Get The Bump digital magazine >

tools: Pregnancy Calendar | Baby Namer | Gender Chart | How Big is Baby?

community

all boards


birth clubs


nest boards


my blog

my photos

my boards


200+ Easy Weeknight Meals!

Green living: Eco-friendly tips & tricks!

< Previous topic | Next topic >

All Boards > 1st Trimester

Sort:
12-10-2012 at 5:51 PM
schiebk10
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-21-2012
4 Posts
126 Points
schiebk10 is not online. Last active: 05-06-2013, 2:38 PMNewbie

Share Your First Ultrasound Experiences

Let's all share our first ultrasound experience!

 

My husband teared up. I was so happy. The heartbeat was incredible when I heard it. I am 7 1/2 weeks so the baby was tiny and doesn't have feet yet..I can't wait till he/she is bigger! :) 
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 6:06 PM
megaboosmo...
Not Ranked
Joined on 05-11-2012
734 Posts
10,457 Points
megaboosmom is not online. Last active: 05-22-2013, 9:58 PMBronze
A whole lot of us won't have an ultrasound until we're well into the 2nd trimester.
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 6:50 PM
sweetjay68...
Not Ranked
Joined on 02-09-2012
171 Posts
1,842 Points
sweetjay6891 is not online. Last active: 02-27-2013, 10:15 PMNewbie
I'll be going in, in 8 days for my first ultrasound. I'll let you know then! 
Daisypath Anniversary tickers BabyFetus Ticker FuzziBunz at Nurtured Family 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 7:08 PM
cdale86
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-08-2007
621 Posts
6,280 Points
cdale86 is not online. Last active: 05-20-2013, 7:25 PMBronze
I was terrified!  We did IVF and got great beta #s, but I was absolutely terrified they were going to find empty gestational sacs.  We went at 6w5d.  The doc inserted and then said "well, here are your twins..."  I just looked back at DH in disbelief.  We were both SO excited and I couldn't stop smiling.  I couldn't use the word "pregnant" before the u/s.  Now I need to wrap my head around the twins part.  I'm still having a hard time enjoying this and stupid IF ruined me.  Now I'm worried that when we go back for our 2nd u/s at 9w, I will hear "It seems the babies stopped developing around _w_d."  I'm going to try to stay positive and enjoy every second of this.  I can't wait to go back and see that things are still going strong!
Me: 26 DH: 26
Together 12 years, Married 4 years
TTC #1 since 12/2010 with unexplained IF
HSG: normal SA: normal
Jan 2011-April 2011: Femara 2.5 mg with 4 failed cycles
May 2012-Aug 2012: 3 IUIs- 100mg Clomid + Ovidrel + Endometrin = BFNs
November 2012: IVF #1 ER: 11/2 22 eggs retrieved. ET: 5dt on 11/7 (2 transferred)
Beta #1 on 11/19: 1069 Beta #2 on 11/21: 2752
1st ultrasound 12/5- It's TWINS!!!
Baby B with omphalocele and diaphragmatic hernia...We will love him as long as God allows.

Pregnancy Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 7:25 PM
KandAP87
Not Ranked
Joined on 10-13-2010
23 Posts
693 Points
KandAP87 is not online. Last active: 05-22-2013, 9:00 PMNewbie
We just went for our very first u/s today! It was the most amazing experience to have confirmation that there really is a baby in there! And relief too! We measured exactly what we were expecting, 7w 1d! Heartbeat was perfect too! A happy and healthy pregnancy to all of you :)
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 7:50 PM
amberzurch...
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-23-2012
192 Posts
3,896 Points
amberzurcher061913 is online. Last active: 05-23-2013, 5:18 AMNewbie
I had mine at 7w6d. I knew it was going to be a transvaginal u/s but im a first timer and didnt know what to expect. My baby's father wasn't able to make it 'cause of work so my best friend came with me.. it was more awkward than i anticipated lol. I made her stand in the corner until i was on the table and unsuccesfully trying to "cover" myself, needless to say seeing my little bean and listening to his/her heartbeat made up for my friend seeing my side butt! 
IAmPregnant Ticker BabyFetus Ticker BabyFruit Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 7:59 PM
karmon23
Not Ranked
Joined on 12-03-2011
48 Posts
1,122 Points
karmon23 is not online. Last active: 05-18-2013, 7:22 PMNewbie
 My Husband and I just had our first ultrasound today! Im 9wks5d. It was soooo amazing! The babys little arms and legs were moving and we heard its little heartbeat! It was the best day yet!
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 8:29 PM
McFelix571...
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-22-2010
Baltimore, MD
583 Posts
849 Points
McFelix5711 is not online. Last active: 05-22-2013, 10:33 PMBronze
Had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks 3 days since I had an IUI. I was nervous, but my husband was able to be there to and it was so awesome to see the little heartbeat. I cried after the dr left, which I think was a mix of relief and happiness!

