12 week ultrasound

[KimmyF]

hi all
We are having our 12 week u/s tomorrow morning, and i wasn't told if i had to have full bladder or not? can anyone help me out? I didn't have a 12 week scan with DS as i had a scan at 5 and 7 weeks as i had a scare with bleeding so this is new to us.

Thanks in advance
Kimmy

[skybie]

yep full bladder is required!
pee two hours b4 ur app then drink a ltre of water and hold on tight!!
have an awesome scan hun
xxxx

[KitFaerie]

It's easier and I think you get better pics if you've got a full bladder, but not a super full one otherwise you'll just be uncomfortable and might be asked to do the dreaded only a little bit of pee bathroom trip!

[KimmyF]

thanks skybie we're looking forward to it! was really hoping for the answer to be no i HATE having to hold on but will suffer gladly if it mean we see our bubba! thanks again

[~*Kat*~]

I was told just 2 big glasses of water will do but its up to u maybe ring the place ur going to in the morning and see what their requirements are

[KimmyF]

lol thanks Kit i've had to do that before! i always pee to much and have to drink more water again lol

[KimmyF]

thanks Kat thats what i thought i might to do but my scan is at 8.30am and i think thats when they open so thought i'd better cover all my bases.

[Just Me]

I was told to just get a water bottle and sip water until I feel just full - but not busting. That's all they need.

Good luck for your ultrasound ... enjoy seeing your baby on the screen

[Cassius2]

hmm this time i was told it wasnt necessary? i thought it was weird so had a glass of water just as we left the house and the scan went off without a hitch...so i reckon if in doubt, drink! you can always do a wee there if they need you to!

hope it all went well today xx

[KimmyF]

Thanks cassius and just me I'll jump back in and let you know how it went tomorrow. Thanks so much for everyones replies

[Heaven]

I just booked mine yesterday and they said for the 12wk scan you need to drink 500mls

[KimmyF]

thanks heaven good luck with your scan too! I think I am going to drink at Mt Franklin bottle of water and that will do, anymore and i will burst i reckon lol

[mummy of 3 boys]

hey kimmy i remember your thread about TTC number 2, u only just decided too :-)

Congrats on your 12wk scan!! Hope everything goes well and im with the others u shouldnt have to drink too much id say a 500ml of water should work!

[*Beema*]

300-500ml of water or clear liquid int he hour leading up to the scan is sufficient.'

For internal scans ie for cervix lengths etc, the bladder needs to be emptied.
HTH's and goodluck tomorrow

[KimmyF]

thanks everyone for your replies had the scan this morning and it was great, bub moving heaps and heart beat very strong! I drank about 400mls of water on the way and was busting when i got there as i had a cup of tea with brekky as well and they told me i didn't need a full bladder so i was stressed about nothing!

Thanks again i am one very happy mumma at the moment after seeing my little one for the first time am on cloud 9, have a great day everyone

[Cassius2]

gorgeous news!

[*Beema*]

Wonderful news so happy for you!!