Scared and angry

laurapacheco · September 2012

So when I got home from work just now there was a message from my OB's office on the answering machine, asking me to call them and "we need to schedule you for a sonogram."

I just had my a/s on Monday. The OB that did it isn't my usual OB, but she assured me that she would tell us right away if she saw anything to be concerned about. Throughout the whole appointment she said everything was "great" and "perfect," so we left thinking that our LO was fine & that would be the end of it.

... but apparently not? I can't imagine why else they want to schedule me for a sonogram except that they found something wrong with the a/s, since normally the a/s is the last one you get with my practice. And of course by the time I get the message the office was closed for the day.

I am now freaking out, scared to death that something is wrong with my LO, with no one to talk to about it (DH is at school tonight). I am pissed off at my OB's office because this is the second time they've left cryptic messages on my answering machine like that, even though I've told them many times to please call my work number if they can't get me at home, or if they still can't reach me to leave a message with whatever the problem is. Now I can't think of anything else & will probably get no sleep tonight. They don't open until 9am tomorrow. :-(

Just needed to vent. Thanks for listening.

BLPL101 · September 2012

I'm really sorry

I'm praying for your LO.

82Sonia · September 2012

I'll bet that the ultrasound tech didn't get great pictures and after the doctor reviewed them, they decided they needed additional shots.

I'd be worried/irritated too but I'll bet it's nothing.

mamak0328 · September 2012

Maybe they missed a measurement on the a/s? I know I would be upset as well but hopefully it will be something simple.

Keep us updated and GL.

pistolpackinmomma · September 2012

It could just be that your regular OB wants a few measurements clarified or that some of the images may have come out blurry. Keep in mind that the doctor who did the u/s may have been able to see everything just fine "live" but the images may be a little fuzzy. Try to relax and just call at 9 when they open.

Allison546 · September 2012

Hang in there tonight... that is really frustrating/annoying. I'd reassure yourself that throughout the anatomy scan the tech said things were looking fine. Thoughts with you that 9am comes quickly and you can get some answers.

PoppyGH · September 2012

My husband and I were asked to come back because they did not get a good enough look at the spine due to how our baby was sitting. Hopefully it will just be something like that!! It is understanding why you would be worried though! So Sorry!

URMySunshine77 · September 2012

pistolpackinmomma:
It could just be that your regular OB wants a few measurements clarified or that some of the images may have come out blurry. Keep in mind that the doctor who did the u/s may have been able to see everything just fine "live" but the images may be a little fuzzy. Try to relax and just call at 9 when they open.

I agree with this. Please don't worry too much if it took the office this long to get back to you. I can imagine how angry you must feel, girl.

(((HUGS)))

lanie22 · September 2012

Aw, I'm so sorry you are dealing with this! Try (I know it's so hard) to not stress or worry too much. They could just have read your chart wrong and thought you hadn't had your a/s yet, or like a pp said, they may just need a few more pictures. I'm sorry you are alone tonight too Sad

I'll be praying for you and that everything is just fine with LO! Keep us posted!

srd3 · September 2012

I had to go back for a second as well.. Just needed more pictures. There is a whole list of things they have to get good shots of. I wouldn't be worried.. if there was something terribly wrong they would have noticed on the live screen and had your Dr or the radiologist come talk to you right away. I know its stressful and hard with such a short message but try to get through the day!

Mama5181 · September 2012

pistolpackinmomma:
It could just be that your regular OB wants a few measurements clarified or that some of the images may have come out blurry. Keep in mind that the doctor who did the u/s may have been able to see everything just fine "live" but the images may be a little fuzzy. Try to relax and just call at 9 when they open.

I agree with this. Our tech said everything was fine too. Then when we talked to our OB they wanted to do a follow up us because they wanted better images of the profile and hands. Easier said than done by try to relax tonight. Take a nice warm bath and just veg. Call first thing in the am and keep us posted.

pistolpackinmomma · September 2012

Also, some doctors like to get extra images and go a little more in depth than others. The one who Sid the original scan nay have only done the basic minimum but your dr may want to check things a little deeper. It's a good thing if your dr is extra thorough. Just think of it as an extra glimpse at your baby!

ungraceful13 · September 2012

Sorry they are freaking you out. I am sure it is just a case of they didn't get all the pics they needed to the satisfaction of the doctor.

lulamagoo · September 2012

So sorry you are dealing with this Laura! Please keep us posted, will be wrapping you in positive thoughts and prayers.

horae4me · September 2012

Just as everyone has said ...don't stress too much. My hospital sends out the pictures to be viewed by an expert by a bigger hospital nearby. Though the tech said everything looked great my ob wants me to go back for another because they need some clearer pics of the heart chambers. My ob even laughed and said the experts always want better pics. So I think it's pretty normal. However I hate cryptic messages on the machine! Try to sleep tonight.

