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"11.9"w update
Hi folks,
Just got back from an u/s appointment -- part of the "integrated scan" which is the current version of the triple-screen/quad-screen etc. It involves and u/s between 10 and 12.5 weeks, a blood draw on the same day, and the usual quad screen around 15 weeks. Together, it's a better screening for DS and NTDs (and whatever the other two are, I guess) than just the quad screen alone. When I last saw my OB, she suggested that I schedule an u/s to have a good look at the placenta (to be reassured that it looks fine, seemed to be the only reason). I mentioned that I had this u/s scheduled, and she said I should just ask them to look then. Well, that didn't work. I described my history to the ultrasound tech and asked if she could look at the placenta too. She said no -- that I should come back for that (made it sound like at the same time as the anatomy scan). I was a little disappointed, but didn't push too hard, since the only reason my OB had mentioned for it was "for reassurance". I did ask if the fluid level looked normal, and she said yes. Not a very empathetic u/s tech, though. At one point, I said "I see fingers!" (which I clearly did, at the end of the bit she was calling the arm, so I'm not crazy) and she said something like "It's a little early to be seeing much of anything interesting. When you come back at 16 or 18 weeks, we'll look at the head and the heart. The big ticket items." Sort of like she was half heartedly apologizing for it not being a very "interesting" u/s, instead of relating to the fact that I was enjoying seeing the baby. Anyway, she went off to fill out the paperwork and then came back to tell us that they got the measurements they needed (no results from this until the 15w blood test results are in too), and that the baby is measuring fine for dates -- 11.9 weeks, where I'm 12w today by LMP. According to the earlier scans my OB did, I should be 12w on Monday, with an EDD of 9/5. This scan would have an EDD of 9/1, but I'm hoping my OB sticks with 9/5 because a) I like being due on Labor Day and b) that gives me 4 more days before any induction pressure sets in... Anyway, the good news is that the baby is clearly growing (5.1cm), and wiggling around in there, and practicing being head-down, and had a heartrate of 166. I've been pretty tired the past couple of days. Looking forward to that 2nd trimester energy kick. Emily -- DS 5/02 EDD Labor Day 9/5/05 |
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"Emily" wrote in message ... Hi folks, Just got back from an u/s appointment -- part of the "integrated scan" which is the current version of the triple-screen/quad-screen etc. It involves and u/s between 10 and 12.5 weeks, a blood draw on the same day, and the usual quad screen around 15 weeks. Together, it's a better screening for DS and NTDs (and whatever the other two are, I guess) than just the quad screen alone. When I last saw my OB, she suggested that I schedule an u/s to have a good look at the placenta (to be reassured that it looks fine, seemed to be the only reason). I mentioned that I had this u/s scheduled, and she said I should just ask them to look then. Well, that didn't work. I described my history to the ultrasound tech and asked if she could look at the placenta too. She said no -- that I should come back for that (made it sound like at the same time as the anatomy scan). I was a little disappointed, but didn't push too hard, since the only reason my OB had mentioned for it was "for reassurance". I did ask if the fluid level looked normal, and she said yes. Not a very empathetic u/s tech, though. At one point, I said "I see fingers!" (which I clearly did, at the end of the bit she was calling the arm, so I'm not crazy) and she said something like "It's a little early to be seeing much of anything interesting. When you come back at 16 or 18 weeks, we'll look at the head and the heart. The big ticket items." Sort of like she was half heartedly apologizing for it not being a very "interesting" u/s, instead of relating to the fact that I was enjoying seeing the baby. Anyway, she went off to fill out the paperwork and then came back to tell us that they got the measurements they needed (no results from this until the 15w blood test results are in too), and that the baby is measuring fine for dates -- 11.9 weeks, where I'm 12w today by LMP. According to the earlier scans my OB did, I should be 12w on Monday, with an EDD of 9/5. This scan would have an EDD of 9/1, but I'm hoping my OB sticks with 9/5 because a) I like being due on Labor Day and b) that gives me 4 more days before any induction pressure sets in... Anyway, the good news is that the baby is clearly growing (5.1cm), and wiggling around in there, and practicing being head-down, and had a heartrate of 166. I've been pretty tired the past couple of days. Looking forward to that 2nd trimester energy kick. Emily -- DS 5/02 EDD Labor Day 9/5/05 ------------------------ I had the same kind of experience with my scan at that stage, the guy was a complete weirdo. I was getting excited about seeing my baby and he said you will be able to see more at your next scan cant see anything at this stage, but I could make out heaps of things. I made sure I didnt go through him for my next scan, I had a nice lady who was pointing to all the different parts and saying things like oh theres a foot and gosh your a good mover and really reassuring things. |
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"Emily" wrote in message
Not a very empathetic u/s tech, though. The problem with u/s techs (and I went through schooling to be one) is that they are not supposed to tell you anything about the ultrasound. Some breech their training and are very informative and some stick to the rules. The ones that stick to the rules may be upsetting for the new parents, but in essence they could loose their jobs if they give out any information that could be wrong. I don't think it's fair to not request a certain tech because they don't divulge information, but unless they are total screw ups (which there are, no question) they *are* just doing their job. And sometimes ultrasound techs forget just how much fun seeing a baby is on the screen and are unimpressed unless something is out of the ordinary, they usually don't get too excited about normal things on the screen. -- Sue (mom to three girls) |
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On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:22:32 -0800, Emily wrote:
Not a very empathetic u/s tech, though. Bummer! I hate when that happens. I'm so glad that I get my u/s in the hospital from dedicated OB/GYN techs. It is so much more fun than going to the u/s lab and have someone say "oh" and "ah" and nothing else... At least everything looks good! -- -- I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (28 Oct'03, 17 Feb'04, 20 May'04 & 28 Oct'04) preggers with twins EDD August'05 guardian of DH (33) |
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Sue wrote:
"Emily" wrote in message Not a very empathetic u/s tech, though. The problem with u/s techs (and I went through schooling to be one) is that they are not supposed to tell you anything about the ultrasound. Some breech their training and are very informative and some stick to the rules. The ones that stick to the rules may be upsetting for the new parents, but in essence they could loose their jobs if they give out any information that could be wrong. I don't think it's fair to not request a certain tech because they don't divulge information, but unless they are total screw ups (which there are, no question) they *are* just doing their job. And sometimes ultrasound techs forget just how much fun seeing a baby is on the screen and are unimpressed unless something is out of the ordinary, they usually don't get too excited about normal things on the screen. Interesting point, Sue. I hadn't realized that about u/s tech training. Still, I think it should fall under "bedside manner" or whatever to keep connected with how parents feel about seeing their babies. I wasn't planning on making any particular requests about who to have at the next u/s --- there's some info coming there (amniotic fluid levels) that I know they measure that I'll want to know. If the tech can't tell me, the radiologist surely will. Emily |
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"Emily" wrote in message
... Not a very empathetic u/s tech, though. Sorry to hear that. I actually had the opposite experience with my nuchal translucency ultrasound. Since it was done in the perinatology department, they seemed to have much more time to spend with me. With my first pregnancy, I just had one ultrasound at 20 weeks and it was done in the radiology department. There they were very much wanting me in and out because I guess they have a lot more scheduled and not so much time to spend with each patient. I'm with you though - it is very exciting to see the baby and at 12 weeks, it does look like a baby. ) Lucy |
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