Forced to be team green!

andrea0418 · February 2013

We had our anatomy scan tues and baby was not cooperating too well. Would not turn and face us. Tech said she didn't get all the measurements the dr usually requires so we would probably have to come back to finish the scan. Yay another chance to hopefully find out the sex.
Well... Dr office just called and said the radiologist looked at the results and everything looks good, they got all the measurements they need and I do not need a repeat scan.
I am thrilled and so relieved that my baby is measuring on track and has all his or her parts!!! That is what's truly important!
But I'm bummed that we don't know the sex.
Is it routine to get an ultrasound near the end to check position of the baby and such? Or am I most likely going to have to wait until birth to find out if we are getting a girl or boy?

JennyLynne · February 2013

I feel like my doc said if we wanted to know the sex and they weren't able to tell at our u/s that they'd do another one so we'd know. I think that could be a little odd, but maybe it's just how your practice works.

andrea0418 · February 2013

Do they have an ultrasound machine at the dr office? Mine doesn't, I have to make a separate appt at the hospital or radiologist office. I think if they had the machine in the office they could do it real quick but it's not medically necessary so they probably won't make me an appt. I will ask at my next appt though!

dboatman · February 2013

I would spend some extra money and get an elective u/s. It is only $50 where I live. I couldn't stand not knowing because I am a planner. More power to those with the willpower

martyn17 · February 2013

So glad you had a great healthy scan. I would be disappointed about not finding out the sex as well, but as you say the most important thing is everything is looking on track!

Hope you can find out before the baby is born Good luck!

Elinetrouwt · February 2013

dboatman:
I would spend some extra money and get an elective u/s. It is only $50 where I live. I couldn't stand not knowing because I am a planner. More power to those with the willpower

This. Congrats on the healthy baby though!

bobcee · February 2013

Unless there's some worry or complications, later scans are not the norm. I had one at 32 weeks last time because they were concerned about the baby's size and possible low fluid levels, but the 20 week one would have been my last one if that weren't the case. I second pp about an elective ultrasound place if you really want to know ahead of time.

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

Le sigh...

There are other measurements other than the sex. I know you are excited to find out, and that isn't a crime. However, they won't have you come back over and over to find out just the sex. They want to measure other things that are more important. Its not medically necessary to find out the sex. If baby doesn't cooperate and they get the other (more important) measurements that ensure your baby's health you'll have to get an elective ultrasound and pay out of pocket.

Unless you are experiencing problems you don't want an ultrasound towards the end. If you DO have to have one they aren't going to be checking the sex on it. It will be because there are problems.

You can get an elective ultrasound if you are so fixated.

pepomntpat · February 2013

PrimRoseMama:
Le sigh...
There are other measurements other than the sex. I know you are excited to find out, and that isn't a crime. However, they won't have you come back over and over to find out just the sex. They want to measure other things that are more important. Its not medically necessary to find out the sex. If baby doesn't cooperate and they get the other (more important) measurements that ensure your baby's health you'll have to get an elective ultrasound and pay out of pocket.
Unless you are experiencing problems you don't want an ultrasound towards the end. If you DO have to have one they aren't going to be checking the sex on it. It will be because there are problems.
You can get an elective ultrasound if you are so fixated.

Why aren't people ever allowed to be excited? I could not think of a thing wrong with this post. She is glad LO is healthy, just wondering if they will do an ultrasound later on. FFS, are you team green, Prim? You'd better be or I will give you a side eye! :P

You are going to get very worn out by the end of this month if you yell at everyone who is excited about the baby being a boy or a girl. You chose to continue this pregnancy knowing you would be forced to read garbage on the bump and respond to it. Stop whining. Another :P

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

pepomntpat:
PrimRoseMama:
Le sigh...
There are other measurements other than the sex. I know you are excited to find out, and that isn't a crime. However, they won't have you come back over and over to find out just the sex. They want to measure other things that are more important. Its not medically necessary to find out the sex. If baby doesn't cooperate and they get the other (more important) measurements that ensure your baby's health you'll have to get an elective ultrasound and pay out of pocket.
Unless you are experiencing problems you don't want an ultrasound towards the end. If you DO have to have one they aren't going to be checking the sex on it. It will be because there are problems.
You can get an elective ultrasound if you are so fixated.
Why aren't people ever allowed to be excited? I could not think of a thing wrong with this post. She is glad LO is healthy, just wondering if they will do an ultrasound later on. FFS, are you team green, Prim? You'd better be or I will give you a side eye! :P
You are going to get very worn out by the end of this month if you yell at everyone who is excited about the baby being a boy or a girl. You chose to continue this pregnancy knowing you would be forced to read garbage on the bump and respond to it. Stop whining. Another :P

LOL I'm not Team Green at all.

