Can I ask a stupid question?

[LieselVentouse]

If you had a scan at 1.45pm would you have lunch before or after.

Don't think it matters

i like stupid questions

Afterwards. My dh and I always used to go out for a meal after a scan, to relax and discuss the scan.

I don't think it matters at all. They like you to have a full bladder though as it makes the uterus more visible, I think.

Personally, I'd have it before.

If I was pregnant I would be having lunch before AND after can you tell I'm dieting?

Seriously though think its fine whatever.

have it before , don;t want to faint due to low blood sugar !and try not to wee first though !

Thanks guys,sorry never replied last night, DH took PC off me.

ceolas- thats what is says in all the books- but when I went for my scan with busting full bladder the nurses laughed at me and said 'we dont do that anymore- go and have a wee!'- I felt like a right idiot.

eat something sugary/ fruit juice before- it makes bean go mad- much more fun to watch!

Is that a new rule everywhere glitterkitty? When I last went a couple of years ago I got a letter telling me I had to drink a pint of water and I struggled not to wee on the table when the sonographer pushed the scanner thing into my bladder.

I dont know if its everywhere- this is my first. And i had got all prepared and drunk loads! Nurse just said 'we dont do that anymore' -like it was ancient custom. That was in October.

I had to have a full bladder on 30th November! It was written on my appointment letter.

I would say after as I was feeling worried (for no reason) with 20 wk scan so couldn't have eaten before, but it was at 9am. At 12wk scan couldn't have done either!

GIIL, I had to have a full bladder for my scan last week! Depends when it is - the earlier the scan, the more important it is that your bladder is full. When I went for a 20 week scan (last time) I didn't need a full bladder.

But - to the OP - I would have lunch beforehand. If they are late with your scan (which, if they hit a problem, is likely) then you will be so ravenous!

I had a 12 week scan on Monday, they never asked me for a full bladder and I really didn't have one anyway but what little I did have they ask for in a water sample, and my scan was so clear, I don't think it matters, also they'll tell you to go and have a drink water and come back if they cant see! My scan on empty bladder!
Babymadxx

Well if its anything like our hospital,a 1:45 appointment means a 3pm scan followed by an hour sat in the waiting room while they write your notes up. And then if there are any issues, another hour wait to see a consultant, 5 minutes talking to the consultant, and another hour waiting for them to do your notes. So I'd eat before. Or take a packed lunch ...

like fruitful - at my 20 week scan I sat in waiting room with my packed lunch.
Scan at 11.30, appointment with doctor (which was a complete waste of time as the first question she asked me was "Now...why are we seeing you today?") at 1.45

Thanks chaps. Just got back after seeing in-laws and mother and daughter etc. Thanks for the advice guys I was in the hiospital for four friggin hours - but well worth the wait. Baby is fine and healthy.

How many weeks are you now liesel?

I had no idea you were pregnant (why would I)??

Congratulations!!!

Hi guys, Im 13+ weeks due in July.

really pleased your scan went well... little one will be here in time for all the summer meet-ups that we have planned!!

What mneetings?