Ultrasound Thread

tessiesmom26

I think we have some people who have ultrasounds coming up so I figured I would get this started now. Please remember to black out all personal information, as this is a public forum and the internet is full of creeps!

tessiesmom26

@BumpAdmin Can we have this pinned please?

krthouse

Had my dating/viability ultrasound today! Baby is doing a-okay! I got to see their little heartbeat and they're measuring at 6 weeks 2 days so updated due date is October 4th (I'd guessed the 2nd so I was close!)

mcorinne2404

My OB doesn't do ultrasounds this early.  I'm 6 weeks. They are having me wait until 9 weeks to get an ultrasound. Is this normal? 

krthouse

@knottie14618de9f2519dc7 I had mine so early in part because my cycles are wildly irregular, so they needed to date gestation, but *tw* I also had a scare this week with very heavy spotting so they were confirming viability *end tw* It's totally common to not have an ultrasound until a good 11 weeks in for nuchal fold measurements 

knottiecb8f38bf365b53fc

So I wasn’t scheduled for my first US until 9 weeks, however at 6w1d I actually fainted at work and went to the ED. My hcg was like 60,000 so they did an US and to my surprise….. twins

krthouse

@iscea You have a twin mama pal in here now!

Congratulations @knottiecb8f38bf365b53fc!!!

raemee23

Very common! I don’t get mine until 3/3!!

knottie285eec5080d59764

I’m similar. Going at 8w for first one.

robbinsegg317

I’m going in today for a placement/viability US so fingers crossed!!

chelsea10122

I don’t go till 3/4. I wanted to go earlier, they wanted to push it a week. I can only go on Fridays with my job so we compromised and I’m going right at the end of 9 weeks

robbinsegg317

Successful placement ultrasound!! We were able to see a yolk sac and it’s definitely in the uterus this time!! I know it’s no guarantee for a successful pregnancy but we’ve got a shot this time and I’m so relieved 😭

merostomata

@robbinsegg317 fantastic news!! So happy for you and hope this will relieve some anxiety! 💜

sandy5693

@robbinsegg317 that is wonderful! 

krthouse

@robbinsegg317 That's awesome! I've been rooting for you!

EmilyE13

@robbinsegg317 Wonderful news! I’m so glad the ultrasound went well!

kholt1113

This was at 6 weeks and 4 days. Due to my last menstrual period we thought I was 7 weeks and 4 days, but my doctor adjusted based off of measurements from this scan. Next ultrasound will be at 10 weeks and 4 days. 💕

holly0810

In the uk we don’t get an ultrasound until 12-13 weeks. It’s such a long wait. I think I may look at a private one around 9 weeks 

sandy5693

I'm going for my first ultrasound tomorrow morning at 5w4d- please send the best thoughts! Hopefully this IVF embryo is settling in well

*TW* I am so nervous after my loss this summer and praying everything looks good.   

EmilyE13

@sandy5693 sending you all the good thoughts and energy for a great ultrasound today!

tessiesmom26

@robbinsegg317 So excited for you! I hope this is able to ease your anxiety a bit.

@sandy5693 I feel you on that, as I am feeling the same about my upcoming US. All the things crossed for you!

hayhay4713

I go on the 21st at 7 weeks. I had a blighted ovum in 2011 and then 2 weeks later got pregnant with my son. It’s been 10 years so I’m very nervous and can’t wait to have this first ultrasound.

iscea

Hey @knottiec335d19870f971ed me too! From what I hear, we're now much more likely to be September moms...!

sandy5693

Thank you @EmilyE13 & @tessiesmom26! 

Everything looked normal at my ultrasound today, I am so temporarily relieved.  We saw the yolk sac and could make out the fetal pole (I'm 5w4d).  And my HCG is at 25000 so things seem to be going in the direction they should be going.  I am still rightfully nervous until I hear that heartbeat, but I will celebrate each victory.

Thank you everyone for your support.

bows22

@sandy5693 that’s great news, I’m so happy for you! Do you go back for another ultrasound soon to check for the heartbeat?

sandy5693

@bows22 thank you so much  

Yes, I forgot to mention I go back on 02/23 for another US.  Since I'm in an IVF cycle I'll be going about once a week until I'm hopefully ready to transfer to my OB.

ricky5-2

I went today for a confirmation US at 4 weeks 6 days. Because I had an ectopic rupture in august. We only saw the sac but it’s in my uterus 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I’m so relieved. I go back for another in 2 weeks  

sandy5693

Congrats @knottie4829fe87e2f0ab32 - great news!

knottief9b59b19d971c98f

We don’t go for an US until 2/25 and the wait is KILLING ME!!!! I just want to know that everything is okay and going in the right direction. First pregnancy, and so far have no reason to believe that anything would be wrong (no bleeding, no pain), but just nervous and want to know for sure! 

I have had very little nausea (thank god) but my boobs are sooo sore!!!! But i guess I’m just looking for a sign from my body that all is well! 

EmilyE13

knottie4829fe87e2f0ab32 that’s wonderful news! Any chance you might be able to change your username? It will make it a lot easier to tag you in replies and remember who folks are with unique usernames instead of the knottie names. 

rockstarmomma152

My first US will be on 2/22 at 6w2d. The wait is definitely killing me. I go in for a regularly scheduled pap tomorrow, so I’m hoping they’ll indulge me and check my betas again so I can have some kind of confirmation that things are still going ok. ❤️🤞🏻🙏🏻

ricky5-2

I did that a while ago and logged back in and out…it hasn’t changed on your end?

branchflower731

I have to wait 2 more days for my dating and viability US and im so nervous! On one hand im excited but on the other so scared to hear bad news…how do people do this?!

EmilyE13

@ricky5-2 it can take awhile to update but looks like it’s fixed now!

knottiec74b9614155bbf32

same …. No major symptoms yet and I think I’m 6 weeks - I’m enjoying the ride so far 

knottieee376626a2bbc6b7

I finally got my first US and blood test on Tuesday this week. HCG was about 25,000.  I thought I was 7 weeks but turned out to be about 6+2 at the time. I got to see the heartbeat as well! However, the tech said the first time they counted it was about 120, the second time they think it was 101, but they said it was hard to tell since it’s so small. 

I guess my question is - is that normal for the heartbeat and not being able to tell clearly? 

merostomata

@knottieee376626a2bbc6b7 Sounds like things are going great! 101-126bpm is normal for 6 weeks, so sounds like things are right on track. I'll probably measure a little earlier too, since I think I ovulated at CD19.

Also, if you could change your username that would help keep track of you!

krthouse

@knottie376626a2bbc6b7 I had the same thing happen at my first ultrasound at 6w2d and my midwife said it was likely because baby is so small that it can be hard to get a fully accurate read on the heart rate. She offered for me to go back the next week for peace of mind but since she wasn't too worried I'm just waiting until the first trimester screening.

seevans

Mine is haven't me wait too. I'm 4 weeks 4 days today, found out to days ago. Called today and they said they normally do first appointment around 8 weeks and do an ultrasound.

evab17

Here’s our rainbow baby at 5w5d with a heart rate of 109 🥰 

katier9090

Strange question,  do they make you have a full bladder for these ultrasounds?