sjamin9 · September 2012

I don't have anything to add that others haven't already said, but hang in there and let us know what they say in the morning. FX they just need an additional measurement or something. I would be so mad at the OBs office though. This is the second time this week I've heard an OB leave a message end of day, why do they do that?!? Seems crazy to me!

bstengler · September 2012

im so sorry you have to go through this

i wish doctors offices were open 24 hours a day. or at least later then they are now. t&p to you and LO

laurapacheco · September 2012

Thanks ladies for all the kind words and reassurance. It makes me feel much better. I think with reading all the horror stories online, my mind tends to go to the worst-case scenario. Embarrassed

While I've been sitting here since I posted, Alex (my LO) has been kicking me as if to say "I'm okay mom!" Haha. I also watched our video of him from the 3D gender scan a couple of weeks ago. That plus your comforting thoughts have calmed me down a bit. My in-laws are coming to visit for the weekend, so I think I'll start cleaning the house to take my mind off of this for awhile.

Thanks again & I'll definitely let you all know once I'm able to find out what's going on in the morning.

jterpbride · September 2012

Agree with everyone else that they probably just need more pictures, and I hope cleaning tonight gets your mind off of it! Doctor's offices should seriously never leave vague messages!

Not being snarky at all but do you have a cell phone? I guess I always assume everyone has one but maybe not. If you do have one you could change your contact info with your doctor's office to that so you never come home to another cryptic message.

aklawrence1 · September 2012

Praying for you and your LO.

pistolpackinmomma · September 2012

jterpbride:

Agree with everyone else that they probably just need more pictures, and I hope cleaning tonight gets your mind off of it! Doctor's offices should seriously never leave vague messages!

Not being snarky at all but do you have a cell phone? I guess I always assume everyone has one but maybe not. If you do have one you could change your contact info with your doctor's office to that so you never come home to another cryptic message.

Unfortunately this doesn't work for everyone. We have cell phones and I do use that as my contact number for many things but we don't have cell service at our house so my dr's office calls the house first and then my cell phone if they can't reach me there. They also leave messages on both phones. It sucks and I can't wait to move to somewhere that does have cell service but for the time being this is my life. Not sure if it is that way for OP but even in today's modern world it is unfortunately that way for a lot more people than most think!

laurapacheco · September 2012

jterpbride:
Agree with everyone else that they probably just need more pictures, and I hope cleaning tonight gets your mind off of it! Doctor's offices should seriously never leave vague messages!
Not being snarky at all but do you have a cell phone? I guess I always assume everyone has one but maybe not. If you do have one you could change your contact info with your doctor's office to that so you never come home to another cryptic message.

Haha yes I do have a cell phone... the OB's office has all three of my numbers (work, cell, & home) but seem to refuse to do anything beyond leaving a message on my home line no matter how many times I ask them to try my other numbers during the day.

nbalkin · September 2012

Hang in there mamma!! I am praying LO is fine and you can breath a sigh of relief tomorrow!!

==N== · September 2012

Aw, I hope 9:00 hurries up and gets here for you! Keep us posted on what happens.

spartyparty · September 2012

Good luck...I hope it all goes well! Try not to worry- there's nothing you can do right now. Easier said than done, I know.

brittandjp · September 2012

As all the other PPs said, I'm sure everything is just fine. Hopefully they just need some more shots or have an inaccurate measurement. I hope everything goes well and you get good news tomorrow!

Be sure to keep us posted. I hope you're able to relax and get some good sleep in the meantime.

tdoyen · September 2012

It's probably nothing but if you ever think about switching practices, I love Arlington Women's Center at Virginia Hospital Center.

knitsandgiggles · September 2012

So sorry about your OB office stressing you out! Cryptic messages like that would piss me off too. I also tend to go to the worst case scenario. Don't worry yourself crazy tonight - keep us posted!

moonglow_84 · September 2012

I'm so sorry! I hope it's just some kind of mistake or misunderstanding on their part and that nothing is wrong. Let us know!

financialdiva · September 2012

Did they say they need to schedule you for another sonogram or just a sonogram. At my 20 week appt earlier this week, one of the midwives mentioned I needed to hurry up and schedule my a/s. I just had it done the week before! Silly girl just didn't read through my entire chart. :-/ maybe your office has a confused secretary??

Big hugs!

this decaf life · September 2012

82Sonia:
I'll bet that the ultrasound tech didn't get great pictures and after the doctor reviewed them, they decided they needed additional shots.

I'd be worried/irritated too but I'll bet it's nothing.

Hopefully it's this or something simple. After my a/s I got a call about scheduling another u/s at an MFM office because there was an EIF on her heart. We saw her again 2 days ago and she's looking great - still has the EIF but since it's just one soft marker they say it's a "normal variant."

GL! Update us tomorrow.

