What is standard for how often Ultrasounds are done?

disneykindoflove · December 2014

Hello, Just curious as to what the standard is for Ultrasounds. We went through a Fertility Treatment Center and after our 4th treatment had success. If any of you have gone through an FTC you are familiar with all the appts you have. We had a total of 4 ultrasounds at the FTC to make sure the baby's progress was good. After the 4th Ultrasound you are instructed to find an OB. We got some referrals and made an appt with one that is close and delivers at the hospital we want. Since i am switching OB's i need to have a new patient appt first. This apt is weeks out. We have tried getting something sooner, but they do not have anything. At my last ultrasound i was almost 10 weeks. I am currently approaching 14 weeks and i am beyond worried about not seeing my baby. The new OB office informed me that they will not do an ultrasound unless the Doctor requests for one and if they do we will have to go back for it. I had no morning sickness or anything and have been 100% healthy, but not being able to see that the baby is alive and kicking scares me. I just need reassurance and it seems like it is just typical for the new OB not to perform one.

Appreciate any feedback this group might be able to share as i feel helpless.

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sugarkissed · December 2014

The first pregnancy I had one ultrasound at 20 weeks. This time I had a dating scan (and only because I honestly had no idea of how far along I was) and I will have an anatomy scan at 20 weeks.

I know that it's tough to wait, but fewer ultrasounds is a good thing!

disneykindoflove · December 2014

I have looked in to purchasing one to help with the anxiety lol. Something about seeing your baby 4 weeks in a row to nothing for weeeeeeeks is what i need to get over. Since that is not standard at all.

disneykindoflove · December 2014

1. I am new to this so my apologies for not making sure it was posted correctly.

2. coming from a mother i would think you would understand the concern that i have.

3. I think this is where you should practice not saying anything at all. We have been trying for years and have been unsuccesful and had 4 treatments done with a Fertility Treatment Center and finally had success.

Everyone's situation and concerns are different. If you truly do not have positive things to say then don't say anything at all. This is a site to help others out with questions to us moms to be, not to put others down.

bermybabe68 · December 2014

disneykindoflove said:

1. I am new to this so my apologies for not making sure it was posted correctly.

2. coming from a mother i would think you would understand the concern that i have.

3. I think this is where you should practice not saying anything at all. We have been trying for years and have been unsuccesful and had 4 treatments done with a Fertility Treatment Center and finally had success.

Everyone's situation and concerns are different. If you truly do not have positive things to say then don't say anything at all. This is a site to help others out with questions to us moms to be, not to put others down.

WTF is this all about? @CurlingRocks‌ and all the other ladies couldn't have been more supportive and helpful. On behalf of them, YOU'RE WELCOME. Now take your drama elsewhere sweetheart.