How many "guests" came to your BIG ULTRASOUND??? Help please....!!!!

purplngldkitty · February 2010

I have my BIG u/s coming up in a few weeks.

How many "guests" is too much to be in the u/s room???

My parents are definitely driving 7 hours to come in for this appointment. But I also want my MIL (and maybe FIL too) to be a part of it as well!!!

So, this is who all I would like to come:

Myself (of course!!)
Husband (of course!!)
My mom and dad
MIL and FIL

That's 6 of us total!!!! TOO MUCH?????? Should I just have the MOMs come in? (but then my dad would be crushed!!) Not invite the ILs???

WHAT TO DO?!?! Please advise!!

LovePink2850 · February 2010

I don't think it's too much. Just make sure there is room for everyone. I wanted to surprise everyone at one time of the sex, but I was unable to. So, I had my MIL, step mom, and DH at u/s. That's only the people that were "able" to come. My next u/s after the big one I had DH, my grandma, and grandpa. If my mom and dad were in town, I would have invited them too. I wanted them to be a part of it as well as there won't be anyone but DH in the delivery room.

Azrayla · February 2010

You should probably call and find out how many people actually can be there..for my big u/s it was SO and mom but I saw someone go in with two others her and her SO..

My new OB only allows one person in the room and no children up to 6yrs.. would be best to find out before bringing them all! and the rooms arent too big so maybe thats too many imo..

0danielle0 · February 2010

I don't think we'll invite anyone, but our families live at least 500 miles away. Sounds like fun though, enjoy!

Caryssa8 · February 2010

It will be just my husband and I. I would call your OB and ask what is allowed, that way you know for sure.

preppynewlywed · February 2010

Why can't you just tell them later?

Just DH came.

I think it is weird to bring other family into the u/s room. It seems to be that should be a mom and dad moment only.

kg_08 · February 2010

In the room where I will get the ultrasound done, there wouldn't even be room for 6 people to be comfortable in there so it will just be me and DH (and the OB) ... If there's room and you want them all there tho I say go for it, but maybe ask your doctor if it's ok first? I know some hospitals say no more than a certain # of ppl can be in the room for dellivery, not sure about their policies on ultrasounds.

Erin0922 · February 2010

There would not have been space for everyone where we had ours. Just me and DH and the tech...

AmandaAndTj · February 2010

I had mentioned to my mom that I wished she could come but since she lives 4 hours away I understood... well the next day she called me and said that she was taking a few days off to make the trip! But then we were torn about having her there and not my ILs. So we invited them too. I asked the doctor's office just to make sure that was ok. They didnt seem to have any problems with it. So it was me, DH, my mom, MIL and FIL. We went to breakfast afterwards. It was a really great morning. I say as long as the office doesnt mind and there's room for them AND you and DH want them there then thats all that matters. But they should also keep in mind that you might not be able to tell the gender at that appt. Or god forbid something is wrong then you will have a crowd.

Deltadawn8 · February 2010

I think it is exciting that you want to share it with your parents and IL's. I never could.

I would call and ask if anyone else besides DH can be there and how many. Sometimes there are limits as to how may additional people in the room.

Have fun.

scoutkate · February 2010

I had a huge crowd--DH, MIL, two of my BIL's, SIL, sister, dad, and stepmom. My MIL, who is a radiologist, arranged for me to come by her practice for my big u/s on Christmas Eve. So anyone who wanted to be there was welcome, and all we did was determine the gender. But your doctor may limit the number--my OB would have only allowed me and DH for my anatomy scan.

ETA: It was just me and DH in the room when the told us the gender, than everyone else came in and we announced it, and they all got to see the baby. I liked finding out first, just the two of us.

MNgirl326 · February 2010

I would call and find out how many people can be in the room. At my U/S the room was so tiny, there was only room for me, DH and the technician.

JhawkCE · February 2010

I'm just having my husband. I would check with the Dr. or ultrasound place. Many will not let more than 1 other person in the room. A lot of girls have posted after their appointments that they really didn't get to see much anyway. It depends on the tech/Dr. doing the u/s and the company's policy. They need to be sure they get all the measurements

ashopaholicmom · February 2010

Erin0922:
There would not have been space for everyone where we had ours. Just me and DH and the tech...

ditto this (plus our son who is nearly 4!)

purplngldkitty · February 2010

Thanks y'all!!! That makes me feel better!! I will give the doc a call monday morning to see how many people they allow!!

CamFam · February 2010

I was told only 2 adults and no children in the room for my ultrasound. The lady I spoke with was very specific on this point. Along with drinking 16 oz of water before hand. Yikes! Smile

la79al · February 2010

We would not have space for 6+ tech where we get our u/s. That being said, we got less than great news at DDs u/s. It ended up being nothing (after DD was born) but my mom would have worried about it for the rest of the pregnancy and I think it really would have ruined some of the 'grandma magic' for her. Needless to say, this time around, it will be DH and I. We will have DD there because she goes everywhere with me, but we are fully prepared for DH to take her into the hall if needed.