Actually, I'm just pointing out that there are other more important measurements that just the genitalia. I acknowledged that she was excited and that it wasn't a crime. Simply, and truthfully that she doesn't want extra ultrasound later on because that will mean there are problems.

I also gave her accurate and helpful information: that if they get all the measurements that are medically necessary then she will have to get an elective ultrasound. She sounds pretty bent on finding out the sex, and wee bit obsessive about it.

I don't know what crawled up your ass and died, but seriously, I'm allowed to be annoyed by these types of posts. I'm also allowed to state facts.

I never said she wasn't happy for a healthy baby. No where did I say that. I simply stated facts that there are more important measurements that need to be taken and that sex determination is not a medical necessity.

Are you still butthurt because I stated facts about choosing to continue with pregnancies that are unplanned? Seriously? Its a fact. I know all decisions are fraught with emotions and complicated.

Just like you are allowed to ride my ass, I am allowed to comment on any post I choose. If you don't like it then that is unfortunate. We can agree to disagree, but really?

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

Also, I've never said anyone is not allowed to be excited. Like, no where have ever said it. Reality is a cruel mistress for some, no?

pepomntpat · February 2013

Prim apparently did not notice my tongue sticking out emoticon. Lighten up, chickie! You take pregnancy and the bump way too seriously.

Also, it was stupid to tell someone they couldn't whine about a baby shower because they didn't have an abortion. But, no, I am not butt hurt at all. Had I been butt hurt I would not have brought it up. I'd be crying sadly to myself in a corner. That's how I roll. I just think you are being ridiculous.

Save the lectures for the seriously stupid idiotic posters.

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

pepomntpat:
Prim apparently did not notice my tongue sticking out emoticon. Lighten up, chickie! You take pregnancy and the bump way too seriously.
Also, it was stupid to tell someone they couldn't whine about a baby shower because they didn't have an abortion. But, no, I am not butt hurt at all. Had I been butt hurt I would not have brought it up. I'd be crying sadly to myself in a corner. That's how I roll. I just think you are being ridiculous.
Save the lectures for the seriously stupid idiotic posters.

Again, I never EVER said that that poster "should have had an abortion and now they don't get a baby shower". That is something you made up. Seriously, its completely and utterly false. Its offensive that you put those words in my mouth. I will take that seriously. Its a big deal. Termination is a big deal whether for medical reasons or choice. I've said that from the beginning. I would really appreciate it if you wouldn't go around putting words in my mouth that I never ever ever said. Thank you.

I said that the poster could be disappointed but she is not entitled to throw her own shower. She chose to continue the pregnancy and therefore its her responsibility to buy things for her baby. That is not, "too bad for you that you didn't have an abortion". That is, choose to have the kid like an adult then buy your own shiit. Completely different statement. Your assessment of the post is absolutely inaccurate, continues to be inaccurate and its skewed beyond belief.

As I say, I can post however I like and I am alright being flamed for shiit that I say that is out of line. However, I am not ok being repeatedly flamed for *** that other people made up in their brains that I never actually said.

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

pepomntpat:
Save the lectures for the seriously stupid idiotic posters.

You think I'm being ridiculous and stupid.

I think I'm speaking to someone who is behaving an idiotic way.

