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re: Q: Heartbeat on ultrasound?

in the state of colorado they will not schedule your first doctors appt. until your tenth week. i dunno why...

asmuchasthewholestwidestworld | June 06 , 2008 11:57 PM

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I live in CO and I have my first appointment at week 7. I'm not sure if it's the doctor's dscretion.

wilberta2006 | July 30 , 2008 2:56 PM

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I live in Texas and my Dr with both pregnancies has not scheduled me for an appt until my 10th week, although I have already had all my blood work taken care of and my appt with the prenatal nurse for just question/insurance and family history.

mrskelliemc | September 08 , 2008 5:25 PM

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I have my first appt after 8 weeks, but the only unltrasound I get isn't until 18-20 weeks, so I guess I have to wait until then to know if there's a heartbeat! bummer

Linzy7597 | September 20 , 2008 6:34 PM

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I had an ultrasound 6 days ago and saw nothing but a yolk sac. Today I went back for another one and not only saw a tiny little baby, but also we could clearly see the tiny little flickering of his/her heartbeat. It was the greatest feeling ever. They measured to see how far along I am and we were told I am 6 weeks and 5 days. Hope that helps : )

ams3377 | September 25 , 2008 1:12 AM

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We are under the care of a fertility doc, so I have an US every two weeks starting before conception. We have another tomorrow and should be seeing the heartbeat then!! so exciting

Aphrosette | October 15 , 2008 2:46 PM

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I had an ultrasound today due to some concerns about lower right abdominal pain (everything was fine!) and we saw the flickering heart beat. We were also able to hear it. It was 108 bpm. I am 6 weeks and 3 days today.

Lesley0228 | October 29 , 2008 8:15 PM

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I will be 7 weeks tomorrow and I got an ultrasound yesterday and the Doctor had a hard time finding the baby. I didn't even hear the heart beat. Should I be concern? He said that sometimes some patients don't develope as fast as other patients do. I really don't know what to think. Has this happened to anyone else?

| November 05 , 2008 8:19 AM

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I have my first doc appt at my 10th week but I'm told that my ultrasound isn't scheduled until week 18. I'm hoping I can hear a heartbeat at my doc appt but we will see.

bluegyrl98 | November 08 , 2008 10:30 AM

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I had an ultrasound at 9weeks. The baby was moving all around (it was so cool), but no heartbeat was heard. My last visit was at 13weeks and I heard the hearbeat from a monitor. At week 19 I will have another ultrasound and find out the sex! Can't wait.

Celeste&Danny | November 13 , 2008 12:07 PM

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my ultrasound is scheduled for tomorrow ill be just 7 wks from NY

mikenniki07 | November 16 , 2008 11:01 AM

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I heard the heartbeat at 5w5days!

Nazir | November 29 , 2008 9:03 PM

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i didnt get to hear it.. but i did see it flutter.. is that the heart beat?

nessaM15 | December 09 , 2008 10:10 PM

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I heard and saw the heartbeat at my first ultrasound at 8 weeks. And at my appt last month heard the heartbeat again and heard (but havent felt) baby kick. Which is amazing to experience. Have another ultrasound next week, so hope all is well again.

msmrisk | December 10 , 2008 4:43 AM

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Ive been in for 3 ultrasounds already due to they thought I may be ectopic. Im not thankully. I just had one last week & I saw the tiniest little flicker. They say Im just about 6 weeks. I have to go in again next week at the end of my 6 weeks cause the heartrate was only 90...Im hoping it will go up on this next ultrasound. My Dr told me we shouldnt even see the heartrate yet so maybe I just have a strong little baby. Heres to hoping!!!

he_calls_me_stoma | January 02 , 2009 3:16 PM

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Had my 1st appointment at 7 weeks, was told it would be too early to hear the hearbeat so I need to wait 2 more weeks for that. No u/s will be scheduled till about week 20 as long as I don't have any complications. Maybe it depends on the doctor or the insurance...

mallen727 | January 06 , 2009 1:27 PM

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Really starting to get excited. We just "found out" about the pregnancy last saturday and I have my first appointment and ultrasound scheduled in two weeks. They said I'm likely about 7 weeks along... but thatst just an estimate. Can't wait and now I am hoping I get to hear the <3 beat.

mefoley | January 07 , 2009 8:19 PM

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I get my first US on Monday I'll be 7 weeks and 2 days. I can't wait:)

maria15288 | January 08 , 2009 9:14 PM

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I went to the Obgyn today I am about 4 weeks, My husband and I where so excited. But the docter said it was to early to see any thing :( Has this happen to any one?? Is this normal?

MOMMY03 | January 20 , 2009 7:22 PM

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My doc said the same thing at 7 weeks. Went for my 12 week appt. yesterday and was able to hear the heartbeat on doppler but u/s won't be scheduled until 20 weeks.

mallen727 | January 24 , 2009 9:59 AM

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Even if you don't have an u/s done (many doctors only do one around 20 weeks) early, the doctors should use a doppler to hear the heartbeat

Skle1978 | January 25 , 2009 9:55 AM

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I'm headed in for my first ultrasound tomorrow morning. I hope to find a heartbeat. I'm aprox. 8 weeks along. Can't wait!

