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november12003
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Ultrascreen question
I need to set up my appt for my ultrascreen and I'm freaking out a little. I am totally fine with needles and getting my blood taken, but they gave me this kit where I have to prick my own finger and send blood samples to the hospital before the ultrascreen. I know I won't be able to pull the trigger on the "finger pricker" 
Did anyone else have to do this? Am I nuts  ?
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Posted 11/9/05 11:38 AM  |
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pnm1654
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Re: Ultrascreen question
I've never heard of this. I don't think I'd be able to push the trigger either Can your DH do it or a friend or family member?
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| Posted 11/9/05 11:49 AM |
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november12003
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Re: Ultrascreen question
DH said he'd try, but I don't know if I'd rather him do it or me myself....either way, I don't want to do it.
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| Posted 11/9/05 11:52 AM |
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KPtoys
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Re: Ultrascreen question
OMG I wouldnt be able to hurt myself!!! Why wont your doc do it for you?
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| Posted 11/9/05 12:32 PM |
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november12003
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Re: Ultrascreen question
You have to send it in 10 days prior to Ultrascreen and then you get all the results while you're there.
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| Posted 11/9/05 12:34 PM |
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MrsJ
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Re: Ultrascreen question
I never heard of this do-it-yourself method! When I went for my Ultrascreen, they did the sono and then THEY pricked my finger and took my blood. Ask to go to another place to have it done.
ETA: they took my blood, had it tested and my dr had the results within 3-4 days.
Message edited 11/9/2005 12:35:56 PM.
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| Posted 11/9/05 12:35 PM |
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mishy
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Re: Ultrascreen question
They did it for me at the office...
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| Posted 11/9/05 12:36 PM |
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Cheryl
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Re: Ultrascreen question
I'm with you. I'd rather have regular blood taken with a needle than to have to prick my own finger.
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| Posted 11/9/05 1:16 PM |
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dandr10199
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Re: Ultrascreen question
I just had my ultrascreen yesterday. I did the DIY method for the blood test, it's not so bad. They had to do it over again at the office yesterday anyway. Thank God, everything looks to be OK. 
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| Posted 11/9/05 1:28 PM |
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anon
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Re: Ultrascreen question
Posted by dandr10199
I just had my ultrascreen yesterday. I did the DIY method for the blood test, it's not so bad. They had to do it over again at the office yesterday anyway. Thank God, everything looks to be OK.
how many weeks are you? i have an appointment tomorrow with the person who would do an ultrascreen to check viability. the receptionist penciled me in for ultrascreen? not knowing if i can kill 2 birds with one stone if i'm far along enough... 
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dandr10199
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Re: Ultrascreen question
I am 12.5 weeks. It is my understanding that you can only to a ultrascreen between 11.5-13.5 weeks for the test to be accurate. How far along are you?
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| Posted 11/9/05 1:36 PM |
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anon
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Re: Ultrascreen question
Posted by dandr10199
I am 12.5 weeks. It is my understanding that you can only to a ultrascreen between 11.5-13.5 weeks for the test to be accurate. How far along are you?
i'll be 10 weeks 5 days, probably too early...
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| Posted 11/9/05 1:39 PM |
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november12003
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Re: Ultrascreen question
Posted by dandr10199
I just had my ultrascreen yesterday. I did the DIY method for the blood test, it's not so bad. They had to do it over again at the office yesterday anyway. Thank God, everything looks to be OK.
I'm so afraid I'm going to pull away from the trigger....how the heck did you do it???
I'm glad everything looks good for you 
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| Posted 11/9/05 2:54 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Ultrascreen question
Is it just me???? My finger wasnt pricked throughout my whole pregnancy...By the DR or by myself...hmmm???
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| Posted 11/9/05 4:25 PM |
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sunny
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Re: Ultrascreen question
I am the biggest baby EVER and faint at the sight of blood and have been pricking my finger 4 times a day for the past month and a half.
Believe me- If I can do it you can too.
Good luck!
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| Posted 11/9/05 4:26 PM |
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monters
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Re: Ultrascreen question
I have never heard of doing that yourself, oh my! I couldn't do it..mine was done at the docters office by the nurse and it definitely wasn't painless..
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| Posted 11/9/05 5:22 PM |
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Corinne
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Re: Ultrascreen question
my doctors office did it there at my 12 week i didnt have to do it myself it didnt hurt.
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