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Countrygirl0289 · August 2015

We have no insurance and I went to comfort care women's health clinic. They have ultrasounds done by students, and medical volunteers to help you. So I went at 8 weeks. I was showing a belly already. This is my second pregnancy. She didn't use Doppler, and used the abdomen ultrasound thing. You could hardly see the baby! I thought i had to be further along with all my very early symptoms that started at "3 weeks", and pregnancy test that was very positive at night. I just left thinking ok well second pregnancies are different. No thoughts of twins! Then as I kept getting bigger and bigger. Dreams of twins started. So I looked at the ultrasound, I swear there is a small sac near my bladder. But I'm no expert. Comfort care women's health clinic said we can do an 18 week check up ultrasound, so I agreed. I wanted to smack the tech! All you could see was a baby head, a neck, the heart and a few ribs. Like my baby was Goliath! It couldn't fit anything else on the screen! She measured the head, and heart and was done! It was very zoomed in when I compared ultrasounds from my first! She told me she zoomed to measure the head. Never looked for the cord, legs, bladder, feet, arms, cervix, nothing! The poor baby looked smashed in my body like it had no room!!! I am looking like I'm 27-30 weeks, I'm now only 20! Its all belly! I've gained 5-8 lbs, but I had a hard time gaining with my first! Heck at 20 weeks I was in regular pants still!!! I've felt movements since week 16, I'm moody! My belly feels like I've been punched, basically I'm every sign of twins but the actuall sickness, I'm nauseated often, more lots more than with my first... I feel like an idiot still thinking I'm carrying twins! But I have no confidence in my ultrasounds. Sounds so very stupid, but no Doppler? And abdominal ultrasound at 8 weeks? And zoomed in at 18 weeks. "Omg your baby won't fit on the screen?" I've got pictures of #1, at 21weeks fitting just fine! Idk if I can post my pictures but I'll try!. Could I be crazy or do o have reason to doubt the ultrasounds? I just can't seem to shake the feeling! But will find out by a true Dr in Oct when we can sign up for insurance. Until then I guess I will have to feel dumb.

Mamabeagle · August 2015

1)How dark the test line is has nothing to do with how much hcg is in your system
2)dreams do not tell you how many babies are in your uterus
3)at 8 weeks you were bloated, not showing
4)if you doubt your doctor, go to a new doctor. I live in California where everything is expensive and a private clinic only charges $50-75 for taking a look. Only a doctor or delivery can tell you how many babies you're having

DrillSergeantCat · August 2015

Second and subsequent pregnancies you do show quicker than with the first. You can't use additional symptoms as a marker for twins either, because every pregnancy is different. I would sign up for Medicaid or whatever your state calls it and get in to see an OB. I'm not sure if you're having prenatal visits, but they're very important and they should be checking the HR at each appointment which should be every 4 weeks right now.

MrsBwIVF · August 2015

KittyCatKCCO said:
Second and subsequent pregnancies you do show quicker than with the first. You can't use additional symptoms as a marker for twins either, because every pregnancy is different. I would sign up for Medicaid or whatever your state calls it and get in to see an OB. I'm not sure if you're having prenatal visits, but they're very important and they should be checking the HR at each appointment which should be every 4 weeks right now.

This. There are no symptoms that point to anyone having twins. I'm pregnant with twins and have had a fairly easy pregnancy symptom wise compared to my friends with singletons.
My bump is also pretty comparable to others I know who were this far along with singletons.
I'm sure it's hard to accept that they would know everything from what sounds like only half an anatomy scan. I second going to a second clinic to give you a better idea of how everything is progressing.

hailees · August 2015

Have you considered contacting other pregnancy clinics that offer low cost or free ultrasounds? I know in my area, there are several options.

Just a thought reading through this.. Assuming you're in America (based on the waiting until October for insurance comment), November is when open enrollment begins for 2016. It was October last year. However, the actual coverage for the insurance you sign up for doesn't begin until January 1, 2016. Not sure if that's your situation, but there's been so much confusion with Open Enrollment in my own household that I just thought I'd share!

Hope you have a happy & healthy pregnancy!

Bigboobsmcgee · August 2015

Mamabeagle said:

1)How dark the test line is has nothing to do with how much hcg is in your system 2)dreams do not tell you how many babies are in your uterus 3)at 8 weeks you were bloated, not showing 4)if you doubt your doctor, go to a new doctor. I live in California where everything is expensive and a private clinic only charges $50-75 for taking a look. Only a doctor or delivery can tell you how many babies you're having

All of this.

Bigboobsmcgee · August 2015

I would be terrified to be pregnant and not have insurance.

Countrygirl0289 · August 2015

The Oct. Deal is cuz that's when we can enroll in Tricare. Mostly due to enrolling kids in Deers. We make to much for Medicaid and the drs around here charge 400$-600+ for a checkup and or ultrasound! No real Dr has checked me out at all. I heard that old wives tale thing about dreams. I def know its not a 100% or close to definite thing to tell you how many babies are in your uterus. I'm not that dumb.... And I feel my symptoms are mild and some days its so strong. Its so hard to tell with out a real appointment. I've called around to every doctor. And I called medicaid they basically said sorry.... Guess the only way to tell is have a real Dr, do a real scan! Cuz it was only half. My first we have a DVD and it was a 30 min long scan this one was maybe stretching 10 min. Idk what she was thinking or doing. It was weird! I was in shock I was speechless!

