I have been holding off on buying one because I wanted to wait until I was further along. I'll be 9 weeks on Sunday, so I figure I might order one this weekend. What type do you have? How much did it cost (if you don't mind saying)?
I purchased the Sonotrax B 3mhz (many people here seem to have it). It was about $60, and I got it last Weds at 11 1/2 wks; found the hb in about 20 mins! It came with a small amount of gel, but you can also purchase extra online.
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This is my doppler. I had some Amazon.com gift credits, so I used them up getting this. It's a little more pricey that the Sonotrax B, and unfortunately, I cannot compare the two. I heard the heartbeat at home first at 13w4d. I think I probably could have heard it earlier, but it wasn't until the doctor found it that I knew where to look (I was too high and on the wrong side of my abdomen). Good luck!!
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I was able to find the HB at 9w2 days, so I'm pretty happy with it
BFP #1- 1/16/09- Baby Ava stillborn at 32 weeks, possible cord accident, 7/30/09
BFP #2- 1/5/10- Baby Jack born at 37w2d, 6lbs 13 oz, 8/24/10
BFP #3- 7/30/11- Baby Boy Due April 3, 2012
I also have the Sonotrax-B from Amazon. It was just under $60. I found the hb the first day it came in the mail, at 11 weeks exactly. I've been really pleased with it.
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Re: recommend your doppler
I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Sonotrax-Basic-Fetal-Doppler-Monitor/dp/B002859RFE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1266594808&sr=8-2
I was able to find the HB at 9w2 days, so I'm pretty happy with it
BFP #2- 1/5/10- Baby Jack born at 37w2d, 6lbs 13 oz, 8/24/10
BFP #3- 7/30/11- Baby Boy Due April 3, 2012