3D Ultrasounds- Urgent replies needed! =D

[LauraB78]

Okay.. Here's the deal.. I am 33 weeks... I want the 3D ultrasound.. Ken just ok'ed it, although he isnt thrilled about the $$ we have to spend. The place is running a holidy special. $139.00 for a 10 minute scan, a dvd, and 2 color photos. Not soo bad.. But then we have to factor in the cost of getting off-island ( I live on an island for those of you who didn't know) And that will run us bewteen $150-$250 depending on the mode of transportation.. So, grand total = $390 ish!

ANYWAY.. Most people I think get these done a bit sooner than 33 weeks. I think the ideal time is like 27-31 weeks or something.. I need to know who thinks I should risk getting one done this late in the game? I would just be sooo upset and disappointed if Jaxson doent cooperate or this isnt enough fluid to get a clear photo.. Please respond as I have to make the travel arrangements ASAP if I am going do this! Thanks!

[LauraB78]

Congrats! Can't wait to see Logan's photos!!

I am almost 34 weeks...

[Jonelle143]

i am almost 30 weeks i will be 30 weeks on Sunday with a little boy(Logan) as well. Pics will defin be posted this weekend of him. The DH and I are very much looking forward to getting this done. It was the one thing i defin wanted to do during the pregnancy eventhough the cost is high...

Good Luck...

I think your 3D will go great....  

[LauraB78]

I am going to precious baby imaging in East Wareham..

Let me know how yours turns out and how far along are you?

[Jonelle143]

Which place are you going to have your 3d U/S???? I live in MA and am going tomorrow night to GoldenView U/S in Brookline

[LauraB78]

3D u/s appt = Saturday at 10am. =D   Ken & I are going off island tomorrow night on the 5:30 slow ferry with my truck to make sure we are on the mainland in time for the appointment (we will get there at 8 pm and then check into a hotel for the evening.. ahhh.. island living, it's such a pain to do anything normal!) BUT  I am sooooooooo excited!! I will post pics if Jaxson cooperates!! Thanks for all the input. It is pricey but I think the general conscensus (sp?) is that it is TOTALLY worthwhile! =)

YAY!

[justice6920]

If you can afford it i would say GO FOR IT! Its so exciting seeing your little one and how much they have grown! and its a special memory for you that you will always have to keep! I have one scheduled in january (32 weeks) and am super excited too

[sweetangel7]

I just got on...but I'd say go for it!!!!!  Fingers crossed for a cooperating baby!

[LauraB78]

I did call and she verified 10 minutes. The longest she offers is 20 minutes due to the intensity of the machine, it is apparently only recommended for a 20 minute session (at longest). I guess the xray (or whatever you call it part) is larger and more intensified than the machines at the OB's office. That what she said anyway.

[JoyRenee]

It's only 10 minutes? I didn't see that part! Mine was an hour. Do you think it was a typo? Perhaps you should call and verify!

[LauraB78]

Thanks everyone.

I am super psyched. Hopefully Jaxson cooperates! =) I will let you all know how it goes!

[ashiepooh]

I know here in my state you have to have your doctor sign a consent form, and with all the billions of u/s done with my son he kind of laughed and said, you want even more?!  LOL

Yay!  

Laura, have fun, enjoy any memories especially if you are not wanting to be pregnant again!  But so you do know, every pregnancy is different!  I can certainly vouge for that one!  I've have three completely different pregnacies!!!  Ahaha  It's kind of funny too!  =)  Seriously though, those jelly beans do the trick, you'll be amazed!  I think it's $3 for a bag at a grocery store!

[LauraB78]

Good to know..

I am 33 weeks, so I think it is ok. I will be just about 34 weeks on Saturday! =D

[Griggsy]

I have been warned by my doctor and the 3D/4D places not to do one of those ultrasounds until at least 32 weeks. They have both told me that the babies brain is still devoloping and a scan like that has potention to cause harm. I didn't question, or research as I just took what they sad as 'better safe than sorry.' We are thinking about getting one done as they are AWESOME! A little sneak peek!

[evthing4reason]

I think it's a little expensive. Are you in the postion you can afford this? That can buy a lot of diapers and formula. and 10 minutes...my guy never ever cooperates during an u/s. They always say "this won't take long, and 1/2-2 hours later i'm still having my belly probed, and this at a high risk clinic that i don't have to drink water cause their gear is more high tech (although not 3-d).
I persoanlly find the pictures a little freaky whever i see them.

[LauraB78]

Thanks ladies and ashie, I am going to check out your pics now! I am soo doing it then..

I dont know if I will ever have more children so that is my justification for spending the money. I am 30 years old now, and pregnant with my first.. And I have HATED being pregnant and am really unsure if I ever want to do this again..

Thanks again for the advice!!

[JoyRenee]

Oh my, that is expensive! But I think it is worth it. Did it with both of my girls. I can show you comparison pictures of my youngest. I have a picture of her in utero and a picture of her sleeping with her face the EXACT same. VERY COOL!

[ashiepooh]

I found 2 and uploaded them if you wanna check them out!  

[danielleacor]

You can most certainly book your trip now. I got my 3D ultrasound at 35 weeks, and my son came out looking just like the photots. It was an amazing experience. I think you should go ahead and get it done. It'll be a nice christmas present for you.
Some woman do get them done much sooner than 31 weeks, but in my opinion, you want to get the 3D scan towards the end, to get a much closer look to what your baby is going to look like when born.

Good Luck!

[ashiepooh]

I had mine done with my son at 32 weeks.  The lady told me, the time frame for best pictures is 27 to 36 weeks!  They wont do it before, the baby looks more real in this time!

Mine turned out awesome.  I'll post some pictures for you!  But we had more than 10 mins, we got a movie, 60 black and white 2d/3d pics and then 100 4d pics on cd and printed, and a movie with music!  plus a goodie bag!

ummm, I will tell you this....

Eat Brach jumbo jelly beans before!  Like an hour before, your baby will go crazy!!!  LOL

I have to eat those jelly beans for my 1 hour glucose test 20 in 5 mins, and baby goes nuts!  (I am allergic to the drinks so this is their substitue)  I did that, and the movie looks like my son was dancing to the music as she was recording, it was sooooo cute!

I'll let you know when I get those pics posted!