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Girls if you could help me out for a sec...
I am looking at booking a 3d/4d ultrasound scan today and I need to put down the week when I would like to view to find out the sex of the baby. So much conflicting info on the net. Some same you can at 16 weeks.
I can't wait but what do you think? Or have anyone done it before? Cos it is 3/4d it is possible at 16 weeks to see the sex or would you suggest 18-20 weeks?
I would wait. It's a lot of money to waste if it's too early, which it most likely will be. Buns will also be cuter at 18-20 weeks. I had a normal scan at 20 weeks and could see the sex clearly, we're considering a 3 or 4d one later on to confirm that, and just see our chunkier bubba :D
I agree with PZ. I would wait until 18-20 weeks.
Good luck.
Our sonographer recommended waiting till AT LEAST 16 weeks because she said its hard to tell before and even at that stage. I didnt want to know though, so it wasnt a problem in our case. Like others have said the 18- 20 weeks scan would be the best. All 5 of our ultrasounds were 4d 'just for fun' and they are great at 20 weeks but absolutely awesome at 30 weeks, if thats an option you have :)
Thanks ladies,
I think you are right and will book for 19 weeks just to be safe then sorry cos first baby and want it to be perfect.x
I hope it is truly perfect for you. Will you be telling people the sex or saving it as a surprise?
Hi curlygirl.
I got a normal scan at 20 weeks for sex and then paid for the 3D at 28 weeks because she was more formed and looked soo much cuter!! I think they suggest the 3D one later because you can see more features etc on their face.
I was desperate to find out the gender of my bub, too. Yes, I also like to open my christmas presents before christmas day...
You may be interested to know that with my last pg we were told at 12 weeks and 5 days that she was a girl. Confirmed by the sonographer and the doctor. Apparently they look at the internal sex organs and the length and direction of the ureter. The US place I went to does specialise in gynae and obstetric US so the staff are very experienced. I asked the sonographer how sure she was and she said 'as sure as I am that I have two legs'. Anyway, if you are having a 2D US in the next few weeks, you MAY be able to find out the gender.
I just had an Early Gender Scan at 13w5d. I was SUPER worried that the lady would say "Oh, I'm 80% sure" and then I'd still be wondering. But it was clear as day, no doubting my little boy.
Pic here - http://i.imgur.com/N6o0z.jpg
wow thats amazing at 13.5 weeks :) I got my gender scan done at 16.5 weeks with dd
I had a scan done at 16 weeks due to a high risk of down syndrome when tested at 12 weeks. It was apparently clear as day at the 16 week scan - although i didn't find out (DH did and managed to keep it a secret until the end - go him!) hahaha