Will I get told off? Lol

[lockdownbabyx]

Random one..

I have a scan booked at my (old) local hospital EPU on the 24th, I then moved about 30 mins away and booked the scan at different hospital as it was closer. I had this scan on Thursday. I planned on cancelling the one on the 24th but forgot. Do you think il still be able to go or will they tell me off? Lol I want to see my little bean again as I'm so anxious. If I can't then obviously il happily pay private x

I think every woman is nervous during the first 12 weeks and it's natural. The fact you had an appointment booked, makes me think you've had sad news in the past.

However, IMO you've had your appointment and everything was ok, you are now taking another appointment from someone else who may need urgent attention, just so you can see your little one again.

I've had a previous ectopic pregnancy and due to the pandemic they were unable to screen to ensure everything was in the right place unless there was concerns/symptoms. And I accepted this, luckily we could afford to go privately and did for our peace of mind.

I'd also bare in mind, although different hospitals your NHS notes are centrally held.

I think it could be awkward as they’ll see from your notes that you’ve already had the required scan I would think. Maybe they won’t realise until after they do the scan and then update the notes but then they might say something then. I also think hospitals have been quite busy so I wouldn’t want to give them extra work.

I was just about to say your notes will be centrally stored so I would be surprised if they still had your scan booked?

I know exactly what you mean though about it being a good opportunity to get another scan, I understand totally but I’m not sure if you’d be able to this way unless they haven’t updated?

Maybe book a private one so you aren’t disappointed if it is cancelled?

The 24th is still some time away, you definitely have time to cancel.
These ultrasounds will cost the NHS in the region of £450-£600
(I've worked in private radiology department and this is what we bill patients)
So if you have already have reassurance that your baby is growing healthily then I think it's only right that you cancel this extra scan.

If all was well on the scan you've had you no longer need the other. Personally I would cancel it and free the spot up for someone who really needs to have it.
Last time I needed an epau scan they couldn't see me for 4 days because they were booked up and that was 2 days too late for me as I miscarried at home.

@ScottishStardust yes this is my 4th pregnancy after 3 previous losses, that's the reason for the early scan. My first pregnancy I miscarried at 7 weeks after seeing the heartbeat at 6, so that's why I'd like multiple scans.

I totally understand what you mean though, I don't want to take a scan away from somebody else, I was just curious what the protocol was as it's already booked and if I was still entitled to use that appointment. I've just booked a private scan online, at least that way my partner can come with me. I will cancel the one on the 24th on Monday x

BTW I cancelled the scan I had booked to allow someone who still had a glimmer of hope to take it. They did still want me to go in but I knew it was complete as I held my tiny baby in it's sac.

Thanks all, I don't mean to come across as selfish and in no way want to take away a scan from someone else. Like I said above, having had 3 losses im already super anxious. Even though I've already had a scan and all was well, my first pregnancy I saw the heartbeat at 6 weeks and was thrilled, but still miscarried a week later. So for my own peace of mind I want to have multiple scans. I'm going to cancel the NHS one on Monday, I've booked a private scan online this evening ☺️ x

Saying this as someone who didn’t realise at the time and had a couple of extra private scans, but repeat scans also aren’t that healthy for the baby apparently. So definitely have them if medically indicated but I’d maybe avoid reassurance ones or just to find out gender/see pictures etc

Glad you didn't take my response personally and I'm so sorry to hear for your previous losses. Fingers crossed for this little one.

I'm now 32 weeks pregnant, and I remember the first 12 weeks with constant worries. It's weird looking back now, as he batters me from the inside! It's very normal and natural to panic and worry - however, sadly, at such an early stage there isn't much they can do if the worst case scenario was going to happen. I contemplated multi private scans, even potentially hiding them from my husband but always thought about the 'what is this going to achieve'.

Wishing you the best of luck!

Thanks @Pepperama, I don't plan on having loads, I just wanted one inbetween my 6 and 12 week scan to give me peace of mind. I'm terrified of having a MMC, if that was to happen I'd want to know sooner rather than later x

I don’t think it comes across as selfish I totally get why you would want, especially with anything that happened previously. Personally I would book a private one though! I had to have growth scans in my last pregnancy, along with one extra reassurance san due to query ectopic so if they were really dangerous they would have to advise the risks properly so if you are worried about this maybe ask your midwife.

