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Intro and Doppler Question

Becks48Becks48 member
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Hi! I will try my best at the abbreviations. I am a FTM and my EDD is 3/28/13! I've been reading the posts on here and it's been so helpful to hear everyone going through the same experiences.

I'm sure this has been asked many times, however I need some emotional support: I had my first US at 5 weeks for dating and they asked that I come back the next week to make sure everything was progressing. So at the 6 weeks US we heard a steady heart beat and saw it fluttering! Yesterday I had my 2nd Dr. appt where they tried using the Doppler for a heart beat. I knew going in that 10 weeks can be too early to hear the heart beat but I was hoping! The Dr. said he could tell there was a placenta but could not hear a heart beat. I still am experiencing symptoms but not too bad. Also, I have not had any signs that would lead me to believe there has been a MC. My NT scan is next WED so I am hoping everything will be fine then.

My DH and I had planned on telling our grandparents this weekend, but now that we did not hear the heart beat we are not sure. We already scheduled a brunch and my grandma will not be happy if I reschedule!!

What are your thoughts on my progress and about telling grandparents before you know everything is okay?

Thank you and also I hope my ticker works!!

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Re: Intro and Doppler Question

  • sgb721sgb721 member

    I think it's what your comfortable with. I've heard at 10 weeks it can be hard to find the heartbeat using a doppler but I'm sure that your ultrasound next week will give you more peace of mind. I would guess though if you haven't had any bleeding, cramping, or other issues with the pregnancy and your doctor is not concerned you're prob. okay. Nothing is ever certain (even when you do hear a heartbeat *not intended to scare anyone*) so go with your comfort level.

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  • chicky1231chicky1231
    At 10 weeks it took me some time to find the HB, a lot more time then any Dr would take. Now at 13 weeks I find it in seconds.

    I would be mad if my Dr didn't give me a quick u/s...my Dr would never let me leave without reassuring me with an u/s

    As far as telling you can either tell and hope for the best, wait, or call the Dr's office and tell them you need reassurance
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  • MonsterBean3815MonsterBean3815 member
    I was not able to hear mine at 10 weeks. I went back at 12 weeks, and the nurse spent about 10 to 15 minutes trying to find it. She had to actually tilt the table back so I was almost sliding off the table! She did eventually find it, though. I just went yesterday, at 13w6d, and the nurse found it as soon as she put it on my belly. I know it's scary, but it can be common to not hear it this early. HTH!
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  • candyreesecupcandyreesecup member

    It's not the same, but I was getting frustrated with the fetal doppler I bought after reading some ppl can hear HB around 9 weeks...

    My NT scan is also next Wed (YAY!) and I am going to wait to tell family and close friends next weekend.  If you cannot reschedule the brunch with your gran, I totally understand, but personally, I would want to make sure the baby is healthy as much as possible before I tell others.  Good luck!!     

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  • Mrs E in OregonMrs E in Oregon

    If you have an anterior attached placenta, in the front towards your belly button, then you'll hear the heartbeat later as well as feel the baby kick later (on average) because it has a giant pillow muffling the sound and feeling.

    It's whatever makes you most comfortable. If you wouldn't tell your grandmother if you MC, then reschedule if you can or just enjoy the time together at brunch. If you would tell her in the event of a MC, then carry on as planned. Not hearing the heartbeat doesn't mean it isn't there, healthy and strong. I feel like I have to have a lot of faith during this first trimester while I can't feel anything going on inside.

    Good luck and I hope everything is okay.

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  • Becks48Becks48 member

    Thank you for your responses!

    My Dr's office is not a prenatal care office, so I have my US done at a separate place. I wish I had the option of having an US right away! I will just have to be patient till Wed.

    As far as telling my grandparents. I think I am still going to go ahead and tell them mostly because I would feel comfortable telling them if we MC and also that we heard a HB at 6 wks.

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