Reason for Concern?

[pregnancyquestions]

Hello All,
I'm a 1st time Mommy to Be and overly concerned. I'm 18 weeks and just had an appointment this past Tuesday. I found out I'm expecting a girl.  The Dr did not listen to the heartbeat and she wasn't moving a lot. She did move some. I still can not detect any fetal movement.  Do I have any reason for concern or should I learn to relax?

Thank you for your response in advance.

[pregnancyquestions]

Plus, I have a Full Anatomy ultrasound in 3 weeks. So, I will be reassured then. I'm very excited and nervous.

[pregnancyquestions]

Thank you ladies. I know I worry about things I should not. This is the first appointment that they did not check the heart rate. He took pictures and measured her, so I feel if he had any reason for concern I would know.

[Celeste228]

Sorry I meant to say at 18 weeks not 12:)

[Celeste228]

At 12 weeks, you probably won't be able to feel movement especially this being your first. Most first time moms don't feel movement until around 25-28 weeks. I would definitely ask the Dr next time to check on the heart beat simply because that's a standard thing to do. My OB does it at every single appt. But at this point, don't stress about movement. It will come soon enough. And then you will be wishing they would get their feet of your ribs or quit pushing on your bladder lol

[addysmama04]

Movements still aren't as strong so you might feel some and might not. Invest in a Doppler if you are worried. I'm sure things are fine. You will feel stronger movements soon.