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Friends sex scan.. 14 weeks.. What does this look like..?

jmomof4jmomof4 member
edited August 2015 in December 2015 Moms
never mind. i apologize for posting a repeat topic and upsetting anyone.
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Re: Friends sex scan.. 14 weeks.. What does this look like..?

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  • jmomof4jmomof4 member
    See I told her it was a turtle :))
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  • jenbstevensjenbstevens member
    Can't the admins ban posts like this? There's nothing we can see that the TRAINED ULTRASOUND TECH who performed the scan can't.
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  • jmomof4jmomof4 member
    1-our midwife did a SEX SCAN for the fun of it at 14 weeks. She's not a trained tech. 2-it was in good fun and said looks boy to her untrained eye but to wait until her anatomy scan to buy blue.
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  • jmomof4jmomof4 member
    Not that I should even have to explain/defend whatever but this mama was excited regardless AND she's gone through many years of loss, infertility, etc. she's thrilled to peek at her baby for reassurance.
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  • jenbstevensjenbstevens member
    edited August 2015
    Your midwife is certainly more trained than we are, no? There are like two posts like this every day and the response is always the same: we aren't professionals and don't find this enjoyable.
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  • Gingermom15Gingermom15 member
    Congratulations to your friend. In all seriousness, it looks to me like those could be testicles. Hope she has a healthy baby.
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  • jenbstevensjenbstevens member
    I'm all for peeks at your baby, I had an elective scan at 15 weeks to find out the gender and relish every opportunity to see him, this post has nothing to do with that.
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  • jenbstevensjenbstevens member
    Posts like this are generally poorly received on this board, that's all I was trying to say.
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  • yl1m32015yl1m32015 member
    jmomof4 said:

    If you don't find it enjoyable just pass it up without opening it...?

    Maybe try lurking and getting to know the board before telling active members to pass it up.
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  • Gingermom15Gingermom15 member
    Even at my 17 week 3D elective scan we could only see testicles. At the 20 week anatomy scan, which I had at 21 weeks, there was definitely full on boy parts. She will find out soon enough :) all the more she gets to see her baby the better.
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  • jenbstevensjenbstevens member
    You're obviously new to this board, what I said is in no way unkind, it's honest. Also please quote someone when you say nasty things about them, it's not kind to talk behind people's backs.
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  • ammnam14ammnam14 member
    I'll play. I'll guess boy! Congratulations to your friend! :)
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  • jmomof4jmomof4 member
    yl1m32015 said:

    jmomof4 said:

    If you don't find it enjoyable just pass it up without opening it...?

    Maybe try lurking and getting to know the board before telling active members to pass it up.
    I've posted daily since 10 weeks along. Granted I could be more active but I have four kids.
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  • jmomof4jmomof4 member
    jenbstevens said:

    You're obviously new to this board, what I said is in no way unkind, it's honest. Also please quote someone when you say nasty things about them, it's not kind to talk behind people's backs.

    I'm well aware of how message boards work and you are well aware of who I was talking to. Wow. Have a blessed day. Thanks for being so kind.
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  • Mizuiro007Mizuiro007 member
    OP, I've seen you post before so I know you're not new. That said, I'm surprised you didn't expect these responses from other similar threads. I really am not trying to be mean or rude, just honest.

    I don't feel like I can see well enough to hazard a quess. Farther away it maybe looked like a turtle but looking closer I just see baby blur.

    I've always heard/read sex can't be reliably read on a sono until at least 16 weeks. I'm all for fun sneak peeks but I wouldn't trust even a trained tech's guess at this point either.

    Congrats to your friend and for now enjoy the fun of everyone continuing to guess :)
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  • jmomof4jmomof4 member
    edited August 2015
    Mizuiro007 said:

    OP, I've seen you post before so I know you're not new. That said, I'm surprised you didn't expect these responses from other similar threads. I really am not trying to be mean or rude, just honest.

    I don't feel like I can see well enough to hazard a quess. Farther away it maybe looked like a turtle but looking closer I just see baby blur.

    I've always heard/read sex can't be reliably read on a sono until at least 16 weeks. I'm all for fun sneak peeks but I wouldn't trust even a trained tech's guess at this point either.

    Congrats to your friend and for now enjoy the fun of everyone continuing to guess :)


    I honestly haven't seen them... If I had I wouldn't have knowingly put myself into tears. I posted this in good fun for a bit of sunshine amongst so many sad discoveries in ultrasounds lately. I've had many loses and i find focusing on fun posts a lot more reassuring that I won't lose yet another baby and not every pregnancy is riddled with issues. I know I'm hormonal so I think it's clearly best since I dont have time to examine every post and only seem to jump on the ones of moms needing support that i back up from this group. I wish you all the best with your bundles and pray that moms can find a bit more kindness in thief heart and realize there is infact a pregnant mama on the other side of their words.
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    jmomof4 said:
    Not that I should even have to explain/defend whatever but this mama was excited regardless AND she's gone through many years of loss, infertility, etc. she's thrilled to peek at her baby for reassurance.