Aliliv · February 2010

Have you checked with the facility? If they don't care how people are in the room, there probably isn't a "too much"

For all of our ultrasounds it's just been DH and I and I wouldn't have it any other way!

schenkertobe · February 2010

Just me and DH.

KelleyA · February 2010

As long as you're allowed to have them then by all means invite them. I was only allowed to take 1 guest to mine (at a specialist's office). Have fun!

babybarnhart · February 2010

For our check up ultrasound it will just be my husband and I because we haven't seen the baby since 8 weeks. I would like that moment to be just us. We're planning on doing a 3D ultrasound in April and that's where we're inviting our parents...both of mine and both of his. So there will be 6 of us too. That one should be longer and more exciting anyway

Jean&Crys · February 2010

Just me and DH. The rooms where they perform U/S at the hospital we go to is very very small. They only allow 1 other person in the room and no children. I would call ahead to see how many can go in with you.

jrolls79 · February 2010

I go to different hospitals and clinics for my job. All of them have a limit on how many people can come back. The big us is more than just checking the sex. The tech has to get very specific measurements and too many people can be distracting.

Roxpup · February 2010

i brought 2.. i was not allowed to bring any more in.

you should call your dr's office and ask how many ppl can come. i think it's stupid if u have a bunch of ppl who dont mind being crowded and they are not interfereing with the tech's job, it shouldn't matter

MrsEricH · February 2010

The u/s room at my doctor's office is way too small to hold 6 people (plus the u/s tech). Call your doctor and check with them to see if there's even enough room!

Canes26 · February 2010

With Ds#1 and it was me DH and my mom. This time it was just me and DH and I personally preferred that. Are you sure your OB office will allow you to have 6? Mine only allows 2.

APTR · February 2010

It was just my DH.

meghan_marie · February 2010

Mom, Dad, sister, Grandma, maybe Grandpa...

I don't think it's too much

driveshorses · February 2010

Call where you're getting it done at and see how many people they allow. It will only be DH and I. It's our first together and we want it to just be us. It's easier for us because no one has asked to come along, thankfully.

MWoodside · February 2010

preppynewlywed:
Why can't you just tell them later?
Just DH came.
I think it is weird to bring other family into the u/s room. It seems to be that should be a mom and dad moment only.

This. We are team green anyway, but it was a special moment to really see our LO looking like a baby human for the first time.

LCB34 · February 2010

preppynewlywed:

Why can't you just tell them later?

Just DH came.

I think it is weird to bring other family into the u/s room. It seems to be that should be a mom and dad moment only.

I agree.

Plus, only 3 people are allowed into the u/s rooms at my doctor's office.

beachgirl1977 · February 2010

How many people do you normally have come with you for medical tests? The purpose of the u/s is not fun or to find out the sex, but to make sure the baby is growing normally. I wouldn't want to do anything that might distract the tech. They give you pictures and you can tell the sex later. If you want that many people, try one of the for fun 3d u/s places.

His-N-Hers · February 2010

Not too much at all. We had my MIL and FIL (Topher is their first grandchild) and my mom attended on speaker phone (he's her 9th grandchild).

mowens26 · February 2010

Check with your OB. Some clinics have a restriction on the # of people who can be in the room with you during appointments.

Alie05 · February 2010

Um...zero. It was just me and DH. Nobody asked to go, and even if they did, we would have said no. It was me and DH's day.

But, to each their own...

Angela814 · February 2010

I never thought to invite guests. With DD, it was just me and DH. This time it will be me, DH, and DD.

I do think it's a bit crazy to invite that many people to what is essentially a medical procedure. I'd make sure you're even allowed to bring them. You could always go to one of those places that does 3D u/s to see baby and invite the parents.

hydies33 · February 2010

We did a sex determination U/S at a 3d/4d place. It was me, DH, Mom, Dad, SIL, BFF, MIL & one grandma. Honestly, it was the best experience. I have no problem sharing special moments with my family, and I hope my son will feel the same way one day!

DH's grandma cried. Our parents were thrilled. It was a great thing to share.

Having it done at the 3d/4d facility meant there was a lot of room and comfy couches. Any of the medical ones at the doctor's office would not have been good for guests. Too small and crowded.

CMSullivan326 · February 2010

I did the gender determination u/s at a private place and I had my DH, Mom, Dad and Grandpa there...so that was 4...At the "big" u/s at the OB where they did the measurements and stuff, it was my DH, Mom and Best Friend (the babies god mother).

jazzyexpo · February 2010

I just had my hubby in the room.

ToBeMcInerney · February 2010

I know at our doctors office it's barley big enough for just DH and I.

landes_katie@yahoo.com · February 2010

they told me i could have up to 5 people in the room.

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