@LiveNLove44 I’m sorry you had such stressful news. I am praying that your LO gets the cord unwrapped asap and you are able to get some reassurance. Sending our
@kalawa@hollyk224@LiveNLove44 I'm sorry you didn't get better news. I wish there was more we could do. Sending hugs and I hope everything goes smoothly and well.
Can somebody tell me - how long does the A/S usually last? my husband is always forced to wait outside until they have what they need and he gets nervous thinking is taking forever because something is wrong. What should I trek him to expect? an hour? less?
@bb3vj3n Depends on the baby's position and how cooperative baby is feeling. An hour is probably a good estimate, but it could be less. In my experience, if it gets much longer than that they just have you come back a different day.
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@bb3vj3n, they won't let your husband in for your appointments? And not even the anatomy scan? What the hell, man!? Not only is he the father, but he is also your support system. Those are crappy and unfair policies!
Can somebody tell me - how long does the A/S usually last? my husband is always forced to wait outside until they have what they need and he gets nervous thinking is taking forever because something is wrong. What should I trek him to expect? an hour? less?
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Thanks ladies. When I asked my MW questions, all she said was she isn't a doctor so can't diagnose, but that all the doctor noted was that this type of cyst can result in more bladder infections as a child. She said my amniotic fluid is great so that's positive. TW And my hematoma has shrunk, still there, but no where near my placenta. Which is positive news because it won't cause placental abruption. END TW. I've decided that unless she is worried, I'm not going to worry. I understand that they want the best US possible so we don't have any surprises. Due diligence is a good thing.
@bettyvonsomethingstein they do let him in - but not until the end. Usually she gets all the images she needs and then calls him in and gives us a quick 5-10min show - but never while she's actually working on measurements.... she doesn't even let me watch that (and doesn't talk much either).
i thought this was normal? is it not?
honestly - I don't mind all that much. I appreciate that she wants to focus and be thorough. I just remember at the NT scan my husband waiting almost 40 minutes and he was in a total panic because ghee want expecting it to take so long and he was left worrying without updates- so I thought this time I might give him a heads up regarding timing.
@bb3vj3n my tech also spoke to me the entire time and told me exactly what she was looking at and measuring. My husband was in the room the whole time too. They had a small tv in the corner that the scan was on as well so we didn’t have to watch the small U/S screen.
@bb3vj3n haha...again...maybe a Canadian thing? Because I know for all of my AS, in 3 pregnancies, we aren't allowed to watch until the end. And then they bring in whoever is waiting for you. There are signs everywhere stating that the tech can't discuss any medical, or technical findings as well. I would tell your SO about 45min. That's usually the norm if baby is cooperating.
I think it's a Canadian thing like @kalawa said. all my scans have been like this - as have most of my friends from what i understand. You are right though... is hard just laying there quietly for the better part of an hour not being able to watch
@bb3vj3n, it's definitely a Canadian thing. That's how it is here too. Unless you're high risk. Then your ultrasounds are done in fetal assessment with a high risk nurse and DH and kids can come in for it all. I was pleasantly surprised this was the case for us this time. One of the perks of high risk I guess.
@bb3vj3n my girl weighs in at 13oz and I’m 20 weeks as well. They fluctuate a lot while they’re in there. She may grow slowly for a little bit, or you could potentially be a little farther along. My daughter measured “big” at every ultrasound but was born at a teeny tiny 6lbs. If you get to a point where baby is alarmingly large for their gestational age, the doctors will intervene if they’re able to.
@bb3vj3n after a certain point ultrasounds are notoriously unreliable to measure weight - not sure what that point is. But definitely at the end they can be up to a pound off.
Also, for every single U/S the tech has talked through what s/he is measuring (not results or anything medical) and my husband and I watch the whole thing on a different TV set up for prime viewing. I didn't realize it's that different in Canada. I wonder why they do that.
We had our ultrasound this morning and we didn’t get bad news, but we still don’t have many answers and aren’t out of the woods yet. We found out that there are definitely 3 spots on his liver, but no spots anywhere else which is really good - apparently if they were in other places in addition to the liver, the chance of something being wrong would be much higher. Everything else checked out perfectly and he is growing exactly how he should be. We are waiting to hear back about my bloodwork and we are meeting with a genetic counselor on November 10th. I also have to go to the hospital every 4 weeks until the end of my pregnancy for ultrasounds to keep an eye on his liver. I may do an additional blood test soon to determine the chance of Down syndrome. The doctor did say that there is a greater chance that nothing is wrong than something actually being wrong, but it’s still very worrisome not having answers.
Edited to add picture he definitely has his sister’s profile in this one!
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@hollyk224, I know you must be filled with worry, but it sounds like you have proactive medical providers and are in good hands. Hopefully the extra scans along enter way will just bring more comfort and insight as to what is going on
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@hollyk224 what a sweet picture! Hopefully your upcoming appointments will provide you with some more knowledge and comfort. It sounds like you're in good hands!
@hollyk224 still sending T&P your way but honestly, it sounds more positive than negative to me. I hope the “spots” resolve and you guys get the all clear for a healthy baby. Ps, he is adorable.
