Diaper Swappers

yellowitchgrl · 09-16-2012, 09:45 AM

I will be 19 weeks on Tuesday. I haven't been to see anyone about the pregnancy because I kept losing babies around 15 weeks so I wanted to wait it out (doctor fear-hater here). I was supposed to be seen last week, but they canceled and I am getting seen now at 20 weeks.

I wasn't feeling movement this morning so I checked for a heartbeat and instantly the doppler got smacked, so okay relief, but still wanted to check the heart (my doppler doesn't have a BPM counter), I go hunting and find one heartbeat nice and strong near my pelvic bone on the right, then I did a quick scan around to see where the placenta is now (it's on the move constantly) and found another heartbeat, nice and strong in the upper left area. So I went back down to see if it's still down near my pelvic bone, and yes, still there too. They were found about 6" apart (baby is about 5-6" long right now I think). The heartbeat(s) sounded similar enough that I couldn't tell if they were a different rate.

Maybe I'm getting both front and back of the baby?

Twins are great and all, but I have had a heck of a time keeping 1 baby alive. I don't want to walk in to my appointment in a week and get totally blind-sided with "hey you're having twins" but at the same time, I don't want to be worried unnecessarily about twins if this is normal for singletons and I'm just not remembering since it has been 5 years since I've been this far along.

Any thoughts would be great.

newmommy13 · 09-16-2012, 10:03 AM

I can't answer your question but you are always in my prayers.

every time I check on you and the pregnancy I get a lump in my throat. I am so happy you are still pg! And this far along!

yellowitchgrl · 09-16-2012, 10:14 AM

Thank you!

pine_apple_goat · 09-16-2012, 10:57 AM

I don't have any help I'm sorry, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that this pregnancy goes smoothly. Good luck at your appointment.

If it were me I would probably just assume there is two in there and that way if the doctor confirms it then it wont be such a shock, and if there is only one then you don't have to keep thinking and worrying about there being two. Hugs.

7arrows4God · 09-16-2012, 11:05 AM

The heart beat can echo and pick up clear across the belly. So there is still a good chance that there is just one. I have had it happened many times, and even sound different. But again there is alway still that chance. :O)

Trynitey · 09-16-2012, 11:09 AM

The hearbeat can "travel" so to speak. Baby is actually about 6" from crown to rump, so probably, in reality, closer to 10" total, so not so small

xtin · 09-16-2012, 11:09 AM

^ I agree, probably an echo through the amniotic fluid.
Twins would be fun, though!

**thealmightyme** · 09-16-2012, 11:18 AM

Twins are fun and scary at the same time. Good luck to you. Yes the heartbeat can Echo.

yellowitchgrl · 09-16-2012, 11:47 AM

You have made me feel better. Thanks everyone.

ChelseaGirl7 · 09-17-2012, 08:35 PM

Oh, I'm Thrilled for you! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

09-16-2012, 09:45 AM	#1
yellowitchgrl Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,788 Ratings: 25 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Found heartbeat(s) MoM please weigh in (loss mentioned) I will be 19 weeks on Tuesday. I haven't been to see anyone about the pregnancy because I kept losing babies around 15 weeks so I wanted to wait it out (doctor fear-hater here). I was supposed to be seen last week, but they canceled and I am getting seen now at 20 weeks. I wasn't feeling movement this morning so I checked for a heartbeat and instantly the doppler got smacked, so okay relief, but still wanted to check the heart (my doppler doesn't have a BPM counter), I go hunting and find one heartbeat nice and strong near my pelvic bone on the right, then I did a quick scan around to see where the placenta is now (it's on the move constantly) and found another heartbeat, nice and strong in the upper left area. So I went back down to see if it's still down near my pelvic bone, and yes, still there too. They were found about 6" apart (baby is about 5-6" long right now I think). The heartbeat(s) sounded similar enough that I couldn't tell if they were a different rate. Maybe I'm getting both front and back of the baby? Twins are great and all, but I have had a heck of a time keeping 1 baby alive. I don't want to walk in to my appointment in a week and get totally blind-sided with "hey you're having twins" but at the same time, I don't want to be worried unnecessarily about twins if this is normal for singletons and I'm just not remembering since it has been 5 years since I've been this far along. Any thoughts would be great. __________________ Sarah. Christian. Married to Jonathan. Proud Mama of 6 boys! Andrew(9), Luke(5) and James (2/13). My babies born into heaven : Zach, Toby and Simon WAHM behind Sarah's Stitches HyenaCart 10% off HC with the code: DSE, Etsy, Facebook Wetbags, Snack Sacks, Fleece Soakers, Dresses, Naked Time Mats, Dresses, Wipes and more! Last edited by yellowitchgrl; 09-17-2012 at 07:40 AM.

09-16-2012, 10:03 AM	#2
newmommy13 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,575 Ratings: 104 Feedback: 100%	I can't answer your question but you are always in my prayers. every time I check on you and the pregnancy I get a lump in my throat. I am so happy you are still pg! And this far along! __________________ I, mama to dd A (3-08) and dfs J (10/11) hopeful pre-adoptive foster family

09-16-2012, 10:14 AM	#3
yellowitchgrl Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,788 Ratings: 25 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Heartbeat(s) Question please way in (loss mentioned) Thank you! __________________ Sarah. Christian. Married to Jonathan. Proud Mama of 6 boys! Andrew(9), Luke(5) and James (2/13). My babies born into heaven : Zach, Toby and Simon WAHM behind Sarah's Stitches HyenaCart 10% off HC with the code: DSE, Etsy, Facebook Wetbags, Snack Sacks, Fleece Soakers, Dresses, Naked Time Mats, Dresses, Wipes and more!

09-16-2012, 10:57 AM	#4
pine_apple_goat Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MI Posts: 3,586 Ratings: 24 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Heartbeat(s) Question please way in (loss mentioned) I don't have any help I'm sorry, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that this pregnancy goes smoothly. Good luck at your appointment. If it were me I would probably just assume there is two in there and that way if the doctor confirms it then it wont be such a shock, and if there is only one then you don't have to keep thinking and worrying about there being two. Hugs. __________________

09-16-2012, 11:05 AM	#5
7arrows4God Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,894 Ratings: 94 Feedback: 100%	Re: Heartbeat(s) Question please way in (loss mentioned) The heart beat can echo and pick up clear across the belly. So there is still a good chance that there is just one. I have had it happened many times, and even sound different. But again there is alway still that chance. :O) __________________ Canadian mama to 11 blessings ds(16), ds(15), ds(13), ds(11), dd(10), ds(8), and ds(6.5) and ds(4.75) and dd (3), dd (18 months) and dd born October 2012 - (7 months) WOW, now 3 GIRLS IN A ROW And new precious bundle #12 due end of December 2013Such blessings.