Potato, potah-to.

pepomntpat · February 2013

PrimRoseMama:
pepomntpat:
Prim apparently did not notice my tongue sticking out emoticon. Lighten up, chickie! You take pregnancy and the bump way too seriously.
Also, it was stupid to tell someone they couldn't whine about a baby shower because they didn't have an abortion. But, no, I am not butt hurt at all. Had I been butt hurt I would not have brought it up. I'd be crying sadly to myself in a corner. That's how I roll. I just think you are being ridiculous.
Save the lectures for the seriously stupid idiotic posters.
Again, I never EVER said that that poster "should have had an abortion and now they don't get a baby shower". That is something you made up. Seriously, its completely and utterly false. Its offensive that you put those words in my mouth. I will take that seriously. Its a big deal. Termination is a big deal whether for medical reasons or choice. I've said that from the beginning. I would really appreciate it if you wouldn't go around putting words in my mouth that I never ever ever said. Thank you.

I said that the poster could be disappointed but she is not entitled to throw her own shower. She chose to continue the pregnancy and therefore its her responsibility to buy things for her baby. That is not, "too bad for you that you didn't have an abortion". That is, choose to have the kid like an adult then buy your own shiit. Completely different statement. Your assessment of the post is absolutely inaccurate, continues to be inaccurate and its skewed beyond belief.
As I say, I can post however I like and I am alright being flamed for shiit that I say that is out of line. However, I am not ok being repeatedly flamed for *** that other people made up in their brains that I never actually said.

You just used the words 'chose to continue the pregnancy' instead of 'chose not to have an abortion.' Means the same thing and is equally ridiculous. You could have made your point without saying it at all. Anyway, I have to go pick up my kid who will be full of sugar after her Valentine's party. Fun afternoon for me!

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

pepomntpat:
PrimRoseMama:
pepomntpat:
Prim apparently did not notice my tongue sticking out emoticon. Lighten up, chickie! You take pregnancy and the bump way too seriously.
Also, it was stupid to tell someone they couldn't whine about a baby shower because they didn't have an abortion. But, no, I am not butt hurt at all. Had I been butt hurt I would not have brought it up. I'd be crying sadly to myself in a corner. That's how I roll. I just think you are being ridiculous.
Save the lectures for the seriously stupid idiotic posters.
Again, I never EVER said that that poster "should have had an abortion and now they don't get a baby shower". That is something you made up. Seriously, its completely and utterly false. Its offensive that you put those words in my mouth. I will take that seriously. Its a big deal. Termination is a big deal whether for medical reasons or choice. I've said that from the beginning. I would really appreciate it if you wouldn't go around putting words in my mouth that I never ever ever said. Thank you.

I said that the poster could be disappointed but she is not entitled to throw her own shower. She chose to continue the pregnancy and therefore its her responsibility to buy things for her baby. That is not, "too bad for you that you didn't have an abortion". That is, choose to have the kid like an adult then buy your own shiit. Completely different statement. Your assessment of the post is absolutely inaccurate, continues to be inaccurate and its skewed beyond belief.
As I say, I can post however I like and I am alright being flamed for shiit that I say that is out of line. However, I am not ok being repeatedly flamed for *** that other people made up in their brains that I never actually said.
You just used the words 'chose to continue the pregnancy' instead of 'chose not to have an abortion.' Means the same thing and is equally ridiculous. You could have made your point without saying it at all. Anyway, I have to go pick up my kid who will be full of sugar after her Valentine's party. Fun afternoon for me!

It absolutely does not mean the same thing?! Are you insane?

It is very common on the Baby Shower Board and the average, sane human being realizes that choosing to have a kid (and keep the kid) is expensive. You choose to do that, then you choose to provide monetarily for the kid. Am I in an alternate universe that that somehow means, "too bad for you that you didn't have an abortion!"?!

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

For those who are wondering (and I apologize for hijacking the thread OP). Here is my EXACT quote from that post:

PrimRoseMama:
You chose to get pregnant, (and if baby is a surprise you chose to keep it) with the knowledge that babies are expensive. It is not up to your friends to help you provide for your offspring. That is your job, alone. Expecting or wanting a shower to help offset the financial burden that you chose for yourself does sound whiny/bratty/entitled.