Lilypie Pregnancy tickers 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 8:32 PM
JCWhitey
Not Ranked
Joined on 02-09-2011
1,516 Posts
28,876 Points
JCWhitey is not online. Last active: 05-23-2013, 1:02 AMBronze

We had our u/s last Thursday.  I didn't know exactly how far along I was since I wasn't charting and really couldn't remember exactly when my last cycle even was since we weren't TTC.  The doctor wanted a better idea of where I am in the pregnancy.  I honestly wasn't thinking too much about it ahead of time so I had no expectations.  We just showed up and he glopped that goo on my belly and started moving the wand around.  When he found my uterus is was empty!  I had a moment of panic of "where the heck is the baby!" but after a minute or two of searching he found it.  Said the baby was hiding but very much there.

There was a heartbeat and the baby measured 6 weeks, 6 days.  We had estimated that I was 7 weeks, 1 day and he opted not to change my due date since the ultrasound could show an error of up to a week.  He also found the giant cyst on my right ovary and I asked him to look at the left one and the cyst was still on that one, too.  But he didn't seemed worried and they've never really bothered me.

That was it.  He did say "only one baby in there" to which my brain thought "of course, I'm not having twins!" before realizing that there really was no way for me to know that prior to this.  Just my assumption, I guess!

Janine & Cody | Georgetown, Grand Cayman | Feb. 28th, 2012

Surprise BFP | Baby Due Late July/Early August 2013

Pregnancy Ticker

I believe in a lot of things. I believe in fresh tennis balls, the healing power of bunnies, and that the novels of Susan Sontag are something I'll never read. In fact, I don't even know who Susan Sontag is. What is she... like... a painter? I believe in Crystal Lite because I believe in ME. I believe in the movies of Val Kilmer, though these days it ain't so easy. I believe in Darren Sproles, the word "dabble", the first season of "Silk Stockings", and big, warm, moist, gooey chocolate chip cookies that melt in your mouth and all over your face. 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 8:37 PM
SkyBee
Not Ranked
Joined on 01-10-2010
3,453 Posts
14,208 Points
SkyBee is online. Last active: 05-23-2013, 5:31 AMSilver
First ultrasound with this pregnancy.... I cried in shock and some fear when they said it was twins. DH was grinning from ear to ear saying how cool it was. 
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 8:54 PM
Laurakat81
Not Ranked
Joined on 05-29-2008
Louisiana
9,683 Posts
45,279 Points
Laurakat81 is not online. Last active: 05-22-2013, 9:23 PMGold
We had our first this past Friday. I wish I could say we were excited but really we were nervous wrecks. Our tech was really nice but clearly not used to a couple with a long history of losses. She had orders to check out my ovaries for OHSS and zoomed past my ute. Took her time on the ovaries and then slowly goes back to show us our baby. All was perfect! We were in tears but then she says, "oh I saw the heart beating on my way to your ovaries but I didn't want to tell you! Thought itd be a fun surprise to make you wait!"

Personally, I would have liked to throat punch her. She knew how terrified we were and actually thought she was being clever and cute. We were both crying, convinced we were about to find out we were losing another baby because it didn't make sense that she wasn't saying anything or showing us anything. All so she could "surprise" us....


TTC, Loss, and IF History


Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


My Blog: Grow Baby Grow 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 9:40 PM
LovinLife3...
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-12-2012
214 Posts
4,158 Points
LovinLife33 is not online. Last active: 05-22-2013, 10:47 PMNewbie
Laurakat81:
We had our first this past Friday. I wish I could say we were excited but really we were nervous wrecks. Our tech was really nice but clearly not used to a couple with a long history of losses. She had orders to check out my ovaries for OHSS and zoomed past my ute. Took her time on the ovaries and then slowly goes back to show us our baby. All was perfect! We were in tears but then she says, "oh I saw the heart beating on my way to your ovaries but I didn't want to tell you! Thought itd be a fun surprise to make you wait!"

 

Personally, I would have liked to throat punch her. She knew how terrified we were and actually thought she was being clever and cute. We were both crying, convinced we were about to find out we were losing another baby because it didn't make sense that she wasn't saying anything or showing us anything. All so she could "surprise" us....

That is so NOT cool!  I'm sure my DH would have probably said something, especially given your history.  Although, I'm very happy that you got to hear the heartbeat! 
BabyFruit Ticker
Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 11:18 PM
mkwgymnast
Not Ranked
Joined on 09-05-2007
Seattle, Wa
340 Posts
2,842 Points
mkwgymnast is not online. Last active: 05-10-2013, 12:35 PMNewbie
Laurakat81:
We had our first this past Friday. I wish I could say we were excited but really we were nervous wrecks. Our tech was really nice but clearly not used to a couple with a long history of losses. She had orders to check out my ovaries for OHSS and zoomed past my ute. Took her time on the ovaries and then slowly goes back to show us our baby. All was perfect! We were in tears but then she says, "oh I saw the heart beating on my way to your ovaries but I didn't want to tell you! Thought itd be a fun surprise to make you wait!"

