in the center.  I've been able to find it every time since then within a minute.  I highly recommend this doppler if you are looking for one!

    I am taking your word for it and giving this one a try. I can't wait. Thanks for the info! I would gladly pay $55 for piece of mind to hear my lO heart beat.Big Smile

    Awesome! PM me when you get it and let me know what you think.  You won't be disappointed!

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  • Great! Thanks for the tips! I think I'll start looking!

    Smile 

    Chemical Pregnancy 2001, Married 8/8/09, TTC April 2011, BFP 5/8/11, Missed M/C @ 9wk5d, D&C 6/21/11 BFP 11/13/11 Chase Everett born at 29wks 0 days on 5/7/12 at 2 lbs 14 oz, 14 1/2 inches long.
  • I have the Sonoline B that I used with my DS, it worked great and I was able to hear this baby at 9 weeks. I don't foresee myself using it this time around- it's for sale on swap spot if anyone is interested. 

    It's definitely nice for the piece of mind 

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  • I bought my Sonoline B this week and it came 2 days ago. I'm 11 weeks today and I heard the heartbeat! It took almost 15 minutes to find it the first time and you have to be careful that you don't mistake YOUR heartbeat for your baby's, but every since then I can find it within a minute or two. And like JKB1986 I found mine on my hairline in the center too.

    The piece of mind I have now is priceless!

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