Is there such a thing as too many u/s??

Question

Hi all! So I'm 11 w 6 d today (🙏🏼) and had an u/s Monday. I felt great after seeing baby, hearing heartbeat and even seeing that the baby is ahead at 12w. Then yesterday the anxiety crept back up 😩 My hubby is also away on a trip w his family (I had to pass since last week I had some bleeding due to a sch..better now though!) and I've been feeling a little jealous now since I feel like I'm missing out :( And yesterday I was so emotional and weepy..My next u/s is this coming Monday for my 12w scan and testing (😅🙏🏼) I was thinking of getting a private u/s for Sunday or Saturday to see/hear baby again before my appt Monday (I'm such a worry wart! 😖) my hubby doesn't like me getting "zapped" (lol) so much and says just to stick with the u/s at the doctors appts. But I can't help it, I'm trying to shake off the anxiety but a bit hard after having 2 mc's.. Any tips or advice? Thank you!! Xoxo

Answer

Don't do it!  Like another poster said check the heart rate at your doctors office.  But you only have to wait 5 days so I would just wait the 5 days.  Unless you are bleeding or cramping there is not need for another US.  You should invest in a home Dopler if you are this nervous about it.  Don't worry baby is doing fine!!

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I understand worrying as I was the same way. I had multiple us's due to me miscarrying the pregnancy before my son. Whenever I felt nervous or anxious I just popped in for heart tones. They listened to my baby with a Doppler rather than having an us. You could always do that or even invest in one yourself . My dr said they would rather see me in to ease my nerves than not. Just means you're a good mommy since you worry.

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Buy a fetal doppler. Doing one elective scan is great but this early ou don't see much and you don't want to get in the habit of doing elective scans each time you panic.

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That really depends on you and your doctor. For me, that answer is one, unless there are problems. I get by on the fetal doppler checks alone. I just want the 9 week to confirm the date. However, I'd never suggest that works for everyone.

If you're worrying, talk to your doctor and see what they suggest. There's a limit to how much your insurance will cover, so learning to relax and trust your body will help. Stay away from pregnancy loss and horror stories, because they're only going to make you worry more. (Trust me on this one. I used to scare the hell out of myself before I even got pregnant.)

Good luck, momma!

Is there such a thing as too many u/s??

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