12 week scan at 13+5 - fed up

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I feel really deflated today. My booking appointment took ages to come through and the hospital had got me and another woman confused so they weren't expecting me. This was Friday. At that appointment I couldn't have blood taken as I was too dehydrated so no blood was coming out. Now my scan, which I was told would be in the next two weeks, i.e by Fri next week is actually not until the end of the month! My blood will be taken then. At the moment I just want to know everything is ok and feel like paying for a private scan. I've had two scares already and now as my sickness is much better (with one bad day recently) I'm just starting to get a bit worried something is wrong. WWYD? I don't know how I'm going to get through another 2.5 weeks of not knowing
Sorry to sound like a spoilt brat!

Well on the plus side the way between this scan and 20 week scan won't be so long. I wouldn't bother with private scan

That's true. I hadn't thought of it like that

Please sort out your dehydration. I know those hospital waiting areas are horrid and it's easy not to practice self care but its important for you and baby. Your level of hydration can affect the level of amniotic fluid. Call the hospital back and express your concerns, firmly asking for an earlier date. They always state to call with any changes on the letters. I would also contact your midwife. If it just isn't happening then personally I would just pay for the private scan. It was about £50 last time I had one so well worth it for the peace of mind although dont leave the scan info in with your notes (do take them with you in case anything is wrong and the measurements are helpful) as they dont like to do measure growth less then 2 weeks a part.

I might be wrong but I thought they couldn’t do the combined test after 14 weeks? So if your dates are a couple of days off then you might not be able to get proper screening. I’d call the hospital and be fairly pushy about an earlier date. If they refuse then if it’s affordable I’d look into getting the harmony test.

I have got better with drinking. I was struggling previously because of morning sickness but seem to be better now and hopefully won't be as bad at the scan. I'm going to ring in the morning to see if they can bring it forward as I'm due to work that day so would need to take leave for it.

Mine have been 13+6 this time and 21+6, seem really late and time has dragged. It's annoying having to wait isn't it.