11 wks 2 days Midwife couldn't find a heartbeat with the doppler :( - Page 2

bitethebullet · Apr 11th, 2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lozdi

It was a bit naughty of your midwife to look for a HB that early, she must have been a bit over confident with her dopplering skills!

Standard time for a midwife to use a doppler on you is 16 weeks, because its so hard to find before that and can take so long to pinpoint it would triple the length of appointment times!

I have heard my baby's HB since 9w5d, but thats because my doppler has a probe and I listened to it through my twinkle

I won't tell you not to worry because I know from experience that you can't just press a button that switches off worry, but do try to remain calm as most likely you just have a little ninja in there that was hiding! They can hide pretty effectively, I'm almost 18 weeks and the other day used my doppler because I had not noticed baby move that day and it took almost 20 mins to find! Highly unusual for me...but proving that babies are so good at hiding from dopplers they can do it even when they are quite big and I am very good at using my doppler, it shocked me it can still take so long to find at this point!

Yip, my midwife wont be trying the doppler until 16 weeks!

Jadeee21 · Apr 11th, 2012, 11:04 AM

In the uk midwife doesn't even try with Doppler until 16 weeks and you have to be 16weeks to see her. I'm sure everything is fine. She shouldn't have tried so early. GL

WantsALittle1 · Apr 11th, 2012, 11:05 AM

K, so here's my take, and I hope it helps.

I know of quite a few cases where people have found babies on a Doppler at 8, 9 weeks. I first heard my baby at 9+5 on a Sonoline B, and my doctor was able to find it right away at 11 weeks, but then something happened. It got progressively harder to find it with each day that went by. Hopefully this provides you with some relief. It is actually HARDER for me to find the baby now (at 13 weeks) than it was at 9+5! In fact, sometimes I never find it, and I panic. It actually gets harder and harder each time, and when I finally get it, it only lasts for 2 seconds at most, and then the baby moves and it's gone.

So here is my theory (disclaimer: just a theory!): there is a window of very early time (maybe 9-10 weeks) when it's easy to find baby with a Doppler because the heartbeat is strong but the baby is still pretty stationary. Then there's a period where it's an annoying frustration (11-15 weeks) because the baby is moving all over the place but still small enough that if they turn over, the heartbeat goes bye-bye. Then, at 15-16 weeks, when they are larger, you can hear the heartbeat no matter what position they are in, which is why this the recommended time to start looking with a Doppler.

I remember at 11+5 I couldn't find my baby and I really freaked out. Two days later, found her in less than 10 seconds. I think babies are just really mobile at this stage!

Hugs to you, honey!

ArmyWifey11 · Apr 11th, 2012, 14:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WantsALittle1

K, so here's my take, and I hope it helps.

I know of quite a few cases where people have found babies on a Doppler at 8, 9 weeks. I first heard my baby at 9+5 on a Sonoline B, and my doctor was able to find it right away at 11 weeks, but then something happened. It got progressively harder to find it with each day that went by. Hopefully this provides you with some relief. It is actually HARDER for me to find the baby now (at 13 weeks) than it was at 9+5! In fact, sometimes I never find it, and I panic. It actually gets harder and harder each time, and when I finally get it, it only lasts for 2 seconds at most, and then the baby moves and it's gone.

So here is my theory (disclaimer: just a theory!): there is a window of very early time (maybe 9-10 weeks) when it's easy to find baby with a Doppler because the heartbeat is strong but the baby is still pretty stationary. Then there's a period where it's an annoying frustration (11-15 weeks) because the baby is moving all over the place but still small enough that if they turn over, the heartbeat goes bye-bye. Then, at 15-16 weeks, when they are larger, you can hear the heartbeat no matter what position they are in, which is why this the recommended time to start looking with a Doppler.

I remember at 11+5 I couldn't find my baby and I really freaked out. Two days later, found her in less than 10 seconds. I think babies are just really mobile at this stage!

Hugs to you, honey!

That totally makes sense to me

Now I just have to hold on to my sanity for the next 4wks until my u/s :/

loves_cookies · Apr 11th, 2012, 14:44 PM

I had to attend an emergency appointment at 14 weeks and they really struggled to find the heartbeat. A scan the following morning revealed an anterior placenta, which the baby can and is hiding behind. I haven't felt any movement yet either and at my midwife appointment last week they didn't even attempt to use the doppler.