JJBanks04 | January 27 , 2009 10:49 AM

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I am a registered sonographer (ultrasound technologist) and MOMMY03, I can tell you it is very normal to not be able to see anything on an ultrasound at that stage. In fact, it's impossible! You usually can't even see a gestational sac until about 5 weeks at the earliest. Also, you can't see an actual baby (fetal pole is the technical term) until about 6 weeks. And, many things can cause the doctor not to be able to pick up a heartbeat with doppler in the early stages. If your uterus is retroverted, (tilted back instead of forward) or if the placenta is starting to develop in the front of the uterus it can be difficult to hear a heartbeat.

julisa2982 | January 27 , 2009 11:28 AM

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I went for my second ultrasound last week. I am an IVF paitent. It was the most horrible day ever.First they told me they could not see anything and that the baby stopped growing. Then they sent me for a second ultra sound at the hospital with a differnt machine. The doctor found a heart beat but said the baby was not as big as it should be for 7&1/2 weeks. I am so scared I really dont know what to think.

brudder08 | February 17 , 2009 9:12 AM

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I have my first appt march 13 and their supposed to do my first ultra sound as well im excited nervous anxious all at once

BetsyDavis | February 26 , 2009 9:46 AM

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Going today for my first appt. I'm 11-13 weeks. They should have no problem finding it. No ultrasound though. I have to pay for everything(no ins) so I'm waiting til week 20 to find out the sex! I'm sooo anxious.

Sanderson0506 | February 27 , 2009 5:32 AM

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I had my first prenatal appointment today. I am 7 and 1/2 weeks, and I was able to hear the heartbeat! It was totally amazing! I didn't think I would be able to, so for those of you who haven't heard it yet I'm sure you will hear that wonderful sound soon!

zack's_bride | March 03 , 2009 5:19 PM

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I went out to the doctor yesterday and I'm only 7wks and 3days. I was able to see the flickering heart beat, but they didnt let me hear or anything. I think it would be awesome to hear it!

*FIRS TIME MOMMY* | March 04 , 2009 3:14 PM

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i'm 8 weeks and my first u/s is at 10 weeks so i have a few days to wait (like 19!!). got my fingers crossed that we'll hear the heartbeat. I can't wait to hear that precious sound!!

gale2208 | March 05 , 2009 7:08 PM

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I had my first u/s at 8 weeks and 6 days. We could see and hear the heartbeat, which was the most amazing thing ever. It really puts it all into reality especially being my first pregnancy.

allioop2001 | March 11 , 2009 7:14 PM

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it sounds like many of you had your first appointment with the doc earlier than me. I saw the nurse for bloodwork at about 4 weeks but i am not seeing the doctor for the first "real" appointment until the end of my 11th week. Should i be worried about that?

favres-fave | March 30 , 2009 12:49 PM

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Had it done today. Saw the heart beating. It was amazing.

mnparks@gmail.com | March 30 , 2009 5:43 PM

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Oh yeah and found out my due date was wrong to......now it is a week later.

mnparks@gmail.com | March 30 , 2009 5:43 PM

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I'm 5 weeks preg. I recently had a miscarrage and DNC, so getting preg again was very fast. Since I had a loss in the past they schedualed me for an ultrasound at 7 weeks, then the heart beat doppler at 11 weeks.

juliewoolsey | April 09 , 2009 4:24 PM

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Just found out I was pregnant this weekend, but was bleeding so my doctor fit me in yesterday. I am around 5-6 weeks, and saw the heartbeat yesterday. It was amazing!!

amycov | April 14 , 2009 9:15 AM

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I plan to see a midwife. If she does not use ultrasound technology, when can I expect to hear the heartbeat? Also, how would they know if the pregnancy was not progressing in the early stages? I plan to ask these questions at my first appointment, but am curious in the meantime if anyone else knows these answers.

joannamroddy | May 25 , 2009 11:55 AM

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I had my first appointment today at 8 weeks 3 days. They did a transvaginal ultrasound so we could see the baby and hear its heartbeat. It was intense.

ella.mabel | May 29 , 2009 3:05 PM

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I live in colorado and my first appointment was at 7 weeks and 2 days. They did an ultrasound and saw the heartbeat. At 13 weeks i heard the heartbeat it was so exciting.

evelynymiguel | June 08 , 2009 8:11 PM

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I am pg with #2 had Hcg levels and early US with first but going with midwife again so doubtful that I'll get one but I realllllly wish I could assure myself there is nothing wrong this time.

bethann5 | June 11 , 2009 9:28 PM

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I'm 7 weeks and had my first ultrasound yesterday. We were able to see the baby's heart beating it was intense!

sevillababy | June 12 , 2009 11:08 AM

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My first appt was at 6 weeks but that was just for blood work, health history, etc. I went back at 10 to hear the heartbeat. I go back at 15 weeks to hear the heartbeat again & I'll have to wait till 19 weeks for our first ultrasound. I am getting a fetal heart monitor for home to ease my mind in between appts.

msashleyrose | June 26 , 2009 8:03 AM

I had my first ultrasound to see how far along I was (our little one was somewhat of a surprise). At approximately 4+ weeks, all we could see was the gestational sac. I am now somewhere around 11 weeks. Two days ago, I went to see if we could hear the baby's heartbeat using the doppler machine, and the doctor was unable to find it. I'm a little worried, but I'm going in for an ultrasound in 10 days, so hopefully I'll be able to see my little one's heartbeat. Crossing my fingers that he or she is okay....

littlelovelolo | July 24 , 2009 6:45 PM

Today we saw the heartbeat at 6 weeks, 6 days! Last week's ultrasound showed just a yolk sack - amazing how quickly it grows!

