My Ob couldn't find Peanut's heartbeat at 15w either. He used the portable u/s machine and said it's very rare to be able to find the heartbeat with the dopler that early. Since then he's had no trouble
Tash and Mayaness - the position of your placenta can make a HUGE difference. If it's anterior, so positioned at the front, it can cushion both baby's kicks and heartbeat.
If you are really concerned though, organise a scan and you can see the heartbeat on the screen - I know hearing it is amazing but seeing that tiny heart beating away is pretty awesome still.
Tash - my ob has never used a doppler to find Tex's heartbeat, only ever the US machine, so I think that some in the field are taking your advice an not using them for the very reason that you suggest!
I'm sure that everything will be fine, but if you do have doubts I think it is worth talking to your GP and getting an US just for your piece of mind. If you can hold out to you next appointment, and she can't find it then, maybe ask for a US at that point - any excuse is a good one to see your little one kicking away at you on the big screen!
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