mandyjulie, that surprises me. Was it transvaginal? I don't remember when I had my first with my son, but I was assuming seeing a heartbeat would be for sure if all is well.
Also, all of this talk of prep is so weird to me. I never remember having any of that prep stuff to do with DS. Something new-ish?
@ESchreinerWrites No, it was just abdominal. I have never done a transvaginal ultrasound. I didn't really think it was the norm, but wondering if that's what most of you who saw an earlier heartbeat have done?
My little bean looked so darn small on the screen yesterday! The doc said she thought she could *almost* see a hb but couldn't be sure. It was a bummer but I think it was just too early for this particular ultrasound machine, anyway. They don't have full ultrasound services at the ob office, you go out to a perinatal office for all of them. So I guess it makes sense. I almost asked if I could do transvaginal but didn't. Here's to Dec. 11, hope it comes fast!
@elldel it really does depend on the OB. Mine doesn't offer in-visit ultrasounds. Maybe because I'm low risk or maybe because he doesn't have the equipment. It doesn't hurt to call your OB and ask if you should be expecting one, that way you can bring your DH along with you if you do have one.
Called this morning. They said they're not going to do an ultrasound but will most likely check for the heartbeat. So that's something, at least. I guess the u/s will just come a little later. Sigh.
I feel like I am slowly losing my mind. If I didn't have a BFP, I wouldnt believe I was pregnant. DH had to take a sick day today. He's not sure if he'll be able to go to the appointment with his job (different from when I was pregnant with DD). I am having trouble continuing to be patient. We found out the week before Halloween at 3-4 weeks and I am now 10weeks. Ready to just see our little Pipsqueak and hear a heartbeat and know s/he is okay.
mandyjulie, probably! I am assuming that mine is going to be a transvaginal on Friday because it's at my fertility doctor and that's the only machine they've ever used on me. With the fertility stuff, I was getting 2-8 ultrasounds a month to check on my follicle development and stuff. SO. NOT. FUN.
elldel, Sounds good. I always hate it when they don't give you quite enough information. The nurses at my fertility doctor use to do that. They would be like "The follicle is a 13." One time I was like, "You do realize I don't have any idea what that means, right?" and then they happily explained it.
I'm also in the not-so-patiently-waiting club. I have mine at 10 weeks, still 2 weeks away. STM, my issue is that for my first child I had to do IVF, so I am used to lots of hand holding and special snowflake treatment. We went in almost weekly! Now they are like "come back in 4 weeks, mayyyyyyybe we'll do an ultrasound"...but I want to see my little bean!
We had to use femera to get pregnant. It was discovered that I hadn't been ovulating for months. I had always had irregular cycles. The fertility doctor I see is doing the first ultrasound this Thursday. At that point I will be 6 weeks 6days along. I'm terrified something will go wrong but am focusing on positive vibes. So far, according to the staff, the HCG levels have risen very well and I have no reasons to assume anything bad. Here's to hoping everyone has a wonderful first visit!
My first appointment is December 22 and it will just be the first appointment. My big hope is to hear a heartbeat on Doppler. Last time I was able to schedule a dating ultrasound after that first appointment, so I doubt I'll "see" anything before Christmas. It's a bummer but I'm switching practices after a not awesome experience with my old group and it's the first time this highly recommended group will see me.
I went for my second Ob appt today and still no ultrasound. The doctor acted like I was asking him to move heaven and earth to see a heartbeat. I'm 9w2d and he said he would have me wait until 12 weeks for any scan. Today's appt was basically pointless. Nothing happened at all, so I'm pretty frustrated.
I went for my second Ob appt today and still no ultrasound. The doctor acted like I was asking him to move heaven and earth to see a heartbeat. I'm 9w2d and he said he would have me wait until 12 weeks for any scan. Today's appt was basically pointless. Nothing happened at all, so I'm pretty frustrated.
The nurse I spoke to on the phone acted the same way when I called to see if they do an ultrasound at my first appt next Friday! I'll be 6 weeks, 5 days and didn't know if they would or not since this is my first and she acted like I was asking the most ridiculous question ever then she said not until week 20. Ugh. Hope you're able to see it soon!
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Called this morning. They said they're not going to do an ultrasound but will most likely check for the heartbeat. So that's something, at least. I guess the u/s will just come a little later. Sigh.
The nurse I spoke to on the phone acted the same way when I called to see if they do an ultrasound at my first appt next Friday! I'll be 6 weeks, 5 days and didn't know if they would or not since this is my first and she acted like I was asking the most ridiculous question ever then she said not until week 20. Ugh. Hope you're able to see it soon!