12 to 24 week pregnancy thread

4nnabella

Hi everyone,

Bit of a random question but I realised I wasn't sure...

Have got my 20 week scan next week, but I never got a letter about it like I did with my 12 week one, they just told me the date and time at my 12 week scan and wrote it in my notes.

Do I need to go with a full bladder or not? I was assuming I did, but am secondguessing myself now, as have seen some people mention that you don't. I might ring the maternity unit to ask them, as am guessing it varies from place to place...

janninew

4nnabella wrote: »

Hi everyone,

Bit of a random question but I realised I wasn't sure...

Have got my 20 week scan next week, but I never got a letter about it like I did with my 12 week one, they just told me the date and time at my 12 week scan and wrote it in my notes.

Do I need to go with a full bladder or not? I was assuming I did, but am secondguessing myself now, as have seen some people mention that you don't. I might ring the maternity unit to ask them, as am guessing it varies from place to place...

On my letter it says a full bladder isn't required at my 20 week scan. The sonographer also mentioned this to me at my 12 week scan. I think all hospitals seem to have different equipment/policies so maybe best to call and ask?

pigpen

One of the first things they tell you to do here for a 20 week scan is go pee.. You only need the full bladder at the 12 week one to lift the uterus out of the pelvis.. by 20 weeks it is out already..

Apparently if you are a little on the cuddly side a little urine in the bladder is ok as it helps see through the lard..

janninew

pigpen wrote: »

One of the first things they tell you to do here for a 20 week scan is go pee.. You only need the full bladder at the 12 week one to lift the uterus out of the pelvis.. by 20 weeks it is out already..

Apparently if you are a little on the cuddly side a little urine in the bladder is ok as it helps see through the lard..

Such a way with words!!

Do some hospitals have better scanning equipment? Some ladies don't have to have a full bladder at their 12 week scan - lucky things!!

pigpen

Yes the teaching hopitals usually have better stuff and the ones with specialist centres. Ours still has little dinosaurs powering it.

twigpig

pigpen wrote: »

Apparently if you are a little on the cuddly side a little urine in the bladder is ok as it helps see through the lard..

noted! :rotfl: :rotfl:

*Ro*

twigpig wrote: »

There's been lots of talk about buying things. How about everyone posting up a list of what they've bought so far, as I need some ideas and seeing what everyone is buying will be helpful. Oh, and remind us how many weeks along (so I don't feel the only person not to buying anything)

twigpig - 18 weeks
A hooded towel (present from MIL yesterday)
:rotfl:

Twigpig - Thanks, Keeping my toes crossed for next week wish I was as confident as you just want it to be healthy.

*Ro* - 20 Weeks (:eek::eek::eek:)

1x yellow duck bath thermometer £1
1x floral weekend bag (which will be used as changing bag) £5 sale

Pram (collecting Dec from ex-boss, Free)
Buggy (as above)
baby monitor plus other bits (as above)

Wool stuff eg cardigans etc being knitted by MIL
Wood Cot (quite big, used for all family coming from MIL's attic!)
Wood Crib (as above)

Car boot Haul
Rocking wood med size crib £15
mama mio new newborn nappy set plus pack liners £6
4x knitted Blankets £6
musical mobile £4
Spin Dryer £4
6x green hand towels for cleaning/drying £5
Wood Trolley (to be used for changing mat etc) £5

Car seat on order from Asda £25 (mum paying)

....... And originally I was not going to buy anything early!! but what I am buying is going to mums for storage. But I am determined not to spend too much as we are only on hubbys salary plus lots of the items will only be used for a short period of time so am quite happy getting lots second hand. The only thing I am confused about is what are those 'sleep suit' things are they now something you have to use??:o

4nnabella - I am deffo not going with a full bladder to my scan (did not have to for 12 week one at my hosp) hope yours goes well next week.

Twigpig - I see you cant still resist your KFC ! I am currently obsessed with making myself pitta pizzas since yesterday (white pitta bread, strictly constructed in this order!! napolina pizza topping (the best in my opinion), mushroom, ham, pineapple, cheese, drizzle of olive oil & pinch dried oregano - oven baked then finished with the grill :p:p this could be a short lived affair as on my last jar of topping :eek: I had them twice yesterday and guess what I am having for tea
Also discovered Twix fino today :rotfl:oh dear...

Take care All

Ro x

*Ro*

pigpen wrote: »

Yes the teaching hopitals usually have better stuff and the ones with specialist centres. Ours still has little dinosaurs powering it.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

delain

*Ro*: Sleepsuits are babygrows!

I'm 24 weeks today :j

I have my antenatal at the mw led unit and give birth in the big hospital... The big hospital has had a lot of work done on it in between the twins and Squeak, now there is a whole 'low risk' suite attached to it with pools and all sorts. Didn't get to use it though!

*Ro*

delain wrote: »

*Ro*: Sleepsuits are babygrows!

I'm 24 weeks today :j

........ congratulations on 24 weeks!!

err I actually meant those sleeping baby 'bag' thingeys :rotfl::rotfl:
do they have to sleep in them instead of sheets at particular ages or something or does it not matter??!!!

Ro x