Today was the big ultrasound day, and in all honesty it was pretty anticlimactic. Sorry Sharkbait, I still love you. Problem one was that I was sans husband, and that is never fun. I did however successfully close my eyes (and cover them just in case I lost my self control) so that I didn't see any of "the goods". The nurse was very confident she got the money shot and it is currently taking up home in a lovely business envelope.
I will say that I did get to see Sharkbait wave at me. That was really cool. Then the hand covered it's face, and stayed there. It's little legs were even crossed right in front of it's business, but that was after it's fate had already been discovered. Auntie Carly said Sharkbait was just hiding because it didn't want to go home with Darla. Watch Finding Nemo, you'll get it. But in all seriousness it looks like we've got a stubborn one on our hands. But really between me and Patrick, I wouldn't expect any different...
I kind of feel jipped because this was my one and only ultrasound. I mean sure, Patrick and I can pay for another, but we are supposed to be saving our money, not spending it. Hey all my friends out there who get ultrasounds at every appointment... how'd you talk your insurance company into that one?! Jealous...
Anyways, all the (hormonal) sad face feelings aside, the appointment did fill me in on the fact that everything is functioning properly, and it all looks normal and healthy. I really couldn't ask for more! The doctor even called Sharkbait's brain "beautiful". I'm pretty proud of that one.
Check back sometime in May to see what's actually inside the envelope!
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Congrats Kayln!
Just wanted to leave you a little note that might make you feel better about only having one ultrasound... It has continuously been drilled in my head during med school that ultrasounds are not healthy for the baby in excess. It is quite the new trend for new moms to get multiple ultrasounds and watch their babies grow. Most of our parents probably only had one. Doctors can bill for reimbursement from many insurance companies, but many people are also willing to pay out of pocket. Reimbursement from medical insurance is down significantly in medical care (to the point where you'd be amazed that many doctors can afford to stay in practice). Things that physicians can file for as "medically necessary" - such as an ultrasound (even if it's not needed) - provide a wonderful source of reimbursement for them to make up for the lack of reimbursement for other tests and appointments. Many of them won't tell you they are harmful. The risk is minimal - compared to the amount of a profit they make off them. Health care has gotten wonderful in pediatrics. We can save extremely premature babies, so many physicians turn their back on simple old truths like the dangers of ultrasonic exposure. While they can be necessary to monitor growth and especially with any pregnancy complications, if a baby and mom are healthy and doing fine, there's no need to expose them to something that causes cellular damage. I have had many professors stress during lectures that ultrasounds can cause hearing loss in suspectible babies due to the internal heat and vibration and sound levels in the cavity. After learning about what happens on a cellular level, I would much rather get a little glimpse of my little peanut and wait for the day that he/she arrives to see them again! Besides, there's that great element of excitement!! :) Hate to say it's just a dirty way for doctors to make a profit off of very excited new parents, but it is!
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