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wishing2012
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Anatomy Scan Questions
My anatomy scan is on Monday and the wait is killing me! This will be the first weekend that I hope flies by.
Am I supposed to drink water before the scan? And should I have something sugary to make sure the baby is very active? It's at 8am, so super early in the day.
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Posted 7/26/12 9:50 AM  |
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missfabulous
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Colleen
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Anatomy Scan Questions
I wasn't told to do anythiing special before my scan. When I went the baby wasn't overly active and not cooperating. They couldn't get a good look at his spine, so I had to go back a week later for another sono. The second time I drank a glass of OJ and he cooperated much better! I would say drinking a glass of OJ before you go can't hurt.
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| Posted 7/26/12 9:55 AM |
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MrsRapz
mahna mahna!
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Anatomy Scan Questions
i didn't eat/drink anything before my appointment (which was also early in the morning).
have fun and good luck on Monday! 
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| Posted 7/26/12 10:00 AM |
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wantabuninoven
My angel has a baby brother!
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Re: Anatomy Scan Questions
I have to wait until next friday and it feels like the longest wait ever! I wasent told to do anything special.
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| Posted 7/26/12 10:12 AM |
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Strawberry2468
It's summatime
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Christine
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Re: Anatomy Scan Questions
I wasn't given special instructions. I was just told to empty my bladder right before like with every other sono I get. The babies weren't overly active so they were easy to scan.
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| Posted 7/26/12 10:19 AM |
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springsandra
Baby girl has a baby brother!
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Empty bladder will feel better! It's an external sono so no need to have your bladder full. Plus by now, the baby is big enough it's not like they need a full bladder to distinguish between your ovaries and your bladder. 
Keep well hydrated in the days leading up to the scan. That's more important than drinking a lot of water that morning.
If for some reason the baby has his/her parts covered, a trick is to drink some OJ or (my favorite) HiC a few minutes before the test and it'll help them start to bop all around so one minute the parts will be covered but then you'll get a clear view.
Have a great time!!! Can't wait to hear the result!!!
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| Posted 7/26/12 10:54 AM |
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RSquared0907
LIF Adolescent
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RJ
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Mine is this afternoon at 415pm (not that im counting down the minutes or anything) and they didn't tell me to do anything special. I've been drinkig a ton if water though and even had a small cup of coffee this morning, so if the baby is feeling as jittery as I am right now, I think he/she will be moving a lot! I know I can hardly sit still!!!
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| Posted 7/26/12 11:48 AM |
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BBin2012
Full heart!
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Posted by springsandra
Empty bladder will feel better! It's an external sono so no need to have your bladder full. Plus by now, the baby is big enough it's not like they need a full bladder to distinguish between your ovaries and your bladder.
THIS! I went with a full bladder (like the 12 week scan) and she told me to go to the bathroom first. I WAS much more comfortable. 
Good luck!!!!
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| Posted 7/26/12 11:53 AM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
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Cheeks
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Depending on the baby you may need to do it internally too. I did and was told to empty my bladder.
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| Posted 7/26/12 11:56 AM |
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wishing2012
My heart is full
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Re: Anatomy Scan Questions
thanks for the info everyone!
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| Posted 7/26/12 1:26 PM |
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wishing2012
My heart is full
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Re: Anatomy Scan Questions
Posted by RSquared0907
Mine is this afternoon at 415pm (not that im counting down the minutes or anything) and they didn't tell me to do anything special. I've been drinkig a ton if water though and even had a small cup of coffee this morning, so if the baby is feeling as jittery as I am right now, I think he/she will be moving a lot! I know I can hardly sit still!!!
so jealous. mine was supposed to be tomorrow at 8am, but i changed it a few weeks ago because i didn't think i'd want to get up that early on my day off. i'm so wishing i hadn't done that.
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| Posted 7/26/12 1:26 PM |
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