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I am not having any more u/s :( and no birth plan?

Jimsgirl5821Jimsgirl5821
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I had my 30 week appointment today. I had an u/s at 19 weeks to determine sex but that was it. I asked if I have anymore and they said no. Is this unusual? I see on here all the time women talking about having them to determine baby's size. What if I have some HUGE baby and am not prepared for it? Also, they OB told me not to do a birth plan. She said you never know what is going to happen, so its better to go in with an open mind than a set plan.

 I dont know, I feel like I am going to go into this knowing nothing and being unprepared. I know no one is ever fully prepared for the experience, but still..

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Re: I am not having any more u/s :( and no birth plan?

  • ksaylesksayles member

    As far as u/s, every office is different.

    The birth plan seems to differ depending on DR's as well. My MW asked me to create one so we're on the same page. That said, I am open to changes that may have to be made. 

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  • HappyTXChickHappyTXChick

    Very common to not have any u/s's in the 3rd tri.

    I am surprised that your dr said that.  Though I am not the type of person to write a birth plan, I feel that if it helps you feel better about what all is going to go on that day then you should go for it.  Yes, things can change and you should have an open mind, but it doesn't hurt to lay out specifics that you want (hope) to happen.  So I say if you want a birth plan, then you sould do one for sure!

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  • kiki-Wkiki-W

    they will do u/s if there is a problem. baby too small or too big.. stuff like that.

    it is a good thing to have a health PG and not have to have extra u/s. 

    although i know how fun an u/s can be, but if you are getting one to check a problem... less fun, trust me.

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  • water-fairywater-fairy

    I don't know if I'm getting anymore u/s from my doctor. She hasn't said anything.?

    About the birth plan though, I asked mine and she said that unless I'm going for a natural and all that stuff, I don't really need one. Which is fine with me! I trust my doctor and she will know what's best. But if you want to do a birth plan I think that your doctor shouldn't be the one keeping you from it. It should be your own decision... I think.

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  • Jimsgirl5821Jimsgirl5821

    I just thought I would need one to make sure everything is developing as it should. I am open to whatever happens at the time of delivery, I am just worried no one will ask me what I want at the time, or give me an option

     

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  • UrbanHippieMamaUrbanHippieMama

    Most people only get one ultrasound unless there's some sort of concern.  When your doctor measures you, he is getting a general idea of how big your baby is. 

    A birth plan is not necessary (I have one because I have a doula, and it's her job to know exactly what I want), but if it would make you feel better, write out what you would want ideally, and discuss it with your doctor.  It's always good to be aware of all possibilities and options before you're actually in labour, where it may be a little more difficult to make an informed decision!

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  • nettie27nettie27
    Man, i was really hoping for another one as well. i wanted them to detemine the size of the baby this time around.
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  • rockchalkbriderockchalkbride
    It is usually standard to have only one US at 18-21 weeks during a healthy pregnancy. 
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  • ToledoDeuxToledoDeux member

    The big u/s was my last one in both this pregnancy and last. I don't think they regularly do them later unless it is indicated for some reason.

    And your OB clearly doesn't understand the point of birth plans - very frustrating.  If you want her to sit down with you and go over your preferences for delivery and after birth, you should demand that she does.  This does not have to be a long rigid list of demands (never a good idea) but rather an understanding of what hospital policy is, and how flexible it can be when you might not agree with it in some areas.

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  • NDwife07NDwife07

    My doc only typically does the 20w "big" u/s. If the baby appears to be measuring way too big or way too small she'll do another one.

    And yeah, birth plan stuff really varies from doc to doc. Just ask about it at your next appointment!

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  • MrsKorbMrsKorb
    I can't help you with the ultrasound part because i have them weekly for medical reasons. But I agree with the the birthplan. I didn't have one with DD and won't for this LO. I really do not see the point in them. And I agree that you never know what is going to happen and that you are setting yourself up for disappointment. My great friend is a labor and delivery nurse (she delivered DD and will this one too) and she told me that it is very hard for them to follow a birthplan the way you want.
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  • johnsoarjohnsoar member

    I had one at 20 weeks with DD and that was it.

    This time I have had 3.  The "big" u/s, one 3 weeks later to find a HB, and yesterday because my belly didn't grow enough in 4 weeks so they wanted to make sure baby was growing properly.

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  • sweetfernsweetfern
    Our office will not another u/s after 20 weeks unless it is deemed necessary.  We do have the option of paying for a 3-D u/s, but we were told that it would not be used clinically.  To us, that was a waste of money we could be spending elsewhere.   As far as the birth plan goes, one of our MW told us not to print one off the internet and tried to discourage us from doing one at all.  I still plan to put one together even though we are fully aware that the plan may go out the window once we are in there. 
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  • MrsWaneeMrsWanee

    i had one at 8 weeks to see the heartbeat and one at 22. i think most doctors just use their hands to estimate the size, which is why they can be really off.

     i feel like OBs telling you not to do a birth plan is just their way of saying they don't want to be told what to do, and they think the average patient is stupid and should just trust their judgment. sorry, that sounds really bitter.

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  • Jimsgirl5821Jimsgirl5821
    Thanks everybody..I feel better now. I thought that the u/s in third tri were more common. I think I will just write a little birth plan anyway..I don't need to get all crazy specific, I just want them to know big things like I REALLY DO NOT want to be cut if its not absolutely necessary, I DO want an epidural, ETC.
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  • katielnkatieln member
    My hospital suggests that we do a birth plan and has one on their website to help you know what to put on it.  I know the Bump site has one too.  They say the nurses at our hospital will use it to know if you want to be asked at the various stages if you want drugs, if you want try and breastfeed right away, do you want to be present at the baby exam with the doctor, etc.  But if the nurses and staff at your hospital aren't even going to read it, you could always make one for your personal use. 
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  • Belle15Belle15
    My office is the same way, except if you go past 40 weeks.  They'll schedule you for a biophysical to check on your fluid levels.
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