So my OB called this morning. Given my history, she wants to see me early, to a) Talk me off my BSC ledge and b) Because they know BSC people need lots of ultrasounds. I am okay with this.
So they've scheduled it for Tuesday, May 10th. My birthday. Gulp. Bad karma??? Or best birthday present ever? I will be a belly of nerves either way.
So at that point, I'll be 6w4d. I never had an ultrasound that early. What exactly can we see at that point?? Can we see the flicker of a heartbeat? I just want to know going in so that I don't panic and think little smallfry isn't growing.
Re: U/S #1 scheduled and a question
You'll probably see the baby, and the flicker of the heart beat.
I saw the HB at 6w2d. Don't panic if it's low the heart starts beating between 5-6 weeks.
Good luck I am voting it's going to be the best birthday gift ever.
Best bday gift ever.
At that point, probably just a yolk sac. Usually hb is seen at 7+ weeks. Good luck!
By 6w4d (assuming you are SURE of your O date), then you should see the heartbeat and a white blob. If you're off with your O date by even 2-3 days, then it's 50/50 on whether you can see the heartbeat.
Side note: DH's bday is 5/10 as well
Honestly though, if it was me, I would schedule the u/s for the next day. In CASE there's bad news (but then, I pretty much go into every u/s expecting the worse), I wouldn't want that on my birthday.
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Thank you ladies for the reassurance!
That was the only day they could fit me in that week, so I am going to take it as a sign. We got engaged on my birthday, had our wedding on the day before my birthday, so May has been seemingly lucky thus far. I am staying hopeful!
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FX for the best birthday gift ever!
We saw a heartbeat at 6w4d. Baby measured about 3 days ahead though. I hope you get the best birthday present ever!
ETA: My Dr. talks me off the BSC ledge on a routine basis
As a card-carrying member of the BSC club (see, e.g., my post from this morning) I love and respect your Dr's getting you in early.
I think the birthday karma is good! And instead of a belly of nerves, I pray you see instead a belly of baby -- or at least a little jelly belly baby with a flickering heartbeat. I don't have my "chart" with me (all my notes from this pg -- yes as a BSC former nurse, I do call it my "chart") but I believe my first u/s was at about 7w and we saw the wee beginnings of a baby, the yolk sac, and the flickering heartbeat.
PPs are quite right about the slower start and the potential to not see it right at 6w -- so keep calm and carry on.
p.s. - May 10th is also Bono's birthday. Yes, I am a child of the 80's to know that off the top of my head.
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I had my first u/s at 6w6days and we could see the little bean and his hb. My ob has me come every 2 weeks for an u/s just to be on the safe side, which helped since I get nervous between appts.
I hope everything at your birthday appointment goes perfectly. I'm so glad you're here and will be sending tons of great u/s dust your way!
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My ultrasound at 6wks 2 days was good with a heartbeat of 133 but I went in only expecting to see a flicker since the heartrate is just starting. It was a pleasant surprise. I hope you have a good birthday present!!
How did I not know this?!!!?? I LOVE Bono. He is my random love crush. Love him. He is on my "list." I don't know what it is about him. That voice, uh. It makes me melt!
Tee hee hee, thank you! I am so happy I'm here too, you have no idea!
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BFP#1 5.27.10 DS became an angel at 21 weeks on 9.22.10
BFP#2 4.16.11 Healthy baby girl born 12.14.11
BFP#3 9.3.12 A healthy, bouncing baby SISTER on the way! EDD 5.12.13