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nervous wreck and doppler question

nbkistnbkist member
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I had hoped this pregnancy would be an easy once since my last was so hard and ended with losing my son at 31 weeks 2 days.  However it's been complicated from the beginning.  I would like to try the fetal doppler for some peace of mind but am to scared to even try.  Did/do any of you have a doppler and if so when were you first able to hear the heartbeat at home?
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  • carlsonbaby2014carlsonbaby2014 member
    I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. To answer your question I have a Doppler and started using it around 13.5 weeks but I made a deal with myself: that I was only going to get it and use it if I could keep a calm, cool head about its use. It's really hard to find the hb even with lots of patience and practice but in the end the peace of mind it have me was so nice. I've also heard that some OBs offices will let you come in For a peace of mind Doppler check...might be worth checking that out too. GL in deciding what's best for you. ((((HUGS)))).
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  • nbkistnbkist member
    I used it with my son and and I actually thank god that the morning his movement stopped that I couldn't find it (we had moved less then two days before he died).  I know I wouldn't have been able to drive myself to the hospital if I had checked at home and couldn't find it.
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  • christia10christia10 member
    I feel like I would obsess so much about it if I had it. I used to obsess over pee sticks and so I know I have it in me to obsess for sure. I have almost bought one a dozen times but I don't want the burden I guess. I just take it day by day. 

    I think for some women it is helpful though...I am just not one of them. Although admittedly I would love to have one to use before my appointments so I would know there'd be no surprises in the sono room (cue nightmare). However I can't help but think/know I'd use it 24/7
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  • KJsbabeKJsbabe member
    I'm so sorry for the loss of your son.

    My losses were both early and we only got to see the HB once. Being able to hear it on the Doppler has given me so much peace of mind. With DD I found her at 10w6d, and with this LO I found him at 9w6d. It can be really hard to find them at first. The bigger they get, the easier it is to find them.
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  • KMW08KMW08 member
    aragosta said:

    As I get farther along it causes me more and more panic.  It was helpful when I couldn't feel movement but now I analyze every single thing on that damn doppler.  I try not to use it if at all possible.

    Yes to the bolded. I started using mine around 12wks. I haven't used it much after about 22wks. I did recently on a day where LO wasn't very active. So mine is currently in the box put away.

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  • intheplanningstageintheplanningstage member
    I'm so sorry for your loss. My 2nd loss was a missed miscarriage so I'm petrified of going along of thinking everything is fine, only to get to an appt and find no heartbeat like last time. I bought a Sonoline B and it is the best 40 dollars I ever spent. I started using it at 9 or 10 weeks and it was definitely hard to find at first (I also have an anterior placenta which makes it more difficult). But as time went on (and I watched you tube videos!) it became easier. Occasionally when it takes a second to find it, I get worried but my reason of buying it was this-I'm going to be worried anyway. At least, the doppler has a chance of easing my mind. :) Just know that sometimes you have to take a break and try again later, especially early on.
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  • nbkistnbkist member
    I tried it out the last two nights, promised myself I wouldn't be stressed if I didn't find it.  I did not the first night but I did last night!!!  Most beautiful sound in the world.  
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