@cmjenkies - The OB I had with my first two kiddos was like that. So u/s would be at 9 and then appt with OB at 10. The new OB I’m with doesn’t have imaging on site so they outsource it. I go to a MFM office for my scans and they have an OB on staff who reads results and provides info at each scan, which I like.
The concept of scan 'results' is foreign to me. I assume no news is good news, right? I'll try to remember to ask about percentiles at my next OB appointment.
@becks_726 for sure, but there's always the chance a doctor caught something a tech missed, or maybe the tech didn't say because they're not allowed to or comfortable with sharing distressing news. Besides, getting a written overview always calms my nerves! I read it over and over when I start feeling irrationally anxious.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@becks_726 Yeah! Starts with a summary that basically says everything is average/normal, continues with detailed results of everything they looked for. It's pretty awesome!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I got a copy of measurements but nothing about percentile... i googled all the measurements and determined baby is somewhere in around 50th, who needs a medical degree anyway??
As part of thyroid cancer followup I get ultrasounds of my neck every year or so. I used to always get sent to a women’s health imaging center to get the scan done, and I felt really depressed being cancer girl surrounded by all the happy pregnant ladies. Now I’m one of the happy pregnant ladies! I guess what I’m saying is, I really liked going in for my Anatomy Scan
I got a call yesterday that the doctor who writes up the reports at the ultrasound lab and sends them to the primary caregivers didn't think there were clear enough pictures of the heart - so we are going back on the 24th. Maybe baby will have wiggled around a little bit by then and we will no longer be team green....
@mommin135 goodluck! Our daughter made sure we were solidly team green despite weekly ultrasounds through the third trimester. It was a great surprise at birth though
We just had our AS. LO is measuring about 1.5 weeks ahead on average. Bummed we didn’t get any good pictures. I felt like Rachel from Friends the entire time because I could hardly figure out what stuff was the tech moved around so fast. Didn’t really get to see a profile shot. Tried 3D and baby looked like an alien. Cord and everything in front of it’s face. Possibly doing a reveal tonight.
@lzzfrancisco Hey, I don't know....seems like they just moved and pushed the wand over my belly for another good hour and sent me on my way, I don't think there is anything to be alarmed about - I think that Doctors are just so ultracautious and like to spend the time doing these things and maybe it's a bit overboard? We are still here as a human race and ultrasounds didn't really become a thing until the last 30 years so I am just OVER IT! lol Maybe? I'm not sure if it's just my doctor but I don't ever really get results, he just says "Yep, everything is good" - we'll see what he says about this one, I got back to see him tomorrow. (i'm refusing another scan if they just "didn't get the shot" - only if they are concerned about something genuinely)
I’m really scared about mine at the moment. When I had my first scan baby wasn’t exactly cooperating. She was curled into a ball and the tech couldn’t get the scan of part of the heart very well. I was told everything else was fine and that I would see the doctor in two weeks. Again I assumed if something was wrong the doctor would have called me in sooner to check on it.
I go to my appt. finally yesterday and they take me back for the ultrasound and again baby is not cooperating. She is face down and refuses to roll. They were able to get the heart scan, but the tech kept trying to also scan the brain with very little luck. She tells me to sit up and drink some water, and then another woman comes in. This time baby has shifted but she is still at a weird angle and now has her arm over her head blocking them, and everytime they go to snap a picture she moves her head back and forward distorting it.
After this the doctor comes in to see me and says the heart looks fine but that she is unsure about the brain scans. She says that she can’t say for sure either way and so she wants me to go to a specialist in 1 to 2 weeks to get a better image and told me to eat a big meal before hand so baby is active.
