First U/s tomorrow

[justwaiting]

So, I have my first Ultra sound (spelling?) tomorrow and I am so nervous and excited.  I am nervous because I just want to know that everything is ok.  My H wants so much to tell everyone, but I am so reserved because I keep thinking "what if" and I want so much to stop, I keep wondering if I might Jinx myself or something.  I am so excited thought, we get to see it for the first time tomorrow morning.
Please tell me about your first ultra sounds.

[mae141]

I had to remind myself that I was doing everything I could and that no matter how much I worried I couldn't change what the outcome would be. That helped a tiny bit, but we were still very nervous going to ultrasounds this time around. But after seeing the little heartbeat in there, we were on cloud nine. We sat in traffic for hours trying to get home and neither of us even realized it we were just so happy.

Good luck tomorrow! It will be here before you know it!

[kershnic]

I think it helps to know what to expect. Do you know how many weeks and days you should be? What you'll expect to see changes pretty quickly in early pregnancy. I had my first u/s at 5w and knew that the most I'd probably be able to see was a gestational sac and yolk sac - so I was thrilled to see that. At 5w4d I had another one due to bleeding and I saw the gestational sacs, yolk sacs, and fetal poles but no heartbeat (again, fully expected this as it's normal that early). At 7w my little embies had two strong heartbeats. I think I would have been pretty disappointed if I had gone into those early u/s expecting a heartbeat(s). Good luck!

[ecinereb]

Good luck tomorrow.
After seeing the HB at 6 1/2 weeks with our first pregnancy is when we started telling some people. I ended up m/c but I don't regret it. We had no reason to think there was a problem and the people we told were very supportive. DH is hesitant to tell people this time because of this though.

This time with our first u/s I was 5w1d and like kershnic knew we wouldn't see much and was prepared for that. I think if I hadn't been I'm would have freaked out. We have our second one with this pregancy on Friday and hoping to see the HB this time.

[speyedr]

The only thing I can add is that it will almost certainly be a vaginal ultrasound so be prepared for that! It doesn't hurt and I don't find them uncomfortable at all but some people probably do. My first at 7w3d was still just a little blob on the screen so don't expect to see too much yet and don't freak out right away if you don't see much, you are still early!

[megkat]

At my first u/s, I was 5w6d. We were able to see the sac and the baby at that time. We were also able to see the heartbeat, but they were having a hard time measuring it, and they said it was a little low. They said that was likely just because of how early it was (I had honestly been prepared to not even see a heartbeat), so I was fine with that. DH heard "a little low" and freaked. Just to be sure, they had me go back for another u/s at 7w5d. That one went great, we could clearly see the heartbeat and they said it was nice and strong! So depending on how early you are, don't panic if they have you come back to get a better look later. Also, after my first one, I spotted a bit and immediately started to panic. Turns out it's pretty common after early u/s and my second one confirmed that everything is great, but it definitely freaked me out at the time. Best of luck! I cried after both of mine

[Cheesecake]

Good luck! I recall my first u/s, it was really not more than a blavk blob in a sea of grey, but the doctor said it looked like it was supposed to and despite the fact that we couldn't see a HB yet (4 weeks6 days or something) it was so comforting to see anything at all.

I miss getting ultraspunds all the time. Now that I'm so far along and baby is doing so great, I don't get 'em at every appointment anymore. :-(

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[justwaiting]

I am about 6 weeks, but due to my last period they all thought I was 8 weeks. The tech said if I am 6 weeks, it looks good. I freaked out when the doctor said he wanted to talk to us because it was small. After I told him that I had been tracking and I was no more than possible 6 weeks he was a little more comfortable. I didn't see much, I saw the sack and a little circle but that was it. I am supposed to go back next week and they are going to take another look, and I have to go in for some blood work. Hopefully they will be happier with it next week. I am not going to lie, I cried. I was so scared and just worried.

[justwaiting]

Cheesecake I am so jealous, you are going to meet your little one so soon!

[Cheesecake]

I know, it's surreal. At this morning's appointment they couldn't wiggle the head anymore, which not only means having to pee every second I stand up, but also that I'll indeed actually have a baby soon. A real one, to take home and care for and cuddle and love.
It's super exviting, and a little scary!

So is your next u/s next Tuesday again?

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[justwaiting]

Yes, next Tuesday at 8:30. I can't wait, I just want to know that he/she is ok.

[ecinereb]

Oct 1, 2013 13:53:51 GMT -5 justwaiting said:

I am about 6 weeks, but due to my last period they all thought I was 8 weeks. The tech said if I am 6 weeks, it looks good. I freaked out when the doctor said he wanted to talk to us because it was small. After I told him that I had been tracking and I was no more than possible 6 weeks he was a little more comfortable. I didn't see much, I saw the sack and a little circle but that was it. I am supposed to go back next week and they are going to take another look, and I have to go in for some blood work. Hopefully they will be happier with it next week. I am not going to lie, I cried. I was so scared and just worried.

I hate when this happens. Not everyone o's on CD14. You'd think even the doctors could get that through their thick skulls once and a while to avoid freaking us out! GL next week.

[justwaiting]

And that is what I told them, I o'd on cd 27. That would make me about 2 weeks behind the wonderful "normal" cycle.