Do I just need to ask more questions?

poohgcf · July 2009

I am supposed to go in for my second dr.'s appointment on 8/10, I know that they are going to do a pap, I will be 11wks that day, I have been reading about nt scans. I am nervous about not knowing what is going to be done or what needs to be done that maybe I should be asking about. Is this something that only certain people have done? Being the dingy girl that I am I have also been comparing, I know your not supposed to because everyone is different, but other people's ultrasound pictures seem more defined than mine and they were taken around the same time, does 3 days really make a huge difference? Sorry if I sound dumb, I really feel like I am just going through the motions and letting people ie; drs and nurses just tell me bits a pieces of what I need to do or have done. Thank you for any advice.

gingerfamily · July 2009

Do your own research. Are you reading books or anything?

Ask as many questions as you want at your appt - that is what they are for.

You said it yourself - you should not compare. Listen to your own advice.

a4smith · July 2009

You can ask about an NT scan. All doctors are different, I am not getting one and honestly dont remember officially being offered one either. As for your ultrasound, all machines are different, some are more high tech than others. As long as you are comfortable with your doctor I think you are fine but you can never ask to many questions!

poohgcf · July 2009

Thank you both for your quick replies, I am going to go to our bookstore and get a few books and start reading up. I really do need to quit comparing u/s pics, I know better I just seem to be worried about everything. My hubby keeps telling me that our child is never going to have any fun because I worry too much, lol. I am trying to work on that. Thanks again for your advice!

Barneso · July 2009

You'll get lots of information from these boards, because we all dissect every freaking thing about pregnancy.

I would also pick up "Your Pregnancy: Week by Week" - I got "What to Expect When You're Expecting," and I read both but I prefer "Your Pregnancy: Week by Week."

My doctor did not offer the NT Scan. I brought it up, she asked if I wanted it and I said yes, so it was scheduled (and covered by our insurance.)

Be sure to check, though... I think a lot of people's insurance does not cover that Ultrasound.

Barneso · July 2009

Also... just so you know... although the NT Scan can't be performed until (I THINK)...11 weeks or so (Guessing there)... the LATEST it can be performed with accuracy is 13weeks, 6days. So... if your next appointment isn't for awhile, be sure you call your doctor to ask him about it.

jknallen · July 2009

The NT Scan is optional. So, if you wanted it then I guess that you would have to ask.

A great book that I loved with my first pregnancy, as well as my sister in law, was The Pregnancy Bible. It is all colour and has very real pictures and tons of great info about pregnancy, labour and delivery as well as baby care. I highly recommend that one. I got it from Chapters.

Greyfaery · July 2009

mrsh0606:
Do your own research. Are you reading books or anything?

Ask as many questions as you want at your appt - that is what they are for.

You said it yourself - you should not compare. Listen to your own advice.

woah...hostile, much?

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