sarahrodriguez22 | July 29 , 2009 7:40 PM

My doctor scheduled me for my 11.5 weeks, I was bummped because my cousin who is 8 weeks already had an ultra sound and heard the heart beat at her doctors office. I guess it depends on the doctor too :( well next friday i'll be getting my first ultrasound ever, and I am SO excited!

cowgirl11407 | August 06 , 2009 1:41 PM

We went in to the Dr. this morning for our first US! They told me the baby was 6 wk 3d and we got to see and hear the heartbeat, it was amazing! I go back in 2 weeks for another U/S and then will probably get released from my RE to my OB/GYN

mulletluvr1011 | August 07 , 2009 10:17 AM

I had my first appointment today and I'm 8 weeks along. I had my first ultrasound and heard the baby's heartbeat...amazing!!!

mania | August 08 , 2009 1:24 AM

My husband and I live in Colorado, but family is in Chicago and Northern Indiana. We were going to be traveling home for 2 weeks and wanted to tell family and friends in person while we were there. They let me schedule an appointment at 6 weeks 3 days to see the heartbeat. We saw the flicker for sure!

jenhilliard | August 10 , 2009 12:47 PM

I will have my first ultrasound tomorrow 8/19 at 8 weeks to hear the heartbeat...my 33rd b-day is on 8/20 and I couldn't ask for a better birthday present. Long Beach, CA.

BABYMELENDEZ | August 19 , 2009 12:33 AM

At my first appt at 9 weeks they used the doppler and were unable to hear the heartbeat...the nurse said my uterus is tilted backward so it is normal to not hear it right now. I go for my U/S in 1 week i will be right around 12 weeks and Im so excited! Hoping to see the heartbeat and that everything's ok!!

LloydandNina33 | August 25 , 2009 9:55 AM

saw the heart beat at 6 weeks, 1 day! it was so exciting and crazy! now, i jusy hope its there everytime for 34 more weeks! stay in your home little one!

annierific | August 26 , 2009 2:43 PM

I had an ultrasound today and no heartbeat. My baby looks like a little sac of stuff but it was the fastest ultrasound ever. It was because of me having abdominal pain, so hopefully at my next appointment at 12 weeks it will be there.

brittneydial | August 27 , 2009 10:09 PM

I found out I was pregnant at 7 weeks and have only done blood work and physical exams. I am having a BUN done at 13 weeks, so that will be the first time we hear the heartbeat and see the baby. I'm a little nervous, but excited since it's our first. Also, since my uterus is tilted back, it typically takes longer to hear the heartbeat, so we wanted to schedule it further out. Our appointment is on September 11th, so hopefully we'll be able to experience some joy on such a somber anniversary for our country.

jklongly@yahoo.com | August 29 , 2009 5:24 PM

I am 11 weeks pregnant. I have had two appointments - one at 9 weeks and the other a few days ago. The first was with the NP for questions, family hisotry, and an exam. The second was with my doctor to hear the heartbeat on the doppler and review bloodwork. My meeting wtih my doctor was short sweet and to the point. My OB's office only does one ultrasound between 18-20 weeks and this will be the only one I get unless something happends that calls for more than one ultrasound.

dreahstar | August 30 , 2009 9:56 AM

i had my first OB appointment when i was 7 weeks nad she said you never hear it till 10 weeks and i want to hear it so badly!!

LolaD | August 30 , 2009 2:50 PM

im at 7 1/2 weeks now with my first baby i will be having my first ultrasound in a few days bc i have a history of m/c. im hoping i will get to see the heartbeat! my sister in law had some bleeding at about 5 or 6 weeks and her dr did an ultrasound and they got to see and hear the heartbeat then. im sure its different for every pregnancy just like with everything else but its possible to detect the heartbeat that early! the more tummy fat a person has the harder it will be to see and hear the heartbeat plus babies grow and develop at their own pace.

ingram1124 | August 31 , 2009 4:35 PM

Also from CO here, and we are going in next week, won't be 7 wks yet, so it must be your MD, there isn't anything about CO that doesn't allow an U/S before a certain time.

brenorrn | September 07 , 2009 2:01 PM

i have my 1st ultrasound october 12th! sooooo excited. what will i see?

meka_mommy | September 14 , 2009 5:04 PM

I scheduled first with a ob/gyn at one hospital who would not make an appt until 9 weeks. I then called the Midwife group at another hospital (Swedish Covenant in Chicago) and they scheduled me much sooner. Had my first appt at 6 weeks 5 days and the midwife did an ultrasound which showed the heartbeat and also measured the baby to confirm the due date. It must depend on where you go and possibly your insurance.

karaahauge | September 16 , 2009 5:49 PM

I had my first US last week. We heard the heartbeat at 6w5d. It was a fast little thing at 124 bpm. Does that mean girl or boy?

elitton | September 21 , 2009 2:25 PM

Had our first u/s with 1st preg using IVF at 5 wks 1 day and could see heart flutter and see rythm on the monitor 116bpm...SO AMAZING