Where oh where does it f.ucking say anything close to anything about abortion?

andrea0418 · February 2013

I don't think I was being idiotic. I have a pregnant friend that is getting an ultrasound to check position of the baby at 34 weeks. I was just asking if its routine to get one later in pregnancy. And I don't think the dr would schedule ultrasounds just to find out sex. I understand what anatomy scans are for and could not be happier that my baby looks healthy.
I also am not obsessed about finding out. I was just bummed because we were looking forward to knowing.
I don't mind being lectured and everyone has their opinions.
Happy valentines day ladies!!

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

andrea0418:
I don't think I was being idiotic. I have a pregnant friend that is getting an ultrasound to check position of the baby at 34 weeks. I was just asking if its routine to get one later in pregnancy. And I don't think the dr would schedule ultrasounds just to find out sex. I understand what anatomy scans are for and could not be happier that my baby looks healthy. I also am not obsessed about finding out. I was just bummed because we were looking forward to knowing. I don't mind being lectured and everyone has their opinions. Happy valentines day ladies!!

I'm sorry, Andrea. I find it dumb to be fixated on the sex when there are other things that are medically necessary. I don't think you are an idiot. I said I thought that getting fixated on it is behaving in an idiotic way. We can agree to disagree.

As I said, its not a crime to be excited. Be excited! Its exciting, but don't get so worked up about it that you lose sight of other important things. I never said you weren't happy you were having a healthy baby. Its just that posts like these seem to fixate on the sex vs. the fact that there are other measurements that need to be done (that's why you go back). Definitely get an elective ultrasound if your tech is unable to get baby to cooperate. I don't judge that, but the doctor isn't going to keep scanning you just for that.

You sound like you have a great attitude about it. Kudos to you. I hope that the other measurements are good. If you get to find out that would be wonderful, but you have other options if they can't get it done.

andrea0418 · February 2013

Thanks prim. Like I said I don't mind being lectured or educated or put in my place when being irrational.
I will look into an elective place but its not the end of the world if we wait another 20 weeks! This is my first child and I could care less whether I have a boy or girl! I was just set on finding out since the chances of them not being able to tell were so slim.

solsburyhill · February 2013

andrea0418:
I am thrilled and so relieved that my baby is measuring on track and has all his or her parts!!! That is what's truly important! But I'm bummed that we don't know the sex.

Excuse me Prim ... this was the OP. Can you please point out to me what wasn't good enough? She acknowledged the "real" point of the a/s, she said she's so happy for the healthy baby because that's what's "truly important".

For the love, can you please let someone be bummed when the baby doesn't show his/her goods at the a/s?

Your lectures are beyond old and totally predictable.

new2011mommy · February 2013

I will have a growth ultrasound at 36 weeks where they estimate the size of the baby. With DS, I asked if we could verify he was still a boy and the ultrasound tech said that most times it is really hard to tell the sex at that point due to the baby's size and position. DS looked pretty squished in there. She was able to see that he was still a boy though.

Anyway, since you already know you are having a healthy baby, maybe you can go to one of the ultrasound places to find out the sex. Then it will be a fun stress free ultrasound.

JennyLynne · February 2013

andrea0418:
Do they have an ultrasound machine at the dr office? Mine doesn't, I have to make a separate appt at the hospital or radiologist office. I think if they had the machine in the office they could do it real quick but it's not medically necessary so they probably won't make me an appt. I will ask at my next appt though!

Ours is all in the same building, but the different departments--so basically, yes. I know for sure that the elective places will re-do though until you get a good shot of the "goods".
Happy everything is measuring good and looking healthy for you though!

angelsnight · February 2013

pepomntpat:
PrimRoseMama:
Le sigh...
There are other measurements other than the sex. I know you are excited to find out, and that isn't a crime. However, they won't have you come back over and over to find out just the sex. They want to measure other things that are more important. Its not medically necessary to find out the sex. If baby doesn't cooperate and they get the other (more important) measurements that ensure your baby's health you'll have to get an elective ultrasound and pay out of pocket.
Unless you are experiencing problems you don't want an ultrasound towards the end. If you DO have to have one they aren't going to be checking the sex on it. It will be because there are problems.
You can get an elective ultrasound if you are so fixated.
Why aren't people ever allowed to be excited? I could not think of a thing wrong with this post. She is glad LO is healthy, just wondering if they will do an ultrasound later on. FFS, are you team green, Prim? You'd better be or I will give you a side eye! :P
You are going to get very worn out by the end of this month if you yell at everyone who is excited about the baby being a boy or a girl. You chose to continue this pregnancy knowing you would be forced to read garbage on the bump and respond to it. Stop whining. Another :P

This, I can see how some other posts fixated too much on just finding out the sex, but this one very much stated how she is thrilled her baby is healthy and that the point of the scan is for other measurements, and she is just bummed they couldn't determine the sex. I can't imagine anyone who wants to know the sex who wouldn't be bummed if the baby wasn't cooperating.

