Have my NT scan today!

julybride_07

I am nervous only because I was adopted and know very little about my medical history! Also I am sure this has been asked a million times but do you know if it is an external ultra sound? I am assuming it is cuz they are asking me to drink tons of water before I get there. TIA! 

war_eagle

If they asked you to drink water, it is external. ?I have to empty my bladder when they do an internal.

HDxNxJ

Yah its external! GL and enjoy it!!!

war_eagle

And good luck!

tgallo

I can kinda relate to your anxiety about your medical history, my Mom was adopted so we also know very little about that side of my family history. Enjoy the moment of watching your little one wiggle around on the ultrasound screen, it was the funniest thing in the world to my DH yesterday when we had ours.

saj&jaj

I had mine yesterday and it was external. DH is adopted and we do not know his medical history which is a big reason we opted for the Scan. The bloodwork is just a finger-prick and didn't hurt at all.  Let us know how everything goes! Enjoy seeing your little one

Hapuh3

I was adopted as well and have already been for genetic counseling.  I will also be 35 at the time of delivery which increases the risks for certain genetic disorders.  I was supposed to do the full 1st tri screening tomorrow, but since I've been having some spotting and cramping since a car accident a week and a half ago, they can't do the blood work part of the test.  After the NST they're going to decide whether it's advisable to do the CVS (which has me much more worried.)

 

Good luck,

Brenda

scullyhoyy

Good Luck!

julybride_07

Thank you ladies!!!

HazelLOVE

Good luck! I know how you feel, I am adopted too...It's hard not knowing what you bring to the table! Have fun seeing your little one

mrshutch

GL and have fun! It definitely sounds like you're having an external and you'll be able to see a lot.

iluvtom

Just wanted to wish you the very best of luck!!

clyoungsey

Good luck!  External!

nicole_j19

I had mine yesterday. It was external. Make sure you have a full bladder. We had a hard time getting the baby to move into the right position!! It took almost 45 minutes before we could go ahead with the scan. It is really exciting to see the baby for that long.

I thought some parts were a bit painful. They had to push really hard to get certain angels. It was worth it.

Good Luck.

MattysGirl81

Mine was external, I would assume yours will be too.  That and they'll stick your finger to draw a few drops of blood.  Good luck!