Liljellybean | September 22 , 2009 10:37 AM

We had our first appointment this past Monday - 8 weeks 6 days. We asked to use an ultrasound machine b/c we are telling our family this weekend and wanted a picture to show them. At first they couldn't find a heartbeat with the Doppler, but once they used the ultrasound we were able to SEE and HEAR the baby's heartbeat (baby is positioned to my right). Not sure what the bpm were, but doc said, strong heartbeat. My husband and I were very excited about the baby's heartbeat ; )

afbeachwife | September 26 , 2009 3:11 AM

I feel soooooo much better after reading that if you have a retroverted uterus it's harder to hear a heartbeat...i just went in last week and i was 6 weeks and they couldn't hear it very well and yesterday night i spotted so i was startin to freak...but now i remember them sayin i had a retroverted uterus so that probably had somethin to do wit not hearing the heartbeat...phew, i feel better

AlenEdgar | September 26 , 2009 1:58 PM

I have my first appointment tomorrow and I am so excited. I will be 5 weeks and 4 days so hopefully I will be able to see a heartbeat!

popsiclesandpaint | September 29 , 2009 7:16 AM

i went for a US at 6 weeks and the person doing the US was very rude. i did not get a pic or anything, and when i asked her if she could see the baby she said i can't discuss anything with you, you have to speak to your dr. i had my 1st ob/gyn appt yesterday at 8 weeks and i go for another ultrasound nex week @ 9 wks 1 dy. i hope to see the baby and get a pic.

kfisher72305 | October 01 , 2009 12:18 PM

I also live in Colorado and my visit is scheduled in week 9

littledeadgirl | October 02 , 2009 3:51 PM

I saw the heartbeat and they said I was 6 weeks and 1 day. It was one of the most amazing things to see, a little less then a peanut sized baby's heartbeat thumping.

rmill158 | October 04 , 2009 9:02 PM

I am 7 weeks and 3 days and had an ultrasound yesterday. We saw and heard the heartbeat in our little peanut shaped sea monkey. It was amazing.

Bella86 | October 06 , 2009 10:21 PM

I was 8 1/2 weeks and we were able to hear the heartbeat!!!! 80)

sib02341 | October 07 , 2009 11:54 PM

I am 6 weeks 5 days today and had my first appt. The doctor had to use a vaginal ultrasound and was able to take a measurement based on the visual on the screen. You could see the flutter of the heartbeat. She flicked a switch and the heartbeat became audible... a squishy sound... the Dr flicked another switch and you could see a heartbeat pattern on the screen, which she measured and found to be 138bpm. I insisted on an earlier appt since I'd previously miscarried.

jessielude | October 08 , 2009 6:20 PM

I live in Ireland. My first scan is my 23 week scan in January...is that weird? Should I have an ultrasound or something before then? This is my first pregnancy... I'm a little confused! And I want to hear the heartbeat!!!

ejmarschall | October 23 , 2009 10:08 AM

The last time I was pregnant my first appointment was at/after 8 weeks. I have since miscarried and become pregnant again. She tested my HCG levels and progesterone, and scheduled my first appt at 6 weeks instead of 8, where she said I should see/hear the heartbeat. So excited for next week!

carsoncwalker | October 27 , 2009 4:25 PM

You should be able to hear and see the heartbeat at about 6 weeks. I just had my three days ago and the heartbeat was 117 beats a minute. Double what an adults heartbeat is.

hellokitty315 | October 31 , 2009 10:22 AM

i live in SC and i'm 5 weeks, my md said they like to see patient when they are 7 weeks to 11 weeks along. they said i will have an u/s done also with everything else. Can't wait my appt. is Dec 1st! best wishes to everyone!

Shawnanjosh | November 05 , 2009 1:15 PM

I live in WA and i called two different clinics and one of them told me they wouldn't see me until I was 10 weeks and the other made an appointment with me right on the spot.

Andrea1037 | November 11 , 2009 12:22 AM

My dr. said between 10-12 weeks is when you can hear your babys heartbeat. I think some women can hear it earlier, but most drs. wait until 10-12 weeks because if they do it earlier and you cant hear the heartbeat, they dont want to scare or worry us. But at 10-12 weeks they have a def. strong hearbeat. Thats what my dr. told me anyway.

lora8321 | November 14 , 2009 10:57 AM

@jklongly: you know that a BUN is just part of a blood test, right? Chances are you will neither see nor hear your baby's heartbeat this way

amberb0601 | November 18 , 2009 8:48 PM

My 1st appointment is not scheduled until close to my 10th week. I think they do listen for heartbeats at that time, that's why they make you wait until then. Living in Boston, MA area. 2nd child.

KeniP | December 01 , 2009 9:47 AM

I went for an unltrasoudn at 51/2 weeks and saw the yolk sac. I went to the doctors at 7 weeks and heard the heart beat and saw the baby. it was amazing!

51008LeoneLefrancois | December 02 , 2009 3:53 PM

I'm having my first dr. apt at 10 weeks...(live in WA) my first prenatal apt next week is just a "nurse one"....I guess that's just how they do it around here! Can't wait for the dr. apts to start!!!

AndreaCunning | December 09 , 2009 8:05 PM

I live in Iowa, and where I'm from, the physician/midwife does not schedule your first appointment until week 9 or 10 unless you are high risk or have some other chronic underlying condition. Is it medically necessary to see your baby's heartbeat @ 6 weeks? I've never heard of anyone having this done...

KatieBaby1984 | December 10 , 2009 3:05 PM

Im about 6 wks 1-2 days and they have me scheduled for my first check up today and they said since I was spotting a little bit they might do an ultrasound! Im excited I hope I get to see the heart beat! I know it will make me feel a lot better.

