just to chime in on the photo/video thing:
any ultrasounds done at radiology are done by a tech, who can't "interpret" anything. aka he can't tell you anything. and the screen is facing away from the patient. not sure they'd give pictures (went there from the ER last time and didn't have the energy to ask.
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any "in house" appointments at the OB clinic are done by the doc and you can see the screen and they print out photos, explain everything, etc. both in the hospital, just different departments. but both don't allow taking photos or videos during the ultrasound. we actually have to sign an agreement.
but it's also a military hospital, so not sure how much is because of that..?
had new-ish aquaintances ask if i was pregnant because i chose not to drink last night and i just nonchalantly said nope! but wish i had said something else. something like:
"if i woman doesn't come out and tell you herself that she's pregnant, she is in one of 4 situations:
1. just shy about telling everyone/acquaintances her exciting news and being in the spotlight
2. not pregnant and not actively trying (and possibly actively preventing, can't assume everyone even wants kids!)
3. wanting to be pregnant but is not (which may or may not involve infertility or miscarriage)
4. pregnant but not telling people yet
i'm not telling you which one i am, but statistically speaking, a woman's response will be No, even if she's actually lying to you. either way, it's kind of a personal question, donchathink?"
seems a bit soapbox-y but i also think if no one says anything, people will continue to think it's any of their business!
HA! i'm such a pushover, i'm sure i'll just laugh and say, "yeah, i wish!" next time.
photo wise I suppose it depends where you are, we got one from the epu with our DS. I hope you get one!
my early scan is booked for Friday morning... So nervous
