First ultrasound at 28 weeks!!??

ilovejud · October 2010

I seriously so bummed right now...I had a dr. appointment today and the dr. wasn't there but when I asked the nurse when I would get to have an ultrasound she said the doctor doesn't do them until 28 weeks as long as there are no complications! I'm really bummed out because I am anxious to find out the sex of the baby... I have bins full of girl clothes that I need to sort through if it's another girl... or since we don't have a lot of money to spare... I want to stock up on boy stuff as soon as possible... Also, we only have a 2 bedroom house, so I need to figure out how I am going to make one bedroom work... don't want to stick my little boy in a sea of pink. My husband works about 100 hours a week and all of my family lives out of town...so preparing in advance is really important to me. plus, all of my baby stuff is in another state... I don't want to drag it all to my house if i won't be using it...we don't really have the room for it all!!

Sorry for such a long vent!! Anyone else in the same boat???

RJHarmon · October 2010

That seems nuts. I thought that you had to have an anatomy scan between 18-22 weeks. I would question that.

MrsMoss · October 2010

RJHarmon:
That seems nuts. I thought that you had to have an anatomy scan between 18-22 weeks. I would question that.

This.

KERJF · October 2010

RJHarmon:
That seems nuts. I thought that you had to have an anatomy scan between 18-22 weeks. I would question that.

i agree. i would really question.
i ditched who would have been my first OB because she and i did not agree on things (she wasnt even going to give me the option of the NT scans - saying i was silly to think i needed them unless i thought my baby would be defected - no sh*t thats how she messaged me).
if you arent comfortable with that, are you able to switch clinics or drs?

biblionerd · October 2010

Yeah... the doesn't seem right. The anatomy scan to check on the baby's development (and not the gender) is done at 18-22 weeks from what I've heard and it's because that's the best time to measure. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with 28 weeks...

ailidespain · October 2010

Maybe the Nurse is new...lol I would definitely ask the Dr.

rangel814 · October 2010

At my 9 week u/s the NP measured LO from crown to rump. The ultrasound ensured that LO is growing steadily, and that my due date is relatively accurate. I would definitely ask to speak with the doctor.

sarahbeth827 · October 2010

I would for sure question that! That seems so late in the game to be having your first ultrasounds. If that is how they do it I would look into switching clinics.

Cabrita · October 2010

how are they supposed to know that there are no complications if they don't even do a 20 week scan?

that makes no sense. double check to see if the nurse was right, if so, get a new doc!

BBColt78 · October 2010

Agree with all PPs. This is nuts. It's hard to do, but switch OBs if you feel necessary. I just switched and love my new one. His 14w scan found placenta previa. Sure you don't have to have a 14w scan, but a 18 or 20 is almost a must.

Keep us posted!

flamingos2010 · October 2010

I've never heard of anatomy scan that late. My doc orders them at 20 weeks. They won't schedule them earlier than that ... but I can't imagine waiting until week 28. I'd check again and if this is their stance, perhaps you should try and change practices. good luck!

MissLadyTay · October 2010

I would switch doctors without batting an eye. That's ridiculous, and I don't consider it proper care. I'd also inform my old doctor when I left why I was leaving, and suggest they revise their policy.

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GHBEA · October 2010

MissLadyTay:

I would switch doctors without batting an eye. That's ridiculous, and I don't consider it proper care. I'd also inform my old doctor when I left why I was leaving, and suggest they revise their policy.

Edited.

my thoughts as well

LuKeANdThEbEaN · October 2010

That definitely sounds fishy .. I would certainly check into it with the dr. I've never heard of that.

APrice4UT · October 2010

I know some practices do no u/s whatsoever so it isn't unheard of. However, you need to do what you feel comfortable with. I think the 20 week anatomy scan is imperative to make sure everything is growing on track. And oh yeah, there's that sex reveal bonus!

I agree with the pp that if you don't agree with the policies of your practice you should find a new one. Of course I would confirm this information with your OB in case the nurse was wrong.

kje120 · October 2010

That sounds really odd to me. I would definitely ask the doctor about it and if you are not comfortable then look at switching OB's ASAP.

ilovejud · October 2010

Thanks for all of your responses!! So relieved to hear I wasn't overreacting to this news!! I will definitely tell my doctor I want one done sooner at my next visit and see what she says. 28 weeks seems especially late to me bc with my first I was on complete bed rest by 33 weeks and delivered at 37... so waiting until then really makes me uncomfortable!! Your support is wonderful ladies!! thank you!

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