AmberCords | December 11 , 2009 11:29 AM

I had my first appointment with a midwife at 9 weeks and she told me they wont do an ultrasound until 20 weeks, I have some history that makes me somewhat high risk so I have to see a doc now and I will b 10 weeks along. I really hope he lets me hear the heartbeat. I don't understand why thats not standard in the beginning, I jus want to know everything is ok with my baby.

stefluvsalan | December 19 , 2009 12:31 PM

I dont have my first app until im 12w 3d. im 8w5d now. and i wont be getting an u/s, my dr said it was just going to be a heath check, i hope i have a doppler test. i want to hear the heart beat..all of you are so lucky if you got to go in early, but im sure after that app i'll be scheduled in for an u/s. i live in canada, so thank god none of this costs any money

Tassie06 | December 19 , 2009 4:40 PM

I am 8weeks and have my doctors apt on Jan 22. Im pretty sure I will have an ultra sound and everything I hope. I wish I had an apt sooner than I do. It seems like doctors usually have you come in around 7 or 8 weeks. Its still worth the wait but im to anxious to hear a heart beat.

jesswhitt | December 21 , 2009 12:47 AM

I had an abdominal ultrasound last week (I was exactly 7 weeks) and could clearly see the fluttering heartbeat :)

LB_Momma | December 27 , 2009 7:04 PM

I have my first meeting with the doctor during week 9 (I am 6 weeks now). We might be able to hear the heartbeat at that appointment according to the nurse, but they will not do a full ultrasound until week 20. Why do the doctors make you wait so long to see what is going on in there?!?

CebulaBaby | December 28 , 2009 4:57 PM

Wow I had my first appt as soon as I found out. I called in to make an appt expecting it to be a month before I got in but they said ASAP. I don't know why they are making everyone wait till they are 6-8 weeks??? I have my first US on Friday:) I will be 8weeks and 6days :) They told me if they don't see or hear the heartbeat they will do a transvaginal ultrasound. I would ask to see if they can do they same for you if your worried

Baby1Pineda | January 06 , 2010 12:21 PM

I found out I was pregnant at five weeks. I called my Dr. to schedule my first appt and they told me I had to wait till around 10 wks., that way they can pick up the heartbeat on the doppler. I go Monday, January 11th. I will be 10 wks and 4 days. They did, however, already send my for my bloodwork (about 3 or 4 weeks ago) I am getting anxious, and I am hoping they let me do and U/S on the day!!

mwolford7 | January 06 , 2010 3:46 PM

When can you here it!

chickenfry11@yahoo.com | January 13 , 2010 6:59 PM

I live in Colorado & had my first appt,(for both pregnancies), scheduled at 6 weeks....Each doctor's office is different. The 10 week thing mentioned is specifically for that doctor...

chefamy | January 14 , 2010 12:56 PM

I went to the doctor at week 5 and my dr sent me to have an ultrasound because i had a little blood a couple times after I urinated. I was only able to see the sack in the ultrasound.

trruck | January 16 , 2010 2:30 PM

Our first appt was at 6 weeks where they basically just took bloodwork and gave us some information. I have a transvaginal ultrasound on Jan 20th where I will be 8 weeks and a few days. The doc told us we should be able to see and hear the heartbeat and confirm our due date.

asmelser05 | January 17 , 2010 12:23 PM

I had an u/s at 6 weeks and we saw the little flutter, at 8 weeks, the ultrasound we saw a stronger heartbeat and we were able to hear it on the ultrasound machine (160 beats per minute)

msmissygirl | January 17 , 2010 10:31 PM

Since I was not sure of date of conception, I had an ultrasound at 6 week 1 day and could see the babies heartbeat. It was just amazing

erinmurf29 | January 18 , 2010 6:56 PM

i heard my babys heartbeat at 6 weeks and 1 day...it was the most wonderful feeling in the world i couldnt help but cry.

aracelimarines | January 20 , 2010 7:33 PM

I found out I was pregnant at 5 weeks. Made an appointment the next day and I have my first ultrasound on the 28. I will be 7 weeks. I can't wait. It's killing me!!

angel2devil | January 20 , 2010 9:28 PM

I was having sharp abdominal pains on my left side so I went in for a US. According to my last period I was only 5w3days but baby measured 5w6d and I saw the HB flutter! :)

mart1268 | January 21 , 2010 4:25 PM

I live in Houston, TX I found out I was pregnant january 15, 2010. And I had my 1 st drs appt on january 20, 2010. My dr told me that the baby's heartbeat couldn't be heard yet. As of today I'm 5 weeks, I'm scheduled to go back to the dr Feb 1, I'll be 6 weeks and the baby's heartbeat and be heard then.

myesha00 | January 23 , 2010 11:34 PM

i have my first doctor apt. the 8th week - heartbeat then!

henningdaltonwedding | January 30 , 2010 6:36 PM

I went for my second ultrasound yesterday...I have PCOS and don't have regular periods. Having lots of cramping on my left side so they wanted to rule out an ectopic pregnancy. THANK GOD my baby is fine. Just have a few cysts on my ovaries causing the pain. Not able to hear the heartbeat yesterday and still unable to figure out a due date. My Dr thinks i'm right at 5 weeks because a yolk sac was seen. Going back in two weeks for my thrid ultrasound. Nervous and Excited...I'm gonna be a mommy!!!

