Guest guest Posted September 28, 2002 Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 Well.....I guess that's what my OB(a " seasoned professional " ) and others are trying to say, is that's it's not really necessary.(extra x-rays, etc.) I know exactly how you feel......again, I felt the same, and was not satisfied until I had another ultrasound. Also, again......it was my first. I had NO clue as to what to expect/feel etc. Like you, I felt like " hey, my insurance will cover it, so...... " . Also, I felt it was some security in having it. However, now.....in retrospect, at that point.......if anything had showed, what would I have done. I mean really, what could I have done? But........if a positive ultrasound helps to bring about peace within your live......and insurance covers it/or you are willing to pay for it(which was my stance/argument) GIVE THAT ULTRASOUND UP! Honestly and sincerely, sending positive blessings and vibes. Please don't worry, and expect a miracle(that's what ALL babies are!) Dee (land.....peeking in from time to time.) Re: sex of the baby??? > it should be a requirment > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 well said rita!!!! i am all for the extra ultrasounds...i also love my OB...he is a wonderful doctor, very thorough, and a wonderful person!!!! we need those U/S's...kelly m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 well said rita!!!! i am all for the extra ultrasounds...i also love my OB...he is a wonderful doctor, very thorough, and a wonderful person!!!! we need those U/S's...kelly m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 well said rita!!!! i am all for the extra ultrasounds...i also love my OB...he is a wonderful doctor, very thorough, and a wonderful person!!!! we need those U/S's...kelly m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 > they can check many different things on the US(heartbeat, heart function, brain size, sex, organs, etx) me personally at 7-8 months was having de12calcification of the placenta that had to be closely watched...now i had no symtoms or felt anything going om, but it was. now what if something had happened because the US was not done or covered? ugh...i hate to even think of that. , I'm with you on this one. I went into my first level 2 u/s with all the glee that any expectant mom would have. The date is seared into my memory, May 23, 2000, I was 20 weeks. I was excited since we wanted to know the sex. And, this was the first time my husband was able to come to an u/s. I had 2 quick ones prior to check for h/b. Before then, I never realized how important a level 2 u/s was. Or, how pivotal a role it was going to play in my life. If it wasn't for that u/s, I would not know that the child I was carrying, a daughter, had a serious brain deformity. Had I not had an u/s, I would have had a stillbirth or given birth to a baby in a vegetative state who would only live on machines. All my screening tests were normal. This was nothing that would show up on a triple screen/AFP or an amnio. This was a fetal anomaly that would only be indicated on u/s. I'm glad I had an opportunity to get one. I had a level 2 u/s at a radiology practice conducted by a maternal/fetal medicine specialist. The machines they use are much more sophisticated than the portable ones the OBs use. I have a friend who switched OBs for her second pregnancy. She did this since the new OB did ALL u/s in their office. He did their level 2 himself, and said all was fine. When their son was born, he was missing an arm. In my opinion, a specialist should have done the level 2 u/s. This would have been picked up. With my next pregnancy, I had u/s at the OB at every visit. This was due to cervical and uterine problems. But, I was also sent for a level 2 u/s at 19 weeks. That turned out fine and my son was born very healthy at 36 weeks. So, long story short.... I believe u/s are very important and hope they will never be phased out as routine. Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 > they can check many different things on the US(heartbeat, heart function, brain size, sex, organs, etx) me personally at 7-8 months was having de12calcification of the placenta that had to be closely watched...now i had no symtoms or felt anything going om, but it was. now what if something had happened because the US was not done or covered? ugh...i hate to even think of that. , I'm with you on this one. I went into my first level 2 u/s with all the glee that any expectant mom would have. The date is seared into my memory, May 23, 2000, I was 20 weeks. I was excited since we wanted to know the sex. And, this was the first time my husband was able to come to an u/s. I had 2 quick ones prior to check for h/b. Before then, I never realized how important a level 2 u/s was. Or, how pivotal a role it was going to play in my life. If it wasn't for that u/s, I would not know that the child I was carrying, a daughter, had a serious brain deformity. Had I not had an u/s, I would have had a stillbirth or given birth to a baby in a vegetative state who would only live on machines. All my screening tests were normal. This was nothing that would show up on a triple screen/AFP or an amnio. This was a fetal anomaly that would only be indicated on u/s. I'm glad I had an opportunity to get one. I had a level 2 u/s at a radiology practice conducted by a maternal/fetal medicine specialist. The machines they use are much more sophisticated than the portable ones the OBs use. I have a friend who switched OBs for her second pregnancy. She did this since the new OB did ALL u/s in their office. He did their level 2 himself, and said all was fine. When their son was born, he was missing an arm. In my opinion, a specialist should have done the level 2 u/s. This would have been picked up. With my next pregnancy, I had u/s at the OB at every visit. This was due to cervical and uterine problems. But, I was also sent for a level 2 u/s at 19 weeks. That turned out fine and my son was born very healthy at 36 weeks. So, long story short.... I believe u/s are very important and hope they will never be phased out as routine. Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 > they can check many different things on the US(heartbeat, heart function, brain size, sex, organs, etx) me personally at 7-8 months was having de12calcification of the placenta that had to be closely watched...now i had no symtoms or felt anything going om, but it was. now what if something had happened because the US was not done or covered? ugh...i hate to even think of that. , I'm with you on this one. I went into my first level 2 u/s with all the glee that any expectant mom would have. The date is seared into my memory, May 23, 2000, I was 20 weeks. I was excited since we wanted to know the sex. And, this was the first time my husband was able to come to an u/s. I had 2 quick ones prior to check for h/b. Before then, I never realized how important a level 2 u/s was. Or, how pivotal a role it was going to play in my life. If it wasn't for that u/s, I would not know that the child I was carrying, a daughter, had a serious brain deformity. Had I not had an u/s, I would have had a stillbirth or given birth to a baby in a vegetative state who would only live on machines. All my screening tests were normal. This was nothing that would show up on a triple screen/AFP or an amnio. This was a fetal anomaly that would only be indicated on u/s. I'm glad I had an opportunity to get one. I had a level 2 u/s at a radiology practice conducted by a maternal/fetal medicine specialist. The machines they use are much more sophisticated than the portable ones the OBs use. I have a friend who switched OBs for her second pregnancy. She did this since the new OB did ALL u/s in their office. He did their level 2 himself, and said all was fine. When their son was born, he was missing an arm. In my opinion, a specialist should have done the level 2 u/s. This would have been picked up. With my next pregnancy, I had u/s at the OB at every visit. This was due to cervical and uterine problems. But, I was also sent for a level 2 u/s at 19 weeks. That turned out fine and my son was born very healthy at 36 weeks. So, long story short.... I believe u/s are very important and hope they will never be phased out as routine. Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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