early scans?
Hi all,
Just wondered when they stop doing internal scans to do normal scans? I'm thinking of booking a private dating scan and don't really like the idea of an internal scan. I'm 80% certain that i'm 5+2 days but might not be 5 weeks until wednesday. (my AF were anything from 28 days to 33 days) I would like the scan for when i'm around 8 - 9.
Just wondered when they stop doing internal scans to do normal scans? I'm thinking of booking a private dating scan and don't really like the idea of an internal scan. I'm 80% certain that i'm 5+2 days but might not be 5 weeks until wednesday. (my AF were anything from 28 days to 33 days) I would like the scan for when i'm around 8 - 9.
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Its me again. Not sure if you remeber but I was told I have cysts, do you think I will have to have the transvaginal scans agin 2 or just the normal dating scan?
I had to go for another scan the following week to check the baby was still okay after the surgery and they still weren't sure if it was a viable pregnancy because they couldn't detect a clear heartbeat so early on (and I also have a tilted uterus which made it tricky to see). That scan was done externally on my belly and was so clear! It looked like a complete blob but we could see the heart beating away. So amazing... (and tashaboast - I had a normal scan at 12 weeks, no need for anymore internals).
I'd wait until at least 7-8 weeks (so you're about right thinking of 8-9 weeks) and like the others said have a full bladder. They made me drink lots of water before the scan because I'd had to pee about 2 hours earlier!
Why are you thinking about having a private scan done so early? Are you worried or have you had any strange symptoms?
I just want to see if everything is ok
I'm sure I've read your thread on cysts but not sure if I replied. They think my cyst developed as a result of the pregnancy so it's there to help, not to cause trouble. Loads of people have them but never realise unless there are complications. Your cysts may go down as your pregnancy progresses. Even if they don't they may not interfere. I'm no expert on them and I know they can happen for all different kinds of reasons but they may not have any effect.
I found out while they were poking around inside me that I also have endometriosis. I know that can cause problems conceiving (as can cysts of course if it's pcos) but I'm not sure if it causes problems once pregnant. Tried to find out on the internet but couldn't come up with much useful info. All I know is it can cause some pain as your uterus expands. But I've been fine. I'm now almost 19 weeks and apart from being tired most of the time everything has gone pretty smoothly (not counting the hospital admission at 6 weeks!)
I have to admit I worried all the time and still do quite a bit but it's starting to fade. No one can promise you everything will be fine and you will look for reasons why things are going to go wrong (that's what I do anyway!) but then you have to get on with it and enjoy it. I'm getting my bump now and it's really pronounced in the morning so I like to wake up early and lie there so I have time with my bump! When I get up I just look a bit flabby! The good stuff will start to outweigh the worries and then it will switch again but it's all perfectly normal. Don't try to stop worrying because it won't work. Just know that it's not making any difference other than making you feel bad and try to put it to the back of your mind. You're totally normal...
If I have another baby after this one I will definitely be having a private early scan, I have heard some awful stories about mmc and tbh I wouldn't want to get to the 12 weeks mark without knowing about it as I am a worrywart - lol. For ??60 odd I think it is worth the reassurance (tho remember nothing is 100%)
Good luck
Philippa
25 wks x x x