The OP asked why she didn't get more u/s and some JERK had this to say:
eowynmn:
Yes you are nuts. And why is it so important to know if your baby has something wrong early? Are you planning on aborting anything that doesn't meet your standards?AmyNicole622:
We haven't told anyone about the BFP yet but I spoke with my sister in law about her doctors visits and how many u/s she got. She told me she only got ONE! At 20 weeks they do an u/s and that's it! I don't know if I'm crazy but that news really upsets me! What if something is going wrong that the blood test can't catch?
How many u/s will you get? Am I nuts to ask for at least two more during the pregnancy?
FVCK you. Yes, that's what I did. I aborted my precious baby because he didn't meet my "standards." It had nothing to do with severe chromosomal complications or the pain - the agony - they told me he would be born into if we ever made it that far.
I am crying right now. People think this, And I know people in DH's family think it's what I did. Why are people so cruel and small minded?
I would have killed myself if it would have saved my baby. I would have done it in a heartbeat.
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Wow, that is absurd. People don't seem to comprehend the concept of a baby suffering in utero, and that a termination is an incredibly selfless act from someone who wants a baby from the bottom of their sole.
I'm sorry, love.
this has me in tears..I hate her
ETA: Yea, I couldn't not comment.
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On the one hand I feel like people who say such things deserve a swift punch in the vag. On the other hand, I guess it'd be nice to live in a world where the NTS doesn't hold the sort of dread it does for all of us.
So while I hate her and am angered by her words, I'm also jealous of all of those people there who feel as though u/ss before 20 weeks are "unnecessary" and "don't show much." We all know far too well how much they can show.
Mostly I'm sorry she hurt my friend. Allison, don't let ignorant comments get you down. The people who love you know you're a good mother.
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I'm sorry, Allison.
There are dipshits everywhere in the world. They run rampant. The important thing is that YOU know how much you loved your child, and we all know that as well.
she's a fvcking douche......I'm sorry Allison.
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I'm so sorry, Allison. I'm sorry that such ignorance exists and that you had to be subjected to it.
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I have no words. I hate people sometimes - there are TONS of good reasons to want to know about potential issues early.
Oh Allison, I'm so sorry sweetheart. That woman and anyone else who would say or think such a thing is a complete and total moron.
Huge (((HUGS))) hon.
wow. what an idiot that person is. obviously they have no idea what it would be like to be in that position.
i remember when we lost wyatt this one nurse was just not nice, not compassionate etc. so she took us into a room when i was about to be discharged and was implying that we knew wyatt was sick. I had to explain to her that we had no idea he was sick and that we were devastated not that we wouldn't be if we knew but it's crazy how peeps form opinions before they even know a persons history etc... not sure if this makes sense but it makes me angry when peeps come to conclusions about you before they even know the entire story. ugh.
You are totally right. I never thought I would be in that position, or make that decision. But I had to do what was right. And I know I did.
I am so sorry you have to know how true this is as well.