How many scans have you had?
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Topic: How many scans have you had?
Posted By: skp
Subject: How many scans have you had?
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 10:32am
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Just out of interest - how many scans have you had during pregnancy?
So far I have had 4 eek! 3 due to pain or bleeding! one at 6wks 6days due to bleeding another at 8 wks - bleeding 12wk nucal fold and 17wk 4 days cervical pain (which turned out to be a deep pulled muscle btw) I am very concerned about having more done, except in emergency etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 10:46am
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They are safe for the baby so I wouldn't be too concerned and at the end of the day they are all for a good cause.
I had 3 with my last preg. 1x what I thought was 12 weeks but baby was too small to get the NT measurement 1x about 1 week after the first 1x 18 weeks. -------------  
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 10:52am
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I had 2 with my first pregnancy , anatomy one at 18 weeks , and then another one when I was in hospital with Gastro at 36 weeks, I think they did another scan to shut me up , cos I kept whining about not knowing what baby was (a girl, as it turned out )
with this one I've had 3, a dating one at 8 weeks , nuchal scan at 12 weeks and anatomy scan at 19.5 weeks. Since my son wasn't shy im happy to have no more scans unless its necessary , even tho I love seeing the little monkey on the screen  ------------- 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 10:52am
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Peanut, Offtopic, but Congrats chick !!! -------------
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 10:53am
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With Caden I had 4
One at 6 weeks due to bleeding One at 12 weeks-nuchal One at 18 weeks-Anatomy One at 35 weeks cos MW thought he was breech This pregnancy so far Ive had 2 One at 7 weeks due to bleeding One at 12 weeks-nuchal and Ill be having the anatomy scan, and after that no more, unless its needed for some reason. ------------- |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 11:00am
I had seven with Isabelle .. with Elias so far I have had three  ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 11:06am
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I only had two, but wouldn't have worried if I needed more.
They've been doing them for 30+ years and we all turned out OK (ish haha). The 4d ones scare me, though. But the normal ones, at least, are fine
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 11:27am
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im with an OB and had trouble conceiving so so far i have had
6 week (i think) 8 week 10 week 12 week 14 nuchal 16 week 20 week anatomy 24 week 28 week and now im on fortnightly visits so still to go are 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40. lol we were talking about this on our thread because some of us have had heaps and some have only had 2 but with my OB and a few others too they take all the info they need from a scan instead of all the palpitations, fundal height measurements, tummy measurements etc that MW's do ------------- 
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 11:42am
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I had at least 10.
12 weeks and 20 weeks. And weekly between 28 and 35 weeks. I think there were a couple more but can't remember. |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 11:42am
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Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:32pm
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I've had 4 - 13 weeks, 20 weeks, 28 weeks and 40 weeks. My midwife isn't that keen on having them 'just because' - but if there is a need then definitely. And it sounds like you've had a need for all yours so I wouldn't stress too much, if you need it you need it! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Huggles
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:42pm
| i have had 9 scans so far with another couple coming. they want to ensure that the baby is growing well and not putting extra pressure on my kidneys. |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:46pm
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I had either 14 or 15 (that were actually at a scan place, not including the ones at the hospital as we had HEAPS there) due to being under an OB for the first tri, then possible heart issues, then growth.