Also, she was just asking if there will be another one down the road, not JUST to find out the sex, but if there were more medically necessary ones that would also give her the opportunity to try for the sex again. As a FTM, I also have no idea how many more, if any U/S there will be after the AS and if she is considering having an elective one to determine the sex, she absolutely needs to know if this was her last medically necessary one.

Yeah some redundant posts are annoying (which again I didn't think this one was) but I am finding the constant lectures to be more annoying.

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

solsburyhill:
andrea0418:
I am thrilled and so relieved that my baby is measuring on track and has all his or her parts!!! That is what's truly important! But I'm bummed that we don't know the sex.

Excuse me Prim ... this was the OP. Can you please point out to me what wasn't good enough? She acknowledged the "real" point of the a/s, she said she's so happy for the healthy baby because that's what's "truly important".

For the love, can you please let someone be bummed when the baby doesn't show his/her goods at the a/s?

Your lectures are beyond old and totally predictable.

Sigh...

Again, I never said that she wasn't happy or acknowledged the health of her baby. I was simply pointing out that there are medically necessary aspects of the scan that don't revolve around looking at the genitalia. I wasn't lecturing. I was simply stating truth.

The OP took it as intended and what I actually said. I never said she couldn't be bummed. Its ok to be bummed. I was simply reminding her that the reason she is going back is to finish medically necessary measurements. That is not lecturing at all.

I'm sorry if you find it annoying, but I think some posters (again, not necessarily OP) get so hung up on the sex during an anatomy scan that they when they have to go back they forget they are going back for other important measurements.

OP seems to realize this. So while you and some others are busy roasting me about my choice to try to be informative the OP has responded in a positive way.

Its alright to be bummed about not getting to see the goods. I never said that was a crime.

larthawyn · February 2013

PrimRoseMama:
solsburyhill:
andrea0418:
I am thrilled and so relieved that my baby is measuring on track and has all his or her parts!!! That is what's truly important! But I'm bummed that we don't know the sex.

Excuse me Prim ... this was the OP. Can you please point out to me what wasn't good enough? She acknowledged the "real" point of the a/s, she said she's so happy for the healthy baby because that's what's "truly important".

For the love, can you please let someone be bummed when the baby doesn't show his/her goods at the a/s?

Your lectures are beyond old and totally predictable.
Sigh...
Again, I never said that she wasn't happy or acknowledged the health of her baby. I was simply pointing out that there are medically necessary aspects of the scan that don't revolve around looking at the genitalia. I wasn't lecturing. I was simply stating truth.
The OP took it as intended and what I actually said. I never said she couldn't be bummed. Its ok to be bummed. I was simply reminding her that the reason she is going back is to finish medically necessary measurements. That is not lecturing at all.
I'm sorry if you find it annoying, but I think some posters (again, not necessarily OP) get so hung up on the sex during an anatomy scan that they when they have to go back they forget they are going back for other important measurements.
OP seems to realize this. So while you and some others are busy roasting me about my choice to try to be informative the OP has responded in a positive way.
Its alright to be bummed about not getting to see the goods. I never said that was a crime.

Prim, I appreciate all the info you have to give.

solsburyhill · February 2013

PrimRoseMama:
solsburyhill:

andrea0418:
I am thrilled and so relieved that my baby is measuring on track and has all his or her parts!!! That is what's truly important! But I'm bummed that we don't know the sex.

Excuse me Prim ... this was the OP. Can you please point out to me what wasn't good enough? She acknowledged the "real" point of the a/s, she said she's so happy for the healthy baby because that's what's "truly important".

