Aww hun, I can so understand where you're at right now... when I was pg with DD she ALWAYS wriggled away from the doppler and ultrasound thinger, so most of my antenatal checks were spent stressing as the doctor/midwife struggled to figure out where she was... She was totally fine throughout, just didn't like being prodded!
At least there are some indicators that all is well, I've got my fingers crossed for you!! I really hope everything goes well.
I empathise with you - i had 2 losses between #2 & #3 - at 15 wks my GP didnt even want to try so I wouldnt worry - I made her - couldnt hear the h/b just the placenta *anterior* - so worried anyway
We now have a beautiful boy - and I am sure your birth announcement will be very exciting
Hi Tash
Don’t worry hun It can be very difficult to find the heartbeat using a Doppler when you are only 15 weeks. Being able to hear the placental flow is a good sign. I’m sure that there is nothing to worry about.
I know how you feel Tash.
I had to go to hospital at 14 weeks with severe nausea and the Dr tried to find a heartbeat. He told me he found it but the midwife said it was actually the placenta and often a heartbeat can't be heard till about 17 weeks. A couple of weeks later my Ob found it so please don't stress.
Thanks alot to everyone who has replyed! Does make me feel better to know that i'm not the only one who has had trouble finding the heartbeat...keeping fingers crossed for two weeks time when she can try again with my wiggly little monster!! I think she did say my placenta was probably at the front and it was hiding behind, and she said my fundal height was the perfect measurement it should be so I guess this reassures me!! (And my pants don't fit anymore so i guess it is growing well!)
Thanks again guys...I'll keep you posted in two weeks
My OB would only use the u/s as she would find it difficult to find the heartbeat with a doppler...which was a bit sad cause I wissed out on hearing that magical sound....
Also my placenta was to the front which actually cushioned the kicks bubs was giving me so I did not feel kicking until way later which was freaking me out....
I hope the 2 weeks goes by quickly for you and you don't worry to much more....sending you all the best wishes I can...
Just wanted to throw something else into what everyone else has said, If you are super concerned then perhaps make a GP appointment and ask them to order another ultrasound. Stress isn't good for you or for bub so if it is really super dooper worrying you then just go to the Dr and request (demand) another US.
Sounds like all is well though so try not to worry - easier said then done sometimes
Try your best not to worry hon. As everyone else has said, it's not uncommon at all. I had to have an urgent checkup this week as I fell on my tummy and the midwife told me she was hesitant to use the doppler as she may not be able to find the heartbeat which would only lead to more stress. I'm 19 weeks and my placenta is posterior but the midwife said it was still unlikely she'd find it. She did actually find it without any problems but my little one is sitting right at the front - I can feel where it's positioned most of the time - so I was a bit of an unusual case.
I'm sure your little bubs is just fine honey. Midwifes often say they're hesitant to use dopplers because they can cause unnecessary stress.
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