khoprn | February 03 , 2010 10:34 AM

I live in Colorado and I saw my OB at 5 weeks. I even had an early U/S. I will be seen again at 8 weeks and have another U/S to hopefully see the heartbeat!

sunfloweremily | February 03 , 2010 7:51 PM

I had my first ultrasound yesterday to confirm the date of pregnancy. I have very irregular periods - so we really had no idea how far along I was. They started with a abdominal ultrasound. We couldn't see much, but did see the flicker of the heart. They did a transvaginal ultrasound after that. Much clearer picture, saw the heart beating away. The baby's heart rate was 154. I am 7 weeks 4 days. It was such a relief! That morning I woke up to some bleeding and I thought I was miscarrying and that we would see nothing at the ultrasound - but baby was fine!

then0014 | February 06 , 2010 8:03 AM

I am 8 weeks today! Our Dr. would not see us until at least 8 weeks. Today's appointment was mostly just a general health screening. We will not get to hear the heart beat until our next visit at 10 weeks. Our first ultrasound will be at 18 weeks.

libdancer08 | February 08 , 2010 7:10 PM

I am 6 weeks today. I had my first ultrasound on Wednesday. I am seeing my fertility doctor through the 12 week of my pregnancy since we had IVF. Baby A had a strong hearbeat and baby B didn't. Our doctor told us that everything looked great, but one may have attached sooner than the other. I go back a week from today for another U/S.

chesterm | February 10 , 2010 9:30 PM

I am going in for my first ultrasound on tue, I will just be 5 weeks exactly, I hope I just see something!!! A heartbeat would be amazing but at least a yolk sac!! Thats why I have my ultrasound so early I had a chemical pregnancy in June and I am so paranoid eventhough I taken 9 positive pregnancy test (one every day). I just need to see it on ultrasound to believe it I guess ;)

smilies | February 14 , 2010 6:05 PM

I am 7 weeks and I have my first doc appt in 2 days. I'm hoping I can hear or see the heartbeat at this appt but I have no idea what to expect. This is our first baby.

crissycochran | February 15 , 2010 1:46 PM

I am six weeks and I had an ultrasound today. I was able to see the baby's heartbeat! It was so exciting! The doctor said she normally waits until 8 weeks to do ultrasounds but she asked me if I wanted one.

TSizemo | February 19 , 2010 1:10 PM

We had our eleven week appointment yesterday. We were so nervous hearing about missed miscarriages. The nurse told me not to be upset if they didn't hear one today - I'd just have to come back next week. WHAT?!! The doctor used the doppler and I couldn't help but weep when I first heard the heartbeat. We told her we were telling family next week and she said, "Well, then you'll need pictures then!" She got us in for an ultrasound too and we saw that flicker of light - the heartbeat on the screen. What a wonderful day! So glad all is well!

luca74 | February 20 , 2010 1:23 PM

I have my first ultrasound to hear the heart beat tomorrow, and I am about 12 weeks now. Can't wait!!!!

jameel83 | February 22 , 2010 8:36 PM

I had my first ultrasound last Thursday and I'm about 9 weeks pregnant. The technician had me listen to the heartbeat....it was so surreal...going at about 160 beats/min. I also have a 3D picture...not so pretty, but sooo real.

littlerph | March 02 , 2010 12:04 AM

I just had my first u/s today. I m 6wks 2 days. I have had 2 previous miscarriages, so they wanted to make sure everything was going ok. I got to see the baby's heartbeat. It is so amazing.

rahoover2010 | March 02 , 2010 9:17 AM

I had my first Doctors apt. the very next day after I called and told them I had taken a home test and I it said I was pregnant. I went in the next day and the Doctor told me I was about 5 Weeks, and she wanted to get blood work to verify my HCG levels were doubling every 48 hrs like they should be. I have that done and it went from 3,000 to 7,000 so they scheduled my first ultrasound for the heartbeat the next week. My husband and I went to the ultrasound and saw the heartbeat and the nurse confirmed we were 6 weeks. It was amazing!

chevytruckgirlss | March 03 , 2010 5:35 AM

I live in CO & my dr scheduled my 1st ultrasound for next Monday. I'll be 6 weeks & 5 days. I'm very excited & I really hope to see the heartbeat!

Tanya4318 | March 04 , 2010 2:26 PM

I went to the OBGYN today. I found out that I am 4 wks and 1 day!!! I couldnt be happier. Now we're just waiting 4 more weeks when the doctor will do the ultrasound to hear the heartbeat. :)

joenbrooke | March 05 , 2010 4:08 PM

I go to the Dr. tomm morning to hopefully see the heartbeat. I will be 6 weeks and 4 days, should be able to see it....possibly hear it, will update tomm.

maudrey82 | March 09 , 2010 9:42 AM

I also live in Colorado. I am 7 weeksa and, will have my second appt this week. I do beilieve it depends on the the Dr.

toniej1970 | March 15 , 2010 12:54 PM

I have an appt tomorrow and will have another ultrasound! I had one at 4 weeks and 6 weeks due to a previous ectopic pregnancy. At 6 weeks we were able to see a flicker of a heartbeat, i'm hoping tomorrow we will be able to see and hear a good strong heartbeat!