For the love, can you please let someone be bummed when the baby doesn't show his/her goods at the a/s?

Your lectures are beyond old and totally predictable.

Sigh...

Again, I never said that she wasn't happy or acknowledged the health of her baby. I was simply pointing out that there are medically necessary aspects of the scan that don't revolve around looking at the genitalia. I wasn't lecturing. I was simply stating truth.

The OP took it as intended and what I actually said. I never said she couldn't be bummed. Its ok to be bummed. I was simply reminding her that the reason she is going back is to finish medically necessary measurements. That is not lecturing at all.

I'm sorry if you find it annoying, but I think some posters (again, not necessarily OP) get so hung up on the sex during an anatomy scan that they when they have to go back they forget they are going back for other important measurements.

OP seems to realize this. So while you and some others are busy roasting me about my choice to try to be informative the OP has responded in a positive way.

Its alright to be bummed about not getting to see the goods. I never said that was a crime.

Your sighs are getting old too ...

lecture, pointing out facts, stating the truth, it's all the same isn't it? I think everyone on this board is aware of your truths about the a/s. But that's ok, to quote the newbie from the jerks and snobs thread, it's a free country so you can post whatever you want. Everyone just knows that if there's a tread about anatomy scans Prim will be there with all the facts.

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

solsburyhill:

lecture, pointing out facts, stating the truth, it's all the same isn't it? I think everyone on this board is aware of your truths about the a/s. But that's ok, to quote the newbie from the jerks and snobs thread, it's a free country so you can post whatever you want. Everyone just knows that if there's a tread about anatomy scans Prim will be there with all the facts.

Just a note: I wouldn't be aligning myself with butthurts in a thread calling the whole board jerks. Just a thought for your consideration.

So, is this a side-ways attempt at policing where I post and what I post? I'm sure there are plenty of regulars who are aware of how I feel about anatomy scans. And? What is your point? Am I supposed to stop stating my opinions because it might, gasp, annoy someone?

Are we supposed to blow smoke up everyone's skirt all the time in order to not annoy people?

I swear, the desire for puppies and rainbows is maddening. We are pregnant, not vapid little girls.

In any event, thank you for that, ahem-- lecture on what is all the same thing.

shara3333 · February 2013

Congrats on a healthy baby in there! And boo that he/she didn't cooperate to show the goods! I'm a FTM also and my a/s is 3/1, so I don't have experience to share yet, but like you I am a planner and if we can't find out at our a/s then I probably would get an elective scan.

juliet73537 · February 2013

Well, as usual, Prim is at it again......perhaps she should have her own board on the side....

Prim, seriously, no one said everything has to be all puppies and rainbows, but I myself am a very positive person and am generally always happy. Nothing wrong with that. It is obvious that you are a "glass is always half empty" kind of person....other women on here are just excited

kathleen02 · February 2013

So glad to hear the measurements and everything checked out great!

I had an ultrasound towards the end of my last pregnancy because they were worried about my fluid levels being too low. So it wasn't a fun u/s....you don't want to need have one at that point because usually there is a concern something is wrong with your or baby. It's tough but you're basically haflway through. You can wait the same amount. Just think how fun it will be for you and your family!

ETA: Oops! Should have read through the rest of the thread. Sorry for sounding redundant.

pepomntpat · February 2013

LOL! at this thread. Prim, maybe if you left out the sighs and the Seriously gifs it would sound more like information and less like a 'you are a stupid idiot for caring about your baby's sex' post.

Maybe it is all in the delivery. Also, I am not riding your ass. I have responded to exactly two of your posts in a contradictory way-this one and the one on Sunday (or Saturday, I forget). I do not have time to ride anyone's ass.

I get it. I get annoyed when someone says they are having a gender scan. I get annoyed when people don't ask their doctors why something is being done. I get annoyed when my sister tells me my 2 year old is too old to nurse. But, I have found that all the sighing and lecturing and educating in the world, just gives me a headache and makes people think I am being 'holier than thou' which is the drift I am getting from your posts. I am not at all a puppies and rainbows person. I just think there is a time and a place and every single post from here until the end of March probably is overkill.

