Ultrasound for Gender Determination

Lucyluna · Post by **Lucyluna** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:04 pm

Hi everyone,

I have an ultrasound coming up soon and I was wondering if anyone has any helpful hints on how to get the baby to show it's stuff?! I know there is no solid way to tell, but I have heard rumors of the use of caffine. Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone do anything that worked for them?

Thanks

Zed2003 · Post by **Zed2003** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:08 pm

Can't say I've heard of that one! A cold drink or something sweet beforehand should wake the baby up and make them move about so the chances of seeing are better...

I remember with Sam that he kept his flipping legs crossed the whole time. The sonographer suggested I empty my bladder to make him change position and it did work!

You might be lucky like we were this time - bum in the air and not afraid to show the goods

Think we have an exhibitionist this timw - hee-hee.

Good luck!
Zoe

Lucyluna · Post by **Lucyluna** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:19 pm

Hey Zoe, thanks for the ideas! That is cool how emptying your bladder changed things for you. Sugar probably does the same thing as a little caffine. I am sure a cup of decaf will do it since there is still a little caffine in it. Candy may be more fun to eat though!

teachertam · Post by **teachertam** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:01 pm

LucyLuna,

I agree with Zoe, caffeine and sugar get my little guy moving. When I had my ultrasound, it was very apparent that he was a boy. He was not shy!! I had another ultrasound 3 weeks later and once again he had his family jewels displayed for all to see.

Good luck,
Tammy

abbie · Post by **abbie** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:35 pm

Lucy I agreee with the girls they gave great advice!! I drank some orange juice before having mine ... but she wiggled so much I have to go back in 3 weeks now

they couldnt get proper measurements

Lucyluna · Post by **Lucyluna** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:54 pm

Thanks for the recommendations! How long before the ultrasounds did you all have sugar, caffine, or OJ? On the way, before leaving the house, or just minutes before?

brit10 · Post by **brit10** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:17 pm

How many weeks along do you have to be before they can tell the gender on the ultrasound?

PebblesUK · Post by **PebblesUK** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:46 pm

Becareful though as you don't want it moving in the wrong direction so you can't tell the sex!

When I went for my 20 week scan she was laying across me so they couldn't see. She was wiggling loads but not in the right direction. I went for a private scan a week later and she had her legs on her chest and you could see it very clearly.

When I had my other daughter I asked if they could see the sex but they couldn't but they also couldn't see something else so I was told to have a glass of water and a walk, when we went back they could see what they were looking for and also the sex.

Brit they can usually tell from around 14 weeks.

Lucy when's your scan?

Lucyluna · Post by **Lucyluna** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 4:58 am

My midwife said you could determine the sex as early as 13 weeks but it is rare. My scan is next Tuesday, so I will basically be right at 17 weeks. I was worried it was too early, but they assured me it was fine. We plan to do a private 3d scan later, so I can determine it then if needed. However, this is the last ultrasound I will get at my regular doctor, unless there are problems. So I really hope I can find out! That way I can save the 3d until a bit later in the pregnancy.

Thanks for your suggestions!

Ultrasound for Gender Determination

Ultrasound for Gender Determination

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