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Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
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Kristen
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Level II with full bladder
Anyone know the reason for this?
My OB's office left a message for my Level II tomorrow to have a full bladder. I am thinking of calling them to find out why but figured I would ask the knowledgable LIF ladies 
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Posted 4/9/09 9:02 AM  |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
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Re: Level II with full bladder
hmm, I did not have to have a full bladder 
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:10 AM |
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MrsS518
Big Sister to be!
Member since 7/07 3423 total posts
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Tara
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Re: Level II with full bladder
Weird, I didn't have to have a full bladder for my level 2. I forgot the reasoning for a full bladder durning a sono. I've had sonos done before I was PG and needed a full bladder but so far(thank god) I haven't. Good luck with that. I have to pee every 2 seconds. Having a full bladder wouldn't go over well with me 
P.S- I'm so excited for you tomorrow!!!!!! Can not wait to hear if its a  or  !!!!!!!
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:13 AM |
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asecretmommytobe09
My little pumpkin is here!!!!
Member since 10/08 3369 total posts
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Katie
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Re: Level II with full bladder
I was told at all sonos are to have a full bladder before 32 weeks. I think its so they can get the proper measurements but im not sure.
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:13 AM |
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bellaro
LIF Adult
Member since 7/06 927 total posts
Name:
Rosalia
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Re: Level II with full bladder
Posted by Mikismom
hmm, I did not have to have a full bladder
I didnt have a Full Bladder & i wasnt told to have a full Bladder and when the Dr. Came in with not so good News my husband Searched the internet and read something about Drinking two glasses of water before going in to the sono .. SO i dont know I would drink if that is what the Dr said.. I know when i go for my follow up i will be drinking two glasses of water ..
ETA: WHOO HOO you get to find out if its a or 
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:14 AM |
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Wendy
Wheeee!
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Re: Level II with full bladder
I was asked if I needed to use the ladies room before mine.
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:18 AM |
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Octbaby10
LIF Infant
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Re: Level II with full bladder
When I went to the dr last night for a check up I used the bathroom before I went in. His exact words were "the sono would have been much clearer on a full bladder, but this is okay"
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:41 AM |
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Shorty
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really
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Re: Level II with full bladder
the sono tech always makes me completely void the bladder before a sono!
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:48 AM |
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emomma17
All My Girls!
Member since 11/08 4392 total posts
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Mia
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Re: Level II with full bladder
I didn't hear this and I have my Level II tonight!
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:49 AM |
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neenie
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Re: Level II with full bladder
having a full bladder pushes the baby up, allowing them to get clearer pics (b/c of a better angle).
Message edited 4/9/2009 9:50:42 AM.
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:50 AM |
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Marbo
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Re: Level II with full bladder
I know this is not exactly the same but when i went for the 12wk sono I had a full bladder only b/c I ate lunch right before going to the md, I asked the sono tech if i could go to the bathroom and she said hold off b/c then the baby might change position, so when she was taking pictures she said baby is in perfect position...she let me go to the bathroom and looked again and baby was all over the place...so i guess when you have a full bladder there is less room for the baby to move and pics are easier to take.
ETA: I guess you could always go in with a full bladder and if you don't need it then you could use the bathroom before.
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:50 AM |
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alisonggg
Cutie
Member since 3/06 4749 total posts
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a
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Re: Level II with full bladder
they told me not to go to the bathroom an hour before my level 2
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:51 AM |
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MrsBurtch525
Year for change!
Member since 1/09 6017 total posts
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Taryn
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Re: Level II with full bladder
They told me to have something to drink before the appointment because they can get better pictures with something in your bladder. During the Level 2 if bby doesn't move around much they might have you go pee and come back because baby ususally starts moving around after you pee. That's what they told me anyway.
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| Posted 4/9/09 9:54 AM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
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Kristen
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Re: Level II with full bladder
Thank you ladies I am so excited
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:16 AM |
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Waste06
Waste not, want not
Member since 6/06 7219 total posts
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Lois Mom Mommy Mama Ma
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Re: Level II with full bladder
I had my Level II on Tuesday, and I asked the technician if she wanted me to use the bathroom first.
Her answer is similar to what other posters have said. That once you void your bladder, the baby can move around more and change positions.
She got good measurments, but wasn't able to get good profile pictures for us, so she had me use the bathroom toward the end of the test.
Sure enough, the baby moved, but in a worse way! The doctor had to come in and take the pictures for me a few mintues later.
Good Luck tomorrow!!! It's very exciting to see the baby again and all of his/her parts! 
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:19 AM |
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EricaAlt
LIF Adult
Member since 7/08 22665 total posts
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Erica
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Re: Level II with full bladder
That's weird... I'm the opposite. For every sono I have to pee in the cup b4 getting the sono so it's always empty.
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:19 AM |
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Bri
I Love You to Pieces!
Member since 5/05 9919 total posts
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Brianne
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Re: Level II with full bladder
I was have never been told to have a full bladder for any of my sonos, but I can see why it makes sense to have one.
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:19 AM |
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carlowlou
loving my babies!
Member since 4/08 4594 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Level II with full bladder
I was told to have a full bladder for my Levell II but then when I got there the tech said it was TOO full! so she asked me to use the bathroom but don't go all the way...stop in the middle! I was like  you can't tell a pregnant lady to stop in the middle of peeing!
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:21 AM |
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MrsKellyBride
Mommy of 3!
Member since 8/06 1617 total posts
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Kelly
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Re: Level II with full bladder
I never heard that before...I would have died holding it for the Level II. It takes awhile that sono.
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:31 AM |
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Lizzy
Carson's Mama
Member since 2/08 2430 total posts
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Elisabeth
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Re: Level II with full bladder
They told me to come in with a full bladder and then realized they couldn't see anything because my bladder was TOO full So they let me go to the bathroom (oh sweet relief!) and then they did my Level II.
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| Posted 4/9/09 1:48 PM |
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