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To refuse a scan at 38 weeks?

217 replies

Moggymorn · 15/07/2019 10:20

I'm booked in for a c-section in two days. I have an anterior placenta and a breech baby, and I have a lot of problems with movements due to both of these factors. I had my last growth scan a week ago today, everything was fine, consultant advised no more scans were needed as although I have problems not feeling movements, baby is moving and weighs an estimated healthy 8lbs and no causes for concern. I went in on Wednesday with reduced movements, after not feeling anything for 12 hours and I went in again on Saturday for the same reason. All day Sunday I could feel the movements, and today he's wiggling away again. It just depends on his position whether I feel anything or not.

They've phoned me this morning to come in for a scan in a couple of hours, which is standard procedure after two episodes of reduced movements. I said that I'm happy with his movements today and yesterday, and my section is in two days so I'm happy to pass on the scan. They said I can reject the appointment but it will be against medical advice.

AIBU to reject it? It's DHs last day at work, he's got so much to do he can't come home and take me, so I'd have to drive myself 50 minutes there and back, at 38+4. I've not driven for a week or so now as I'm so huge and uncomfortable. I really don't think babies at risk, it's just the words 'against medical advice' that has made me doubt myself.

OP posts:
VictoriaBun · 15/07/2019 20:16

FlowersFlowers Congratulations

Proseccoinamug · 15/07/2019 20:20

Congratulations! Welcome to the world baby boy!

Blahblahblahnanana · 15/07/2019 20:27

Congratulations! Glad everything went well.

Hopefully this puts things in perspective to those people who we’re saying for op to not bother going for the scan...

Catinthetwat · 15/07/2019 20:30

Do exactly what you want.

GreigLaidlawsbarofsoap · 15/07/2019 20:30

Awwww how wonderful! Many congratulations OP on your gorgeous new boy!

Catinthetwat · 15/07/2019 20:31

Oh... Congratulations Flowers

covetingthepreciousthings · 15/07/2019 20:32

Congratulations OP, glad you went to the scan. Thanks

MmeBufo · 15/07/2019 20:32

CongratulationsFlowers I'm so glad you went and your both safe.

Enjoy your baby snuggles

MmeBufo · 15/07/2019 20:33

*you'reHmm

NoSauce · 15/07/2019 20:45

Wow that was quick! Congratulations ❤️

bobstersmum · 15/07/2019 20:49

So glad you are both OK! Congratulations!

HorridHenrysNits · 15/07/2019 20:50

Oh wow! Congrats, and I nominate this for classics.

CaravanHero · 15/07/2019 20:50

Congrats!

Betsy86 · 15/07/2019 20:56

Congratulations Flowers

DobbyTheHouseElk · 15/07/2019 20:57

Awww. Congratulations Flowers Flowers

Gunpowder · 15/07/2019 21:01

Wow congratulations! That happened fast. Hope you are both doing well. Flowers

BeenHereForAges · 15/07/2019 21:03

Congratulations OP!

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 15/07/2019 21:03

Congratulations Flowers

RunningFeisty · 15/07/2019 21:09

What happened at the scan?

McShakey · 15/07/2019 21:22

Congratulations OpFlowers

Moggymorn · 15/07/2019 21:36

Cord was wrapped around his neck twice very tightly. He's doing amazing. He's totally gorgeous.

OP posts:
busybee987 · 15/07/2019 21:41

You are one lucky lady. congratulations. and well done to all the ladies who encouraged you to attend

QOD · 15/07/2019 21:47

Cancel the cheque and go 😉

Congratulations 👶💙

Sandybval · 15/07/2019 21:49

Congratulations, I am so happy for you that you went to the scan. Flowers

RandomMess · 15/07/2019 21:55

So glad you have a wonderfully happy ending! Congratulations Thanks

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