Okay, so, the place here that does the 3D/4D ultrasounds just raised their prices from $90 to $150 for a 20 min ultrasound w/DVD & as many pictures as you want. I REALLY want to see my little guy again, haven't had an ultrasound since 19 weeks. Is it worth $150 though to have this done? Things are tight the way they are with the holiday's coming up and saving for a 12 week unpaid maternity leave...
What is your opinion?
Re: Need some honest opinions! Is the 3D/4D ultrasound worth the money??
I say find a Radiology school in your area and ask if they need any volunteers for there sonography program.
Most schools are always looking for volunteers so their students can practice on.
I was able to go twice, for two hours each time, and in return they gave me TONS of ultrasound pics... 2D & 3D and they also gave me a video of LO sucking his thumb!
All totally worth it to me!
I went at exactly 30 weeks which the tech said was perfect timing. I thought it was worth it (paid $150) because I could take all the family. DH's family and my family really wanted to go to my regular ultrasound appointments but couldn't because the ultrasound room at my Dr. was very small and we were only allowed to bring one person. The place I went to for the 3D/4D had a huge screen with a couch and we were allowed to bring as many people as we wanted.
Also my LO was in perfect position so I got awesome pictures and DVD. It really was an exciting experience and she did look exactly like the photos!
One suggestion: I went to a place that had a trained ultrasound tech. The tech is the alternate at my doctors office when the regular person goes on vacation. Most 3D/4D places hire people who have little or no training and if there is something wrong, like low amniotic fluid, they are not educated in ultrasounds enough to tell you or call your doctor.
I am 32 weeks. The lady said she recommends doing them between 30-34 weeks... ?!
I did mine at 32 weeks
This.
But since you are 32 weeks, I wouldn't do it! I had an u/s at 32 weeks and the baby was so big that I didn't get the same pics as 28 weeks (although I still loved the pics). Now my dd was born at 37 wks at 7lbs, so she wasn't huge at 32 wks. The problem is that the baby really starts taking up room in your stomach, so the pics aren't the same. I say that pics are better between 26-30 weeks.
You will probably have one more u/s before you give birth. Ask you doctor.