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I rented a fetal doppler online also, for one montn. I didnt find the heartbeat until 2 days before I had to return it!! I was also 16 weeks before I heard it. So dont panic if you cant find it, thats what I did.
You will hear blood flow and the placenta, its like a wirlwind sound.
The babies heartbeat will be VERY low, right above the hair line. It'll be fast and sound like horses galloping.
good luck

I also rented a fetal doppler. It can be tricky at first to find the heartbeat, but start very low, near your pubic bone, use plenty of gel, and move the wand in very small increments....just tilting it can make a big difference. You can not mistake your heartbeat for the baby's because it will be at least twice as fast as yours. Feel your pulse at your throat to get an idea of your rate, and you will definitely know when you hear the baby. I agree with Ashley that it sounds like horses galloping or sometime a little toy train chugging along. It may help to have someone else try to use the doppler while you lie back and relax. Good luck to you. I have had so much enjoyment from listening to my baby's hb, hope you do too.