U/S scheduled

Erin&Gregg07 · October 2010

I had an OB appointment today. Everything looked good and babys heartbeat was 147. The practice I go to usually doesn't do the u/s until 22 weeks but I told him we had family coming in for Thanksgiving and if at all possible we would like to know so we can announce it then. He said that was fine but not to get my feelings hurt if they can't tell the sex.

So my question is when did you find out what your LO would be?

Erin&Gregg07 · October 2010

Oh yeah, right now it's scheduled for 11/18. I may have to push it to the next week because of basketball season. lol

star21gazer · October 2010

I was 20 weeks 1 day the day of my big u/s. Unless you are trying to schedule it for like the next two weeks I don't see it being a big issue on whether or not they can tell the sex unless the baby isn't cooperating, and that can happen at any time.

Wow I can't believe it's already about time to find out what you are having. Time sure does fly!

FutureMrsWagner · October 2010

20 weeks. I've heard of people finding out around 17 or 18 weks though, so I guess it is possible. However, I also know someone who found out early and had a scare b/c there were spots or something on the brain. They had to go to B'ham for additional testing and stuff and it ended up just being that it hadn't fully developed in that area or something and that, if they had waited a few more weeks, those spots wouldn't have been there. So, be careful about getting it done too early! GL! It's so exciting!

FutureMrsWagner · October 2010

I just looked at the date you said it was scheduled for. Won't you be almost 20 weeks at that time? That is the normal time that most people have it done, so it should be fine!

star21gazer · October 2010

FutureMrsWagner:
I just looked at the date you said it was scheduled for. Won't you be almost 20 weeks at that time? That is the normal time that most people have it done, so it should be fine!

That's what I was thinking. With you being almost 16 weeks you should be really close to 20 weeks the 18th so unless baby isn't cooperating you should be able to tell the sex.

Soon2BMrsWiley · October 2010

We were Team Green, but they could tell at 17.5 weeks on me Stick out tongue

starsmaycollide · October 2010

Our anatomy scan wasn't until around 22 weeks, but we found out at 17 weeks because I had to have an extra u/s because of spotting issues. As long as they were checking that out, the tech asked us if we wanted to know if she could tell. Since we're having a boy, I was sure about it, it was quite obvious! But, I don't know if I would have been as certain at that time if they had said girl. But anyway, we saw him again at the anatomy scan and they confirmed he was definitely still a boy. lol.

missmiss307 · October 2010

I'm really, REALLY hoping we'll be able to find out right around the same time you will. My doctor won't do the u/s until after 20 weeks, and the way my appointments are falling, I might not get to have the anatomy/gender u/s until the first week of DECEMBER!

sdkrlm · October 2010

I actually found out the sex w/ Avery at 15 1/2 weeks so.... I'm not really sure why your dr thinks you have to wait until 22! But... there is the chance you won't be able to tell. When I was pg w/ Avery, we found out by chance at 15 1/2 weeks - but it wasn't 'definite' - at 20 weeks we couldn't tell ANYTHING - her foot was right in between her legs.

How exciting!

bamanichole · October 2010

I was 18 1/2 weeks I think. They told my sister she was having a boy at her 12 wk dating/confirmation u/s. Of course they told her not to bank on it but they were right!

aubie96 · October 2010

I was 17 1/2 wks I think. I don't know why you would have to wait until 22 wks. I've heard 16-20 is around the avg. Good luck!!!

SeasideBride06 · October 2010

I found out this week at 18 weeks and 2 days. It was around the same time with Allie as well.

I would think the only reason you may not find out is if the baby is just not cooperative.

Erin&Gregg07 · October 2010

star21gazer:

FutureMrsWagner:
I just looked at the date you said it was scheduled for. Won't you be almost 20 weeks at that time? That is the normal time that most people have it done, so it should be fine!

That's what I was thinking. With you being almost 16 weeks you should be really close to 20 weeks the 18th so unless baby isn't cooperating you should be able to tell the sex.

Yeah, I will be 19 weeks and 6 days when I find out. The doctor just had me a little concerned because he said they will not do another u/s for gender if they can't tell what it is. Gregg actually has a game that night so I am going to call and make the appointment for the next Tuesday or Wednesday.

I can't believe it's almost time either!! I am so excited!

sdkrlm · October 2010

they won't do another u/s just to check for gender - that is true. However... for us at our 20 week, not only could we not tell the sex, but they oculnd't get accurate measurements of the heart, lungs and kidneys so they had to redo the anatomy scan.

And - usually they start doing growth U/S around 36 weeks to see how big baby is and measure your fluid levels. You can always have them double check around that time (which I fully plan on asking them to do next week)

kc0721 · October 2010

I got mine around 20 weeks. I have a friend that does U/S so I went and saw her at 15 weeks to see if she could tell the sex and she couldn't at that point, but 5 weeks later it was definitely a boy.

Like Sarah said, there's chances that you'll be able to get more u/s because of them not being able to see everything they're looking for at one time. I remember we got an extra one because she we had some issues seeing his cord or something. Plus towards the end they do growth u/s too.

crollin · October 2010

I was 19 weeks! Good Luck!

hamillm · October 2010

I had an u/s by a friend at 15 weeks, and she could tell then. How exciting! And even not pg, I'm jealous of all of you that get more than one u/s at the doc's office!

MissLMS · October 2010

With DD, I was due April 22. We had her big u/s the week of Thanksgiving (I can't remember how many weeks I was... 19 maybe?) and she had her legs shut tight! But, they told us that they "thought" it was a girl and gave us a 60% chance.

We went back a week later and found out she was definitely a girl.

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