Does it matter?

mattandlynda · February 2012

I was supposed to go in for my anatomy scan March 21st, but because of vacation/work schedule, I had to change it to this Friday. I will only be 18 weeks (ALMOST 19) but I am worried it will be too early to tell if it's a boy or girl! Does it matter if you are closer to the 20 week mark? The nurse said it should be fine...but I am so worried we won't find out

Alauren4 · February 2012

I had mine at 18 weeks and 1 day. My LO was measuring two days behind and they told us she is a girl. They are done between 18-22 weeks because that is the ideal time to get measurements of the babies vital organs. Not to determine sex. If they can see it they will tell you...

Ultrasounds aren't 100% accurate in determining the babies sex only on delivery day or having an amnio done are 100%.

joshandpanda · February 2012

The longer you can wait the better... but at almost 19 weeks you *should* be able to get a clear shot, as long as LO is cooperating.

I went in just after 17 weeks and she was at 60% it was a boy (he was breech and facing the wrong direction, so we didn't get a good shot) at 18 weeks (still breech and rear facing) it went up to 80% boy... then at 19w4d ish they said they are 110% sure its a boy.

I think you should be just fine.

GL!!!

LM915 · February 2012

I think you'll be fine. Good luck!

sammylee007 · February 2012

i had mine at 23 weeks and baby just wouldnt let them see! if its meant to be it will happen

dlpacker · February 2012

We just had ours at 19 weeks and 3 days. The U/S tech had me schedule another U/S because the baby was still a little small to see everything well enough. But, they could definitely tell it was a BOY! Also because of the baby's position, my Dr. called later to confirm that they needed another one because they couldn't get clear pictures of some of the stuff they needed. So, it might be better to wait as long as possible. But, I don't mind getting another peek at the little one either.

celestialnyte · February 2012

They schedule a/s between 18-22 weeks to make sure they get the organ and other measurements they need. Unfortunately, as a PP said, a/s don't always guarantee a sex guess. When I went in for mine, at 20 weeks, the tech told me that if they can't find out the sex during the a/s, then they won't be able to re-schedule the u/s. Finding out the sex is a perk of the a/s, and not their primary reason (which for us expectant mothers is crappy because if we're waiting to find out the sex and we don't ... it stinks.)

GL and I hope they find out for you!

mkflower3000 · February 2012

Had mine at 17 weeks and the tech was very sure of the sex then.

nikkylee · February 2012

I had mine at 16W4D, and she was able to tell right away he was a boy. They confirmed it at my fetal echo a month later. Dunno if a girl would be as easy to spot, but even at 20W it's not always 100%

hmartinez0809 · February 2012

You will be fine! I found out at 16 weeks 6 days :-) And then had my anatomy scan yesterday and they confirmed that's she is still a girl... ;-)

crystalrain · February 2012

I was 19 weeks and the technician could tell clear as day. Hope it goes well for you, but don't forget baby could be moving all over the place and you might not be able to tell!

Mike_Patti · February 2012

My ob did a courtesy ultrasound on me at 17 weeks and we could see my LO's girl parts easily. Well, sort of. We had to use the transvaginal U/S to do it, but still we could see.

OctoberBabyH · February 2012

It all depends on the baby. DD#1 would not show us on week 20. She had the cord between her legs.

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