Scan before 12 wks - normal?

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NobbyD · 01/08/2012 13:50

Hi,

Just a quick question. I've just been sent through a letter for my first scan and it's next Friday. Only got a BFP last Monday after many many negatives (last period end of May) so was unconvinced when doc said I was already 8wks. So by calculations I will only be 10 weeks at scan. Is this normal? was expecting a scan more to the end of the month. Will the scan even show anything??

It's my second pg so thought it would be an even longer wait.

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PickleSarnie · 01/08/2012 14:32

Do they do the Nuchal scan where you are? If so, it's going to be too early for that. Although, my scan was 11 weeks and a day and they said at the scan it was a couple of days too early to take the measurements so they booked me in for another scan a couple of weeks later.

Otherwise, if it's jut a dating scan then I don't think it's too early. I think ( and I'm willing to be corrected!) that these take place between 10 and 14 weeks.

wannabedomesticgoddess · 01/08/2012 14:40

Im on my second pregnancy also and my first scan was at ten weeks. They took measurements etc. I thought it odd too.

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NobbyD · 01/08/2012 15:25

Thanks guys - It's a dating scan. So will I even get to see anything? Get a print out picture or is that too early?

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wannabedomesticgoddess · 01/08/2012 15:45

I got a print out from my 10week scan.

On the screen we could vaguely make out the heartbeat, legs, head and arms.

The picture is just a blob really!

TittyBojangles · 01/08/2012 16:39

If they can't see everything they need at the scan then they will rebook you so try not to worry. Pretty sure most hospitals will let you buy a pic regardless of how far along you are. Better to be scanned too early and have to come back than too late to accurately date you.

CountryKitty · 01/08/2012 19:19

Hi I had the same thing. My NHS '12 week scan' was performed at 10.5 weeks. They could do most of their checks / measurements but re-booked me for 2 weeks later to complete their tests. The baby looked like a baby - clear head, body, arms and legs. Was really wriggly. The sonographer was able to check the brain formation was symetrical and see the stomach etc. When I went back at 12.5 weeks they finished their checks and I ended up with more pictures - bonus really!

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