Anxious to determine sex/ Sleeping on my back

[sam_kile222]

I am so anxious to find out if I am having a boy or girl its torturing! I am convinced my mid-wife is against me probably just the hormones but I didn't like her at all when I met with her the one and only time. I am 14 weeks and was really hoping for an u/s before 20 weeks with having a mc before I really just want the comfort of knowing the baby is healthy and a sneak peak at the sex would be amazing!
           I read that some of the ladies on hear went to a private u/s tech; and I was wondering how to go about finding one in my area? Also how much did it cost? We really are in no position to spend a lot of money but it would be so amazing to see my baby! It's only 6 weeks away do you ladies think I should just be patient and it will happen soon enough?

Question 2 - I have always slept on my back it's the only way to get comfy and I have read it can put pressure on the cord restricting blood flow to the baby is that true? I am 14 weeks am I hurting my baby by sleeping on my back or is it a problem when my belly gets bigger and hurts my back? What about laying in bed watching a movie is that ok to do on your back?

[Bakersqueak]

I totally feel you! I am dying over here wondering what my baby is. Some friends were trying to talk me out of finding out and waiting until the birth. That is way too much torture for me. Waiting until 20 weeks is long enough.
As for sleeping on your back. It causes more pressure on your vena cava artery in your body causing restricted blood flow for you and baby. I don't think it puts any pressure on the cord though. I would sleep on your back as long as it is still comfortable. When it's causing you problems, you'll know it and work out another sleeping position. Hopefully it won't cause much pressure until the baby is much bigger :)

[bam1014]

I can't imagine how nerve wracking it must be not to have a u/s yet; especially after a previous loss!!  If it will give you peace of mind and you can find an affordable place, I say go for it and try to get a peak.  I was in my dr's office last week (because of severe cramping) and at 15w got a u/s.  I asked if there was any way to tell if boy or girl and tech said no, they all still look like boys at that point.

As for sleeping on your back . . . I have the same concern.  I have read where it is best to sleep on your left side as that allows for the greatest amount of blood flow to the fetus.  I've had lots of ladies respond to my posts with varying advice.  Some say that their dr's say as long as you are comfortable it doesn't matter.  I also read, that even if you are sitting up just a little bit, you should fine - like if you are watching a movie and are gently propped up.

I've been trying very hard to sleep on my side, but have a lot of hip pain and often find myself rolling over onto my back.  I'm guessing sooner or later it will be too uncomfortable for us to sleep on our backs and our bodies will do what it's naturally supposed to do during pg.  I also have a body pillow, and I've heard that propping pillows around your body can help alot.