Private ultrasound

Hey everyone!!

So as the title says, I’m a FTM currently 12 weeks exactly! I had 2 miscarriages last year at 6 and 8 weeks so beyond thankful my little frog has held on and we’re almost past the scariest time ever! I had my NIPT testing done this past Monday and asked my Dr NOT to tell me the gender sink can have a gender reveal and I already have the cutest idea for it!! 🥰🥰

But my question is, did you guys do a private ultrasound? How many weeks were you when you went? Did you go more than once? (Some near me offer a package like this) Who all did you take with you? (Other than your SO.) Did you get the heartbeat animal? Was it worth it?

Also do you have a doppler to listen to baby’s heartbeat? What kind do you have? Do you find it worth the investment?

Thanks so much in advance for reading!

TL/DR: FTM, 2 miscarriages. Did you have private scan? If so how many weeks and was it worth it? Do you have a heartbeat doppler and is that worth it?