Personally, I would have liked to throat punch her. She knew how terrified we were and actually thought she was being clever and cute. We were both crying, convinced we were about to find out we were losing another baby because it didn't make sense that she wasn't saying anything or showing us anything. All so she could "surprise" us....

I'm really sorry they made you wait. That was cruel. Congrats!!

Me: 27 Dx lean PCOS July & August -Femara 5mg no response
put on hold to take estrogen for 5 weeks to make my uterus grow
10/26/12 provera then Femara + follistim + TI = BFP!!!
6w3d ultrasound showed Identical Twins!!
BabyFruit Ticker Anniversary 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 11:20 PM
mkwgymnast
Not Ranked
Joined on 09-05-2007
Seattle, Wa
340 Posts
2,842 Points
mkwgymnast is not online. Last active: 05-10-2013, 12:35 PMNewbie
I had my first u/s at 6w3d today and since there was a resident in the room it was super long. Both Dh and I thought we saw 2 babies but weren't really sure what we were looking at. It took forever for them to finally tell us it was identical twins, just in shock! I have another u/s schedule in 1.5 weeks!

Me: 27 Dx lean PCOS July & August -Femara 5mg no response
put on hold to take estrogen for 5 weeks to make my uterus grow
10/26/12 provera then Femara + follistim + TI = BFP!!!
6w3d ultrasound showed Identical Twins!!
BabyFruit Ticker Anniversary 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-11-2012 at 5:16 AM
JazElsMomm...
Not Ranked
Joined on 12-05-2012
111 Posts
2,133 Points
JazElsMomma is not online. Last active: 04-04-2013, 9:07 AMNewbie
mkwgymnast:
I had my first u/s at 6w3d today and since there was a resident in the room it was super long.nbsp;Both Dh and I thought we saw 2 babies but weren't really sure what we were looking at. It took forever for them to finally tell us it was identical twins, just in shock! I have another u/s schedule in 1.5 weeks!


Congrats! That is so exciting!
photo 7d336957-e525-42d3-af8d-bd3bbe8c7266_zpse65d6405.jpg Lilypie Pregnancy tickers 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-11-2012 at 10:20 AM
lamoore691...
Not Ranked
Joined on 12-06-2012
11 Posts
279 Points
lamoore6912 is not online. Last active: 02-24-2013, 10:28 PMNewbie

I was so nervous for my first appointment, which was this past Friday. This is my first, it wasn't planned, me and DH are excited, but obviously new things can bring on nervousness.

 I was 6w6d along at the appt. Since I wasn't positive when my LMP was, they sent us to get an transvaginal u/s. When I first saw the little nugget, it was so overwhelming to think that I really DID have a baby growing inside of me. Then, I saw my husband stand up and walk over to the monitor and his eyes just lit up - that's when we realized the heart was beating. She played the sound for us and I just cried, and DH was speechless. We couldn't believe that a baby 1 cm long already had such a strong beating heart. We were (and still are) truly on cloud nine.
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-11-2012 at 11:37 AM
alexandra1...
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-22-2012
509 Posts
10,492 Points
alexandra1818 is not online. Last active: 05-23-2013, 1:33 AMBronze

I had my first ultrasound last Wednesday due to spotting, at 5 weeks 5 days... and all they saw was an empty gestational sac. (Which they told me was perfectly fine)

Sunday morning, I had another (again due to spotting), at 6 weeks 2 days... and they saw a gestational sac and the yolk sac. (Which they again told me was perfectly fine)

I'm getting another on Wednesday afternoon, at 6 weeks 5 days... and fingers crossed that there will actually be a fetal pole!

Sadly, since the first two were ordered by the ER, the ultrasound technicians refused to even let DH in the room, let alone show anything to either of us. :(   Hopefully the technician on Wednesday will show us SOMETHING!

My Blog

BabyFruit Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
Hot Topics

New dad or dad-to-be? Chat with other dads here!
Visit the Dads & Dads-to-be board

Need baby shower inspiration? Get ideas here!
Visit the Baby Showers board

Chat with other crafty moms here!
Visit the Crafty Moms board

search boards

choose another board

most active posters
sunlavende...
981 posts
BayleighPa...
952 posts
linzeek44
632 posts
minicheezb...
417 posts
Nest Cayla
382 posts
sheacox
369 posts
NotElsie
237 posts
*Mrs*Rohrb...
232 posts
Love4Labs3...
203 posts
jertie
108 posts

connect with these online bumpies
mnbv9502! BabyShanteau
pumkin597 cjl5072
phishgirl29 wearebirds
dputeri VegasGal1978
LalaMama81 mello13
Bear&Bug BreanneL24
ktdid804 janfit
mrskeyte9 ericalee27
randomnames precious72381
DoodleMoose Angela.23
theatremandy twistsandturnsto2
tandb2010 jnrenck
mardye kim2967
mariegood9 alahart15
09.05.06bride caitymc
From The Nest Boards:
"Is this a reasonable goal?"
WhiteOrchid. on Health & Fitness

"Had the ‘talk’ with my son yesterday."
sahmonabudget on Married Life