Scan Oct 1st, 1st one (ever) what to expect??

[Danii]

101 questions! I got my scan date throught the post, been reading up about scans and things, dead nervous im gunna get there and there will be nothing on the screen BUT, on happier note I cant wait to see bubba! On the letter it said come with a full bladder, how do i know of my bladder if full?? What do i need to take with me? How long will the scan take? Do I get pictures? Just nervous first time and all! Oh and, can my other half come with me??

Ta girlies xxx

 

[Steph182]

Ive never had one yet either (waiting for my letter)

you must be really excited

Drink lots of water coz it makes things clear on screen and can hear heart beat better

But remember this is the first time your see your baby so dont panic too much and enjoy it

 

[Danii]

Yhhh Suppose, hmm, water, YUCKY for me, juice will be okay ya think?
I cant wait now! cant believe its still like 3 weeks away tho, seems like forever!

 

[Janeysaney]

Hi, I know exactly how you feel! On my letter I was told to drink 750ml of water or juice, but no milk! All it said to bring along was any medication you may be taking. They usually expect to bring someone with you. Scan took maybe 10-15 mins I think, and pictures depend on the hospital. Each has its own policy. I would just call them beforehand and ask. We were charged for our photos so take along some change to be on the safe side!

 

[Danii]

Thanks!!! My letter wasn't very informative but i cant wait! So checklist of things to take: juice, change, Meds and the OH.. Sorted! =D

 

[rwllgoodchild]

Im sooo excited to get my first ever scan too, im booked in with the MW for my first appointment on the 24th, will be 8 weeks then (well by my calculations) so shouldn't be much longer for my first scan... should it? xx

 

[sezrah]

When I first has my scan the other day I was so nervous. I didn't find much info online about what to expect so hopefully I'll share as much as I can with what I learnt.

Drink lots of liquid, BUT don't do this hours and hours before otherwise you'll be bursting before you even get there. I drank about 750ml of bottled water an hour and a half in sips before the actual scan and that was enough!

Think of some questions to ask the person doing the scan whilst you are on the bed. I wish I had asked more questions now, just general things like what was she measuring, etc. It will reassure you and you won't be kicking yourself afterwards for not asking things.

Wear something comfy that unbuttons low, he/she will pour a jelly like substance on your belly and push the scanner onto your tummy firmly. If you feel a bit uncomfortable down there a while afterwards, I believe that is quite common so don't panic.

Don't forget to bring all of your notes, they need all of this! Without it I'm sure they turn you away. They are so used to doing this so it'll be clockwork I'm sure when you get there, will be thinking of you hoping you feel less nervous x

Oh and I nearly forgot, if you want photos you normally have to pay anything from £1.50 - £3 for them but it is donatino based so pay what you can x

 

[mummy2be123]

On my midwife notes it says to drink a pint of water one hour before my scan. Dont drink too much too fast as if you're like me you will throw up

My scans cost 5 pound a picture. I was literally in and out 5 minutes if that - they just check for a baby or babies and measure to get your EDD.

You can take your OH yes and round here you can take one person and thats it.

Hope this helps a bit and your scan will soon come round

xx

 

[Janeysaney]

Forgot to mention, on my letter it said to drink the liquid one hour before your apt as the ladies above have mentioned. Also I had no notes as before my scan I hadn't seen my midwife. They didn't send me a letter telling me about it, only rang me on the day to say I missed it so have it on Monday now! I just took my letter that was sent in the post about the scan, but they didn't even take a look at it. We got 2 pictures, each cost £2.00. Hope it goes well for you, let us know! We wanna see pics lol x

 

[Jilly]

I have my first scan this friday (nuchal scan) where they do scan and blood test to date the baby and test for down's. I have been told to drink 1 pint of water (not milk) 2 hours before and if you feel uncomfortable not to go to the toilet tell the staff and maybe they let you get in early!! My scan pics are £5!