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Scan photo - confusion

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ConnieCaterpillar · 22/04/2021 12:31

Hi Everyone

I hope this is in the right place and that my rambling makes sense.

We went for our first scan on Monday (first pregnancy) and all went well. Quick scan, lady said the heartbeat is all ok and viable pregnancy. Felt a little bit rushed and I couldn't really see much due to mask and glasses flogging plus lots of grey but maybe I was expecting a little too much, tummy wiped and out of the door. I asked about a photo and was told they will be emailed across and theres a charity box for donations. Perfect, received the scan picture today and can see where baby is, but I expected to see a little bit more I guess. I have googled 12 week scans and you can clearly see that baby is well a baby. My LO just looks like a dot. I have seen a few family members scans and ones from friends and they look like babies.... am I being silly or is this normal? Willing to be told I need to give my head a wobble, I just expected a little bit more development I guess. My last period was 23rd Jan and due date given is Oct 29th. Will try and upload a photo now if I can hide the identifying information as we havent shared our news yet either. Thank you all :)

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Takingonthejellybelly · 24/04/2021 08:25

Your prenatal team sound a bit woeful. You usually have alot more interaction with first baby and covid or not, they should be seeing you f2f.

That's not a 12w scan, and the 17w +6d is very very odd. ...op go private and get it sorted asap. I wouldn't be returning to the same sonographer /machine!

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 24/04/2021 08:32

@Thesnakeminder

Ok. If you don’t believe it, report the thread and move on.

DontBiteTheBoobThatFeedsYou · 24/04/2021 10:12

I hope your next scan is better. Your head must be in a spin!

Thesnakeminder · 24/04/2021 23:03

Have done chuckles. Thanks for policing the thread. 😘

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 25/04/2021 06:42

Chuckles? You had the perfect opportunity to call me Twat and claim it was referring to my username if necessary.

CovidCorvid · 25/04/2021 07:28

[quote BeingATwatItsABingThing]@Thesnakeminder

Ok. If you don’t believe it, report the thread and move on.[/quote]
I don’t think Snakeminder is disbelieve the OP. I think she’s saying the scan image she’s been sent doesn’t appear to be an ultrasound image of a baby...so that they’ve sent a shit/incorrect image. 🤷‍♀️

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 25/04/2021 07:36

@CovidCorvid

The comment that was deleted was claiming the OP is making it up.

CovidCorvid · 25/04/2021 07:53

Oh ok, sorry I missed that.

MamatoEsme · 26/04/2021 10:29

Hope you get your answer soon OP!!! xx

SmidgenofaPigeon · 26/04/2021 11:13

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stylemeplease · 27/04/2021 06:38

How are you getting on

ElaborateSalad · 27/04/2021 21:23

Have you managed to get another scan yet, OP?

Dishwashersaurous · 28/04/2021 06:36

Whens the scan?

Dishwashersaurous · 01/05/2021 16:29

Any news op? Hope all is OK

stylemeplease · 01/05/2021 17:17

How are you

Kona84 · 01/05/2021 19:28

@ConnieCaterpillar I hope you got some more info

ConnieCaterpillar · 01/05/2021 19:49

Hi everyone sorry for the delay in getting back to you, had a rubbish week with a throat infection so lots of rest and gargling salty water, not the bank holiday weekend planned.

We had the scan yesterday and I measure 10 weeks 4 days which is slightly under my calculations but hey ho. Had the same sonographer which was slightly awkward but she didnt seem to recognise me, again no comments about features until I asked, but the information was given when I probed so I guess that is a lesson for me being a bit more assertive! Photos are via email again, but not had them yet so I can't compare! I have a blood test booked in for next thursday at our local clinic too! Been tucked up in bed so done quite a lot of reading and feel a bit more aware. Thank you again for all your support :)

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Horehound · 01/05/2021 20:16

@ConnieCaterpillar but did you see the screen at your scan?
Sorry you've been under the weather.

VixFromThe6ix · 01/05/2021 20:18

This has been the most edge of your seak thread I've read in such a long time. I am so so so hopeful for you and that everything turns out amazing. And what a story it would be to tell!!! Can't wait to see the pictures.
Did you see the baby shape? Hear the heart??

8dpwoah · 01/05/2021 20:19

Are you going back so they can take the nuchal measurement?

squirrelnutkins1 · 05/05/2021 22:59

Hope all is well

MakeTeaNotWar · 24/05/2021 06:12

How are you now @ConnieCaterpillar ?

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njh21 · 20/06/2023 22:33

Really old thread, fully away but I remember saving this to watch list and just came across!

Hope things worked out well for you @ConnieCaterpillar 🤞🏻

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