SOOO UPSET!!!! (no no....the baby is ok)

Constance_13 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 09:08 PM

I have been home and in tears this afternoon. The tech that did my U/S was so rude and unfriendly. She made me feel HORRIBLE

She did give me some pics (5 to be exact) BUT they are only of 2 things....I have two face pics and 3 feet. I really wanted the body / profile so you can see the spine. I only got to actually see the screen for about 30sec to 1min.

I had to go through the appointment alone and they only let my mom in for the last 30sec to 1min. The tech barley spoke two words to me. Once my mom was in the room she was a bit nicer but still far from nice if that makes sense. She quickly went over the different parts of the baby and we got to see his/her little mouth open and close and the body wiggled as she was showing us the spine. The arms and legs moved a bit too here and there but over all not too much movement but then again I only got to see for such a short time. Everything looks really good from what I can see. But she gave me NO info either way.

When she gave the pics she said "oops you are not supposed to get that many so if you get another U/S...DON't expect it!!" Then she said “and another thing if and when you come back make sure your bladder is fuller, it makes the exam easier”. So I know I am being paranoid but now I am worried she saw something and knows I will be back. I will not get the results till Thursday at the earliest....I have an appointment but the receptionist told me they can not guarantee that the results will be in....I was supposed to go in on next Monday but I can not wait that long....I have a really bad feeling

Then to top it all off I dug out my printer / scanner and I can NOT get the scanner part to work sooo I can not get my few pics on my pc to share with everyone including my DH

I really wish I could shake this horrible feeling....Thrusday is so far away

Mommie2Ava&Presley · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 05:35 AM

Amanda,

Try to to worry and read more into it than may be. You won't do yourself of baby any good by doing that. Think positive and know that I am praying for the results to be there and for all to be well.

I don't know why insensitive people even go into the medical field!

IT just makes me furious. I know everyone has bad days, but..... If your bladder wasn't full enough, why didn't she just give you a big glass of water to drink? You know it's funny, my doc has his own machine and I was never asked to have a full bladder on any of the u/s that they did over my tummy and we could see things just fine. And the one time (with first DS) that I did go to an u/s clinic and had to have a full bladder, mine ended up being too full (because I followed their directions to the letter) and they sent me to pee! Make up your freaking mind people!

I'm just sorry that a day that should have been special for you, ended up making you sad. I think you should tell your doctor about the experience and possibly even call that clinic and report the rude behavior to the tech's supervisor. The last thing a former IF patient needs is more stress during a long awaited pregnancy. Hope you have a better day today, sweetie!

ONEMORETIME · #3 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 09:57 AM

I totally agree. I would call and report the tech. Pregnancy itself is soo stressfull, we don't need a bad attitute at what should be a celebration.
Praying you can relax and enjoy your pg.

mieko25 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 11:44 AM

I am so sorry you have to go through this, this day is suppose to be so special for you not stressful. I agree with the others you should let your doctor know at nest visit so they can say something to her and it won't happen to anyone else. Praying for good results

nessak · #5 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 02:43 PM

I am so sorry. I agree report her A$$!! Try to relax, easier said than done BUT know that we are here for you if you need us. BIG HUGS.

Celi · #6 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 03:19 PM

so sorry about the rude tech

But I agree with Shannon, try not to put more things on what the tech meant or not... I know easy... but we will be praying for this results to be there soon!

mommaphoebs · #7 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 04:45 PM

If it makes you feel better, I had to pay $50 to get just a few pics from my ultrasound with dd, and the tech is not supposed to give any information, just the doctor, so maybe she was overdoing it, trying not to give anything away. I went for a couple ultrasounds too, even with no issues, so try not to worry.