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Nov 25th, 2008, 12:52 PM
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#1 | | Mum (Mom)
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| (Update and Pic-Page 2) Nuchal translucency scan today...experiences anyone?
Hi everyone!
I am going for my nuchal translucency ultrasound today at 12wk4d at 2:30pm EST in the US. Has anyone gone to the doctor's for theirs yet? And if so, can you tell me a little bit about your experience?
Thanks!
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Nov 25th, 2008, 13:41 PM
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#2 | | Pregnant, 2nd tri Active BnB Member
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| hi jeannie - mine was very straight forward. just like a regular scan, but she took measurements on the screen with her mouse to measure the fold at the back of the neck. i also had to have a blood test. good luck! xx | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 25th, 2008, 13:44 PM
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#3 | | Mum (Mom)
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| Thanks! How long before you get/got your results back? | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 25th, 2008, 13:45 PM
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#4 | | mummy to Joshua BnB Addict
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| does everyone have it or is it if your over a certain age (trying to be polite)? xx | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 25th, 2008, 13:54 PM
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#5 | | Mum (Mom)
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| It's quite regular testing here as far as I understand. | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 25th, 2008, 13:54 PM
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#6 | | mum to 2 boys and 2 girls BnB Addict
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| Hope it goes well hun xxxxxx (ps never had one, is it a US thing?) | | | | Status: Online
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Nov 25th, 2008, 13:56 PM
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#7 | | Pregnant, 2nd tri Active BnB Member
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Originally Posted by jerseyshoregirl  Thanks! How long before you get/got your results back? | she said if i was lower risk i'd get a letter in the post within two weeks. if i was higher risk i'd get a phone call from them within a week. i guess this will be diff in diff places though? | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 25th, 2008, 13:59 PM
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#8 | | Pregnant, 2nd tri Active BnB Member
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Originally Posted by ClaireyF does everyone have it or is it if your over a certain age (trying to be polite)? xx | i think it depends on your area as to what's provided. im my area you used to have to pay for it. now it's the only test they offer for free, and you have to pay if you want any others. as far as i'm aware the criteria for if they'll test isn't age-related... i'm 28. | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 25th, 2008, 14:34 PM
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#9 | | Tasha & Elyse! BnB Elite
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| Here it's an optional test  It's just like a regular ultrasound, the ultrasound technician will take care of everything and send the results to your doctor rather than telling you then and there anything. If you don't hear anything from your doctor about it, that's good. But they will let you know at your next appointment how it went anyway. Umm from what I recall after she did all her measurements and everything she showed me the baby, let me look at it for a bit.. it had a giant head lol that was like the same size as its body almost haha. | | | | Status: Online
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Nov 25th, 2008, 17:30 PM
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#10 | | Mom to David BnB Addict
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| I had mine today, and it was pretty simple they took some blood and then they did the ultrasound, which for me was amazing because i finally saw my baby I cried the whole time, it was so amazing , Good luck hun, I'm sure it will be Great  | | | | Status: Offline
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