No heartbeat?

I am 12 weeks and Dr tried to find the baby's heart rate so we could hear it at my appt today.  She didn't seem concerned when she couldn't find it and said she must just be too small still.  When were you first able to hear your baby's heartbeat?  I am a bit peeved that she didn't send me to ultrasound, but I have seen my little one twice now.

I saw the heartbeat at 8 weeks and heard it at 13 weeks. I can't believe she didn't do an ultrasound. Now you are going to worry until you hear that heartbeat! That would drive me crazy! I have heard that that does happen though. I really hope everything is ok!

-Ashlie

Oddly enough I am only slightly concerned.  I think because I have spent so much of this pregnancy concerned and I have seen her twice last time about 2 weeks ago.  I am sure it's fine, i've found online that some people don't hear it until like 14 weeks or later so that makes me feel a bit better.

even at 14 weeks with this one, the doc had a hard time finding the heartbeat with a doppler and actually refused to try to me until she thought I'd cry...becuase it can be iffy to hear it or not.

hugs!!

That makes me feel a bit better.  Thank you!  I'm sure she's fine, God will take care of us!

Your topic shouldn't be "no heartbeat"  it should be "couldn't find HB"    I was scared to death!!
The doctor had a hard time finding mine at 12wks.  She said it is very difficult to find because the baby is sooo small and your uterus is large.     I'm sure everything is fine.  You've already seen your little one 2x now.   Not all doctors are so quick to do an US.   I know my doctor isn't.  Like my mother always reminds me... "back in the day they didn't have US.. you had to trust in God"   :)

You are so right I am sorry that was a bad title wasn't it?  Even with ultrasound, unless I can carry one with me and do it whenever I want I still have to trust God!  ;)

I feel your frustration, that happened to me alot themn ot being able to find the heartbeat but they ususally sent me right over for u/s! I am sure your little one is fine and like you said thank goodness you have seen he/she already which gives you a little comfort!
Beth

I'm sorry they didn't do an ultrasound, but she is correct that it is still quite early.  When is your next appointment?  Even with my most recent PG and a lot of weight lost, the dr's and nurses STILL had a hard time finding the heartbeat until I was about 18 weeks along.  Easier said than done, but try not to stress about it and just remember that TODAY you are pregnant.

Hugs,

My next appointment is 4 weeks away but as time passes today I am more at peace with this.  She was quick to get me in for an U/S when I was only spotting so I know if she was concerned (even though she was pressed for time today) she would have gotten me in right away.  I mean it's in thier office it wouldn't have been hard had she felt we needed it.