Keldalynn -- I wouldn't worry too much yet. I just hit 12 weeks on friday, and went in to the doc. today for a uti (ugh!) and we were unable to hear a heartbeat. My doctor told me it's pretty common -- though I agree with you, it's awful not to hear it. I think mine is for 2 reasons: I have extra fat in my stomach from my first pregnancy, and I personally think I ovulated AFTER day 14, which would put me at not quite 12 weeks. I have my actual appointment in 2 weeks, and she said if we don't hear it then, they'll do an ultrasound right away. Just wanted to let you know that others are in the same boat. GL, I hope things go well for you. ↑
Spamanda, I have some extra padding too from my first...maybe this was part of the problem. I have to wait until tomorrow for the us; I will be nervous until them. I just want to see the little heart flutter...I will be so relieved! The stress is too much. I apreciate your responce! I really hope I am just over reacting. ↑
I have some extra padding too. I think it interfers because the nurse said you typically can't even hear it until your about 10-12weeks and then at first it's typically very very light, so I figure things like extra fat probably get in the way. I don't understand though, how come there are other people who say they heard the heartbeat at 8 weeks and such?! I have a friend back home who I got an email from just the other day, she's 8 weeks and heard the heartbeat. What kind of instrument are they using that you can hear it that early? ↑
spamanda i dont think it matters when you ovulated as they count it from the first day of your last period, i have still to hear the heartbeat yet im 11weeks 3days i have seen it on a u/s but not through i doopler goodluck ladies ↑
I wouldn't worry about not hearing a heartbeat, I didn't hear the heartbeat for my babies when I went last week. I was really sad about it because I was really wanting to hear something, but the lady didn't even really try to hear anything with the doppler. With my first pregnancy I did hear the heartbeat at about 8 weeks...it was very loud and very strong....178. I do have more padding this time and some scar tissue from my c-section, so that might actually have more to do with not hearing the heart beat. I do go in the morning for an u/s...this one so they will know exactly how far along I am. According to my lmp I should be 12 weeks, but my doctor thinks I'm only like 10 weeks. But with me having twins, aren't they normally smaller anyway? So is it possible that I am 12 weeks? How soon can they tell the sex of the baby? I know it's still early, but I would love to know what mine are. I'm so excited, but nervous at the same time. The thought of another child makes me worry...two more makes me really wonder if I'm crazy...lol...and if I'm not crazy, I might be after I have them. :) I keep worrying about losing one of them or both of them. I know that I shouldn't worry because it's not good for me and the babies, but I can't help it. ~Keldalynn~Let us know how your u/s goes. Good luck ladies! ↑
IsabellasMommy, I believe they can tell the sex of the babies at the 20 week US. I wonder if it would make it harder to see the sex when you have 2 babies taking up the space..lol...I have to give you props for keeping it together while carrying twins. I also have a 2 1/2 year old dd; mine does not understand the whole baby in mommy's tummy thing...does yours? I just keep telling her she will be a big sister and mommy's special helper...I am hoping it kind of sinks in by then. I do realize however she is only 2...Let us know how your US goes too. Last thought; I have been really stressed but one thought has kept me sain...god only gives us what we can handle...I belive this saying applies to your situation:) Good luck today! ↑
angelmonkey -- yeah, the ovulation thing is the key, NOT your lmp. I have really screwy cycles, did with my first pregnancy too. With my first pregnancy I had my LMP in October, but I didn't actually ovulate (and conceive) until early December. This time around I don't have quite such a large window, lol, but it's still up to debate when I ACTUALLY conceived -- my husband was out of town through days 13-17 so I'm pretty sure I conceived AFTER that, lol. Which would put me still under 12 weeks.... and therefore still unable to hear the heartbeat. ↑
I'm pregnant with my first baby and due in feb 09. I was wondering if anyone else has had not vomiting but severe morning sickness. I wake up sick and go to bed sick. if so what were some things that helped ease it? ↑
Hi ladies. I want to wish each of you a wonderful pregnancy. I hope that each of enjoy being pregnant, even with the little aches and pains. I however won't have that. I went for my u/s today and found that there was no heart beat for either of my babies. There was no movement, no heart beats, nothing except these tiny lifeless babies. I go for a D&C in the morning very early and probably won't be online for a while, however I will check up to see how you ladies are doing. I wish you the very best. ~Jessi~ ↑
Oh my Isabellasmommy, I'm so sorry. I never in a million years expected to hear that. I'm so sorry. I never would have imagined how attached you feel to those little lives so early on, I can't even imagine the hurt you feel. I'm very sorry and we'll be thinking about you. Keep your head up. ↑
Hello everyone I am new here and I am due Feb. 25th with my 3rd. But it is my 1st tubal reversal baby. I had my tubes tied in 1999 after I had my daughter and untied on Feb.12th of this year. I am so happy my husband and I have wanted this for soo long! Hope everyone has a peaceful pregnancy! ↑
Hello Ladies. I'm 8 weeks and 5 days due March 9. I have been posting in the March 2009 forum, but since I have to have a scheduled c section and I am due March 9, chances are I will actually be a Feb 2009 mom instead of March. This is my third baby. I have a 5 year old and a 3 year old. My oldest is a boy and youngest is a girl so I'm not too picky about what I get this time. I had an ultra sound last Wednesday. Everything looks good so far. ↑
Just checking in to see how each of you are doing. It's been a couple of days since my dc&e, physically I feel fine..mentally and emotionally, not so much. My doctor wants me to wait until Christmas to try to get pregnant again...I'm fine with that. I do want to thank you for your thoughts and kind words. How are each of you doing? Feeling any kind of movement yet? Are you wanting a boy or a girl or does it matter? ↑
Hi all I am due FEB 11 or 10 they keep changing....I am either 12 or 13 wks they keep chanigng that tooo!!!!...Oh well its just a week Does not make too much of a difference. I haev a 4yr old and the second time arounf after a Miscarriage/Ectopic I am have become pregnant!!..It took a little longer this time around but its all worth it in the long run. I wish all the luck to you all and I hope we all have a HH 9 months and beyond.
I was reading through the posts here and I am so sorry to Isabellemommy about the Miscarriage...I know where you are right now and how you are feeling take some time for yourself and your DD before you stat ttc again...It will all workl out sooner or later...You will be in my parayers ↑
