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Thursday, 4 February 2016
FIRST 3D ULTRASOUND
Our first attempt to have a 3D ultrasound was a big FAIL. Ayaw humarap ng anak ko. Tinatakpan nya mukha nya at tumalikod pa.
Makati Med didn't charge us anything. That's the policy.
Balik daw kami to get better profile. The sonologist, Dra Coleen, was super nice to us.
Any tip to ensure na gising anak ko next time? I drank juice with 45g sugar pero NR talaga.
Aba, pasaway na bata, won't ask na kung kanino nagmana :)
Do some experiments with different types of music kung merong mag st stimulate sa kanya. Keep a pen / paper handy all the time and write down dates/times when baby is most active (yung nararamdaman mong gumagalaw), baka sakaling may pattern yung waking hours nya at pwedeng sabayan ng pag punta sa ultrasound place.
Get 4D exam! It's better than 3D coz you get to see your baby move. Eat and drink a lot an hour before your scan. And don't forget to eat really sweet stuff like chocolates.
Good luck on your next scan. I just had mine. First I didn't see the rationale why my husband insisted on having a 4d exam when the doctor's 2d have us all the good results we needed. But to see my husband happy when we first saw our son was worth it. Oh and I get to have something tangible to keep on my phone and brag to people. Haha His 4d picture is now my wallpaper... Well until we see him when he's born.
Here in the US ultrasound is so expensive!!! So I wanted to make the most of it. But it's so worth it! Have a heavy meal an hour before your ultrasound. Also drink plenty of water days before it to clear up the amniotic fluid. Sweet stuff like chocolates worked for me. Happy Scanning!
Hey thanks! I'll do all these later. We will try again today. Here it costs 5,000 php in Makati Med. That's 100usd. 3D and 4D na. They give you one print out on thermal paper then a CD of other pics and raw video.
Yesterday, I ate too but not that much, I guess. I thought the juice will do the trick. But my human was asleep. At night, the little human woke up and was dancing from 10 pm to 2 am. Grabe
4D exam is so expensive here in New York!!! And my insurance didn't cover it since it's not medically required. I was like you husband was willing to pay for it. At first I said no need but he insisted. We were both working and had bills to pay. But he told me think of it as my gift to him. So I gave in. After the scan I realized that it was as much as gift to him as it is to me.
You know what. I have a confession. I've never heard the heartbeats of my kids EVER! Hindi ko naisip to even want to hear it! Kaya when friends say na they cried the first time they heard the heartbeat sa ultrasound - CLUELESS AKO!!
So happy for you!! :) Swerte natin the tech is available.. :)
Aba, pasaway na bata, won't ask na kung kanino nagmana :)
ReplyDeleteDo some experiments with different types of music kung merong mag st stimulate sa kanya. Keep a pen / paper handy all the time and write down dates/times when baby is most active (yung nararamdaman mong gumagalaw), baka sakaling may pattern yung waking hours nya at pwedeng sabayan ng pag punta sa ultrasound place.
Good luck!
Hay favorite time Nya gumalaw 11 pm. Hanggang ngayon 1 am, gumagalaw
DeleteGet 4D exam! It's better than 3D coz you get to see your baby move. Eat and drink a lot an hour before your scan. And don't forget to eat really sweet stuff like chocolates.
DeleteThe first time I saw my baby via 3D ultrasound I cried. Wishing you a cooperative baby on your next scan.
ReplyDeleteWe will try again today. My husband really wants to see our little human.
DeleteGood luck on your next scan. I just had mine. First I didn't see the rationale why my husband insisted on having a 4d exam when the doctor's 2d have us all the good results we needed. But to see my husband happy when we first saw our son was worth it. Oh and I get to have something tangible to keep on my phone and brag to people. Haha His 4d picture is now my wallpaper... Well until we see him when he's born.
ReplyDeleteWhen are you due?? You excited??? When I see the ultrasounds, I mostly feel amazed that this human developed in 27 weeks from 2 cells.
DeleteHere in the US ultrasound is so expensive!!! So I wanted to make the most of it. But it's so worth it! Have a heavy meal an hour before your ultrasound. Also drink plenty of water days before it to clear up the amniotic fluid. Sweet stuff like chocolates worked for me. Happy Scanning!
ReplyDeleteHey thanks! I'll do all these later. We will try again today. Here it costs 5,000 php in Makati Med. That's 100usd. 3D and 4D na. They give you one print out on thermal paper then a CD of other pics and raw video.
DeleteYesterday, I ate too but not that much, I guess. I thought the juice will do the trick. But my human was asleep. At night, the little human woke up and was dancing from 10 pm to 2 am. Grabe
4D exam is so expensive here in New York!!! And my insurance didn't cover it since it's not medically required. I was like you husband was willing to pay for it. At first I said no need but he insisted. We were both working and had bills to pay. But he told me think of it as my gift to him. So I gave in. After the scan I realized that it was as much as gift to him as it is to me.
ReplyDeleteHow much is it in the US? Here if you have it done in the hospital, it's around 100 usd and in the malls, it can be as low as 50 usd.
DeleteI actually saw my little human's arms, legs etc. I enjoy looking at the heart, brain, spinal cord, ribs! Except the face!
My husband really wants to see our human. So we will leave work early again today.
You know what. I have a confession. I've never heard the heartbeats of my kids EVER! Hindi ko naisip to even want to hear it! Kaya when friends say na they cried the first time they heard the heartbeat sa ultrasound - CLUELESS AKO!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you!! :)
Swerte natin the tech is available.. :)