@ScottishStardust no I didn't take it personally at all, I totally understand everyone's point. The last thing I would want to do is to potentially take a scan from someone else, I'm In a position where I can pay private so I will on this occasion. I just want a scan between the 6-12 weeks, it's such a long time to wait and my anxiety just takes over 🙈. I've booked one for the 3rd April when il be 9 weeks.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Not long to go now ☺️. Xx

@PapercraftNinja thank you, I'm glad I don't come across that way. It's just so hard not knowing as anything can happen in these early weeks and it's terrifying. I had a scan on Thursday and all was well, and they discharged from the EPU. I was hoping they would offer another reassurance scan but Nevermind. I'm happy to pay private anyway, at least my partner can come with me aswell. I have my first midwife call in a couple of weeks so I will mention it to her also, thanks 😊 x

Ring them and explain they might still want to check you over but they will probably say to cancel.
Also, have as many scans as you want privately if it gives you peace of mind.
Congratulations!

Thank you @ThatsNotTheTeaHunty, I will call them on Monday and see what they say.
In all honesty, I would have a scan every week if I could afford it 😂 x

I just read up thread I didn't realise it wasn't good for the baby having lots of scans. But I'd assume that would be like every other week maybe.

I loved seeing my DS I had two private first was when I was bleeding and there was no EPU here. Second was my 4D scan and he was sucking his arm and I started crying like the crazy hormonal woman that he was sucking his arm for comfort and he was all alone. Actually, still could cry at this now! 😂

I had a few growth scans on the NHS and always wanted more! Totally get what you mean! It's your only way to see them at this point and it feels like you wait so long!

@ThatsNotTheTeaHunty no I wasn't aware of that either. Some people have lots of scans throughout their pregnancies, my sister being one of them. After having a still birth at 24 weeks, her next pregnancy she had scans on the NHS every few weeks. So I can't imagine it's overly dangerous, otherwise they wouldn't do it. Obviously if there is a risk then it must be a small risk x

[quote lockdownbabyx]@ThatsNotTheTeaHunty no I wasn't aware of that either. Some people have lots of scans throughout their pregnancies, my sister being one of them. After having a still birth at 24 weeks, her next pregnancy she had scans on the NHS every few weeks. So I can't imagine it's overly dangerous, otherwise they wouldn't do it. Obviously if there is a risk then it must be a small risk x [/quote]
Oh I'm so sorry to hear that x

@ThatsNotTheTeaHunty thank you x

I get your anxiety. I'd had a private scan at 8+3 which confirmed hb with my latest mc, then lost it a week later. I've had 5 mc's between 8 & 12wk, haven't counted how many chemicals. I held off any early scans with current which was torture but glad I did when I saw a very wriggly baby on my dating scan. I did have a private scan at 16+4 as I didn't want to wait until 20wk for the anomaly scan. Every day is a worry as babys movements are easily missed atm, will be more relaxed when she's stronger/bigger.
I wouldn't worry too much about risks with u/s. I had them every 4 weeks after 12wk with our twins plus an early scan at 8wk and another the day they were born to check if they were still breech. Not done them any harm and is the norm with a multiple pregnancy.

Good luck with the pregnancy

At first reading this I was thinking “
Of course she should cancel the scan “

After seeing you have 3 losses I think you should keep it and play dumb you deserve after that many loses to have your mind put at rest ! May be an unpopular option but I don’t care really , I’m on my 2nd pregnancy’s and I know how worrying it is the whole time let alone after that many loses ! So know one can tell you how to feel at all big hugs and prayers for a healthy safe pregnancy of your beautiful rainbow baby

Ultrasounds aren’t dangerous to the baby. What is dangerous is suggesting they might be.

@AvantGardening I agree with you completely!

SCANS ARE NOT HARMFUL TO BABIES!! Why on earth would scans even be offered if there was a risk to the baby?! What a stupid thing to say!

@lockdownbabyx like yourself I’ve had recurrent losses (4) and am currently pregnant again. I’d have a scan every week if I could too. Wishing you lots of luck xxx

@Sallyjo27 @AvantGardening I'm glad you both said that as I had never heard of them being harmful before!

I'm sorry for your losses too @Sallyjo27 , hope this pregnancy is a sticky was for you aswell ☺️ xx