Thinking of all you ladies that have some uncomfortable issues to worry about. Sending good vibes and hugs. I can't imagine the anxiety and stress. Stay positive and informed.
Re. Ultrasounds in Canada, yes the technician cannot inform us about what they see whether positive or negative, only the doctor is allowed to read the report and inform. I did however ask "what are you measuring now" as she was doing the anatomy scan. Made me feel at ease to know what she was doing vs staring at the ceiling with my heart thumping. Then when she took 5 mins to show me my baby after she was done, I saw the heart, feet, head etc. DH came in for another 5 mins and we zoomed in to see the four chambers of the heart etc. But, yup, my DH was waiting a good hour annoyed that he couldn't come in.
Has anyone switched providers/practices this far into pregnancy? I am highly considering it. I am getting a MFM second opinion and may completely switch practices. The one I go to now is affiliated with a community hospital whereas the other one would be affiliated with a large hospital dedicated solely to women and babies and is through a well known/prestigious health system. It's only 20 min away (vs. the 5 min drive of my current community hospital). I have ICP and feel like the knowledge from a large system would be beneficial but I'm nervous about switching...
@scoogy19 if they will still take you, and you think it’s a better option for you and baby I would switch. We moved countries my last pregnancy and clearly I had to switch providers around 30 weeks. Just check when their cut off is because some providers won’t take a patient after she is x number of weeks along.
Does anyone have any experience with acupuncture during pregnancy? I have never had it for anything but my mom loves it and I was thinking about trying it for my brand new hypertension and migraine issues.
Has anyone bought a dopler and finds it a bit tricky to find the heartbeat?
Yes, anxious mom here with anterior placenta bought one off Amazon. We hear the heart beat but takes some searching. Not so simple, right?
It seems to get easier, my placenta is also anterior and now that I know to avoid the center I can always find it eventually, but it does take a while sometimes.
Does anyone have any experience with acupuncture during pregnancy? I have never had it for anything but my mom loves it and I was thinking about trying it for my brand new hypertension and migraine issues.
Obsessed!! It's the only way I could tolerate the first tri symptoms.
I didn't do acupuncture with my first and I'm noticing a MAJOR and positive difference in this pregnancy.
Also, one session of physical therapy (myofascial release) cured my pregnancy migraines. Also also, I have very low blood pressure, especially during pregnancy. With my first, my OB recommended I stay away from aloe vera juice and capsules bc it would further decrease my blood pressure.
Related note: Anyone have experience with acupuncture during labor? How does that work? My midwife thought it would be something I would like and she is right. But, how long does the acupuncturist stay and just how does that look?
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Can somebody tell me - how long does the A/S usually last? my husband is always forced to wait outside until they have what they need and he gets nervous thinking is taking forever because something is wrong. What should I trek him to expect? an hour? less?
Dx: PCOS
Married: June 2013
TTC#1: January 2015
BFP #1 8/24/15 | MC 9/3/15 at 6w2d
BFP #2: 12/12/15 | DD born 8/29/16
TTC#2: June 2017
BFP #3: 7/15/17 | DS born 3/20/18
Tbb3vj3n said:
i thought this was normal? is it not?
honestly - I don't mind all that much. I appreciate that she wants to focus and be thorough. I just remember at the NT scan my husband waiting almost 40 minutes and he was in a total panic because ghee want expecting it to take so long and he was left worrying without updates- so I thought this time I might give him a heads up regarding timing.
I think it's a Canadian thing like @kalawa said. all my scans have been like this - as have most of my friends from what i understand. You are right though... is hard just laying there quietly for the better part of an hour not being able to watch
Also, for every single U/S the tech has talked through what s/he is measuring (not results or anything medical) and my husband and I watch the whole thing on a different TV set up for prime viewing. I didn't realize it's that different in Canada. I wonder why they do that.
Pregnant with #2:
Edited to add picture he definitely has his sister’s profile in this one!
EDD March 12, 2018
Re. Ultrasounds in Canada, yes the technician cannot inform us about what they see whether positive or negative, only the doctor is allowed to read the report and inform. I did however ask "what are you measuring now" as she was doing the anatomy scan. Made me feel at ease to know what she was doing vs staring at the ceiling with my heart thumping. Then when she took 5 mins to show me my baby after she was done, I saw the heart, feet, head etc. DH came in for another 5 mins and we zoomed in to see the four chambers of the heart etc. But, yup, my DH was waiting a good hour annoyed that he couldn't come in.
Yes, anxious mom here with anterior placenta bought one off Amazon. We hear the heart beat but takes some searching. Not so simple, right?
I didn't do acupuncture with my first and I'm noticing a MAJOR and positive difference in this pregnancy.
Also, one session of physical therapy (myofascial release) cured my pregnancy migraines. Also also, I have very low blood pressure, especially during pregnancy. With my first, my OB recommended I stay away from aloe vera juice and capsules bc it would further decrease my blood pressure.
Related note: Anyone have experience with acupuncture during labor? How does that work? My midwife thought it would be something I would like and she is right. But, how long does the acupuncturist stay and just how does that look?