the states are not my friend right now!......

[breezee1984]

I had my first appointment today, only to find out they won't give me my first scan until 20 weeks!!!! i was soooo looking forward to seeing my wee one so tiny in the womb...now i can't ..i am sad.......i wanted to hear my little ones heartbeat

 

[fifi211]

My goodness that is a long wait you have. Will you not be able to hear the heartbeat at your check-ups?

 

[breezee1984]

no they told me checking for heartbeat isnt necessary

 

[Gem & Leland]

id get saving for a private one then , i take it their must be places that do them ?

 

[Babylicious]

and invest in a doppler

 

[fynemum]

I wouldn't be friends with the States either..... Money before health and peace of mind...... totally unfair after all you've been through...... if you can save then you might be more relaxed with a private scan, be careful with the doppler though as some Mum's try TOO SOON to hear baby and get totally stressed out because they can't hear the heartbeat......also if you have enough money, research into which one gives best results, don't but the first one you find. I did and it was rubbish...

Take care and enjoy your pregnancy Breezee....
Lv Yvonne xx

 

[muppetmummy]

Thats awful! I never realised you didn't get a 12 week scan over there. Definately invest in a doppler

 

[breezee1984]

my older sister works at the local hospital here as a respitory therapist, and triage lead,...she said if u use a stethascope you can here babys heartbeat....hmmmm....

 

[enn]

damn i be mad. cant u pay to have a scan or heartbeat done somewhere in the states?

 

[Gem & Leland]

Thats awful! I never realised you didn't get a 12 week scan over there. Definately invest in a doppler

u dont always get one in the uk either !

 

[muppetmummy]

I thought you got 1 scan before 20 weeks? And if you have one early at 8 weeks you don't get a 12 week scan?
It does seem to vary depending on what health authority you're under, some seem more stingy than others!
I'd be absolutely gutted if I had to wait till 20 weeks

 

[littlepip]

i wouldnt be able to wait until 20 weeks! could you not maybe go to a+e and say uve been having bad cramps or spotting or something to get a scan?

 

[breezee1984]

i wouldnt want to lie though thats not fair