19 week scan - what to expect

[Ellie]

Hi everyone
I've been keeping a hold on all my fears but today I've got myself in a real state about my scan on Monday...particularly because it's the 13th!

I have a general idea that they will be checking all bub's 'bits' but how long will it take? Will they tell us then and there if there is something wrong? How often do things go wrong at this stage? My 16 week scan was all good...would they have picked something up then? Thanks for reading this far if you've made it through all my rambling questions!

[alioops]

Hun, my birthday is on the 13th, trust me, there is nothing bad about the 13th

Generally the morphology (20 week) scan takes about 1/2 an hour, depending on whether bubs is co-operating. They may tell you if they susect something is wrong, or they may tell you to see your Ob or MW.

It is rare for them to find anything wrong so just sit back, relax, and hope that bub does something cute like wave at you. We have a pic of DD2 waving at us, it was awesome!

If you want to knw the sex of your bub you need to ask at the beginning of the scan so they know to look.

[lilcosmo]

Hi Ellie,

My 12wk scan was on 'Friday the 13th' and everything was perfectly normal.

My 20wk scan went for about an hour... only because bubs was not behaving (already a trouble maker ) They couldn't get a good look at his face and heart because of the way he was lying. After a bit of proding, walking and jumping around he eventually turned.

I too was nervous before my scan, I think everyone is. I'm sure you have a beautiful, healthy baby in there! Try to relax and enjoy it, as soon as it is over you will wish you could see him/her again.

All the best and make sure you let us know how you go

[Ellie]

Thanks for your reassuring words ladies!

I am just a stress head. I feel much better this morning as bub has been moving heaps and reminding me he's there! Interesting...I keep saying 'he'...I wonder?

3 more sleeps!

[amyalexandra]

Hey Ellie!
I just HAD my morphology scan like..a few hours ago!
It was great. I had a sonographer who was in training so we sat there in amazement looking at my baby for nearly an hour!
He measured practically everything. I especially loved watching the little heart beat and flow , its only the size of a thumbnail at the moment!
My 3 year old kept saying "look fire in the baby's heart" which made me cry nearly, you'll understand why come Monday.
Its a really relaxed routine check, so just lie back in wonder and watch bubby kick, twitch and roll.

ps- By the way allioops, its my bday on MOnday the 13th too! so it looks like its going to be a very exciting day!
Best of Luck

[Ellie]

Amy - Congrats on the great scan. I can't wait to see bub. Hope I get an hour too!