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Q: Will my first u/s be internal or external??

I'm just wondering because I will be 10wks 5days-11wks for my first one. My 5 year old daughter really wants to come with us, but if it's going to be transvaginal, I'd rather her not...

Any info is greatly appreciated!!

This question was asked Jun. 13, 2012 3:15pm
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Answered by Coomy08 - Jun. 15, 2012 5:37pm

For my 1st u/s they did both transvaginal and abdominal, but I was around 5wks 6 days. With my son I was around 8 weeks for the first u/s and they did both then as well.

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Answered by Dylsmommy - Jun. 14, 2012 1:41pm

Mine was internal at 11 weeks, I took my 5 year old son. I just made sure he was distracted at first (insert) and then made sure I kept the sheet covering everything so I think you should be just fine! :)

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Answered by Brittany0915 - Jun. 13, 2012 11:03pm

i had one at 7 weeks 6 days, abdominal. it worked perfect, and i have some extra fluff too!! :)

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Answered by mama2abbi - Jun. 13, 2012 8:32pm

Thanks ladies!! I called earlier today and asked if it's ok for my daughter to come, and they said yes. I guess I'm just more worried about her asking silly questions and embarrassing me if I were to have a transvaginal u/s. I'm hoping for an external one, but it sounds like it just depends on the doc/hospital and what they do...

Thanks again for all your answers!!

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Answered by a member - Jun. 13, 2012 8:01pm

I had a transvaginal for my first few u/s at 7 and 10 weeks and again at 12 weeks. If you want to bring your daughter, just call and ask them beforehand. Different places do things differently, so the only way you'll know is to ask:-)

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Answered by amy_toner - Jun. 13, 2012 7:48pm

I was 12 weeks and it was external. I dont personally know anyone who has had a vaginal u/s

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Answered by JessicaWall11 - Jun. 13, 2012 6:26pm

my first was at 11 wks and it was abdominal. Just make sure you have a full bladder when you go. If they decided an internal they will tell you to go to the bathroom

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Answered by mjjmbnmm - Jun. 13, 2012 5:53pm

My first us was at 9weeks 5 days and was external and could see everything perfectly and got very clear pictures.

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Answered by dmartin65 - Jun. 13, 2012 4:41pm

My first at 6 weeks was transvaginal. I am a plus size lady so that may be why.

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Answered by BabyDaisy - Jun. 13, 2012 4:35pm

My first one was transabdominal (external) and that was at 7 weeks. They could see everything fine. I think it depends a lot on the position of your uterus and your weight (it can be a bit harder to see with larger ladies). You might want to check with your hospital; mine doesn't allow children in the scan.

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