November Sparklers 2014....22 boys, 22 girls born! Please update us!

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eyemom said:
Hi loving, my last Dr's office (which I loved, and I still wish I never had to switch), generally only did that morphology scan (18-20 weeks). At that time I wasn't aware that early scans were SO common, but really I think it's okay. It's fun to see them sooner, but it doesn't necessarily impact your care. I thought of it as more they're just doing what they feel is necessary rather than a bunch of extra stuff. Really those early appts aren't as exciting as there's not as much going on, but that's great that you got to hear the heartbeat. It is really hard to find, and not always even doable, at 10 weeks. Next time it will be easier to find, and, iirc, slower.

The only thing that actually struck me as odd is that they haven't done any bloodwork.

The genetic testing is totally optional, but if you wish to have it done, I think 14 weeks is the latest you can do it. I never did it because it wasn't worth it to me, but lots of people prefer to do it.

Edit: After my m/c, they did tell me that I could have an earlier scan more for peace of mind. But I was with a new Dr by the time I managed to get pg again.

I think if you're hearing the hb now, a scan won't be all that valuable at 10 weeks compared to the one they'll do at 20 weeks. I'm no expert, but I think at this point you're already out of the woods for stuff they'd look for earlier.
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Thanks for the reply. It's good to know that scans are not always done early. I read on here many women getting them done pretty early, lucky them lol. Maybe i'll have to have a private one done. I think i'm going to change dr's and hospitals after doing some further online looking. I also think reading all the bad things that can happen in the different sections on here has given me a case of the nerves. maybe i should back away from the computer.
 
I'm in Ohio. I will take a pregnancy test. I'd normally have a pap smear (however, I had one in February, So, I won't). I will have an ultrasound and be sent for blood work.

I will talk about my symptoms, any current meds. (I'd talk about my history, however, this is my 4th pregnancy with the same Dr.) So, they already know everything.

I agree hearing a HB is one of the best signs and you really don't need an ultrasound medical wise.

In a non complicated pregnancy I will have a first trimester scan, 20 week scan, 37 week scan through my Dr.

However, I will pay private for a 14 week gender scan and maybe a 28 week scan.
 
Leinzlove- Thanks for the info. I think I'll be looking into a private scan also if it's not an too expensive in my area. Can't wait to see our little one.
 
My private scan is $65. (But, I'm getting it in 2D, I love the profile pic.) They will also predict gender with money back if they are wrong.

The 28 week scan is 3D/4D but $125. Each scan includes videos and pics.
 
That's actually pretty reasonable and well the cost I think. I can't wait to show our family and having a picture will make it feel more real for me. I was only kind of sick for about a week and other than that I don't really feel pregnant so having something to hold onto would be nice. I think i'm going to get a doppler also. My fiance works over the road during the summer so he missed hearing the baby and i'd like for him to be able to have that experience too when he gets to come home.
 
Yeah, I love the Doppler... its nice. I didn't use one with DD1, but still have mine from DD2. But I really can't wait to feel the baby move. :) Won't be long! <3
 
lovinglife28 said:
Hello ladies. Congrats to you all on your bfps :happydance:
I am due on November 13th with my first. Since this is my first pregnancy I was not sure what to expect at my first dr apt but I left feeling very dissatisfied. Maybe you ladies can share your experience or tell me if what i experienced was normal or not. This might get kinda long, sorry, but i appreciate the feedback.
I was finally able to be seen at 10 weeks along. I first met with a nurse who asked me a bunch of genetic questions (which I expected) she then took me a nurse who took my vitals, who then took me to see the CNM. The midwife basically just asked how I was feeling and if I had any questions and tried to chit chat the rest of the time. This being my first i was overwhelmed and didn't even know what to ask. She told me they don't do scans until 20 weeks and that they only use doppler to confirm hb. I found it odd that at no time did they actually confirm I was pg before this point. After a few mins of looking she found the hb which was in the 160s range which she said was normal. Then i was given some literature to read and escorted out to make my 14 week appointment. I was only with the midwife for about 10-15 mins,
She did not discuss anything about any genetic testing after all the questions i answered so am i to assume they wont be doing any? Is that normal? No scan until 20 weeks?! wouldn't they check to see if things are progressing the way they should? waiting till 20 weeks is halfway through, what if there is something wrong they don't catch till late?


Is that normal for a first apt?
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Hi lovinglife...congratulations and welcome :wave: I will add you to the front page :happydance:
Sorry you had such a disappointing first appointment. Do you have any friends/colleagues in your area who have gone through pregnancy recently and can confirm they had the same schedule? I'm in the UK and from what I've heard it is completely different over here. We have a booking in appointment at around 8 weeks but with no bloodworm or hb, just a chat really and height and weight. Then you get a scan at between 11-14 weeks (a lot of ladies over here have had early scans privately or through charities but this is what happens with the nhs in my area), during this scan last time they checked the measurements of the baby and if you want do a nuchal measurement as an initial check for downs. We then have a second and final scan at around 20 weeks and this is when most people can find out the gender. If the pregnancy is considered normal those are all the scans you get. I will have a midwife appointment every 4-5 weeks throughout to check fundal measurements, hd, bp and urine and I think that's about it over here :shrug:
But I know it is so different around the world and even within countries. Xxx
 
Loving I'm in uk so I know it's a different system but we do 12 week scan for dating this is where they date the pregnancy and do any genetic tests. 20 weeks we have the detailed scan which checks everything is normal including checking each organ.
 
According to the measurements I got on Wednesday, I'm 12 weeks today! *major sigh of relief*

Just have to wait until Thursday to find out if my due date is officially getting moved.

I was worried by how little the baby moved at the scan but I've been hearing its quite normal. Lots of people say their baby was doing summersaults and all sorts but mine wasn't :/ also a bit worried it may be because I take heavily sedative medication that is known to cross placenta but not known to cause defects. Could it be sedating my baby?
 
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Hope you's have a good easter :D
My girls are going to grandparents tomorrow till monday im hoping me and hubby can go out somewhere for a bit i only been to docs/hosp/school in last 4 weeks ive forgot what its like to have few hours out even if its only garden centre haha.
 
Jodie; baby looks very active to me!

Mummytoamber; I hope you enjoy your time with your hubby!!

I can't believe what reassurance the doppler is, I know I keep going on about it lol I'm just so excited! Found baby again this morning 174 today! I think my placenta is in front of baby though, whatever this is called? It's like baby is behind it and takes a while to move slightly to the side to find baby's heartbeat! Is this normal?
 
Maybe your baby is just facing a way that its difficult to hear the heartbeat and then when the baby turns around you can hear HB?
 
anterior placenta is on your front so baby is behind it.
posterior placenta is on your back and baby is infront.
Either is normal :) ive had it both ways.
 
First ultrasound today... showed perfect baby measuring right on. Gorgeous Heartbeat! <3
 
NO! And I thought I would this time. He printed the picture and put it in my file. I was scheduling my next appointment and the nurse told me to wait. Well she gave me a starter kit, magazines etc... But no picture.

This is the first time I've had a picture printed at this ultrasound. I didn't get one with DD1 or my MMC. With DD2 DH took a picture with our camera. And this time I went alone because I didn't have anyone to sit with the girls... And no picture. Oh well though... I'm just soooo happy! What a relief!
 
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