We have our gender scan tomorrow & I was absolutely useless at work today because I am too excited to concentrate! Do y'all have any tips--did you eat anything in particular before yours? I am hoping you say that I need to eat a donut beforehand so that the baby will be active 
I'll be 16w1d tomorrow (it's an elective scan that we're paying for). Has anyone else had one around 16w? Was it accurate?
Ok I am off to try and keep myself busy so that the rest of the day will go quickly!!
grapefruit / 4669 posts
Enjoy it!
I was in excruciating pain during mine--kidney stone--and I paid almost no attention to the details, but it could be the last time you get to actually see your baby in utero! I wish I had had fun with it, but that was NOT an option for me. 
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
@lawbee11: Exciting! I've had elective scans for both of my pregnancies at 16 weeks and they were able to tell! I drank a ton of water and ate right before each scan.
Good luck!
pineapple / 12802 posts
OMG! Definitely Enjoy it.
I'm so jealous and excited for you! Can't wait to hear if we have a hamburger or hotdog to add to the list!!!!!!
grapefruit / 4823 posts
Have fun and enjoy it!!
No tips here though. I have to wait until march 25th because the lab doesn't like to go in the 18th week and I'm too cheap to pay for an elective one
pear / 1986 posts
Oh, I totally had a donut (maybe even two) before my anatomy scan! We actually made a special stop just for that reason. Go for it and enjoy!
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
I didn't do anything special for mine. I ate breakfast like normal. I did have a little juice instead of just water, ok and maybe a sip or two of DH's Diet Coke. Just enjoy it!! So awesome hearing the news!
cantaloupe / 6610 posts
They told me to drink OJ right before I went in so I did and she was wiggling everywhere...But H would NOT uncross her legs so they made me eat candy- tootsie rolls:). After like 100 tootsie rolls and an hour, my little stinker uncrossed her legs- haha:)
I am sending the BIGGEST pink vibes ever to you!!!!
Eta: she was 14w6d and totally accurate!
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts
@GreenThumb: K that means I need to have a donut, too!
@PrincessBaby: I have a super cute sailor outfit picked out if it's a boy So it's either tutus or sailor outfits!
nectarine / 2530 posts
We're still team burger as of our anatomy scan today :). Have fun and I can't wait to get the update!!
blogger / pomegranate / 3300 posts
They told me my twins were boys at 16 weeks but they were both spread eagle so it was easy. I knew before the tech said anything. My daughter was tricky and they rescheduled me for 20 weeks when they couldn't tell at 18.
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts
@StrawberryBee: Yay team burger!!!
@Mrs. Train: Ugh I hope s/he cooperates because I don't have the patience to wait another week+!
cantaloupe / 6164 posts
Yay! How exciting!
Before mine I took some advice and had Kool Aid and a donut, and she was TOO wiggly! They saw her girl parts but couldn't get all of the other measurements because she was too crazy on her sugar rush. I had to go back the next week to get the rest of the measurements. So be careful!
coconut / 8681 posts
@lawbee11: Eeeeee so exciting!!! Someone told me to drink a little Sprite before and E had no qualms about showing off the goods
pomelo / 5820 posts
Exciting! I had some chocolate milk before I went and he was moving all over the place. Have fun!! Can't wait to hear the results.
coconut / 8681 posts
@lawbee11: P.S. I totally want to see the sailor's outfit! It sounds adorable!
papaya / 10473 posts
Our ultrasound tech told me to drink a little OJ, and when baby Grizz wouldn't cooperate she had me drink a glass of really cold ice water and it did the trick We had our elective scan at 16+1 and it was accurate! Excited for you!
bananas / 9973 posts
Exciting! We found our gender at our 12 week scan and has it re-confirmed every subsequent u/s. I'd alerts have some Coke or OJ before my u/a. Have fun!!!
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
Eek so exciting! We were Team Green so I wasn't trying to make sure DS would flash us, but I hope your LO will! Really excited for your update!
pomegranate / 3890 posts
I actually didn't even think to eat/drink anything sugary but D's pretty much flashed us as soon as the ultrasound started.
grapefruit / 4819 posts
So exciting! No advice as we were TG but just wanted to say enjoy it all and I can't wait to hear if it's tutus or sailor suits for you!
papaya / 10570 posts
Okay, so its now tomorrow where I am! Patiently waiting for an update!!
pomelo / 5469 posts
Exciting! I'm interested by how accurate these early scans are turning out to be. We had an elective/private scan at 8wks so not sure I'll be able to convince DH to part with more money for another, but we'll see. I'm kind of hoping my 12wk scan will give us a clue!
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts
@Cherrybee: Our scan is at 10am CST ( it's currently almost 8 am) so I should have an update in a few hours!!
pineapple / 12802 posts
Yup, count me in on the waiting game!!!! Come oooooon team pink or blue!
honeydew / 7586 posts
Good luck! Mine was accurate at 16 weeks (boy) but I heard it is a little less accurate for girls.
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
Mine was accurate and I have a girl! I Had the scan done at 15w4d I think. I can share pictures later to compare if you want!!
cantaloupe / 6610 posts
@lawbee11: GAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!
I know you are thrilled & I am thrilled for you!!!!! Tutus FTW!!! Congratulations! Go buy something pink & fabulous today!!!
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