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I've literally had so many this time I can't rememeber. They found a complication they are keeping tabs on. I honestly think it's a variation of normal and all these tests have been unecessary. Wish I could go back and opt for only 1!!!

@mediagirl: how much does it cost for an ultrasound?

@mediagirl: that sucks

With DS we had a dating u/s and anatomy scan covered by insurance. We paid for an elective 2d in 3rd trim

With DS2, we had a dating u/s, a quick scan at 11 wks by OB, and NT Scan, and anatomy scan. Mostly covered by insurance, but early in the year and we hadn't met our deductible yet (ouch!).

We are considering doing a 3d one in third trimester again, but we'll see.

I had something like 6 with DS1. With DS2, I've had 4 so far, and will have a 3D as well. My insurance covers them.

I had a lot last time, probably 8 or 9. Three in the first trimester and then monthly afterwards because of GD.

No GD this time (yet!), but I've been seen at MFM since my NT scan because my first pregnancy was miscarried due to a chromosomal abnormality. I think I'll probably have monthly ultrasounds this time because they did my anatomy scan there and then wanted to see me again in 4-6 weeks, like last time. Plus, I have a blood antibody issue that they are keeping an eye on.

I'm okay with it because it gives me some extra comfort that things are progressing normally. Thankfully, my insurance covers everything except a small co-pay at each visit.

I've had one at every appointment, at 22 weeks, I've lost count as to how many that makes. After 3 losses, I wouldn't have it any other way.

And as much as I complain about living in Switzerland, our healthcare is really good. So I think it's all covered. No idea how much they cost.

I also had one at every appointment, in my OBs office. The first 2 were transvaginal, but after that they were the standard ones. I also delivered my son in Switzerland, and while the health care is fantastic, it is not free. While I paid nothing out of pocket to my doctor, I paid the equivalent of $250 per month to my health insurance company.

I literally got one every time I went, esp I had GD too. I didn't mind, I enjoy see my lil nugget in there and being reassured that she was healthy & growing!

With LO #1, I had 4 total--a dating scan at 8 weeks, NT scan at 14 weeks, anatomy scan at 20 weeks, and a scan for positioning at 38 weeks (my doctor thought I was transverse but I did a bunch of spinning babies stuff for 2 weeks and was pretty sure LO had turned).

With #2, I'll have 3 total unless there's another size/position issue towards the end.

Just for funsies, I wouldn't mind more because I love seeing my baby and relaxing my anxiety---and my scans are all 100% covered by my insurance. But I'm okay with just the standard 3-4.

I had 4. One dating, one anatomy and two for post-dates. I would have been happy enough with just the anatomy scan at 20 weeks.

Had a ton last time, and looks like there will be quite a few this a time, as I have an SCH they want to monitor. They don't cost us anything, so that's not an issue. I do question whether they definitely have 100% no negative effects, so back before I got pregnant the first time I planned to have as few as possible. But after everything, even if I had no complications this time I would request extra ones for peace of mind.

One every appointment for me too, plus extras for early complications with DD1. It is sooo reassuring; I'll be a wreck if/when I have #3 now that we live someplace where so many arent standard.

I had a ton (went through IVF and had twins, so I had an US at every RE, OB and MFM appointment). I wish I'd had a couple more at the MFM, actually. They released me from the hospital at 32.5 weeks onto bedrest and said they didn't need to see me anymore. At that point both babies were measuring just over 4 lbs. Six weeks later Blake was born 4 lb 15 oz. we don't know if it was placenta issues, growth restriction due to my size and having two in there, or if the earlier estimates were just wrong (obviously they can be and often are! Though more commonly babies measure large and are smaller than they think). My kids are healthy and I know that's all that matters, but I do wonder if MFM would have caught this if I hadn't been released early.

I've had a lot..I had a few in 1st tri after my IVF, then my NT scan, gender scan, anatomy scan, 28 week and having one tomorrow at 36 weeks. I didn't have to pay for any of them (minus the first few at the RE clinic) the rest were covered by insurance.

It gave me a lot of peace of mind throughout my pregnancy.

Last time I had 3 - dating, anatomy, and one at 35w when she had decreased movement and was showing possible distress on the fetal monitor. Luckily everything was fine.

This time I'll probably have 2 - dating and anatomy, barring any complications

6! 2 were elective. If I could go back I'd skip the 3D because she wouldn't show her face so it was sort of a waste. Insurance covered my non-elective but even if they were expensive I'd do the NT and anatomy scans at a minimum.

I've had a ton and I'm only 17 weeks! I got pg through IUI, so I had like 3-4 at the RE's office before I "graduated" to the OB. Then, I had a SCH so I had 2 extra. My OB did one at 10 weeks to check the status of the SCH. Then the NT scan at 12 weeks. Then just had another one at 16 weeks.

So, thus far I've had, like, 7-8 I'm having the 20 week scan, and because they found some potential issues on my 16 week scan (low lying placenta/possible placenta previa and echogenic bowel), the MFM already told me they are going to have to do more u/s especially in the 3rd tri to check the placenta and keep an eye on baby's growth (echogenic bowel at risk for IUGR).

I had 10 - the NT scan at 10/11 weeks and the anatomy scan at 20-ish weeks. I had one at 12 weeks due to positive toxoplasmosis screen, then had one biweekly from 12-26 weeks to monitor the length of my cervix due to a prior cervical LEEP procedure.

2! Standard is 1 but I fibbed that I didn't remember my last period so I could get the dating one. Wish we had more! Especially since you go so long from 18 weeks til the end.