NT Scan Today -- Disappointing

CTA7 · January 2010

I was very excited for my NT scan this morning, but it was a bit of a let down. The ultrasound tech said almost nothing the entire time, and it was hard to tell what we were looking at (at one point DH asked the tech what she was measuring, and the she just responded: "22"). Apparently the baby was facing the wrong way, and refused to turn despite a lot of cajoling (i.e., poking my stomach).

I go back on Monday to meet with our doctor (who we love) so hopefully she can shed some light on this, but I'm a little frustrated that it means going in for another appointment (I'm waiting for these the results before I tell work I'm pg, but by now I'm sure my boss is wondering what's with all the doctors appointments!).

I know some ladies have commented that they were considering doing the NT just to have an extra peek at baby ... if so, I'd suggest making sure the ultrasound techs at your office are more talkative first!

busybe · January 2010

Some of the techs are not allowed to say anything. They obtain all the info and let the doctor go over everything with you. It is different at every clinic.

Skruffy · January 2010

my baby was not the right away either and i had to get up and walk down the hallway twice, and turn on my side a few times to get him to move. It was still reassuring to see the heartbeat and the baby moving around in there. It took a long time to get the measurement because she likes to get 3 of them. Really at this point all you can make out is a profile, arms and legs.

nabiasi · January 2010

Oh.... that stinks. I'm sorry you had a disppointing appointment. I have mine in a little over two hours.... so anxious! I hope the tech is friendly and talkative!