Has anybody else used a doppler to detect
the heartbeat? If not do you remember
what it sounded like at the Dr.'s office
the first time you heard it? About three
inches below my belly button I hear
distinct sounds. I don't know if it
sounds like horses galloping or not????
They say that's what I should be listening
for....It sounds crazy like fast swishing
and bubbles????Weird I know but was hoping
that some of you other mommas can give me
hints on what to listen for and is eleven
weeks to early to hear from a 3 mhz
doppler???
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littlehunybunny
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Posts: 644 Location: Los Angeles California
Dopler Posted: 04-30-04 10:13am
11 weeks is a bit early to hear the heart
beat. I was at the docs yesterday and
they couldn't find the heart beat (i am 11
weeks today) so they did an u/s. We were
able to see the heart beating nice and
strong. Do you know how your heart beat
sounds? Listen for your heart beat, and
then listen for the same sound but faster.
But possobly lighter in sound. You can
find your heart beat usualy to the right
(there is a large blood vessle there, I
believe anyway. They found my heart beat
there.
stacey
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afrank
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Posts: 24
Doppler Posted: 04-30-04 11:30am
I can find my heartbeat on the side and
what I believe to be my placenta blood
flow about three inches below my belly
button. I have an appt in 2 and a half
weeks but was just hoping for some
reassurance. I don't know what to expect
as this is my first time. I've had a
perfect 11 weeks, sore bb's and really
tired, but absent nausea and headaches.
I think that's why i'm nervous, bc I
expect to be sick and I still haven't been
able to hear the heartbeat. I'm not
gonna worry though because your baby is
perfectly healthy and doc didn't hear him
on doppler either. Thanks so much for
the post, I will sleep easier tonite.
Btw is this your first??
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NicoleF
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 105 Location: canada
Posted: 05-01-04 10:13am
Where do you purchase a home doppler?? I
live in canada.
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littlehunybunny
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Posts: 644 Location: Los Angeles California
Afrank Posted: 05-01-04 17:37pm
Yes, this is my first. And i'm glad you
arn't going to worry, because very true,
it is just too early to hear the heart
beat. Wait a week to 2 weeks. You should
be able to start hearing the heart beat
between 12-14 weeks.
stacey
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afrank
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Posts: 24
Nicole Posted: 05-02-04 01:54am
I am renting one, use your search engine
and type in dopplar or baby beat. It's
very easy. There are a lot of companies
who offer them. They are about $25.00
per month, and I rec'd mine the next day.
It's a really easy plan. Let me know if
I can help and i'll foward you some links.
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KissyBai912
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Aug 2003 Posts: 1762 Location: Venice, Florida
Afrank.... Posted: 05-02-04 05:46am
Don't worry! I didn't hear my baby's
heartbeat until I was almost 14 weeks and
I never had morning sickness but I gave
birth to a perfectly healthy baby boy 5
1/2 weeks ago.....Do not worry. Hope this
helps and good luck!!!
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afrank
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Posts: 24
Kissy Posted: 05-03-04 22:48pm
Thank you for the encouragement, I think I
may have heard it yesterday for the first
time, but I could only et ahold of it for
a quick sec. It is such a scary time,
but hearing all of your stories makes it
so much more bearable.
