PGAL BRAIN...anxiety...recommendations needed

nalex420 · April 2017

hey ladies, not sure where this belongs.

but im having severe anxiety between doctor appointments. not sleeping always thinking something is wrong. I am 15 weeks and cant feel baby movement yet. What im asking is does anyone have a doppler recommendation so i can at leeast hear the heartbeat when i start to feel anxious?

thanks in advance for the help

aprilsarahjune · April 2017

No doppler recommendations here, as I am scared the opposite way ... what if I don't hear the heartbeat/can't find it ...

But I understand your agony. I am PGAL as well and my mind wanders in all sorts of directions. Hang in there, momma. Fifteen weeks is a good place to be. It will probably be another couple of weeks until you can truly identify movement.

nalex420 · April 2017

Thank you @aprilsarahjune

aprilsarahjune · April 2017

@nalex420 No problem. There should be a weekly check-in for PGAL going up tomorrow. You are welcome to participate and share your thoughts and offer support to others who are also experiencing this.

migdala · April 2017

I got the Sonoline B from Walmart (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sonoline-B-Fetal-Doppler-in-Blue-with-3MHz-Doppler-Probe-The-Authentic-Baby-Heart-Rate-Monitor-from-Baby-Doppler/107728367) and it's been great. I have an anterior placenta so I thought it would be hard to locate the heartbeat but it came through loud and clear immediately. It's never taken me more than 10 seconds to find it. And if you can't find it, then you have every right to go in and get between-appointments reassurance -- if you call and tell them you're not finding the HB and you're worried about it, I'm sure they'll fit you right in. PGAL brain is the worst, I know. Can't wait til we all feel movement.

ForwardnBackward · April 2017

@nalex420 I got AngelSounds by MEDI-K. I would only get it if you think your anxiety won't get worse if you can't find the heartbeat. How often are seeing the doctor presently? Maybe they would be willing to increase the frequency (maybe alternate a nurse visit with Doppler with an OB/provider visit) if your anxiety is out of control between visits.

bluejeanbabi05 · April 2017

@nalex420 check out the mental health thread, too. The fetal Doppler has been huge for me, I use this one: Womb Music Heartbeat Baby Monitor by Wusic - from Amazon.

Also, when I'm feeling really anxious, I plan. All the plans. I can't control my baby's health right now, but dammit I can control a lot of other things. I've been feeling very anxious the last few days, so last night I planned out a months worth of meals and I'm about to make an epic Costco trip.

Maksim's Mom · April 2017

My OB said I can come in anytime to listed to the HB. But they're 30 min away for I decided to buy one. It's the best decision to call my PGAL anxiety. I hear it every time

I didn't expect to but happy it's been working for me. I couldn't manage between appointments without it.

nalex420 · April 2017

@migdala @ForwardnBackward @bluejeanbabi05 @Maksim's Mom thank you so much for your advice.....it is also nice to hear I'm not the only one

emwj10187 · April 2017

I'm sorry you're stressing. I know its hard but try and relax, it will be better for the both of you. I got the Pocket fetal doppler from walmart. I personally wasn't able to find anything until 15 weeks. Sometimes it still takes a long time to find her. So if you do get one, try not to over think as best as you can. Sending you good vibes xoxo.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LCD-Backlight-Portable-Pocket-Fetal-Doppler-Baby-Heart-Monitor-Fetal-Heartbeat-Pregnacy-Doppler-Sonoline-B-Fetal-Doppler/922784378?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=7728&adid=22222222227074301190&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=186825109114&wl4=pla-291896937481&wl5=9004091&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=115059135&wl11=online&wl12=922784378&wl13=&veh=sem

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