07-11-2009 - First Ultrasound

My mood while writing this blog: Thankful- still little nervous

Last night we had our first ultrasound and I guess it went well. I had a thriving little baby kicking and flipping with a heart rate of 175, so I was very happy to see that.

There was the yolk sac still present and the tech wasn't sure when that would diminish and the placenta would be present and so this is my concern.

My dr. said that he wanted the ultrasound to determine due date and look at the placenta to make sure it is all good and that there aren't any clots which i guess can happen.

So here's the thing, the baby measured only 1 day behind my date at 11w5d and so now I am wondering if the yolk sac was supposed to be there at this point and what about the placenta?

The tech didn't seem too concerned but she also didn't seem to have a real clue to give me any explanations. A little scattered and she was older which is what surprised me.

I don't know...there are very few radiology techs out there that I have liked. It really seems to be a wide problem in the field. No offense to anyone.

I mean if I am supposed to have this sac at 11 weeks shouldn't she know that and not say "OH....(sqwinchy eyes staring hard at the screen) theres the yolk sac. And so I say oh is that supposed to be there or does it mean that my date is off and she responds I don't know. Then after doing measurements it turns out that my date is right on so what about this frickin sac? And what about the placenta that my dr. wanted to look at and she never mentioned???

I just CAN'T WAIT to be in the next trimester!

BTW...I was a little disappointed that it wasn't twins, but my single baby is healthy...right?!?!?!