I’m at a loss. I don’t know what to do. I’ve done nothing but cry on and off for the past two days. I couldn’t even bring myself to go to work and face everyone. I work with small children and couldn’t stand the idea of laughing and playing while I’m caring this around with me. The doctor did mention the banana shape cerabellum but did not tell me what it meant because she still isn’t sure if it is just bad angles and low level sonograms. Of course like a dummy I googled it and found all of these things on spina bifida. I just don’t know what to do. I don’t know how I’m supposed to sit here for two weeks thinking something is majorly wrong with the baby and not knowing. I’m trying to reassure myself that everything could be a mistake and that everything is fine but I just cry more. I don’t know what to tell people when they ask how things went, and I feel so scared and alone.
@bhou I go for my second scan today and am kind of feeling the same way you are about if they don't get the picture(s) they need. What are the pictures going to show that would induce the Dr/MW to act in a certain way? And what is the likelihood that a blurry picture is hiding something suspicious when everything else indicates a healthy babe? I obviously like going in and seeing the little babe in there whenever I can, but having to go back a second time has given me anxiety/stress and I'm not about it anymore... can't imagine a third time like you.
I’m really scared about mine at the moment. When I had my first scan baby wasn’t exactly cooperating. She was curled into a ball and the tech couldn’t get the scan of part of the heart very well. I was told everything else was fine and that I would see the doctor in two weeks. Again I assumed if something was wrong the doctor would have called me in sooner to check on it.
I go to my appt. finally yesterday and they take me back for the ultrasound and again baby is not cooperating. She is face down and refuses to roll. They were able to get the heart scan, but the tech kept trying to also scan the brain with very little luck. She tells me to sit up and drink some water, and then another woman comes in. This time baby has shifted but she is still at a weird angle and now has her arm over her head blocking them, and everytime they go to snap a picture she moves her head back and forward distorting it.
After this the doctor comes in to see me and says the heart looks fine but that she is unsure about the brain scans. She says that she can’t say for sure either way and so she wants me to go to a specialist in 1 to 2 weeks to get a better image and told me to eat a big meal before hand so baby is active.
I’m at a loss. I don’t know what to do. I’ve done nothing but cry on and off for the past two days. I couldn’t even bring myself to go to work and face everyone. I work with small children and couldn’t stand the idea of laughing and playing while I’m caring this around with me. The doctor did mention the banana shape cerabellum but did not tell me what it meant because she still isn’t sure if it is just bad angles and low level sonograms. Of course like a dummy I googled it and found all of these things on spina bifida. I just don’t know what to do. I don’t know how I’m supposed to sit here for two weeks thinking something is majorly wrong with the baby and not knowing. I’m trying to reassure myself that everything could be a mistake and that everything is fine but I just cry more. I don’t know what to tell people when they ask how things went, and I feel so scared and alone.
Sorry to quote you - it's hard to tag the knottie screen name! I totally get being worried; that sounds really scary! There is a blood test that checks for spina bifida, so that may be something to bring up at your next appointment as well. I would encourage you to not stress too much (I know that's way easier said than done). It sounds like this is really all-consuming. Neither of my kids have cooperated for their anatomy scans, so I always have to go back and check things. I'm sure you've read a couple other ladies in this thread have had to go back for third or fourth scans! Try to stay calm in the knowledge that there's nothing you've done wrong and nothing you can do. We'll send you positive vibes!
knottie003ef351436485b6 Try not to stress too much, and stay off of google! My doctor gave me some pretty strict orders about that!(I can work myself into absolute horror over googling things and it doesn't help you or baby getting worked up) Baby sounds like they are a bit stubborn, wishing you the best.
@mommin135 Yeah, I was super bothered by it at first but then I remember my doctor saying when he said I had to go back that over 50% of his patients have AT LEAST 2 anatomy scans because it's a really tricky ultrasound, and B - it seemed like baby was just being stubborn like myself and my hubby. Back tothe camera - curled in a ball and NOT HAVIN IT LOL
@knottie003ef351436485b6 From reading your post, I got the impression that the tech just couldn't get a good scan either time because the baby wasn't cooperating. No matter what the deal is with the doctors, though, try to take care of yourself in the meantime, and try to maintain some semblance of normal life. This is one of those situations where whatever is going on will be sorted out sooner or later, and stressing about it won't change the outcome. We'll be thinking of you, and please let us know when you've gone for your scan! Hopefully baby cooperates this time, and you can get some good pictures!