But, of course you are free to post whatever you like on a public message board. Just don't get all hurt if someone says it's being over done.

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

pepomntpat:
LOL! at this thread. nbsp;Prim, maybe if you left out the sighs and the Seriously gifs it would sound more like information and less like a 'you are a stupid idiot for caring about your baby's sex' post.Maybe it is all in the delivery. Also, I am not riding your ass. I have responded to exactly two of your posts in a contradictory waythis one and the one on Sunday or Saturday, I forget. nbsp;I do not have time to ride anyone's ass.nbsp;I get it. I get annoyed when someone says they are having a gender scan. I get annoyed when people don't ask their doctors why something is being done. I get annoyed when my sister tells me my 2 year old is too old to nurse. But, I have found that all the sighing and lecturing and educating in the world, just gives me a headache and makes people think I am being 'holier than thou' which is the drift I am getting from your posts. I am not at all a puppies and rainbows person. I just think there is a time and a place and every single post from here until the end of March probably is overkill. But, of course you are free to post whatever you like on a public message board. Just don't get all hurt if someone says it's being over done. nbsp;nbsp;

Point taken.

Also, as to the person who assumes I'm somehow not a happy or optimistic. Thanks for the assessment but who are you again?

I'm very happy and optimistic. I guess I should put smiley faces and glitter gifs ahead of the information to make it more palatable. I just don't understand how being realistic is a crime, but hey I don't want to be "at it again" with all of it so I will say everyone deserves to be happy!

eklanger · February 2013

We were in the same position with #1. I did have 2 more U/S at the end when I went past my due date and could have found out at that point, but by then I felt like it was worth it to wait another few days. In some ways being team green is nice because so much of what we got and bought were neutral items so if this one is a boy, then he won't have everything pink. I know it sucks, I am pretty impatient too.

solsburyhill · February 2013

PrimRoseMama:
solsburyhill:

lecture, pointing out facts, stating the truth, it's all the same isn't it? I think everyone on this board is aware of your truths about the a/s. But that's ok, to quote the newbie from the jerks and snobs thread, it's a free country so you can post whatever you want. Everyone just knows that if there's a tread about anatomy scans Prim will be there with all the facts.

Just a note: I wouldn't be aligning myself with butthurts in a thread calling the whole board jerks. Just a thought for your consideration.

So, is this a side-ways attempt at policing where I post and what I post? I'm sure there are plenty of regulars who are aware of how I feel about anatomy scans. And? What is your point? Am I supposed to stop stating my opinions because it might, gasp, annoy someone?

Are we supposed to blow smoke up everyone's skirt all the time in order to not annoy people?

I swear, the desire for puppies and rainbows is maddening. We are pregnant, not vapid little girls.

In any event, thank you for that, ahem-- lecture on what is all the same thing.

This literally made me lol. Thanks for the warning on who I should and shouldn't align myself with, I'll make sure to only sit with the cool kids at the lunch table tomorrow.

And I wasn't aligning myself with that crazy girl from the jerks and snob thread, I was making fun of her (because I'm a jerk like that). I find it hilarious that she used "it's a free country" as her defense, spoken like a real 12 year old.

I'm not policing what you post, I'm not asking for rainbows, I'm just calling you out for being so predictable.

solsburyhill · February 2013

PrimRoseMama:
solsburyhill:

lecture, pointing out facts, stating the truth, it's all the same isn't it? I think everyone on this board is aware of your truths about the a/s. But that's ok, to quote the newbie from the jerks and snobs thread, it's a free country so you can post whatever you want. Everyone just knows that if there's a tread about anatomy scans Prim will be there with all the facts.

Just a note: I wouldn't be aligning myself with butthurts in a thread calling the whole board jerks. Just a thought for your consideration.

So, is this a side-ways attempt at policing where I post and what I post? I'm sure there are plenty of regulars who are aware of how I feel about anatomy scans. And? What is your point? Am I supposed to stop stating my opinions because it might, gasp, annoy someone?

Are we supposed to blow smoke up everyone's skirt all the time in order to not annoy people?

I swear, the desire for puppies and rainbows is maddening. We are pregnant, not vapid little girls.

In any event, thank you for that, ahem-- lecture on what is all the same thing.