Heck2 | March 17 , 2010 2:00 PM

I have my 6w5d U/S on friday and I am hoping to hear the heartbeat. I am so excited, I wish it was Friday already.

lurod1072 | March 17 , 2010 7:48 PM

I have our first ultrasound scheduled for this coming thursday! So excited! Can't wait to see what we can see or hear! I am nine weeks TODAY!!!

bstringer2310 | March 20 , 2010 1:42 PM

With my doctor, i called right after we found out i was pregnant, then went in for an ultrasound..,found out we were only 5 weeks (when we though we were 7) so we only saw a small, circular sac in there. Going in this friday at 7 weeks and should see more and the heartbeat according to my doctor! SO exciting....my appt can't get here quick enough!

healthygalexpecting | March 22 , 2010 3:28 PM

I have my first appointment set at 8 weeks. It is so hard waiting. I only have 2 more weeks to wait but DH and I have decided not to tell friends the good news until after the first appointment and we talk to the Dr. This is our first baby and are super excited. DH will not be able to go to the first u/s but they told me we can have a DVD made of the first u/s!

chicklit828 | March 23 , 2010 12:31 PM

FYI: On ultrasounds you normally can't see anything until you're at least 5 weeks. And the heartbeat can be seen on an ultrasound around 6 weeks. The heartbeat cannot be heard through Doppler (which is what most docs use) until you're around 10 weeks. I work in a hospital and am almost 7 weeks. I had to ask.

sdsloan0719 | March 23 , 2010 8:33 PM

I am so anxious to for my first doctor's appointment! I am only 4w5d and these next 3 weeks cannot come fast enough! I just want to hear the heartbeat so I can put my mind at ease. I had a friend that just had a m/c who was only a couple weeks ahead of me. It has had me so worried!

knbowlin84 | March 24 , 2010 3:39 PM

I live in IL and saw the heartbeat today! I am six weeks and four days and they were even able to tell us that the heart rate of the baby was 120.

marychapman09 | April 01 , 2010 11:05 AM

it happend to me i was 6 weeks the doc couldnt see nore hear a heartbeat i got reall nerous because he decided to bring 3 others in the room to check i had to wait 2 weeks till i saw or heard the heartbeat n i was so happy i got all emotional lol it all to to do with my period flow n now im 9 weeks n i have my next appointment next week.

jojo2310 | April 01 , 2010 11:22 PM

At my first appt (6 weeks) my doctor said that at our next appt (9weeks) we would have our first US and we should be able to see the flicker of the heart beating. We are so excited.

julesjules316 | April 02 , 2010 12:37 AM

I just had my first us today, found out I'm 7 wks 3 days along, and could see the heartbeat. This is my first pregnancy and it really makes it reality when you see it!

sweetgiffy | April 02 , 2010 7:29 PM

I have my first U/S on Monday, April 12th, and I believe that I will be at 8w3d, according to my LMP. We're not sure what day I actually got pregnant. It's been hard to wait, but at least I don't have to wait until 20 weeks! I feel for you ladies!

rdd99a | April 06 , 2010 6:28 PM

I am 7 wks along and had an ultrasound Monday. We were able to see the baby clearly with the yolk sac and hear the heartbeat. 153 bpm, which my ob said is normal. we also got some pics to take home! So cool!!!

Lizzielou0122 | April 07 , 2010 7:33 AM

I'm right around five weeks and we went for our first US on Monday - our doc couldn't even find the baby. I've heard that this is pretty common so early on, but it still makes me nervous! Our next appt isn't until the 30th and it can't get here fast enough!!

henthorm | April 07 , 2010 8:14 AM

My first doctor appointment was at 5 weeks and 6 days and you could already see the heart beating really well. I have been told that it takes longer to see a heartbeat in some women though. I can't wait until I actually get to HEAR my baby's heart!

Alysha97 | April 23 , 2010 12:24 PM

I will be 7 weeks tomorrow. My first apointment is next week I guess they wait until 8 weeks to do the first appointment. i am trying not be to nervouse but I can't wait to just make sure everything is ok.

sandyreid | May 04 , 2010 11:58 AM

I am in NY and scheduled for first OB appt/US for the 10th week. Seems like the bump checklist is a bit accelerated, no?

loflo1 | May 04 , 2010 1:31 PM

I have my first appointment tomorrow for an ultrasound. When I first went to the doctor, I was 4.6 weeks, but now that Im 6.4 weeks, I will be getting an ultrasound to make sure everything is progressing normal. Im scared, but I will keep you updated.

Jherylris | May 10 , 2010 11:42 AM

I just had my second appointment with my OB/GYN. The first one established that I was pregnant. They did an ultrasound at the time and were not able to see anything (I wasn't far enough along). Today, I saw the gestational sac and fetal pole (aka baby) on the ultrasound. I found out that I am 6 weeks along. I have another appointment on 5/21 and my doctor said I should see the heartbeat. I am so excited.

kcsilverlining77 | May 10 , 2010 4:04 PM

I went to an ultrasound at 5 weeks and just saw a sac. Now I go back in two weeks when I will be 6 weeks and 4 days. I hope I get to hear the heart beat. Is it normal to just see the sac at 5 weeks??

mrugama001 | May 17 , 2010 10:01 AM

I had an ultrasound at 5 weeks due to some bleeding and just saw only the sac as well because it was too early to see anything, which the Dr. said was normal. I went to my regular first prenatal checkup at 7 1/2 weeks and saw the baby and heartbeat on unltrasound then so don't worry about not seeing anything at 5 wks.

