First Scan

Lacey19 · #1 Apr 20, 2007, 02:35 AM

I have my first scan on the 2nd may when i will be 13weeks. Im not too sure on what to expect! Any ideas?

curlybenswife · Apr 20, 2007, 02:45 AM

Not an awfull lot lol to be honest you will know its a baby but the difference between that and 20 weeks is amazing. they will just be checking blood flow and heart rate and measurements nothing to worry about.

P.s forgot to say lots of luck your gonna leave that hospital thinking WOW

Adrienne522 · Apr 20, 2007, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lacey19

I have my first scan on the 2nd may when i will be 13weeks. Im not too sure on what to expect! Any ideas?

I was so amazed with the first scan that I had. I had a picture in my hands of MY baby that is inside of me. The reality set in with that picture. I was able to see his hand, his profile. It was quite amazing.

automansgirl · Apr 20, 2007, 07:21 AM

I've had two u/s already and I'm only 8 weeks today. My doc is one of those who likes to make sure things look good from the start. The difference between 5.5 weeks and 7.5 weeks is huge. The baby is only about the size of a peanut now, but just seeing him/her was incredible. At 13 weeks they should be able to do the on-the-belly u/s. You will be amazed! It is truely incredible!

alkalineangel · Apr 20, 2007, 07:27 AM

yes, you will really feel like a mother. It will help with all the problems yo were facing earlire, make you feel better about being pregnant. It will probably move somewhat and you will be able to make out features. Im afraid you will not know the sex at this point, but it is still fun. bring a blank video tape, they will record if you ask them to. I have ultrasounds on tape from my son, and he loves to watch them.

automansgirl · Apr 20, 2007, 07:49 AM

Angel- I tried to rate you on this answer, but it wouldn't let me. The video tape thing is a great idea! I will do that on my next scan!

curlybenswife · Apr 20, 2007, 07:55 AM

Those sorts of scans here cost an absolute fourtune 2 years ago for a 3d and dvd of the scan it was over 500 pounds. Im afraid on the nhs you just get the normal scan unless you are loaded that is.

alkalineangel · Apr 20, 2007, 07:59 AM

mine was just a normal black and white scan...the one that was covered under insurance. I got one at 12 weeks and another at 22 weeks. those are the ones i video taped. i didnt get one of the fancy ones, although they are only around $100 here...dont know the currency conversion...but $100 is pretty reasonable..my friend had one and it was amazing, and she got a lot of prints...

curlybenswife · Apr 20, 2007, 09:02 AM

well lets put it this was pounds to dollars you double so it would be about 980 dollarswith the exchange rate how scary is that.
The 3d ones are amazing i was lucky my gyno had a new machine and was chief of the department so i always got the good machine and decent pics.
We get it all free here unless we go private or want extra scans then you get charged but then its not really free as we pay national insurance as a monthly cut taken from our wage.

automansgirl · Apr 20, 2007, 09:07 AM

Wow! We have to pay for everything here. I'm fortunate enought that my husband has really really good insurance, and I haven't had to pay anything. Usually with regular insurance (which can cost a lot) you have to at least pay a $20 co-pay each visit. Then they can bill you for whatever the insurance company doesn't cover. A friend of mine doesn't have insurance and just had her 20 scan. It cost her $587, and that was with a discount! Some insurance companies will only cover one scan, even if you are high risk and have to have 12! It's so expensive!



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