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I feel cheated
| Mon, 02-20-2006 - 7:06pm |
I had my 10 week checkup today. There was a Dr missing from the practice today so the DR on was doing double duty. They checked my BP, weight and asked me how I feel. Thats all. Nobody pocked at my belly and no trying for babys heartbeat. They said that at 11 weeks thay MAY be able to hear it but definately not at 10 weeks. I was a bit upset that they wouldnt even try. I had seen many women on my EC that have heard them as early as the 9th week. Now I check and see that SO MANY have heard their babys heartbeat on doppler already. I'm getting madder and madder. Now I have to wait until MARCH 21st to hear the heartbeat. It just doesnt seem right.
Shelly

It is disappointing but some Dr.'s won't even try that early because it is just as likely that they won't be able to get the HB as they will. Actually, my former OB who delivered my two boys wouldn't even try until 12 weeks and my new one won't either. Prenatal appts. are quite uneventful until you hear the HB. Even then, you go in, they ask if you are having any problems or have any questions, listen to the HB briefly and off you go.
I am looking forward to my prenatal appt. this Friday because I am 13 weeks and will get to hear the HB (even though I have heard and seen it twice now on u/s).
Cindy
Hi Shelly,
Shelly,
That really sucks and does seem unfair. I just had my 10wk check up (it was actually on 9w5d) and heard the hb. My Dr. told me I could go in any time to hear it w/out an appt. Maybe you could call and ask if you can do the same? It only takes a minute for them to do it! I'm really sorry they made you skip this. Let us know if you get thru to them!
Keely
I'm sorry, Shelly.
It seems strange that so many docs do it different. My doc does and u/s at 8 weeks where you get to see the heartbeat. Then at 10 wks she listens with doppler if you can't find it she does and u/s. In my case at 10 wks and 12 it was hard to find but she did. As a PAL I am definately glad to have a doc that does it that way. At 10 wks u usally don't come back til 14 wks but she let me come sooner. I agreed to 4 wks this time and it is starting to bug me. Don't know if I can wait til 16 wks!!! I am affraid to get my own doppler because I am affraid of the panic if I can't find it myself.
How frustrating for you! Next time you will really enjoy the visit!
Donna
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