Also, you never answered my original question - what was wrong with the OP? I'm for real curious if there will ever be a post like this that won't make you go into your a/s schpeal? If there's a "right" way to talk about it at all? Because I thought the OP did a pretty dang good job of being all politically correct about it and she still got "educated".

I know it's all about presentation around here, you've got to say things the "right" way as to not hurt anyone's feelings but I'm wondering if there even is a right way to talk about this for you.

Totally cool if there isn't a right way. If it's something you are just really passionate about I respect that. Pick your battles, don't waste your breath, and all that jazz, but if it's *that* important to you, I won't harp on you for this being the battle you pick.

KERJF · February 2013

Aww bummer!

Congrats on a healthy baby - I know you are probably most excited about that
And I too would be bummed not being able to know from it - after all it is "the scan" where its generally revealed if you want to know.

Maybe call your practice and see if they will get you in for a peek? Otherwise I would for sure personally go somewhere to find out!

Not sure why people feel the need to lecture about this...people can be excited to know the sex, and bummed when its not able to be told - at the SAME time as being happy measurements were on track!!!

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

solsburyhill:
PrimRoseMama:
solsburyhill:

lecture, pointing out facts, stating the truth, it's all the same isn't it?  I think everyone on this board is aware of your truths about the a/s.  But that's ok, to quote the newbie from the jerks and snobs thread, it's a free country so you can post whatever you want.  Everyone just knows that if there's a tread about anatomy scans Prim will be there with all the facts. 

Just a note: I wouldn't be aligning myself with butthurts in a thread calling the whole board jerks. Just a thought for your consideration.

So, is this a side-ways attempt at policing where I post and what I post? I'm sure there are plenty of regulars who are aware of how I feel about anatomy scans. And? What is your point? Am I supposed to stop stating my opinions because it might, gasp, annoy someone?

Are we supposed to blow smoke up everyone's skirt all the time in order to not annoy people?

I swear, the desire for puppies and rainbows is maddening. We are pregnant, not vapid little girls.

In any event, thank you for that, ahem-- lecture on what is all the same thing.

Also, you never answered my original question - what was wrong with the OP?  I'm for real curious if there will ever be a post like this that won't make you go into your a/s schpeal?  If there's a "right" way to talk about it at all?  Because I thought the OP did a pretty dang good job of being all politically correct about it and she still got "educated".

I know it's all about presentation around here, you've got to say things the "right" way as to not hurt anyone's feelings but I'm wondering if there even is a right way to talk about this for you.

Totally cool if there isn't a right way.  If it's something you are just really passionate about I respect that.  Pick your battles, don't waste your breath, and all that jazz, but if it's *that* important to you, I won't harp on you for this being the battle you pick.

I don't have the energy to fight about this. Nothing was wrong with the OP. she just mentioned that she needed to go back for more measurements briefly then went on to mention the sex and find out the sex a lot more intently that the rest of the measurements that are equally important IMHO. I felt that more weight should be given to the medically necessary measurements than all about the sex organs. I feel those are more important. That is my opinion. I stated it.

I admit its a touchy subject for me and clearly others view it with a lighter heart. However, the other measurements should get more of a passing mention in my estimation.

There might not be a "right way" to talk about it for me, I don't know, TBH. I apologize if it seems I'm nitpicking and being a bish about it.

I guess the best thing for me to do is refrain from commenting at all on AS. Because, just as you feel that I can't be satisfied with phrasing of the OP I feel that simple introduction of fact gets me on the roaster.

I agree my delivery is exasperated and can be condescending. I will work on that. No one likes to be talked down to.

sparkymcgeee · February 2013

Yeah sorry prim but I agree with the others. You're blowing this way out of proportion and acting a bit crazy cakes. Do you need more coffee?

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

meimsx:
Yeah sorry prim but I agree with the others. You're blowing this way out of proportion and acting a bit crazy cakes. Do you need more coffee?

Eh I need to just get to my damn AS and not have it loom. I apologize for my crazyness. For real, need to stick the rose colored glasses on and STFU with regard to AS.

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

I also have a monster headache. I hope OP gets ALL her measurements next time.

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