Nervous about an early sonogram appt. scheduled for tomorrow?

Question

I am just shy of being 8 weeks pregnant with our first child. I will be 37 years old this year so my doctors office suggests (but is not mandatory) to go in first for an early sonogram appt and I dont know why. Following that appt is the blood work and paperwork then the pap and physical etc. I dont know why I am nervous but I have not heard of any of my friends doing this? Wonder what they are looking? The appt is tomorrow and I am excited but nervous. Has anyone else's doctors office suggested this due to age? I feel great and cant wait to start my appointments but was just wondering if anyone has any input for me to help me relax????

Answer 1

Its normal. Stop being nervous and get excited! You get to have your first look at your baby tomorrow!

Answer 2

I was 16 when I was pregnant with my first child and the doctor did an early sonogram with me to make sure the baby was in the right place. It is nothing to be alarmed about. I took a pregnancy class with my first child and there were some older women there and I specifically remember the instructor saying that women over 35 need to be monitered more closely during pregnancy. Due to "previous" findings. My mother was 40 when I was born. I also have had several older friends who have been through this.

Answer 3

You should be excited!! The only reason they are going to do a sonogram is because you are over 35. You are considered high risk. Just because you are considered high risk, you should not worry. I am 31 and have type 1 diabetes, thyroid problems, blood pressure and other issues. My doctor did a sonogram just to make sure that everything was okay. Maybe I am niave (sp?), but I was not worried. It was AMAZING to see the baby! The doctor said that everything looks great. He said that I just need to keep on top of my blood sugars and he will take care of the rest. The woman who said something about thinking about it as a chance to see your baby early was right! Be excited!

Answer 4

My ob told me that sonograms are bad and that I shouldn't have one. That was almost 15 years ago. Now, lots of research is coming out showing that they cause brain damage. So, it makes sense for you to be scared. I didn't have one with either of my children; I was 36 when pregnant with our second.

here's a snippet from one of the links below:
Acoustic exposure from modern ultrasonographic devices is capable of disturbing biological tissue to varying extent depending on the type of ultrasound examination and the particular tissue under investigation. There is no strong evidence that these biological effects present a serious health hazard, however, knowledge is incomplete, particularly from human studies. Although ultrasound induced heating can be significant in later pregnancy, it is unlikely that diagnostic ultrasound poses a significant thermal risk to the developing embryo when used according to published safety guidelines. Nevertheless, uncertainties remain, particularly for nonthermal effects in early pregnancy where shear stresses from radiation pressure may become an important factor. The likelihood of producing some biological effects can be enhanced by new procedures such as the use of gas encapsulated echo-contrast agents. The particular sensitivity of the embryo to physical damage together with uncertainties of both risk and benefit suggest that caution should be applied to the scanning of early first trimester uncomplicated pregnancy.

Answer 5

they are looking for a heartbeat, proper growth so far, they "date" the pregnancy by how far along everything looks, they are making sure there is only one baby in there :) They will measure the baby. It also gives you a first peek at your baby which is so neat since you don't feel any movement yet, it almost makes it more real, I know I've always cried at them lol. if you go to google and click on images and type in ultrasound 8 weeks, I think you'll be surprised at what you can see at 8 weeks. Congratulations on your baby :) try to relax

Answer 6

I am 21 and when I was 8 weeks along i had my first sonno followed with blood work. At 8 weeks is when they can first see the heart beat dont worrie if anything is worng it is best they get it early there was nothing wrong with my son but it was beeter for him becasue they got to see how is heart rate change every sono Good luck

Answer 7

My mother did this3 years ago when she had my sister(she was 44). Since there are more risks the older you are, the doctor is just being cautious. The will be checking that all organs/limbs are growing correctly and the like. Don't worry, just think of it as an early chance to see your baby!

Answer 8

She heavily isn't waiting to tell in case you had intercourse or no longer besides the shown fact that it would be on your terrific pastime to tell her so. regularly once you visit a gyno for a concern they conflict you for STD's (urine pattern) whether you tell them you have been risk-free. They do in an attempt to rule an STD out. tell her that it harm because of the fact this could be a symptom that your surgeon will prefer to understand. you will in all probability have an inner examination achieved. that's no longer the terrific ingredient in the entire international yet you will get with the aid of it. My surgeon pronounced that all and sundry females are diverse. I adventure numerous soreness, yet she pronounced that for many females that's uncomfortable, no longer painful. you will additionally reason your self extra soreness in case you annoying up. tell her you're apprehensive, close your eyes, take deep breaths and picture approximately some thing else. it is going to likely be over in the previous you realize it. additionally, the pelvic examination is unlike intercourse so in case you experience soreness do no longer enable that make you petrified of having intercourse sooner or later because of the fact that's no longer the comparable. while you're going with your mom it would be sturdy in case you ought to get a espresso or some thing after. whilst my mum might take me to make certain a professional she might consistently verify we went to a espresso shop to have a super piece of chocolate cake to make me experience extra perfect. Now whilst i ought to get a blood try or inner examination I verify I extremely have a bottle of water in my handbag and mentos or some thing to p.c.. me up lower back once I leave. you would be advantageous, you wellness is what's substantial so be courageous and you gets with the aid of it.

Answer 9

all of this is procedure.Everybody goes through it.It's not because of your age.The only thing that you will have to different because of your age is have your amniotic fluid (amniocentesis)checked later on in the pregnancy to make sure everything is ok.Congratulations!!!