TofuMama7 · September 2012

I'm sorry, that is SO stressful! I would lose it! ((hugs))

My guess though is that the doctor didn't lie, I bet everything she saw was perfect they probably just didn't get all the measurements they needed. With my a/s for my son last time he wasn't being cooperative and they almost didn't get all the shots of the heart they needed so they were going to schedule another one, then he moved and they got it. (I was a little bummed because I wanted to see him again!)

I will pray for you to be able to stay calm and that you get reassuring news tomorrow morning. Keep us posted!

Jo2013 · September 2012

I'm really sorry you have to go through this alone tonight. I really think they just need a better image. If you had an OB give you the a/s and they said everything looked perfect I would try to find some comfort in that tonight. Hugs.

erkie · September 2012

laurapacheco:
jterpbride:
Agree with everyone else that they probably just need more pictures, and I hope cleaning tonight gets your mind off of it! Doctor's offices should seriously never leave vague messages!
Not being snarky at all but do you have a cell phone? I guess I always assume everyone has one but maybe not. If you do have one you could change your contact info with your doctor's office to that so you never come home to another cryptic message.
Haha yes I do have a cell phone... the OB's office has all three of my numbers (work, cell, & home) but seem to refuse to do anything beyond leaving a message on my home line no matter how many times I ask them to try my other numbers during the day.

Ugh, that sucks!! I know its no reassurance, but HIPAA laws are crazy strict and the nurses are probably playing it on the safe side when calling by not leaving info on your answering machine. Its easier to assume they can't then to accidentally leave it and get sued. FX that they just need more measurements!!

Also, maybe tell them to remove your other numbers from their system and that you only have a cell phone now? They probably don't have a lot of time to call 3 numbers trying to track you down, so they just leave a message at the first one they try.

Southernpeach80 · September 2012

82Sonia:
I'll bet that the ultrasound tech didn't get great pictures and after the doctor reviewed them, they decided they needed additional shots.

I'd be worried/irritated too but I'll bet it's nothing.

This is what I was thinking too. Prayers to you for peace of mind and that you LO happy and healthy.

clariknittist · September 2012

Good luck today! Keep us posted on what you find out when you call - thinking of you!!

Marisajean01 · September 2012

Fingers crossed everything is ok!

bennikki · September 2012

I had my a/s last Tuesday, and the ultrasound tech warned me when we left that I may get a call if the Dr. didn't think a picture was clear enough b/c LO was moving a lot. I guessing that's why they want to see you again. I know it's way easier said than done, but worrying and insomnia isn't going to help you or the baby in this situation. Good Luck and saying lots of prayers.

Willow0101 · September 2012

laurapacheco:
So when I got home from work just now there was a message from my OB's office on the answering machine, asking me to call them and "we need to schedule you for a sonogram."
I just had my a/s on Monday. The OB that did it isn't my usual OB, but she assured me that she would tell us right away if she saw anything to be concerned about. Throughout the whole appointment she said everything was "great" and "perfect," so we left thinking that our LO was fine & that would be the end of it.
... but apparently not? I can't imagine why else they want to schedule me for a sonogram except that they found something wrong with the a/s, since normally the a/s is the last one you get with my practice. And of course by the time I get the message the office was closed for the day.
I am now freaking out, scared to death that something is wrong with my LO, with no one to talk to about it (DH is at school tonight). I am pissed off at my OB's office because this is the second time they've left cryptic messages on my answering machine like that, even though I've told them many times to please call my work number if they can't get me at home, or if they still can't reach me to leave a message with whatever the problem is. Now I can't think of anything else & will probably get no sleep tonight. They don't open until 9am tomorrow. :-(
Just needed to vent. Thanks for listening.

I would be reacting the same way as you are. Hopefully it is nothing big. Keep us posted. Praying all goes well for you today!

laurapacheco · September 2012

Hey Ladies,

So I just got off the phone with the OB office... apparently upon second review it looked like LO's stomach wasn't filled enough (?), but since the liver & kidneys, etc. looked totally normal, they think it's just that they didn't get good enough pictures of the stomach. I remember there was a point where LO wasn't cooperating & the doc was having trouble getting the pictures she needed, and DH recalls that the one she was having trouble with was the stomach. The nurse I spoke with just now assured me that they don't think anything is wrong but just want to be able to take a better look at it. So I'm going back at 22 weeks for a repeat sonogram.

Definitely feel much better but of course that will be in the back of my mind for the next few weeks until we get an "all clear" on LO's tummy. Thank you all again for the outpouring of support last night & this morning, it really helped me calm down & I was able to get a normal night's sleep after all.

Oh, & regarding the phone number issue-- I had them change my "primary" number to my cell phone... we'll see if that works. I'm pretty sure I've asked them to do that several times though. Take care & thanks again!

sjamin9 · September 2012

Yay for good news! FX that everything goes well at your next ultrasound, and think of it this way, you get to see your baby boy again! Super lucky

Keep that in your mind over the weekend and the next few weeks. Worrying won't help the little guy one bit. Have a nice weekend!

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