iwentz | May 17 , 2010 11:01 AM

I went to the doctor at 5.9 weeks and they picked up the heartbeat. Pretty cool to see!!

jen4med | May 22 , 2010 10:30 AM

i'm 13 weeks and have my second doctor appointment today. at my first one, they said i would be able to hear the heartbeat. all of my friends said they had ultrasounds and heard their babies heartbeat.

jmcthenia18 | May 26 , 2010 9:25 AM

I had my first emergency u/s at exactly 6 wks. due to troublesome bleeding. I was terrified because they told me that even though I would be in the room, I would not be allowed to see the screen due to liability of negative (or even the overly positive) reaction of the mother. They could not tell me anything about how the baby was doing because it was an emergency room procedure, but they did let me hear one thing....the heartbeat. :-) What a beautiful sound! They said it was slower than they would have liked and they told me not to tell anyone they had informed me of the heartbeat, but it was there. They told me they didn't want me to worry unnecessarily. What nice technicians! It was a true miracle to hear the heartbeat, but I knew she couldn't see the baby that well because she was surprised when she heard the heartbeat. She thought I was earlier than 6wks. :-)

silver_strands87 | June 05 , 2010 2:09 PM

I was not sure how far along I was. I figured approx. 8 weeks tomorrow. They did a transvaginal ultrasound and I distinctly saw a baby in a sac but no heartbeat. Even though the baby measured 6 weeks 2 days there was nothing. Upon closer investigation we arrived at the conclusion that I was probably somewhere in the 7 week range, 5 weeks gestation... the doctor was fairly certain that I had miscarried. I am a Mom 4X and I knew of quants, etc. to further investigate their theory. I am currently awaiting my results. The numbers should confirm with the doctor suspects. But does anyone know if it is possible not to see a heart beat at 5 weeks gestation, but a sac with contents inside that appear to look like a formed baby? I don't know whether to keep my chin up or to just accept this loss. I am in huge denial. I've been through this once before and it was miserable. I am almost 39 and it's so disappointing. Please advise. I need to know whether or not I should give up all hope.

Eileen4055 | June 08 , 2010 6:53 PM

I just went for my first ultra sound today...I was told I am 6weeks and 3 days pregnant...I saw my baby's heartbeat flicker...the heart beat was 160 beats per minute, very strong...can you tell the gender based on the beats per minute?

littlelockup | June 15 , 2010 11:16 PM

We went for our first Dr. visit at 7 weeks. The Dr. had a hard time finding the baby through a trans-vaginal ultrasound. He finally did but he couldn't detect a heartbeat and the baby was only measuring at 6 weeks. I was terrified I had miscarried since I had been having some problems with bleeding and was on medication for low progesterone. We just went back to the Dr. yesterday which was 2 weeks from the last visit. He had no problems finding the baby this time through an abdominal ultrasound and we heard the heartbeat very clearly! 168 BPM. It was amazing after all the worrying for the past few weeks! So I had obviously ovulated later than normal which put me a week behind my calculations. So timing really does matter when it comes to detecting the heartbeat! Just be patient and pray for the best!

stephaniew08 | July 02 , 2010 4:15 PM

Hello, all and congrats on your bundles of joy. Today I am 7 weeks with identical twins! July 6th at 6 weeks and 3 days I had a transvaginal u/s done and the sonographer plays the heartbeat, then switches and says there's the other heartbeat!!! I was shocked to say the least but even more shocked since that morning I woke up at 5 am having to do a bathroom run and told my fiance we're having twins. My fiance probably thought I was crazy and said go back to sleep but I had a vivid dream where I saw I was having twins and I persisted with that throughout the whole day until our doctors appointment. He asked me how the heck I knew we were having twins before the appt and I just told him it was in my dream, very weird I know but amazing. I guess my body was telling me.

missnia23 | July 10 , 2010 3:19 PM

I was 8 weeks when I was scheduled for an ultrasound. My doctor was unable to see the baby through a regular ultrasound, so she did a vaginal one. It was the most beautiful sight ever when we saw the flicker of his/her little heartbeat!

crazytori18 | July 11 , 2010 12:34 PM

Just a suggestion. Avoid these forums due to the negativity and fear they create and watch a movie or read a book/magazine instead. I just watched Pregnancy for Dummies (available on instant watch through netflix) each episode (a trimester) was about 40 minutes and answered some basic questions. I read this question earlier today (just wanted to see if I may hear the heartbeat during my apt. this week) and left feeling like I had a small chance of my pregnancy coming to term. That is not helpful with normal fears and my body being pumped full of hormones. I am not finding reading these posts to be good for my sanity. So I am going to get my info from books, friends, doctors, and videos.

kbgregoire | July 12 , 2010 10:20 PM

had my first ultrasound at 6w 2d and the dr said she saw something, but i couldnt see a thing! just had another ultrasound at 8w 2d and got to see the tiny peanut and saw the flickering of a heartbeat! it all depends on your insurance and your doctor. there are some drs here that will see you as early as week 8, but my specific OB wont see me until 10. good luck!

thuckabee | July 14 , 2010 9:22 AM

I had my first ultrasound a couple days ago and was told I was 6w1d. I couldn't see the baby that clearly (sooo tiny yet), but I could see the flickering heartbeat after the tech pointed it out. She said it looked good and strong :) I'm excited for my next one in a few weeks because I'll definately be able see a difference in size and appearance :)

HappiMummi | July 28 , 2010 5:46 PM