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trying your fetal heart monitor at home - best way?
anyone have tips for me? Thinking of trying it tonight (may be too early but really wanna try). I'll be 10 weeks tomorrow.
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Re: trying your fetal heart monitor at home - best way?
Aim low and use lots of gel. Be patient. It took a while to find at first.
Good luck!
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BFP #3 Finn born 8/11/15
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10 weeks might be a little early...they couldn't get ours at the midwives till 12-13 weeks. At home I tried right after that and could get it but you have to tilt the doppler to the side a bit and move it around in the lower pelvic area. I got mine on my right side a lot. It is SO reassuring to hear that amazing beat though-I can feel your excitement!!! And when you feel the movement. Nothing like it. Nothing. Enjoy and congrats.
Right around the hairline. I found the HB barely above it, and by barely I mean the doppler was micrometers away from the jungle.
Another tip, don't freak out if you don't find it this early. Good luck though!! I was able to find it at 9w6d and haven't had any problems ever since!
m/c 12/25/09 (5w5d) mm/c D&C 4/9/10 (11w1d) Take home baby 2/22/11
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Just above the pubic bone / hairline. Use a bit of pressure and point the wand in and down. I'd also suggest listening to some audio clips of early fetal heartbeats, so you know what you're listening for. I first found mine at 8w5d but it was really quiet - turn the volume way up and don't expect the rate monitor to pick it up.
Aloe would be better. KY is fine too...
Lotion will work in a pinch, but it doesn't conduct as well and her hb sounds muffled to me when I use it, even this far along.
BFP #2 4/13/10. Bridget born 12/28/10
BFP #3 Finn born 8/11/15
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Hmm...I don't think the angelsounds is as sensitive as a medical-grade doppler, so I'd be really surprised if you heard it before week 14 or so. But it won't hurt to try. Use aloe.
BFP #2 4/13/10. Bridget born 12/28/10
BFP #3 Finn born 8/11/15
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Yep, not the baby. Those are your carotid arteries, and it's definitely the dominant sound down there. The baby will likely be more towards the center.
Oh, and I have the same doppler that Sonadora has.
ok yes it must be the arteries. i am not hearing a heartbeat at all then, which of course makes me anxious even though i know this is a crappy doppler. ugh! i just ordered the one you all have with 2 day shipping from amazon. please send t&p my baby's fine and that i hear it soon!
xoxox