My VITEX Journey

[Butterfly Spirit]

Well Im trying to get a 12 week scan this week, but so far it's like PULLING TEETH! And the receptionist told me that normally they don't do them until 20 weeks... GRRREEEEAAAT.. so I can't even do 15 or 16 or 17!?
BS!

I just wanted to update also that I found a strong heartbeat on my LEFT side last night still in the 160s! Left side =Anything that points girl makes me SMILE!
I've also been sick 24/7 with nausea that just won't quit. Thus why I don't come on much anymore.

[Butterfly Spirit]

Alright Alright My doc just called.. and he said he could do an U/S in the office next week and try to get me a picture. He does not know how to get one at the present time... LOL those STUPID stone aged machines in their offices.. they make so much money, it frustrates the crap out of me they don't update their medical equipment and NOT just keep 'what works'.
I just want a flipping picture! I don't need a formal U/S.
And he told me the formal one won't be until 20 weeks ahhh!!! I can't wait that damn long. How do you ladies convince your docs for 12 or 15 week scans? Or do you go private?

[mydream]

A 12 week "nuchal " scan is standard practice where I go. Then they don't do another till the 20 week anatomy scan. Hang In there

[TTC5]

Where I live, they do nuchal scans at 12-13 weeks.

[NCBeachyGrl]

I feel your pain! Where I live, they only do 8 week and 16-20 week scans. I am already planning on doing an elective u/s at 13 weeks and the good news is that they give you a DVD too! I would rather pay for good nub shots then get some crappy ones at the dr office!

Especially since I am trying to stay team green...in DH's eyes! LOL!

[*ruby*]

Is there anywhere close by you could get a private nub scan for a reasonable price? Sounds like that might be your best bet seeing your doc doesn't seem too positive about getting a good pic.

[auroara78]

My OB only does a 8 week U/S to confirm viable pregnancy and see a heartbeat and then a 20 week antatomy scan. If I wanted an ultrasound any other time, it'd have to be private place. Some private places are quite reasonable, I'd shop around, that way you'd get a good nub shot or at least if you want another few weeks, at 16 weeks, you'd get a reasonable guess on gender.

[Butterfly Spirit]

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[atomic sagebrush]

My doctors office does a 12 week scan just as a matter of course (but I've always been over 35, so maybe it's different if you are younger??)

[Mochagirl]

Here in Canada we're given the option of a dating u/s early in the pregnancy, we have the nuchal at 11-13 weeks, then the anatomy u/s at 20 weeks.

I hope you get a scan soon, butterfly!