@knottie003ef351436485b6 From reading your post, I got the impression that the tech just couldn't get a good scan either time because the baby wasn't cooperating. No matter what the deal is with the doctors, though, try to take care of yourself in the meantime, and try to maintain some semblance of normal life. This is one of those situations where whatever is going on will be sorted out sooner or later, and stressing about it won't change the outcome. We'll be thinking of you, and please let us know when you've gone for your scan! Hopefully baby cooperates this time, and you can get some good pictures!
Just a follow up on my multiple anatomy scans, our little one is just fine, My doctor also said, going back three times is completely normal and no issues! Feeling good!
I had my regular level II AS, then they sent me back 4 weeks later for an echo and cervical length check. I thought that would be it but they want to see me in ANOTHER 4 weeks for growth scan and another cervical length check. Yeeesh! And this is after baby cooperated (enough) for the first two and each time they told me everything was fine. Seems like they will do scans every 4 weeks from here on out. All this for a bicornuate uterus! I do appreciate getting to see LO monthly, but not enjoying the $50 co-pays lol. DD had cord issues that were causing problems for her towards the end (and we didn't know until after SROM at 38 weeks), so the extra scans will help ease my anxiety on that front as well.
@notthecheat my ultrasound place (separate from my doctor's office) keeps checking my cervical length too. It's strange - I mentioned it to my OB and she is not ordering it and doesn't see a need for it as there's nothing wrong with my cervix. *shrug*
I got to see the specialist today. He said he didn’t see anything wrong, so he really wasn’t sure what my dr. had seen. I’m so relieved. Nothing was wrong with the brain.
I got to see the specialist today. He said he didn’t see anything wrong, so he really wasn’t sure what my dr. had seen. I’m so relieved. Nothing was wrong with the brain.
Thank you, guys! Your comments really helped me.
you should change your knottie name to something more personalized to participate more if you want! we share lots here
Knottie, I swear your name showed up as something else earlier for me too, but now it’s reverted back to knottie again! This board really is all kinds of wonky. Did you try changing your name on The Knot?
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
It's the pits!!! Have you tried quitting your internet browser and relaunching it? I had to do that a few times, including logging in and logging out of the site a few times for my new user name to change over.
Re: Anatomy Scan
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Good luck!
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
@okayestmom12 thanks for the good vibes!!
I go to my appt. finally yesterday and they take me back for the ultrasound and again baby is not cooperating. She is face down and refuses to roll. They were able to get the heart scan, but the tech kept trying to also scan the brain with very little luck. She tells me to sit up and drink some water, and then another woman comes in. This time baby has shifted but she is still at a weird angle and now has her arm over her head blocking them, and everytime they go to snap a picture she moves her head back and forward distorting it.
After this the doctor comes in to see me and says the heart looks fine but that she is unsure about the brain scans. She says that she can’t say for sure either way and so she wants me to go to a specialist in 1 to 2 weeks to get a better image and told me to eat a big meal before hand so baby is active.
I’m at a loss. I don’t know what to do. I’ve done nothing but cry on and off for the past two days. I couldn’t even bring myself to go to work and face everyone. I work with small children and couldn’t stand the idea of laughing and playing while I’m caring this around with me. The doctor did mention the banana shape cerabellum but did not tell me what it meant because she still isn’t sure if it is just bad angles and low level sonograms. Of course like a dummy I googled it and found all of these things on spina bifida. I just don’t know what to do. I don’t know how I’m supposed to sit here for two weeks thinking something is majorly wrong with the baby and not knowing. I’m trying to reassure myself that everything could be a mistake and that everything is fine but I just cry more. I don’t know what to tell people when they ask how things went, and I feel so scared and alone.
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
Thank you, guys! Your comments really helped me.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024