The position of the placenta could also explain why WantsALittle1 has been finding it harder to find the last couple of weeks compared to 8-9 weeks when then placenta is only just starting to develop.

WantsALittle1 · Apr 11th, 2012, 18:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyWifey11

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Originally Posted by WantsALittle1

K, so here's my take, and I hope it helps.

I know of quite a few cases where people have found babies on a Doppler at 8, 9 weeks. I first heard my baby at 9+5 on a Sonoline B, and my doctor was able to find it right away at 11 weeks, but then something happened. It got progressively harder to find it with each day that went by. Hopefully this provides you with some relief. It is actually HARDER for me to find the baby now (at 13 weeks) than it was at 9+5! In fact, sometimes I never find it, and I panic. It actually gets harder and harder each time, and when I finally get it, it only lasts for 2 seconds at most, and then the baby moves and it's gone.

So here is my theory (disclaimer: just a theory!): there is a window of very early time (maybe 9-10 weeks) when it's easy to find baby with a Doppler because the heartbeat is strong but the baby is still pretty stationary. Then there's a period where it's an annoying frustration (11-15 weeks) because the baby is moving all over the place but still small enough that if they turn over, the heartbeat goes bye-bye. Then, at 15-16 weeks, when they are larger, you can hear the heartbeat no matter what position they are in, which is why this the recommended time to start looking with a Doppler.

I remember at 11+5 I couldn't find my baby and I really freaked out. Two days later, found her in less than 10 seconds. I think babies are just really mobile at this stage!

Hugs to you, honey!

That totally makes sense to me

Now I just have to hold on to my sanity for the next 4wks until my u/s :/

Have you thought about ordering a Doppler off the net? Mine only cost $63! Probably shouldn't do it too much, as the effects of these things on fetuses are poorly studied, but it really helped with my anxiety...

ArmyWifey11 · Apr 11th, 2012, 18:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WantsALittle1

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Originally Posted by ArmyWifey11

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Originally Posted by WantsALittle1

K, so here's my take, and I hope it helps.

I know of quite a few cases where people have found babies on a Doppler at 8, 9 weeks. I first heard my baby at 9+5 on a Sonoline B, and my doctor was able to find it right away at 11 weeks, but then something happened. It got progressively harder to find it with each day that went by. Hopefully this provides you with some relief. It is actually HARDER for me to find the baby now (at 13 weeks) than it was at 9+5! In fact, sometimes I never find it, and I panic. It actually gets harder and harder each time, and when I finally get it, it only lasts for 2 seconds at most, and then the baby moves and it's gone.

So here is my theory (disclaimer: just a theory!): there is a window of very early time (maybe 9-10 weeks) when it's easy to find baby with a Doppler because the heartbeat is strong but the baby is still pretty stationary. Then there's a period where it's an annoying frustration (11-15 weeks) because the baby is moving all over the place but still small enough that if they turn over, the heartbeat goes bye-bye. Then, at 15-16 weeks, when they are larger, you can hear the heartbeat no matter what position they are in, which is why this the recommended time to start looking with a Doppler.

I remember at 11+5 I couldn't find my baby and I really freaked out. Two days later, found her in less than 10 seconds. I think babies are just really mobile at this stage!

Hugs to you, honey!

That totally makes sense to me

Now I just have to hold on to my sanity for the next 4wks until my u/s :/

Have you thought about ordering a Doppler off the net? Mine only cost $63! Probably shouldn't do it too much, as the effects of these things on fetuses are poorly studied, but it really helped with my anxiety...

My hubby just ordered one for me!

He knew I would lose my mind before my next appointment. It will be here Monday!!

WantsALittle1 · Apr 11th, 2012, 19:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyWifey11

My hubby just ordered one for me!

He knew I would lose my mind before my next appointment. It will be here Monday!!

Yay! Message me if you want help finding bubba! It can be a little tricky!

daydreaming22 · Apr 11th, 2012, 20:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WantsALittle1

K, so here's my take, and I hope it helps.

I know of quite a few cases where people have found babies on a Doppler at 8, 9 weeks. I first heard my baby at 9+5 on a Sonoline B, and my doctor was able to find it right away at 11 weeks, but then something happened. It got progressively harder to find it with each day that went by. Hopefully this provides you with some relief. It is actually HARDER for me to find the baby now (at 13 weeks) than it was at 9+5! In fact, sometimes I never find it, and I panic. It actually gets harder and harder each time, and when I finally get it, it only lasts for 2 seconds at most, and then the baby moves and it's gone.

