Gender Ultrasound Apts!!

[Willow10]

Hi Everybody! I was just wondering if anyone has found out the gender of their baby yet or scheduled an appointment for it? I had mine made yesterday for Nov. 10th :) The countdown begins..I cant wait so I can stop shopping!

[Victoria01]

You and your baby are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted.

[Scotland2009]

It's a girl!!!

[Athena_M]

I had the level 2 ultrasound and found out that I am having a girl.  The doctor couldn't see the aorta of the heart.  I am trying not to worry.  She made me upset by saying "I could have a therapeutic abortion".  I am 19 weeks.  I have to go back the day after Thanksgiving to find out if the baby has the aorta.  It might be the baby was too small to see it.  

[pregmeg]

Thanks so much for the explanation.  I've had three ultrasounds performed already and they only lasted about 15 min, so I doubt I'll be having a level 2.  Happy to hear your ultrasound was great! Thanks and good luck :)

[Victoria01]

A level 2 is a more specific ultrasound where they check the anatomy and look for abnormalities. They also check for soft markers for Downs and such. It is done with a more experienced tech and takes about an hour and a half. I seen the tech first, who did the ultrasound, then a doctor came in and looked at it again. I just had mine last week and the reason it was done was because of my age, I will be 35 when my son is born. Four years ago when I was pregnant, they didn't do it because I was under 35. Part of the level 2, at least around where I live, is also talking to a genetic counselor to assess your risk of abnormalities. Luckily, my ultrasound was perfect, except for a low lying placenta.

[pregmeg]

Wish I didn't have to wait so long, but my doc insists that I be a full 20 weeks for the ultrasound.  How do you know if it's a level 2?  I'm dying to find out!! Baby has been moving since the end of week 15 (i'm 17 weeks 1 day) and it's awesome!  So, with all of this being said, next appointment is Dec. 9 for ultrasound and doc. appt. Happy waiting ladies :)