Kim, its the 18-20 (or 22) week scan. It just seemed so long in coming around this time. Probably because I'm not keeping track of my weeks (mainly cos I don't really know).
That is a releif that it is only from me, but still don't think I'll be getting it. I was never offered any ds testing with my first (bt or u/s), and when I rang the Royal Womens to make an apt to have b2 there, they told me off for not getting the 12 week tests done! So, I'm not going to RWH, I'm just going to go back to Sunshine, but I had to get a referral from my gp for the u/s as I am still waiting to get an apt for one from the hosp. Maybe they forgot, cos I have an apt with a mw (I think), and a ob over there in August.
I think you will find its to late for the NT testing to be done now anyhow. No one can make you have it done...so its rude that RWH even went off at you in the first place!!!
What is NT? Nuchal something? As you can all see, I have NO idea about this kind of thing!
Well, the funeral is on Friday (we have to all fly interstate!), so I still get my u/s tomorrow. Maybe the Man can come too, he got to come to Steph's, but I know he would like to come to this one also. His boss told him to take the week off, which was really good of him, I just hope that he will give him some time when the baby comes too.
Hun, having a dating u/s at 18-20 weeks is not that reliable - the earlier the scan the better for dating purposes - unless you have an idea from your cycle.
EG - my babies have been good sizes and have both measured ahead at the morph scan. This time when I was supposed to be 19w2d by dates, the scan averaged 20w1d - but I knew when I ovulated so I know I am not a whole week out etc.
So IMO don't hang your heart on the date they give you at the u/s for the due date. And - Good Luck
Good luck with your scan! My DH came to our 12 NT scan and it was the most amazing moment I think I have ever experienced. I wasn't at any risk but I thought it would be nice to give me that extra piece of mind that bubs was ok, so we did it and we came out as having a low risk. The blood test is like any other so its not that bad. But Blood tests don't worry me. I don't like the needle but its quick and I know its for a good reason so I toughen up and deal with it. But no one should force you to do it or worse still make you feel bad for choosing not to do it. Its a personal choice, so what ever choice you make feel confident with it and don't worry about what other people say. Your young and healthy by the sounds of it so chances are your bub is perfect anyway!
Sami, I thought they were pretty reliable. I am kind of counting on it, because as you can see in my signature, I'm not really sure when its coming. From memory, the date they gave me for my first was pretty close to my own calculations, which were right on. Everyone (the "professionals") have told me I couldn't get an early scan, because I'm not high risk or anything, and not to worry about the date, I'll get it at 18-20 weeks.
Kim, Thank you for the funeral. However, we are now not going. The cost of the flights will be too much. Even for just the Man to go on his own, it would be about $70 to get there, and at least $250 to get back, cos of the availability of flights.
We won't find out the gender, another surprise for us! So the scan person had better not show us!
Puppies, I don't understand it. I have never been offered or discussed with the 12 week scan. And that is not just seeing one dr in early pg. Thank you for the reassurances of my age and health for the bub.
Kelly, I can't wait to find out my EDD! I will log back on tomorrow night and let everyone know!
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks