https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:31:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2694045 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:37:50 +0000 psw27 2694045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So glad it worked out with a babysitter! Good luck tomorrow! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2694020 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:22:17 +0000 winniebee 2694020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A high school sitter just pulled through for me!! So, that's now off the list of worries, though of course there are still many! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2694018 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:21:37 +0000 snowjewelz 2694018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took K to one later on during 3rd trimester (I had them routine every month anyway). It never occurred to us to bring her unless we didn't have anyone to watch her... But we were reading the "waiting for baby book" and one page was mommy getting an ultrasound and every time I asked if she wanted to go with me she said yes so we took her! She was a little creeped out by the dark room and was very concerned that I had to lay down and couldn't move. I think one time was good enough for her haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2694017 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:21:07 +0000 littlejoy 2694017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We purposely scheduled our anatomy scan so our 3 year old can join ... but DH will be there to hold her. I had to take LO to the doc with me, and I gave her my phone in the stroller. It worked perfectly. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2694016 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:20:01 +0000 mrskansas 2694016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice but I just wanted to say good luck at your ultrasound! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2694009 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:14:40 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2694009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought DS to one that was just a follow up after MC. I strapped him into the stroller and gave him an iPad and a cookie. He got pretty whiny at the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693997 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:58:42 +0000 MamaG 2693997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had another thought. K is really into stickers right now. If you have to take them, that might be good for R, some stickers to stick on all the things. I'm hoping you find someone but if you have to take them I think it's best to be armed with an arsenal of things to keep R occupied. Depending on the tech, perhaps they will let R get up with you and scan his tummy too. I've been blessed with amazing techs that are supportive if this sort of stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693966 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:37:52 +0000 Nutella 2693966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: this is tough - he only time LO has been with us for an ultrasound was when we got bad news so I've never taken him since. I found it distracting and he didn't like being in the pram surprisingly. Is there anyone else who can watch them at home? Or even one of the staff there (or is that a crazy idea)? Thinking of you and sending lots of positive vibes! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693959 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:34:32 +0000 littlebug 2693959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, D came to my first one at 8 weeks. It was transvag, but he stayed up near my head and was clueless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693919 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:18:13 +0000 Mrs. Dolphin 2693919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We brought our (then) 15 month old and he loved it. He kept pointing at the screen and saying "baby" (obviously we had to tell him that was a picture of the baby). The MFM and staff loved seeing him too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693853 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:30:20 +0000 bookwormmama 2693853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took DS (2.5) to mine a couple weeks ago. We have no family nearby and no sitter, but I didn't want my DH to miss it. He generally doesn't sit still well, but it was early in the morning so he cuddled me on the chair during a lot of it. Then he played on my phone for a bit. My DH had to take him out at the end, which kinda sucked for him, but he didn't miss a lot. It was level 2 and they took a lot of looks at the heart, so it took a while.</p> <p>Like others said, it wasn't the worst, but it would have been more peaceful without him. It was special for him to see the baby and learn it was a girl though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693830 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:08:04 +0000 winniebee 2693830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks for all of the suggestions! a lovely hellobee mama offered to watch the boys if need be :heart: we still may hear from a sitter....or maybe the boys WILL have school!?</p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: OMG haha!!!</p> <p>@PinkElephant: we typically have a teacher from school on standby -- but she lives 45 mins away and last snowstorm had a really horrible drive so doesn't want to do it anymore. The others have kids of their own or are a lot older -- but I've sent out feelers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693819 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:01:57 +0000 PinkElephant 2693819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: would one of their daycare/preschool teachers watch them (either at your place or theirs) in the event of snow?</p> <p>I took my then 2 and 4 year old to an elective ultrasound slightly before my anatomy scan (expecting them to really think it was cool); they were not interested for very long. I think an iPad would have done the trick, though! </p> <p>I wonder if things might be slow enough at MFM due to the snow that they could send in an extra tech/nurse to help manage the kids? Could you call and ask? Assuming it's a place that knows your history, I'd think they'd be inclined to help you out (so you don't have to prolong your anxiety), and to make things easier for the t ch, who I'm sure will want to be extra thorough!</p> <p>ETA: missed that DH is able to be there - you'll be fine, then!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693813 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:57:11 +0000 ustechie 2693813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We brought my 2 year old with us. He did really well. He loved watching the screen, but he did eventually get a little restless. We had him stay for the gender, but my husband took him out to roam the halls while the tech finished up all the other pics/measurements. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693810 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:55:38 +0000 KayKay 2693810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally get the no sitter/no way to reschedule for DH factors! :)</p> <p>I'd just go and take them (unless sitter comes through!). You'll have DH there, and I would just use snacks/iphone/bribes as much as necessary to make it through. They might surprise you! I've taken one/both to a handful of appointments or ultrasounds, and it has been fine (and even good, in some cases!