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Dulcinea
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Dulcinea
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Skipping an ultrasound
Has anyone skipped an ultrasound?
I was asked to go back for another prenatal visit this week just for an 8 week ultrasound and I really can't take another morning off work for a prenatal appointment.
Would you consider skipping if it's not absolutely necessary? The OB just wants to check the due date and heartbeat.
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Posted 1/17/12 9:32 PM  |
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MathWife
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Gina
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
I don't know...but what I do know is that I wouldn't skip that one!!!!
that was my first one, 8 weeks, and I was so anxious to find all that out and hear the HB!!!
they cant work with you on time?
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| Posted 1/17/12 9:34 PM |
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jax1023
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Jackie
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
If you've already had one, sure.
I'm participating in a research study, but if I wasn't I wouldn't have had an until the 20 week anatomy scan. I opted to skip the first trimester screening, so its not medically necessary or anything
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| Posted 1/17/12 9:49 PM |
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
I personally wouldn't skip an ultrasound. Now that I'm not getting them often I miss hearing the hb and seeing the little one!
Can't they see you after or before work?
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| Posted 1/17/12 9:53 PM |
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prunepie
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jennifer
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
i personally would never ever skip any ultrasound under any circumstance. then again i have had problems in the past and i am super neurotic 
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| Posted 1/17/12 10:10 PM |
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Jax430
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Jackie
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
Posted by prunepie
i personally would never ever skip any ultrasound under any circumstance. then again i have had problems in the past and i am super neurotic
Yup, same here! I even went for an optional one at 16 weeks!
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| Posted 1/17/12 10:16 PM |
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Dulcinea
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Dulcinea
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
Posted by MathWife
I don't know...but what I do know is that I wouldn't skip that one!!!!
that was my first one, 8 weeks, and I was so anxious to find all that out and hear the HB!!!
they cant work with you on time?
They have no other time available so I'll have to take another 2 hours off work. Already did that with the prenatal apptment I had today. It didn't seem to make sense to go back again just for an ultrasound and miss more time off work. I'm a consultant so if I don't work I don't get paid. :(
I'm leaning toward not doing the ultrasound right now....
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| Posted 1/17/12 10:44 PM |
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dazies827
expecting boy # 3
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Chris
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
I wouldnt skip it.
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| Posted 1/17/12 10:50 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
Have you seen the heartbeat yet? I wouldn't miss the 8 week ultrasound if you haven't.
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| Posted 1/17/12 10:51 PM |
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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
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A
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
I would never skip and ultrasound especially an 8 week one. I would want to make sure there is a HB. OB appointments are hard to make especially around work, family, etc.. But for me I never miss one while pregnant.
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| Posted 1/17/12 11:53 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
I would not skip an appt. You will have lots of appts and will just need to take off for them so why skip now
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| Posted 1/18/12 3:11 AM |
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skinny
3 boys and a princess!
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
No, I wouldn't skip an untrasound. Personally, I picked my dr partially bc she had evening hours so I wouldn't have to take off any time from work to go to appointments. I don't know if you would consider switching drs, but it's something to think about.
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| Posted 1/18/12 6:59 AM |
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mooshyboo
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
I personally wouldn't skip it
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| Posted 1/18/12 7:43 AM |
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mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
Posted by prunepie
i personally would never ever skip any ultrasound under any circumstance. then again i have had problems in the past and i am super neurotic
. Same here I would rather be on the safe side and let the dr catch any potential problem before its too late.
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| Posted 1/18/12 8:07 AM |
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LoveBug302
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
Posted by prunepie
i personally would never ever skip any ultrasound under any circumstance. then again i have had problems in the past and i am super neurotic
same here!!!
can you go after work or on a saturday??
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| Posted 1/18/12 8:33 AM |
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Cacarina
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
Have you heard the heartbeat yet? I wouldn't skip this one if you haven't - that's pretty important and good for your sanity. Plus, don't you want to know your due date and how far along you are??
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| Posted 1/18/12 9:47 AM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
Are there any hours very early before you start work? Or after work? Weekends?
I would want to hear the heartbeat and date the pregnancy. IMO this is not the sonogram to skip.
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| Posted 1/18/12 10:10 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
oh no I wouldnt skip an ultrasound appt. I wouldnt skip ANY appt. I do feel your pain though Ive had to take plenty of days off so far or go in late but WERE PREGNANT some things are unavoidable
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| Posted 1/18/12 10:12 AM |
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Coosie
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
I wouldn't skip it - especially if you haven't heard the heartbeat yet. Unfortunately/fortunately (however you want to look at it) frequent MD appts are just a part of pregnancy. In my line of work, I also get paid based on what I do/bill out so I do understand, but my sanity to know that everything is going well with the baby and to make sure that the baby is developing well is priceless to me.
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| Posted 1/18/12 10:16 AM |
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Dulcinea
Weekend Warrior
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Dulcinea
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
Thanks ladies, I was able to find another morning next week so will go get that ultrasound for peace of mind.
My DH also wants to check if there's a heartbeat (or two).
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| Posted 1/18/12 10:35 AM |
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prunepie
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jennifer
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Re: Skipping an ultrasound
I am gad u can go next week! Same thing here. No work no pay but its worth it for baby!!!!
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| Posted 1/18/12 11:01 AM |
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