Countrygirl0289 · August 2015

The line was dark. But it was an instant dark. More so than a min or so reaction time. I wouldn't think it tell you how much hgc is in your system but I'm no Dr. I don't have a clue. I just thought when u take it early. The levels are not high enough in the night. But Dh insisted....

hailees · August 2015

@Countrygirl0289 gotcha. Sounds like Tricare enrollment is different than civilian. Good luck!

dogsombrero · August 2015

Symptoms don't relate at all to twins or not. This is my second pregnancy and my symptoms were different front my first.

I'm pregnant with twins and it was obvious at 8 weeks with an abdominal ultrasound. It was also obvious at 20 weeks for the anatomy scan. It does not seem like you are having twins- congrats in a healthy singleton.

taysun · August 2015

Countrygirl0289 said:
The line was dark. But it was an instant dark. More so than a min or so reaction time. I wouldn't think it tell you how much hgc is in your system but I'm no Dr. I don't have a clue. I just thought when u take it early. The levels are not high enough in the night. But Dh insisted....

My test had a dark line the second I put it in my urine. I am having one baby.
It's also a possibility that your tech didn't tell you everything they did while they were doing it and only pointed out a few things to you.

celainev · August 2015

I had a weird feeling that I was carrying twins too, but no! Just one!

Have you ever thought that maybe your dates are not right? If they didn't look at the whole baby in the 18 week ultrasound then how would they have measured it?

kristib1027 · August 2015

Why do you have to wait till oct to enroll in tricare? Also what does enrolling kids into DEERS have to do with you getting care? Has your spouse not yet been through basic, are you newly married or not yet married? I'm also on my second pregnancy and I had a dark line right away and tested in the evening, I'm showing quicker and I've been sick from week 6 to now week 20 with no sign of letting up and still just one, well on track, growing baby! All pregnancies are diff, symptoms aren't going to point you to having twins.

NHKx2 · August 2015

I've had multiple dreams where I am carrying anywhere between 2-5 babies. All despite clearly only carrying one lovely healthy baby. I've also had dreams where I fly, win millions, and can teleport. None of those things are real

Ceridwen77 · August 2015

Congrats on having pregnancy symptoms. None of what you posted means you're having twins. I think you need to go see a doctor to make sure that you get a thorough anatomy scan and regular prenatal care, NOT to see if you have twins.

Check out Planned Parenthood if you haven't already. They are not going to charge you 400-600$ for an ultrasound.

ammnam14 · August 2015

Are you married? Is your husband active duty? If the answer is yes, get yourself into the DEERs office and enroll in Tricare immediately. There is not a specific month to enroll. The office is open M-F (usually).

amberrmariee20 · August 2015

Just to let you know, sickness is no indication whether or not your having twins, with my first pregnancy I puked from 6 weeks up until I gave birth to him .. I was also on diclectin to help with it, and still puking 3-5 times daily..

babybluu · August 2015

I agree with everyone else about pretty much everything. Also, if your husband is active duty, like they said, you should be covered by Tricare. I would visit the deers office if you haven't already. Do you have a military ID? that will allow you to be seen at a hospital since that's technically your insurance card

blondekates1 · August 2015

The best way to tell if you're having twins without any medical assistance is to pay attention to the fetal movement. I am pregnant with twins as well (second time mom), and my pregnancy has progressed almost the exact same as yours. One of my best friends is in the exact same boat too, but she's still in the first trimester. I do agree though that it's still very possible that you have a singleton.

With twins you can feel two different babies kicking in different spots. Since you are a second time mom you may be more easily able to pick up on it. Good luck!

jenbstevens · August 2015

I went for an elective gender scan at 15 weeks and they only charged $60. You could see if there is a private ultrasound clinic you can go to and they could do a more thorough scan.

kmac311 · September 2015

Countrygirl0289 said:
The Oct. Deal is cuz that's when we can enroll in Tricare. Mostly due to enrolling kids in Deers. We make to much for Medicaid and the drs around here charge 400$-600+ for a checkup and or ultrasound! No real Dr has checked me out at all. I heard that old wives tale thing about dreams. I def know its not a 100% or close to definite thing to tell you how many babies are in your uterus. I'm not that dumb.... And I feel my symptoms are mild and some days its so strong. Its so hard to tell with out a real appointment. I've called around to every doctor. And I called medicaid they basically said sorry.... Guess the only way to tell is have a real Dr, do a real scan! Cuz it was only half. My first we have a DVD and it was a 30 min long scan this one was maybe stretching 10 min. Idk what she was thinking or doing. It was weird! I was in shock I was speechless!

I assume you're military afflicted bc of the mention of Tricare. I am not sure why you have to wait until October to enroll. If you just got married or something you/ your husband can enroll all of you in DEERS and get your insurance started.

thegingeravenger · September 2015

Bigboobsmcgee said:
I would be terrified to be pregnant and not have insurance.

I think pregnancy counts a "major life event" or whatever and you can apply for insurance as soon you know you're pregnant. I doubt you don't qualify to get insurance ASAP since your husband is military.