Ultrasound Frustration!!!

So, a couple weeks ago I did a private ultrasound for some peace of mind. I was 16+3 weeks at the time. (This was at a private ultrasound place - not my OBGYN)

At 11 weeks we did the NIPT blood test and the gender came back Girl. We were thrilled! First granddaughter on both sides of the family.

Anyway. The ultrasound came with a gender peek. I just wanted to see my baby and did not book the scan solely for gender purposes because I thought 16 weeks would be early for that. First time trying to get that potty shot, the umbilical cord was between baby’s legs and not budging no matter how often I rolled, walked, and even drank apple juice. Baby even fell asleep at one point and didn’t move no matter how much the sonographer pushed. So I had to come in for a redo.

The next scan, the sonographer was dead set on it being a Boy. Looked like a nub. I didn’t see a scrotum though, nor did she point it out. Disappointment set in, not gonna lie. I didn’t know how to react.

After stressin our about it and searching high and low about NIPT being wrong for Girl, even calling my OBGYN and the lab who did the blood work (both confirmed they have XX on record) I finally emailed the ultrasound place stating I’d like a redo.

The place emailed me back saying they have on record “Girl” for me??? I’m like: “Um? Then why do all my pictures you printed out for me say Boy?”

They responded saying my first scan showed girl (even though they didn’t even mention gender because of the umbilical cord) and that the second scan showed 2 positions for girl and 2 positions boy. ???????? That entire second scan the sonographer was dead set on it being Boy?! Kept saying it was a boy!

Argh. So I requested a redo. Even though I’m so confused at their lack of communication and organization. I knew they’d fight me if I requested a refund.

Beside all that, our baby is healthy and mobile. I’m 18 weeks now and go in for my redo tomorrow morning. I know all that matters is we have a baby in the end after 10 years of infertility. But the frustration this caused is something else!

Our anatomy scan isn’t for another 3 weeks too. This is all just frustrating LOL. Hope y’all understand.