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693788 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:38:11 +0000 hilary 2693788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When pregnant with my twins, my then 2 year old had to come to 3 appointments a week - 2 non stress tests and 1 regular appointment that had an ultrasound 50% of the time. I always packed a snack (something that took a while to eat like raisins), stickers and little notebook, PBS Kids app on my phone. Some days were better than others but the nurses were generally very kind and would try to help if she got difficult. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693785 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:37:17 +0000 tinyperson 2693785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did, only because she was in daycare and my OB was close to work, so I would go to my appts and then head home to work there till the end of the day. Lots of people hadn't their kids in the OBs office - not sure if they were getting ultrasounds though (my OB does ultrasounds there). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693781 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:33:44 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2693781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought my 18 month old to my anatomy scan because our childcare fell through. Basically once the tech told us the sex DH took her to run around the hallways because she wanted to investigate every cupboard and piece of machinery in the room. Not a total disaster but definitely distracting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693778 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:28:33 +0000 Smurfette 2693778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. She was 3.5 and no interest really. She looked at the screen for 1-2 mins and then asked to play a game on my phone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693777 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:28:31 +0000 Cole 2693777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've brought my 2 year old with me, by myself a couple of times, and it's honestly been fine. I try to play with her or read until we go in and get settled and then I give her my phone. What about a new app or two? </p> <p>I'll cross my fingers for a sitter for you though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693774 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:27:02 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2693774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought my bigger girls. It wasn't my favorite thing in the world but it wasn't the worst. iPads, Doritos, and lollipops helped.<br /> Honestly the worst part was they needed the vag cam and L told everyone about it for a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693771 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:24:47 +0000 MamaG 2693771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought C to one routine ultrasound when I was pregnant with K, she was between 2.5 and 3. I believe she mostly played on my phone and had a snack. I think you can survive it if you have to, but hopefully someone can come through for you. Do you have anyone that is likely to be homebound with the snow that you could turn to?</p> <p>Worse case, I would take the boys, ipad, snack, etc and hope for the best. Whatever you think will keep your little the most distracted/occupied. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693766 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:20:17 +0000 mamabolt 2693766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took DD to anatomy scan when she was 3.5. She was interested for a little while and then we just gave her videos on the cell to keep her calm the rest of the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693764 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:19:38 +0000 MenagerieMama 2693764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has been to every single one of my appointments and ultrasounds. Even had to sit on my lap for a. Lois draw once because DH was late (he was supposed to watch her). We don't have any childcare outside of daycare here. She's 2.5 almost and has been great at all the ultrasounds. I don't think she actually get it though she'll say we're looking at baby sister. DH has made it to the ultrasounds so he's been able to sit with her. I come prepared with lots for her to do and luckily none of the scans have taken long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693762 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:19:04 +0000 Alba4 2693762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We brought DS1 to one of my appointments and it was fine. He was so curious and then he just played with his matchbox cars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693753 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:11:07 +0000 jape14 2693753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an elective gender ultrasound at 16ish weeks and DH and I brought our almost 2.5 year old with us (my anatomy scan a few weeks ago didn't take a whole lot longer for comparison timewise). DS was pretty good -- the lights being off freaked him out at first though, so make sure you prep for that part (we had told him about "seeing the baby on the TV" but forgot to mention the lights). He was happy to intermittently look at the "pictures of baby" and then pictures of himself on our phones. Overall, not his best behavior but not a nightmare either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693748 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:07:26 +0000 Anya 2693748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: maybe it will work out in your favor if someone you know ends up being home from work in the am and can watch the boys! :goodluck: :goodluck: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693741 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:58:39 +0000 winniebee 2693741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: the snow isn't supposed to start until 7 or 8 am with snow showers....my ultrasound is 8:30. I'm fine with driving in the snow....we live in Maine. Also I'm at an extreme level of anxiety waiting for this particular ultrasound since we lost our last pregnancy around this time and my husband can't randomly take time off work. So, we are going no matter what! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693738 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:55:48 +0000 ShootingStar 2693738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would reschedule the ultrasound. You probably don't want to be going out first thing tomorrow in a snow storm with two kids. Plus the anatomy scan takes so long and can be kind of nerve wracking, even in the best of circumstances. I personally wouldn't want my kids there because I'd feel like I would be frustrated by them and they wouldn't deserve that. Plus, I know my DH would be distracted and I'd want him there and able to concentrate on me and the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-taken-your-kids-to-an-ultrasound#post-2693731 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:49:35 +0000 raspberries 2693731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Oh gosh, I can imagine - and it's first thing tomorrow morning?? I hope this giant snowstorm they're predicting for all of New England doesn't affect you! </p>