I think that it would be impossible to hear the baby's heartbeat through the abdomen with your ear. The reason I believe this is that because even when we listen to our heartbeats magnified with a stethoscope, the sound is quite distant. To hear it without would be difficult, to say the least. I hope this helps!
1 Exterior paint averages $25-$40 a gallon, and a 3,000-square-foot home takes 15 or more gallons of paint, or $375-$600 just for the paint.
Painting a House Cost. Typical costs: Exterior paint averages $25-$40 a gallon, and a 3,000-square-foot home takes 15 or more gallons of paint, or $375-$600 just for the paint. However, really premium paint can cost $50-$100 a gallon, or $750-$1,500 for that large home.