    Your dirty delete means we can't actually guess. 
    Also, is your friend on this board or another bump board? 
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  • mac-n-cheesymac-n-cheesy member
    @kyleneum13 your response was was right on and well said.
    @jmomof4 anyone who has been on here since early on knows you have been here awhile and I applaud you for handling the negativity with grace. I personally love looking at ultrasound photos; I used to work in a hospital ER for 5 years and was blessed to be able to spend a lot of time in radiology going over CT scans, US, MRI/MRA's, etc with board certified radiologists teaching me one-on-one so they're fascinating to me. I can probably see things on a CT or 2-view XR better but I'm living breathing proof not everyone hates these posts!!!
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  • jenbstevensjenbstevens member
    I had left this alone until I was quoted, but it's so funny that when I respond in this way you jump all over me, even though this is how people respond EVERY TIME and usually everyone agrees with them? I really felt I was defending the usual culture of this group, obviously even though I'm very active I'M the one who doesn't understand. Sorry ladies, guess I'm having a rougher day than I realized (not that any of you would care, since aren't we all?).

    OP I'm sorry for everything you have gone through and there was no way for me to know any of that. Certainly wasn't trying to bring anyone to tears, for that I really am sorry.
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  • jmomof4jmomof4 member
    CMDD said:


    jmomof4 said:

    Not that I should even have to explain/defend whatever but this mama was excited regardless AND she's gone through many years of loss, infertility, etc. she's thrilled to peek at her baby for reassurance.


    Your dirty delete means we can't actually guess. 
    Also, is your friend on this board or another bump board? 

    She's not but I will for sure warn her of posting about it if she does decide to join one! She's very sweet and they are rejoicing that they have a healthy baby!
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  • Mizuiro007Mizuiro007 member
    edited August 2015
    jmomof4 said:

    Mizuiro007 said:

    OP, I've seen you post before so I know you're not new. That said, I'm surprised you didn't expect these responses from other similar threads. I really am not trying to be mean or rude, just honest.

    I don't feel like I can see well enough to hazard a quess. Farther away it maybe looked like a turtle but looking closer I just see baby blur.

    I've always heard/read sex can't be reliably read on a sono until at least 16 weeks. I'm all for fun sneak peeks but I wouldn't trust even a trained tech's guess at this point either.

    Congrats to your friend and for now enjoy the fun of everyone continuing to guess :)


    I honestly haven't seen them... If I had I wouldn't have knowingly put myself into tears. I posted this in good fun for a bit of sunshine amongst so many sad discoveries in ultrasounds lately. I've had many loses and i find focusing on fun posts a lot more reassuring that I won't lose yet another baby and not every pregnancy is riddled with issues. I know I'm hormonal so I think it's clearly best since I dont have time to examine every post and only seem to jump on the ones of moms needing support that i back up from this group. I wish you all the best with your bundles and pray that moms can find a bit more kindness in thief heart and realize there is infact a pregnant mama on the other side of their words.
    I'm so sorry you were hurt by another's unkind wording. Sometimes it helps me to remind myself I'm not the only one feeling hormonal and sensitive. It makes it easier for me to forgive and move on. I hope you can do this as well.

    I understand what you mean about wanting a little sunshine. I'm sure everything is fine but they weren't able to see everything in my anatomy scan. While from what they saw baby looks healthy but I miss the reassurance. Then I see so many women with losses and complications and my heart breaks for each and every one of them. I honestly can't read the threads or I'll become a sobbing, inconsolable mess, and then I feel guilty for not offering support.

    I wish you all the best for a healthy pregnancy and happy, healthy baby.

    *I honestly wish you had left your original post. I always love seeing ultrasound pictures and thinking of the happy parents and that wiggling little baby. It fills me with such a feeling of joy and hope.
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  • LauraSmarterSpamLauraSmarterSpam member
    I totally see a kitten.
    Ha just kidding! I was late to the party, and missed the photo. :((
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  • Ken122014Ken122014 member
    I want to decide for myself whether it's a kitten, turtle or monkey!!
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  • Mizuiro007Mizuiro007 member
    jmomof4 said:

    CMDD said:


    jmomof4 said:

    Not that I should even have to explain/defend whatever but this mama was excited regardless AND she's gone through many years of loss, infertility, etc. she's thrilled to peek at her baby for reassurance.


    Your dirty delete means we can't actually guess. 
    Also, is your friend on this board or another bump board? 
    She's not but I will for sure warn her of posting about it if she does decide to join one! She's very sweet and they are rejoicing that they have a healthy baby!

    Not every board receives these the same way. Early in this pregnancy I would post in a board on baby center and remember these threads being very popular there. Better advice might be to just search first and see if there are similar threads and how they are received there.
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  • ChiccoBeanzChiccoBeanz member
    I think it's a puppy. I like puppies
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  • preggoandglowingpreggoandglowing member
    hplunkett2883 said:

    OP I'm sorry your feelings got hurt. You are one of the sweetest ladies here. Since everyone missed your picture I'll repost it for you.

    Thanks for posting the ultrasound photo. I was curious to see it especially now that I've seen my baby girl's parts. To me it looks like a boy!!

    And regarding the drama, I feel sad for those who feel the need to "police" the board. They must live boring lives!
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  • mandiraleymandiraley member
    On my gosh. Nothing on a mommy board could be this serious. Jeez.
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  • cedixon2cedixon2 member
    It's a my little pony eating grass ... Lol.
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