cross posted from due date community

[thesynergizer]

So we didn't want an ultrasound this time, and i told myself we wouldn't get one unless medically indicated. Well, then i gained 10lbs in a month and measured 4 weeks ahead. 22cm at 18w

Comments

[katie_wagner]

I doesn't hurt to be safe. I know it's important to you to stay natural, but these are the reasons why medical technology IS good.

As someone who has lost their baby in the past, I know that you can't be too careful. Better to go and know your baby is fine than to find out something was going on and you could have done something about it. Your baby's safety and your health is important.

[thesynergizer]

would you still feel this way if it was $500 out of pocket for that peace of mind? i hate letting finances dictate things, and of course if the midwife said GO, i would, no questions asked. but she said it was up to me.

[katie_wagner]

Yep...but I'm overly paranoid from actually losing my baby. If you don't think it's necessary, then don't do it. For me, any price is worth my baby's well being. Money is just money and it will come back eventually.

[muirichinnahali]

The quick growth wouldn't concern me much. If that's the only concern, I'd ride it out and see what happens after the holidays. :) I skipped all ultrasound during my last pregnancy. There were definitely times I second guessed myself for a moment. But in the end, I was glad I'd made the decision I had.

[jackiechloe]

In both my pregnancies I gained 6 lbs in week 21 (and 3-4 lbs per week from 34-38, for a grand total of 60), so 10 lbs in a month would be, well, typical for me. But if you're worried, then you do what you need to do. :)

[thesynergizer]

its more the fundal height and weight gain together that's got me concerned. just one or the other i could brush off more easily. i think we're going to wait and see what happens at my january appt though, and then go from there.

[claripossum]

Just for me personally, I usually like to get at least one ultrasound, because I'm paranoid about placenta previa, and AFAIK an ultrasound is the only way to detect that before birth.

That said, it depends on what you're comfortable with. Waiting a month to re-consider isn't a bad idea, actually. As for wanting to be surprised, you can ask the tech to not let you see the screen at all, and I'm sure they'd be more than happy to do that. If nothing else, you can blindfold yourself. ;)

[thesynergizer]

i'm not sure i'd have the strength to not look once i was there. i'm not sure i'd have the strength to still not want to know once i was there (we found out with our first two) its like a guy going to a strip club with a blindfold on. seriously? just dont go then :-)

as far as previa, i believe bleeding would be an indication that there was a problem.

[heyunyi]

Are you able to measure your own fundal height? I'd measure it now and then measure it in a week (or even 3-4 days if you are impatient). If you're still growing more than 1 cm a week, I'd just schedule the ultrasound now.

[thesynergizer]

actually, when my husband and i tried to do it at home, we got a lower number than she got at the office. i got it at about 20cm for 18w and he agreed with me. so that caused me to pause as well. idk if i want to tell her i doubt her measuring ability though. that seems like maybe not so smart to say ...

[heyunyi]

Well, I guess the other question would be if you are absolutely sure on your dates? If the midwife was off by a couple cm and your due date is off by a couple weeks that could explain the difference right there.

20 cm is what I was measuring at 18 weeks and it turned out to be twins!

[thesynergizer]

i am 100 percent sure of dates and yes, this is exactly what i'm worried about