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Internal Scan - what to expect
Hi Ladies
I'm off to a private scan clinic tomorrow for an early scan at 7+6 and when I phoned to check if I needed to drink water she said it will be internal just in case i'm slightly behind my dates than I think.
What do I expect? DH is coming with me so want to prepare him.
Also, will I get scan pictures even though it's internal??
xxx
I'm off to a private scan clinic tomorrow for an early scan at 7+6 and when I phoned to check if I needed to drink water she said it will be internal just in case i'm slightly behind my dates than I think.
What do I expect? DH is coming with me so want to prepare him.
Also, will I get scan pictures even though it's internal??
xxx
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good luck x
sarah
I did think it would hurt as obviousyl my cervix is fully closed with the pregnancy so I had a horror movie moment go through my brain!
I'm glad I have my dignity covered though. Husband or no husband, I dont' fancy no dildo sticking in places with him watching LOL! I'm sure he woudl have comments to make!
Thanks agian for putting my mind at rest. I so cant' wait!!!! xxxx
Emma
7+6
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7+6 too!
C xxx
Ha Ha Mrskittyboo!!!
I think because yours is a private scan you shouldn't have a problem!!
(And I was SO relieved when they said they had to do an internal...I'd drunk so much water my bladder was in agony!!! lol)
C xxx
Midwifes should learn that you should not mess with a pregnant lady!!! DH is certainly learning to back down LOL!
I did wonder actually about how I was going to cope with bladder as it's about a 30 min journey from home and I have hairdressers just before. My hair would have been all wonky through bouncing on the chair needing to wee LOL!
I'm sure i'll be straight on boring you all with the details. All I want is a heartbeat!!!!! xx
I think because yours is a private scan you shouldn't have a problem!!
(And I was SO relieved when they said they had to do an internal...I'd drunk so much water my bladder was in agony!!! lol)
C xxx
Oh at first I thought you went private - NHS do not offer piccies for early scans - only 12 week and 20 week unfortunately. xx
I think its bcos the early scans are emergency scans
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I was fine, they just put a pillow under your bum and sheet over to cover you, my lady was lovely. Just relax, it is not painful or overly embarassing, my hubby said he would not have known what they were doing if he had not been sat watching from the start. I had to angle my hips and bum into the bed due to angle of womb which made me ache, hence the pillow!
Pretty sure you will get a picture as you are private, we got one as it was at the EPU, who I just can't fault, she even remebered me when I rang to book my GTT, and asked how I was doing which was lovely!
Bets XxX
24 +2
C xxx
Oh at first I thought you went private - NHS do not offer piccies for early scans - only 12 week and 20 week unfortunately. xx
I think its bcos the early scans are emergency scans
i had a early scan on both of my pregnancies at 7wks and i got a pic both times and it was NHS so it probably depends on the hospital
sarah
Bets - how do you know if you have a retroverted uterus - or will I find out tomorrow???
How lovely are your
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I think because yours is a private scan you shouldn't have a problem!!
(And I was SO relieved when they said they had to do an internal...I'd drunk so much water my bladder was in agony!!! lol)
C xxx
They do, I had 3 scans when I had a MMC and they printed the pics out to stick in my records. In a sadistic way I wish I had a copy of it.
I had my scan today and all is well, yay! They asked me to go to the toilet before I went in so an empty bladder is a must. They left me to undress, I removed the bottom half of my clothing, put a towel over me and I sat in a reclined chair. They inserted a dildo with lubricant already prepared, it was very invasive and didn't hurt at all.
They showed me the screen straight away, said they were checking to see how many were in there, there was only one. They checked for a heartbeat and you could see a flutter and he put the volume on so we could hear it too. He measured it at 7+4/5 and he gave me 4 photos to take home.
My OH is a bit squeamish and he said that he had to look away from my bottom half as he was inserting it, even though he couldn't see anything because of the towel! Still he found it an equally amazing experience and it certainly has made it feel more real.
If you've any specific questions please don't hesitate to ask. Wishing you lots of luck xx