I had 8 scans on the big scanning equipment and one on the OB's little one. My scans varied in time - as little as a couple of minutes (OB's one) to I think nearly an hour (NT scan when a big NT measurement was found), and a similar time for the week 34 week one (for a growth check but an issue with cord blood flow was then suspected). All others were somewhere in between. He was born completely normal and as far as we can tell he has been completely unaffected by all that scanning. Try not to stress about it.
Due to a history of infertility and m/c I was often worried something was wrong. Regardless of having all those scans (none of them requested by me) I still had moments where I felt sure something was wrong. It never was. Scans will only reassure you until the next time you have doubts. I found posting in here whenever I had those doubts helped a lot.
Devon please dont stress it is very normal to have many scans. I had 5 scans before i was 20 weeks then my ob did a quick scan every visit so i think i had arond 12 scans all pregnancy. Think of it as an exciting thing to see how your baby is growing and progressing. Good luck and enjoy.
I had weekly looksies at my bub with my OB and she is perfectly healthy, bouncy and happy. the ones with my OB were usually just 5 minutes or so (sometimes longer as DH could never work out what was what LOL!).
we also had a long NT scan and the 20 week scan took almost 2 hours...
Big to you! you are in the zone where the m/s is tapering off (hopefully!) and are probably not yet feeling those gorgeous kicks...i remember finding those weeks really tough, but be rest assured that in the coming weeks bubs will let you know that they are growing strong by hefty kicks to your guts!
Another scan-a-holic here!! I have had one at 8 weeks- one at 13 weeks- one at 19 weeks, 23 weeks, 27 weeks, 32 weeks, 34 weeks and 36 weeks, they were all at least 20 minutes long and while bubs hasnt been born yet- i am sure he is fine, and we have a nice collection of pictures of him already as some where 3D/4D- which are pretty cool- and some of those scans took so long coz the dr was trying to get a cute pic of his face!!!
I would say that your dr has put a stop to Mid wives doing scans merely because as they said- they are not exactly qualified and if anything was overlooked and found to be wrong at a later stage (not with you- but in future for other people) then they are at risk of legal action etc- so they are just covering their arses! And it could just be too- that when you called- the eprson you spoke to wasnt aware that one particular m/w was able to give scans.. maybe talk with your ob again when you see them next.
Devon, I just wanted to come in and give you a big hug and say it is ok to ask questions and sometimes it can be hard not to get worried when we don't necessarily understand something completely but that doesn't necessarily mean that something is wrong. You can always talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have and the options available to you.
But for now, please don't worry and look after yourself the best you can. The PALLTC gang may be able to give you some more reassurance too hun.
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bjrose, satya, abb34, cassius2, StarBright and aussienic - thank you all so much for your replies, I feel so much better now I have got to stop worrying about every little thing. I'm naturally a worrier and having had a missed m/c I think it's just made me even worse.
StarBright - yes, you're probably right about the reason why they have stopped midwives doing scans. That makes a lot of sense, OBs are very concerned about covering their arses! I guess they have to be.
Cassius - I am finding this stage a bit difficult. Morning sickness has gone completely, and while it was very unpleasant, at least it was reassuring. Now I don't even feel pg anymore, except for my expanding belly.
Satya - I know what you mean about convincing yourself that something is wrong, I keep doing that. So hard to get a grip when it's gone wrong before.
Thanks again everyone, you've really helped me today - gotta love BellyBelly.
ETA - thanks Dusty Mod! Thanks for the hugs, and yes, it's great to ask questions on BB. I must stay away from the evil google.
Devon
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to you! you are in the zone where the m/s is tapering off (hopefully!) and are probably not yet feeling those gorgeous kicks...i remember finding those weeks really tough, but be rest assured that in the coming weeks bubs will let you know that they are growing strong by hefty kicks to your guts!
I have got to stop worrying about every little thing. I'm naturally a worrier and having had a missed m/c I think it's just made me even worse.
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