'Gender' Ultrasound tomorrow, what to expect?

edited March 2011 in Second Trimester
The title basically says it all! I have no clue what to expect. What all do they do? Anything vaginally? Do I need to shave my stubbly legs? Lol

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  • They usually check everything else first, like spine, organs, measurements and things like that...then the fun part where they try to find gender. You're suppose to have a full bladder and its usually done on top of your stomach
  • Haha I don't even care how my legs look anymore! They don't either! I'm not sure what they do haven't done mine yet but Goodluck hunny xo
  • How far along are you ? I went at 14 weeks didn't do vaginal they did it on the top of my stomach and just pulled up my shirt and pulled my pants down a lil might want to shave down there a lil if you do that lol :):)
  • I'm 18.6 wks tomorrow. I shaved there yesterday, but I don't care about those fuzzies. Lol. Really I just want to know what they do at the 18-20 week scans.
  • I dread the full bladder part. Cause when I hold it and then stand up. I walk hunched and legs tightly closed, lol.
  • They check spine and heartbeat and length...and then the good stuff if he or she os behaved and not closing there legs lol mine was like that so I had to go again
  • Mine was @ 20wk and they did what I said in my previous post. They check development of babys important things first...kidneys, brain, heart, spine, etc. Take some general measurements and then check gender. Drink 32oz of liquid 1hr before and it'll ensure you have a full bladder which makes it easier to see baby. The whole process took about 20-30 minutes
  • Mines only this week cause I'm moving wayyy outta state. My OB didn't want me to have to wait longer or have to redo anything once I get settled.
  • @caroline8_p Lol, I dreaded it too. She did a few measurements and then had me pee cause bladder was so full it was squishing baby, lol. I was terrified I was gonna pee all over the tech with them pushing on my full bladder! She kept shaking my belly with the wand to get baby in the right position to check things. Baby had legs crossed at first but then was all about flashing his goods! I had to go back cause he flipped on her and she couldn't get his spine. I'm having a little boy, due June 25th, which a boy was what I wanted. What are you hoping for?
  • I'm having my gender ultrasound tomorrow, too! Well, today... Its just after midnight here. =)
  • Hoping for, and sure its a girl! Daddy wants a boy, he already has a girl. Lol
  • Im central time too.. due Aug 25! Mines at 2:30-3 pm tomorrow, later.
  • Yeah...I knew this was a boy, lol. My mom said it was a boy before we found out too, lol. My hubby has a girl already too, I've raised her the past 5 yrs (her egg donors a meth addict) so he was very excited to find out he's having a son.
  • I go for mine tomorrow morning too!! Sooo excited!.. they do it on your belly, no need to shave your legs lol.. the measure everything on the baby then tell you boy or girl! Are you like me and won't be getting any sleep tonight?? Lol this is my 2nd baby but I'm just as excited
  • Mine is tomorrow too! I'm dreading the liquids thing too, not sure how I'm not gonna pee on the table lol
  • I'm 17 weeks 5 days can I do the gender in a week ?
  • You can @annamazing77, but its typically up to your OB as to when he usually scheds them for his patients. I know mine don't usually sched til 20 weeks, but I'm moving from tx to ny so he's being nice :)
  • @Annamazing They can tell gender as early as 16wks with 2d (regular) ultrasound, although its more definitive after 18wks. When your doctor will order your anatomy and gender ultrasound usually depends on their policy or preference
  • @annamazing77 my doctor said this is part of the twenty week scan so it wouldn't hurt to ask I would guess :)
  • I WANT to sleep @lily_glz.. but I want a damn massage too! The bf skimped out on it last night and is slimping tonight too. My back really is sore, I don't think its to much to ask. Lol
  • @caroline8_p I just took a nap since I know I'm not gonna sleep lol, get that back massage lady, you deserve it :)
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