Very Disappointed After A/S

Bizbitty · March 2013

My husband and I have been waiting 6 long weeks for our A/S. We even waited until I was 22w3d to have the appointment, longer than most other women I know.... and baby shows us nothing!!

My family wanted us to wait until baby is born and for some reason couldn't understand why we'd want to know. Now that we don't know...they all think it's funny and are kind of laughing at the situation. I am devestated and I know it's stupid and I'll find out soon enough...but I left the appointment in tears. My husband told me before the appointment he had a surprise for me. Afterwards, he pulls out a huge, gorgeous bouquet of flowers with two ribbons: pink and blue. He was so sad and said, "I was going to take off the wrong color ribbon and give them to you...." I just started crying even harder.

We are going to try to get an appointment as an OB Model with a local ultrasound machine company, to see if they can see anything. My doctor won't give me an order for another one, since it's deemed not medically necessary. Good grief!!

1026pumpkin · March 2013

If you don't mind paying out of pocket, a lot of the boutique/entertainment ultrasound places will do an U/S and guarantee the sex for less than $100.

RussianMommy · March 2013

you can always go get a 3D one done

paigenicole23 · March 2013

Your doctor is right, it isn't medically necessary to order another ultrasound just to see the anatomy. Given that your doctor wouldn't order one, that leads one to believe that he saw everything he needed and your baby is healthy and nothing is wrong.

ELauren88 · March 2013

I'm sorry you're so upset about this, but congrats on a healthy baby! It helps to remember, that while a lot of people find out at this scan, it's not the point of it. PP, may have sounded a little harsh about gaining perspective, but she kind of has a

Millie1984 · March 2013

When I saw the title of this post, I really thought it was going to be a post about something being terribly wrong with your baby's anatomy.

I am glad it isn't.

Go celebrate that your baby is healthy. There are women who w

MrsBlindLove · March 2013

I'm so sorry you are disappointed. Definitely look into a 3D to find out. I just have to say that I think it's the sweetest thing ever that your husband bought flowers to give to you after the A/S. As sweet as DH is he would never think of something like

BelhurstBride · March 2013

paigenicole23:
Your doctor is right, it isn't medically necessary to order another ultrasound just to see the anatomy. Given t

Bizbitty · March 2013

You're right, I didn't mention my healthy baby.... But that doesn't mean I'm not grateful.

I posted this after I got out, and I was a wreck. Let's step back and understand that YES, I am beyond grateful my baby is he

dliz87 · March 2013

Very disappointed? Did you find out your baby was healthy? Two arms, two legs, wellfunctioning heart? I understand being bummed about not finding out whether to pick out pink or blue. It's fun, it's exciting. However, te point of the AS is to make sur

PrimRoseMama · March 2013

paigenicole23:
Your doctor is right, it isn't medically necessary to order another ultrasound just to see the anatomy. Given t

thatoneredhead · March 2013

Im not saying I wouldnt be annoyed, because I would be, but If it's any consolation, if we could do it over again, I wouldnt have found out the sex. If this has to be your plan B, there are plenty of really cool perks about being Team Green.

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simplestlife · March 2013

I wanted to find out sooner than our appointment because I was THAT impatient.

I found a private company near where I live for only $50. Totally worth it!! They were so much friendlier than the people in the doc's office. &nbsp

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MagPie 1986 · March 2013

Bizbitty:
You're right, I didn't mention my healthy baby.... But that doesn't mean I'm not grateful.

bluegirl0429 · March 2013

I think it is okay to be disappointed in not being able to know the sex of the baby. I know I would be. But I am sure you are also very happy that you have a healthy baby and that is all that matters.

I would op

Liz4444 · March 2013

Disappointed, sure, I get that. Our baby didn't give us a good shot until the end, we weren't sure we were going to see, luckily our tech was having so much fun looking at the baby that she told me she wasn't letting us leave until she could tell us

MzCurnett8886 · March 2013

There's no reason to be bawling upset or devastated over not finding out the sex. You got to have your husband there, which is more than some women have. You have a healthy baby! A friend went to her 20wk scan and found out her baby had

babystoli · March 2013

I opened this expecting to give comfort to you for finding out your baby has a some sort of abnormality.

A healthy baby is something to be happy about- not disappointed.

logoz80 · March 2013

You can always get an elective one. Drink some oj right before, it gets the baby going. Worked with both of mine.

carlieanddanwedding · March 2013

I understand everyone chastising OP about not being grateful for a healthy baby, especially after some of the devastating news others have gotten recently... But c'mon guys, are we really giving a PREGNANT lady a hard time over being overly emoti

Soleil3 · March 2013

babystoli:
I opened this expecting to give comfort to you for finding out your baby has a some sort of abnormality. &nbsp

PrimRoseMama · March 2013

carlieanddanwedding:
c'mon guys, are we really giving a PREGNANT lady a hard time over being overly emotional about some

LexyLa5 · March 2013

I had an elective 2D A/S done and it was only $79.00! You should see if there are any places in your area :-)

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PrimRoseMama:
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MJHershey · March 2013

So sorry, what a disappointment after waiting and hoping for so long... I agree. But you are kind of going off the edge here with the crying and hysterics. The flowers were so sweet from your DH, too!

Try to concentrate on the fact that the l

kje120 · March 2013

Sorry for being unsympathetic, but not being able to find out the baby's sex is not devastating. Finding out that there is something wrong with your baby would be devastating.