No need to worry about needing more, they just don't recommend you do it daily lol. |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:51pm
Back in my Mums day in Ireland they didn't do scans at all. Instead she had an X-Ray to confirm her suspicions that she was carrying twins  
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:58pm
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With Jack I had 2 - 19wk anatomy and then at 30-something wks to see if my placenta had moved up
With this baby I have had 2 so far - 5w5d due to tummy pains which we were sure were a bug but I went to school with the doc I saw so she got me a scan for ressurance and 11w3d. I have my 19w anatomy scan on Monday ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 1:00pm
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I had a dating scan around 6 weeks, my NT scan at 13 weeks, and will have my anatomy scan in two weeks time - then that's it. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 1:17pm
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I had five with Leah and two with Joel, was booked for one more with each of them and both times had the baby 4 days before the scan. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 1:30pm
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i had scans from 6-9 wks, then 11wks, 13wks, 20wks, have one at 24wks and not sure how many more, but i am under the highrisk team so will probably have many more scans to go yet ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 1:35pm
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I have had 5 so far
One at 10 weeks due to drastic drop in HCG One at 13 weeks - nuchal One at 19 weeks - anatomy One at 21 weeks - rescan of anatomy as bubs was small and couldnt get all the measurements One at 24 weeks - bleeding and cramping I have a referral for a growth scan which I will have done in the next week or so. Dont invision anymore than that, but if my mw is concerned about something I would much rather they check out! -------------   
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 3:08pm
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I've had 12 scans so far!! At weeks 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26, 30, 32, 34. Next one will be at 37 weeks (as OB is away till then) then I guess weekly until she is born. It's only because I have an OB, and had a previous m/c which is why my appt's were fortnightly at first. He has a quick peek at bubs at each appointment. I've only had one big scan though and that was the 20 week one. ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 10:32pm
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So far Ive had 2
One at 5 weeks One at 7 weeks I have my NT at 12 weeks and will be having anatomy around 19 weeks before we go to Europe. ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: Aithne
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 10:43pm
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ive had 6
11weeks - nuchal scan 19weeks - anatomy scan 27weeks - tripped over so was checking baby 31weeks - bleeding (never found out what caused it though) 33weeks - 3d scan 36weeks - growth scan |
Posted By: SpecialK
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 8:12am
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So far 5 I think:
7 wks 13 wks - NT 14 wks 19 wks - anatomy 20 wks 25 wks Actually 6. The only reason had so many is because I have an ob and he does a scan every appt. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 8:52am
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I had one with my first 2 and ended up with 2 with Emily as they were concerned about her size. this scan resulted in an induction and hospital birth. was surpose to be a home
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Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 9:22am
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I've had 4 - one at about 9 weeks in a little provincial hospital in China, I went to try and get IV fluids for MS and they decided a scan was needed. I didn't see anything though, and couldn't read the report. Others at 12 weeks, 20 weeks, and 21 weeks. 20 week scan was incomplete due to positioning of bubs, so had to go back a week later to check her heart out.
Have been offered another scan, but have declined as I don't think it's necessary. I'm afraid if they tell me what position bubs is in, or how big she is I'll freak out! |
Posted By: Twinboys2b
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 11:23am
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I had at least 30 with my twins (had TTTS) but they were needed & it saved their lifes so I don't think you should worry about how many you have I'm sure they won't harm your bubs. ------------- 3yr old gorgeous ID twin boys. |
Posted By: Marlow
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 2:23pm
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I've had four:
13 weeks - dating scan (they got the date wrong!) 20 weeks - anatomy 32 weeks - to check placenta position 41+4 to check fluid levels around baby |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 2:35pm
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3 so far and another one booked. 14wks - nt scan 18wks - irregular heartbeat on doppler 20wks- anatomy Next one is booked for 27th April when I will be 32 wks to check placenta position. -------------  
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 3:04pm
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i had 5 with james
1 at 9 weeks for bleeding 1 at 20 weeks and the last 3 were 35/36/38 weeks for growth 
i loved all my scans and would of had more if the midwife had let me ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 6:53pm
| So far I've had one at 7 weeks (dating), have another one next week at 9w (follow up to check everything is ok), NT at 12-13w, anatomy at 18-20w and probably a few (read lots) others as they are twins... |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 9:01pm
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I had 4 (to check my kidneys, NT, anatomy and growth) with Maya and 7 with lil miss (dating, bleeding, NT, anatomy, cramps, to check her kidneys and growth).
But with the gremlins I had 17 full scans plus I was scanned monthly at my OB appts and at the hospital when I was admitted at 26 weeks with contractions. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 9:17am
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I had a scan at 12 and 18 weeks then once a month untill about 30 weeks then once a week for the last 7 weeks to check for twin to twin transfusion (very common with identical twins) and also Esme had a heart murmer for a couple of weeks (also really common) which they kept an eye on. Both bubs were really heathly and scored 9 & 10s
I was so freakin' over scans after the first 4 or 5 though. With twins they take about an hour. -------------  
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 9:18am
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Oh and my SIL hasn't had any scans for either pregnancy as she wanted entirely natural pregnancys. -------------
TTC #3 since Jan 2010 - PCOS MC April 2010 |
Posted By: Jadeybabe
Date Posted: 14 March 2009 at 5:35pm
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I had 3
One when i was like 9 weeks Then 17 weeks And then 36 weeks, as my measurements where a week behind then my due date so they wanted to check to see if baby was fine! x ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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