At OB... (small update)

[awick14]

No heartbeat on the Doppler.....

She told me to go pee and come back because sometimes a full bladder can effect the Doppler picking up the heart beat.

Just waiting for her to come back.

(For app users I'm just over 14 weeks$

Edit: I am having my US today around 2pm (PST) DH is taking time off work to come with me as I won't be able to handle things if they go wrong, and I kinda want to hear him say "I told you so" when things go well. (lol)

My OB did tell me that she is pretty sure that the baby is fine, she thinks that she heard the "edge of the heart beat" but every time she thought it was it, it would disappear. So this is hopeful.

Edit: it's over.

[andthentherewere10]

That is scary. I am sure it is fine! If not, you'll probably get a surprise u/s to check things out. good luck!

[Amy]

Fingers crossed it's fine! At my 12 week, it took her a solid 10 min to find the HB on the Doppler - Hope she finds it ASAP so you don't worry too much - let us know!

[formerlyak]

They had trouble finding the heartbeat on the doppler last time I was in. It took almost 15 minutes to find. When they finally picked it up, it kept moving. Apparently my kiddo was just moving around too much for them to find the heartbeat and record it long enough to determine heart rate. They eventually got it. Also, I hope this doesn't sound rude because I have no idea if it is the case with you, but if you have a little extra padding around your waist like I do, it can also make it harder to find that early.

Keep us posted.

[Yankees21]

Fingers crossed!! My OB had trouble finding the HB at that stage, she said at that point the uterus has expanded quite a bit but the baby is still so small.

[catsarecute]

Thinking of you!!!

[AHappierHour]

((Hugs)) your in my thoughts. FX

[shelbyann]

Thinking of you and hoping everything is OK!

[Deleted]

I hope everything is fine.

[vmars]

I hope everything is okay!! Can they send you for an u/s to ease your worries?

[degal99]

::hugs::

[awick14]

She tried for 15 mins before asking me to empty my bladder, she them tried again for an additional 15 mins and never found it.......

[catsarecute]

Dec 5, 2013 18:04:29 GMT -5 awick14 said:

She tried for 15 mins before asking me to empty my bladder, she them tried again for an additional 15 mins and never found it.......

Will you get an ultrasound??? I can't imagine they would send you home!

[jene]

Thinking of you, hoping everything turns out ok

[awick14]

I'm going to go back in in the morning and she is going to try the Doppler again. If she can't find it then I will get an ultrasound done. She has already called my old OB (the high risk one) and he said he will fit me in tomorrow at noonish, if we can't find a heartbeat before then.

Edit: he has an ultrasound in his office, the only other way to get an ultrasound done is to go to the ER, otherwise it will take 1-2 weeks to get an appointment.

[shelbyann]

Oh man. I'm so sorry you have to wait overnight with that uncertainty. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[vmars]

Dec 5, 2013 18:06:15 GMT -5 awick14 said:

I'm going to go back in in the morning and she is going to try the Doppler again. If she can't find it then I will get an ultrasound done. She has already called my old OB (the high risk one) and he said he will fit me in tomorrow at noonish, if we can't find a heartbeat before then.

Edit: he has an ultrasound in his office, the only other way to get an ultrasound done is to go to the ER, otherwise it will take 1-2 weeks to get an appointment.

I'm glad you will get an u/s. Thinking about you!

[Amy]

I'm so sorry you have to wait to find out what's going on - fingers crossed for your appointment tomorrow!

[andthentherewere10]

That is so scary. Keeping you in my thoughts. Expecting good news tomorrow!

[natablue]

I'm so sorry for the added stress of having to wait and try again tomorrow. This happened to me at my 10 week appointment, they couldn't find a heartbeat on the doppler so they sent me in for an u/s and he popped up right away. Fingers crossed for you.

[beans20]

Good luck, I'm sure everything is fine! I'll be thinking of you

[awick14]

Thanx ladies. I'm just sitting here waiting for dh to get home. I guess there's an accident and he is stuck in traffic.

[chickadee77]

(((hugs))) and FX for you that all is well!

[lulu21]

The waiting must be awful. ((Hugs))

[Wonderwall]

Are you with a midwife or something that she doesn't have an US machine where she sees you?

I'm sorry you're going through this stress- hopefully it was a matter of user error and baby is OK.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers today please keep us posted.

Try and get some rest- easier said than done I'm sure but hopefully tomorrow will bring good news!

[sneetch]

I am sorry that you have to wait. I hope all goes well tomorrow. Wishing you the very best news!

[chicago]

Ugh I'm so sorry that you have to wait until tomorrow. Crossing my fingers and sending lots of positive vibes your way.

[awick14]

Dec 5, 2013 19:13:30 GMT -5 Wonderwall said:

Are you with a midwife or something that she doesn't have an US machine where she sees you?

I'm sorry you're going through this stress- hopefully it was a matter of user error and baby is OK.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers today please keep us posted.

Try and get some rest- easier said than done I'm sure but hopefully tomorrow will bring good news!

I am with an OB, but here it is not standard practice to have an US machine in the office. (In BC, Canada) my old OB has a transvaginal US machine because he is a high risk OB.

[hokiegirl82]

Hoping everything is ok - sending good thoughts your way!

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[Yankees21]

Oh man, I'm sorry you have to wait. Lots of hugs!