12 week scan transvaginal?

[Hopingtobecomeamummy]

Hi, our little miracle has been conceived via IVF and I’m currently on high levels of progesterone. In the last two private scans (prior to 12 weeks) I have attended, the sonographer’s have not been able to see anything via the tummy because of a gassy bowel caused by the medication. This meant both times I’ve had transvaginal. Now as an IVF warrior I am used to Wanda so it’s not an issue but I’m concerned that at my NHS dating scan they won’t be able to see anything. Has anyone had experience with this and does anyone know if an internal scan can complete the same checks as the external and will it be offered? I’ve read online that some people that haven’t had a clear scan just get sent away and told to wait for their 20 week scan.

I’ve been trying to manage my apparent gassy bowel with lots of water, exercise and healthy diet but nothing works. I’m also taking deflatine and lactulose daily. Unfortunately my IVF clinic said it’s just the medication.

Thanks in advance!

[Millbanks]

Hi lovely, congratulations on your pregnancy.

In every one of my scans the sonographer wrote the comment “view partially obstructed by excessive gas” 😫😂

But they were able to see a clear enough picture to measure etc.

they can also do measurements via Wanda so try not to worry.

You can always book a private scan if you’re concerned as they often have higher quality tech xx

[Hopingtobecomeamummy in reply to Millbanks]

Thank you so much! Reading your experience is helpful and I’m pleased I’m not the only gassy one haha

We are really looking forward to announcing if all is ok so the thought of not being able to do that was making me worry. Thank you so much again 🥰 xx

[Millbanks in reply to Hopingtobecomeamummy]

Ah love, I found that up to about 20 weeks I worried about everything.I'm afraid that's just completely normal after an IVF journey - you just question everything.

Each scan filled me with anxiety and I was convinced that there would be nothing in my uterus each time. It was so irrational but again, completely normal after such a rough ride.

The good news is that there is no reason that there will be anything wrong, and you just have to keep reminding yourself of that!!

xx

[Hopingtobecomeamummy in reply to Millbanks]

I completely relate. The last scan I had, the image came up and I panicked I couldn’t see a heartbeat! We had a MMC last year and we have been on our fertility journey for 6 years. Four rounds of IVF later and we appear to be winning this time around!

I am so irrational all the time! But like you said a rough journey can do that to anyone! Lovely to hear you went on to have a healthy pregnancy! Hoping I’ll be part of that exclusive and lucky club in august! Xx

[Millbanks in reply to Hopingtobecomeamummy]

Wow - that's such amazing news - so pleased for you. We also had 4 egg collections and 6 transfers so I can completely relate!

I'm currently 32 weeks so still actually waiting for the little one to arrive, and even though I'm clearly very pregnant - I still have days when I don't believe it worked.

I actually forget sometimes.... the mind does funny things to you!

I imagine having a mmc makes everything even more worrying - I was fortunate (?) to never experience that - just BFN after BFN.

Everything crossed for you - and try not to worry too much - ultimately it's out of our hands! xx

[Hopingtobecomeamummy in reply to Millbanks]

Thanks lovely! Good luck with everything! I hope you update on here when your little one arrives! Xx