Still paranoid..

[Mumita]

Ok, here's my weekly paranoid question...
I'm 9 weeks.  I have an appointment tomorrow but no u/s tomorrow just bloodwork.  I saw the heartbeat at 6.6 weeks and it was 131bpm, so I guess that was good.  So, how can I tell everything is alright if I'm not getting a u/s?  As far as I know I don't know if I'm getting the doppler either...
Is no news good news? I don't know :(

[KM604]

I got lucky, my OBGYN did an u/s at my frist appointment, which was 8w3d and we were able to see and hear the hearbeat (through the transvag u/s).  Then at my next appointment, I was 12w3d and he did another u/s and same thing - heard and saw heartbeat.  But He also did those for free because he likes to see that everything is ok.  I did some bloodwork in between there also, but only checked the hcg levels after I first found out.  You may not be able to hear the heartbeat on the doppler just yet, so maybe they could do another quick u/s to make sure everything is ok?  To be honest, just take it day by day and ENJOY your pregnancy.  If you will m/c again it will happen regardless but as of now you are still pregnant and you just have to go on with your day as if you are.  I was the same way as you but my first time seeing/hearing the heartbeat was at 8w3d.  Just relax!

[Mumita]

Well I saw and heard the little bub at 6.6 weeks I just want to make sure that things are developing right and bummed out that they won't give me a u/s again until 12 weeks :(
I'll try not to get too nervous :/

[Elyz1214]

just remember that a lot of times a doppler won't pick up a fetal heartrate before 12-15 weeks, so even if you request one it may not pick it up.

I remember feeling anxious when I wasn't having an ultrasound either. Its nerve wracking! Just try to think positive and remember you arent having any BAD symptoms!

[sweetangel7]

They wouldn't give me an ultrasound until 8 weeks and then at 12w they did the doppler and the doctor prefaced the doppler with "it might still be early, so don't panic if we don't hear anything"  He said sometimes you cannot hear on the doppler until week 14 BUT if he didn't find the hb, they'd give me an ultrasound.  

I'd ask just because I'm like that and I want everything done when I go lol  AND if it is too early, they might give you an ultrasound...I LOVE ultrasounds!  

I'm sure everything is fine though...try not to worry yourself!  My doctor said cramping and bleeding were the only sign to worry about so if you are doing neither, my guess is all is well =)

[LauraB78]

What time is your appointment today??

[Mumita]

The appointment is at 3pm...I'm more calm but I want to hear it again so I know everything is ok.  I'll beg.