Peeking In... TERRIFIED!

[Smiler13]

Hi Megg, congratulations!

With respect to scans, it is a bit haphazard here in the UK too, lots of places won't do early scans except for ladies (like me) with a history of three or more recurrent losses, though sometimes a nice doctor or midwife will book ladies with one or more losses for an early scan, good old patchy NHS! Some ladies on here have booked private early scans, there is discussion of the pros and cons on other threads in this section. The cost varies, but this is obviously a v.personal decision.

Best wishes and do pop in here, it is a friendly place!

 

[Megg33k]

Well, "private scans" aren't something we have to think about here... it's all done through private pay/insurance. All doctors are pretty much the same in that they forget that they bloody work for us and should do as we ask since its our money! But they don't. I feel that I should be able to basically walk myself in somewhere and tell him... "Hey! I have insurance! I'd like an ultrasound now!" But, I'd be absolutely laughed out! You must have a doctors orders... and no doctor wants to order it because I've never had anything bad enough happen to warrant it. Its all SUCH a headache here! I can't even begin to explain!

 

[meldmac]

Congrats Megg!

All I can say is take it one day at a time. It's all I can do. Every day I wake up and think something is going to happen and when it doesn't I take that as one day closer to having a healthy baby in my arms. You find strength from somewhere I don't know where but you will find it.

I'm classified as high risk and they still didn't give me a scan until 12/13 weeks here. It sucks but not much you can do about it.

 

[Megg33k]

12-13 weeks! Holy crap! You could almost find out the sex at your first scan! That's crazy! I hope they still do 10 weeks! LOL Thank you, honey! It makes me feel better to know that scared doesn't equal subconsciously knowing something is wrong!

 

[MrsJD]

OMG honey, just seen this.

CONGRATULATIONS

XXXXX

 

[Megg33k]

Thanks, lovely! xx

 

[Megg33k]

Btw... Not really getting all the twingy things today... So, of course, I'm worrying a little bit! Do they come and go? Should I be freaking out? LOL

 

[natasja32]

Have twinges is normal and so is not having them,if that makes sense?? I can say dont worry but that would just be wasting my breath as you will freak out whatever i say....hehehe ....(i dont seem to have much of that at the moment as baby is determined to see how small he can make my lungs!) LOL Its ok to freak out sweetie and its ok not too....I still cant believe you have to wait that long for a scan,its mad! I had my first one when i was 6 weeks.....

 

[Megg33k]

Yeah... I'm just telling myself that nothing that happens in the first 12 weeks is preventable... So no scan doesn't change anything. I know that people can see a heartbeat at 6 weeks and MC the next day. I know nothing changes just because I've seen what's going on. I know that! So, just reinforcing it in my mind. So jealous of 6 week scans! LOL

 

[blondee]

I second that Meg! The only thing that would stop me worrying would be a 24/7 scan from conception through to birth!!!
A little 'window' on my tum so i could see the bubs....actually, i would also need sound to be able to hear the heartbeat! So, maybe we could hook ourselves up to a tv!

Why has no-one invented this yet??

I don't know why, but this week i seem more anxious, up until now i have been calm more often than anxious. Grrrrr!

 

[Megg33k]

Haha! I'll sign up for an LCD monitor hooked to my uterus 24/7. That's fine by me!

 

[Csunshine013]

Hey Megg just saw this and I too live in the states. My OB gave me a scan at just over 8wks then again at 10 wks and then again at 13 wks(this one was on him LOL) so maybe if you called an OB instead of MW they would be more willing to work with you. Just a suggestion

Again I am so very excited for you!

 

[Megg33k]

Thanks, Vickie! Hopefully my tests will get dark enough that I can pass a urine test in the OB's office and then I'll be in business. Last time, that wasn't possible. I worry this time may be the same. That's why I'm avoiding more tests at the moment, because all it caused last time was worry and upset for me. I'm keeping my FX'd that this time goes better! Thanks again!

 

[Csunshine013]

I have everything crossed for strong dark lines!

 

[Megg33k]

Thanks!

 

[kimini26]

Just wanted to throw this your way in case you get an urge. I'm trying to hold back, don't know how long that will last.

https://www.4d-ultrasounds.com/illinois.htm

 

[Megg33k]

Just wanted to throw this your way in case you get an urge. I'm trying to hold back, don't know how long that will last.

https://www.4d-ultrasounds.com/illinois.htm

EEK! Thank you! That is well and truly bookmarked!

 

[kimini26]

Took me forever to find any near me, I think I'm going for the one farthest away since they offer a discount for anyone who travels over 40 miles and their cheapest was $75

 

[Widger]

Just wanted to say congrats and send positive vibes for those dark dark lines xx

 

[Shady_R]

Congrats on your bfp hun, its great news. Sending good vibes for your test to have dark lines at the office.