Ditto BG - I can completely see where you are coming from! After losing my last bub, I too use my doppler for reassurance in this pregnancy. I have hypertension and if I am stressed, my bp rises further (not good for bub) so having my anxiety levels lessened by hearing that occasional hb lets me know that my bub is ok and keeps my bp down. I, like yourself, am comfortable with my decision to use my doppler for brief moments, and I would like to think that others would respect our educated decision based on the information that is currently at hand