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Ultrasound Posted: 02-04-07 19:03pm
My first ultrasound was during my 7 weeks.
Does anyone know when my next ultrasound
will be? I heard you get one when your 5
months to see what sex the baby is, but
will I get one before then?
Another question,
my mom says that if the heartbeat is over
170bpm, its a girl. She said faster
heartbeats means its a girl. I heard its
a myth, so I just need to know the real
truth. Because my mom over exagerates way
too much. Because everyones first
ultrasoubd heartbeat was around 160, mine
was 178. I never read anyones ultrasound
being 178bpm. So I hope thats a normal
heartbeat.
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Bridget
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Posted: 02-04-07 19:11pm
The first time I heard my baby's heartbeat
was at 9 weeks via doppler and it was 175.
The faster heartbeat = girl thing is a
myth, I had a boy.
I was only supposed to have 1 ultrasound
and it was at 18 weeks. That's when they
measure everything to make sure everything
is ok, and if the baby cooperates you can
find out the sex. It's different for
everyone how many you'll have.
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Ingi
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Posted: 02-04-07 19:52pm
There is no 'standard' amount of
ultrasounds to have. Your insurance has a
lot to do with it as does your doctor. If
they don't pay, you don't get a second one
- and if your doctor doesn't think it is
necessary, you won't get one. I'm
assuming they did the first one to date
your pregnancy, right? A second
ultrasound is not needed unless your
pregnancy is considered high risk for some
reason.
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NiCKiDEE5206
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Posted: 02-04-07 19:59pm
They gave me my first ultrasound to see
when I conceived and how far along I am.
Thats how I found out I conceived december
12th and is due sometime around september
4th. But I hope I get another one to see
what sex the baby is. I have cigna
insurance and it covers half the payment.
So I only have to pay $40 every
appointment I have so that isn't too bad.
they gave me my first
ultrasound to see when I conceived and how
far along I am. Thats how I found out I
conceived december 12th and is due
sometime around september 4th. But I
hope I get another one to see what sex the
baby is. I have cigna insurance and it
covers half the payment. So I only have
to pay $40 every appointment I have so
that isn't too bad.
$40 for every appt? That sounds
terrible!!
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NiCKiDEE5206
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Posted: 02-04-07 20:07pm
If my insurance didnt cover all the
appointments, id have to have $80 each
time. But since it covers it, I only have
to pay half. I guess im at a expensive
gyno. And I go back on the 12th of this
month, and I dont know what there gunna do
with this appointment. The already gave
me an ultrasound, blood tests, pap smear,
what do they need now?
Nothing. If your pregnancy is not high
risk, then all those appts. Are pretty
boring and pointless. They just check
your urine for protein and look at your
belly size once your bigger. Its still
best for the baby to go everytime though,
just in case.
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NiCKiDEE5206
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Posted: 02-04-07 20:14pm
So this appointment wont really be
important? I was there 2 weeks ago and
now I go back. But, since I gave blood *7
tubes of it* will they know if the baby is
ok? Because all that blood was for hiv
and stuff. Maybe thats why they want me
back? Im not sure. But, I just cant wait
to find out what sex the baby is. We
already got a 4 in 1 crib, a bassinet,
cute soft blankets, a carseat and a head
supporter for the carseat. I love looking
at baby things. The babys room is going
to be a sesame street theme soo cute. I cant
wait. And being only 9 weeks and in the
first trimester, im already so excited.
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Posted: 02-04-07 20:14pm
I have cigna too and I paid nothing for my
appointments. $40 is outrageous, i've
never heard of a co-pay that high.
I liked going to my boring appointments (i
wasn't high risk until the end), I loved
hearing his heartbeat each time.
so this appointment wont
really be important? I was there 2 weeks
ago and now I go back. But, since I gave
blood *7 tubes of it* will they know if
the baby is ok? Because all that blood
was for hiv and stuff. Maybe thats why
they want me back? Im not sure. But, I
just cant wait to find out what sex the
baby is. We already got a 4 in 1 crib, a
bassinet, cute soft blankets, a carseat
and a head supporter for the carseat. I
love looking at baby things. The babys
room is going to be a sesame street theme
soo cute. I cant
wait. And being only 9 weeks and in the
first trimester, im already so
excited.
they want you back to see how your
pregnancy is progressing. Like I said
they will have you pee in a cup everytime
and check for protein and then take your
blood pressure and thats about it.
Wow, you got your stuff really early. I
didnt have any of those things until the
third trimester.
i have cigna too and I paid
nothing for my appointments. $40 is
outrageous, i've never heard of a co-pay
that high.
I liked going to my boring appointments (i
wasn't high risk until the end), I loved
hearing his heartbeat each
time.
oh man I totally forgot they did
that...Holy cow. My son is almost 9
months old and its like I already forgot
my entire pregnancy!
Yeah that was aweosme to hear the
heartbeat, that was the only thing that
motivated me to get out of bed ( I was
always sick)
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NiCKiDEE5206
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Posted: 02-04-07 20:18pm
Yeah I saw the heartbeat my first
ultrasound. Its like a blob. And I got 2
pictures of it. But my co-pay is $40. I
guess it depends on where you live? I
dont know. But when I go on the 12th ill
ask my doctor about the pay. I like going
everytime too because its my first baby
and I like learning about new things.
Will I know if the baby is normal anytime
soon? Or will I not know until birth?
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Posted: 02-06-07 19:34pm
I like going to the boring appointment
too, its nice even if I didnt get to hear
her heartbeat (which I love by the way)
because then I can ask all my stupid
questions (if I can remember them) and get
my mind put at ease....I hate peeing in
the cup every month though, I think by the
time I have her they would have enough of
my pee to fill a small pool (i know that
sounds gross, but it was funny the first
time I said it to my mum apparently)
hearing the heartbeat and seeing the
heartbeat are different, seeing the
heartbeat was wonderful but hearing the
heartbeat every month is just
amazing...And its so great to hear it and
know she is ok
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soo cute. I cant
wait. And being only 9 weeks and in the
first trimester, im already so excited.