So here is my theory (disclaimer: just a theory!): there is a window of very early time (maybe 9-10 weeks) when it's easy to find baby with a Doppler because the heartbeat is strong but the baby is still pretty stationary. Then there's a period where it's an annoying frustration (11-15 weeks) because the baby is moving all over the place but still small enough that if they turn over, the heartbeat goes bye-bye. Then, at 15-16 weeks, when they are larger, you can hear the heartbeat no matter what position they are in, which is why this the recommended time to start looking with a Doppler.

I remember at 11+5 I couldn't find my baby and I really freaked out. Two days later, found her in less than 10 seconds. I think babies are just really mobile at this stage!

Hugs to you, honey!

^ WSS! I was going to write the same thing. I found mine at 8+6 and I checked every day. It was always in the same spot, until 12-13 weeks! Then my lil one moved around so much...well it was in the same area but you dont hear it for more than a few seconds at a time unless she is sleeping. Try not to worry, Im sure its fine. Like the others said, you can order one. Once you know where to look you wont have any problems. GL

oh_so_blessed · Apr 11th, 2012, 20:49 PM

I think it's chance. My midwife tried because she said I was skinny, maybe she could find it (I'm not that skinny, but ok)... but she disclosed that she might not be able to before she tried and that that wouldn't mean anything bad. I got lucky, guess my baby was near the surface or something. But it sounds like it is completely normal not to hear it at that stage. I'm sorry you have to wait for ultrasound, that sucks. I'm sure everything is fine, though. If you didn't show miscarriage signs I'm sure the baby is just fine. Hang in there!

Apr 11th, 2012, 11:04 AM	#12
Jadeee21 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 99	In the uk midwife doesn't even try with Doppler until 16 weeks and you have to be 16weeks to see her. I'm sure everything is fine. She shouldn't have tried so early. GL

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Apr 11th, 2012, 11:05 AM	#13
WantsALittle1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 940	K, so here's my take, and I hope it helps. I know of quite a few cases where people have found babies on a Doppler at 8, 9 weeks. I first heard my baby at 9+5 on a Sonoline B, and my doctor was able to find it right away at 11 weeks, but then something happened. It got progressively harder to find it with each day that went by. Hopefully this provides you with some relief. It is actually HARDER for me to find the baby now (at 13 weeks) than it was at 9+5! In fact, sometimes I never find it, and I panic. It actually gets harder and harder each time, and when I finally get it, it only lasts for 2 seconds at most, and then the baby moves and it's gone. So here is my theory (disclaimer: just a theory!): there is a window of very early time (maybe 9-10 weeks) when it's easy to find baby with a Doppler because the heartbeat is strong but the baby is still pretty stationary. Then there's a period where it's an annoying frustration (11-15 weeks) because the baby is moving all over the place but still small enough that if they turn over, the heartbeat goes bye-bye. Then, at 15-16 weeks, when they are larger, you can hear the heartbeat no matter what position they are in, which is why this the recommended time to start looking with a Doppler. I remember at 11+5 I couldn't find my baby and I really freaked out. Two days later, found her in less than 10 seconds. I think babies are just really mobile at this stage! Hugs to you, honey!

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Apr 11th, 2012, 14:44 PM	#15
loves_cookies Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 404	I had to attend an emergency appointment at 14 weeks and they really struggled to find the heartbeat. A scan the following morning revealed an anterior placenta, which the baby can and is hiding behind. I haven't felt any movement yet either and at my midwife appointment last week they didn't even attempt to use the doppler. The position of the placenta could also explain why WantsALittle1 has been finding it harder to find the last couple of weeks compared to 8-9 weeks when then placenta is only just starting to develop.

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Apr 11th, 2012, 20:49 PM	#20
oh_so_blessed Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 1,855	I think it's chance. My midwife tried because she said I was skinny, maybe she could find it (I'm not that skinny, but ok)... but she disclosed that she might not be able to before she tried and that that wouldn't mean anything bad. I got lucky, guess my baby was near the surface or something. But it sounds like it is completely normal not to hear it at that stage. I'm sorry you have to wait for ultrasound, that sucks. I'm sure everything is fine, though. If you didn't show miscarriage signs I'm sure the baby is just fine. Hang in there!

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