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Todays My Birthday!!

Not only is today my birthday....but its also my appointment day! Can't wait to see my peanut and hear him/her's little heart beat! What better gift than this, right?!
Quick question though, I've been told its best to have a full bladder for the best views on the ultrasounds. So I should bring a bottle of water with me? Or does it really matter that much?
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Reg ultrasounds they say to drink 4 cups of water prior and to have finished drinking them an hour before your appt time. Fuller bladder does make things easier to see. Its protocol for ultrasounds here.
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Thank you ladies!
Appointment went great! Strong heartbeat of 147. And little one was super active. :)
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Happy birthday!  My birthday is friday & my appointment is also! Yay! :) I am to the point I don't even care about my birthday!  I am just looking forward to my appointment ;) lol
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Happy birthday. But they would have told you if you needed a full bladder.
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I think it's more for transvaginal ultrasounds especially when the baby is so small. I've had 2 ultrasounds without a full bladder and the tech never said anything or had any problems.
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I think that's only on the 3D ultrasounds. Happy birthday and good luck at your appt!
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