I am 15weeks pregnant and I go back to my ob/gyn in a couples of weeks, I'll be about 17weeks by then. My question is how far along do i have to be to find out what Im having? Is it possible to know at 17 weeks? This is my first baby and I am hoping maybe someone knows!! Thank you for your answers!!!
2007-03-08 13:35:10 · 24 answers · asked by Juliet 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i found out with my son at 17 weeks and with my daughter at 21 weeks. the father along you are the more accurate the ultrasounds are though. the genitals become more distinct.
2007-03-08 13:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can totally find out after week 16, even if it's a girl, it's very obvious, it's not just a the presence or lack of something that they look for to determine the baby's sex. Plus ultrasounds are so much clearer now than they even were when I had my first 6 years ago, even my two year olds ultrasound isn't as clear as the one I am carrying now and my doctor does an 18 week one, not 20, and that was in October. Amazing technology!
2007-03-08 21:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by busymomma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there. I'm pregnant too, and I was 15 weeks when I found out it might be girl, but they were using a level 2-D ultrasound in the hosptial. My dr. did one in his office when I was 16 weeks, but it was only at 1-D level. He could barely tell me, but was so-so if it was still a girl. I'm 18 weeks now, and I'm waiting to have an 4-D ultrasound that will show everything.
It depends on how far long, and how good the machine is, and what level. But yea, it's def. possible they can tell what the baby is.
2007-03-08 21:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by got2be_soy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby will differentiate (develop boy or girl parts) around 14 wks. I had an ultrasound at 15 wks with my first pregnancy and we could see clear as day that it was a boy. With my second I had an ultrasound at 13 wks and there was no differentiation yet, but at 17 wks we were able to see. So you should have no problem at 17 wks unless the baby isn't cooperating!
2007-03-08 21:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by reflux mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be able to tell by then. I just hope you don't get a surprise like we did! I had 10 ultrasounds and everytime they told me I was having a girl. Well, 5 seconds after they started my c-section and pulled the baby out, the doctor said "It's a boy!" I was shocked, but overjoyed! I wish you the best.
2007-03-08 21:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Smarty Pants 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to know starting at 16 weeks pregnant. The best bet is when you are 20 weeks pregnant because all of the baby's anatomy is all intact.
2007-03-08 21:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to find out, it depends on the sonographer (person doing the sonogram), if they have been doing it for a while they might be able to tell, it also depends on how the baby is positioned, when i had my 20 week ultrasound, they knew right away i was having a boy cuz he flashed us...lol...good luck and hope you find out soon
2007-03-08 21:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by Blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out I was having a girl when I was 17 weeks pregnant.
2007-03-08 23:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by bap36982000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possibel at 17 weeks, but better to wait til 18 to 20 weeks. A week makes a big difference.
2007-03-08 21:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by msladysmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 20 weeks. They usually say 18-20 weeks.
2007-03-08 21:38:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mommy To My Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