Sonoline B Help!!!!! Please!

DestinedtobeDomestic · January 2011

Ok, so I just got my sonoline B doppler in the mail and it's not detecting ANY noise...no static, nothing...not even when I touch the probe. I've turned the volume up and down, put headphones in and taken headphones out...nothing. What am I doing wrong?

When I turn it on, there is a brief static noise, and then nothing. The probe is definitely picking up things as it displays numbers when I run my hand across the probe, but no sound.

Someone please help me, I think I'm having a blonde moment.

MiaNovember · January 2011

Mine worked perfectly for a week (and a finally found the heartbeat last night!) and then stopped working today. Here is the problem I am having: I can "hear" the difference between off and on, but the machine makes no sound when in contact with skin, no "interference sound" between the wand and device, etc.

I emailed the Seller and they said this: "it could be a loose contact between the probe and doppler . Please try to tighten the connector."

Hope this helps -- the manual that comes in the box is totally worthless.

rien713 · January 2011

That's weird. I have to unplug the probe and plug it back in every time I use mine...

Jamers822 · January 2011

I had the same issue when I first got mine, did you try taking out the plug that goes into the bottom and putting it back in. Don't feel bad I tried looking for the heart beat for 20 minutes before I realized the plug wasn't it all the way. Once I did that I was able to hear the static and find the heart beat. I hope this helps

rvandiver0705 · January 2011

Try pushing the probe cord into the machine. Mine comes out a bit ALL the time. Also, what setting is your on? I left mine on the first, and I get the best range of sound on that setting.

Some random things that help me find the hb asap were:

When you use it, try lotion as opposed to bare skin. The ultrasound gel is super cheap on amazon, and a little goes a long way. Also, check REALLY far down, like at the base of your pubic hair. I feel my uterus right under my belly button, and my LO still likes to chill out as low as possible. I almost always here the heartbeat there.

Don't push too hard either. Just use the probe like a joystick if you think you hear something before moving completely away from the spot. Don't freak out if it takes a while to find it the first few times. It takes practice. Good luck! Big Smile

DestinedtobeDomestic · January 2011

Thanks for all your help and advice ladies. Still nothing, even after taking the plug in and out, using more gel, etc. etc. Pretty sure it's defective...when I turn it on dashes on the screen are dark...but after a few seconds they start to fade. I'm pretty sure there is something wrong with the device. I'm going to call the company and hopefully they'll send me a new one.

I just really wanted to hear my baby again! I heard it this morning at the MW's but...it would have been nice to listen to it again today. Oh well. Good things come to those that wait, right?

BonitaKaz · January 2011

Are the batteries good?

melaniedel · January 2011

Are the batteries brand new? Try holding down the center button for a few seconds. Mine did this too. Also, be patient while looking. I found mine on the left right above pubic bone. Try angles, too. I have a little pooch now,and it's at the crease. Ew. Crunches stat!

MissLMS · January 2011

I would check the batteries. If it's not that, I'd see if the company can send you a new one.

DestinedtobeDomestic · January 2011

Ok, I feel like the biggest dumb@$$ in the world. I could have swore the batteries were new...but I guess I was mistaken. I switched them out with some other ones and...waaaalaaaaaah! We've got a working doppler. And a little heartbeat. DH is going to be all over trying to find the baby's heartbeat when he comes home!

TanyaKM · January 2011

DestinedtobeDomestic:
Ok, I feel like the biggest dumb@$$ in the world. I could have swore the batteries were new...but I guess I was mistaken. I switched them out with some other ones and...waaaalaaaaaah! We've got a working doppler. And a little heartbeat. DH is going to be all over trying to find the baby's heartbeat when he comes home!

Wow, I thought you couldn't hear the hb with a doppler until 12-13 weeks. Now I'm really tempted to buy one.... hmmmm....

Where did you buy it? I didn't see it on Amazon.com.

DestinedtobeDomestic · January 2011

TanyaKM:
DestinedtobeDomestic:
Ok, I feel like the biggest dumb@$$ in the world. I could have swore the batteries were new...but I guess I was mistaken. I switched them out with some other ones and...waaaalaaaaaah! We've got a working doppler. And a little heartbeat. DH is going to be all over trying to find the baby's heartbeat when he comes home!
Wow, I thought you couldn't hear the hb with a doppler until 12-13 weeks. Now I'm really tempted to buy one.... hmmmm....
Where did you buy it? I didn't see it on Amazon.com.

I think the thinner you are the easier it is, and depending on which way your uterus is tilted. I bought mine on eBay through EastShoreMedical, I think I bought it Thursday night and it came today. It came with a tube of gel, but it's not even worth it (it's like one of those trial size packets)...just use aloe or KY. Make sure to get the 3 mghz if you want to hear the hb now

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