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Hello Kristin, I know how much you have been wanting to resolve this naming dilemma. I'm sure that the radiologist will be looking in much more detail than your u/s tech did and it's possible he/she may include baby's gender on the report to your Dr. An u/s image shows all the organs as black spots and unless the tech told me what they were, I would not have known just by looking at it. So I'd think that whatever images the tech captured for the radiologist, somewhere they might see little black spots for ovaries or something to give an indication as to gender even if that is not one of the things that they were specifically looking for. Do you think it Is possible the u/s tech did not tell you because she knew that your BF was with you and he did not want to know the gender of the baby? Maybe if you express your disappointment with your Dr. she/he may be willing to help you out and do another u/s later on. I would ask: if the positioning of your baby did not allow a view of the external s_x organs, were the internal s_x organs visible? If internal s_x organs were not visible does that mean that other, vital organs were not visible either (kidneys, liver, stomach)? If not, the u/s should be considered incomplete so you can have a do-over? Ask the Dr. if he/she can look at the images herself and give you an indication because the u/s tech did not and you believe it was because your BF said he did not want to know the gender of the baby. A lot of people are happiest with surprises about thier babies gender--I personally don't like surprises and I know your situation so I really hope the report and your Dr's visit will make the gender clear for you.

OK, time for me to chime in...FYI...I am an xray tech....have been for 15 years. I know U/S and U/S techs and I know Radiologists. (all too well unfortunately) The U/S tech is the one who gives the information to the Radiologist. If she doesn't capture it, it doesn't exist for the Radiologist anyway. The U/S tech doc_ments what was seen on a work sheet and the radiologist dictates what he reads and verifies it with the pictures. The Radiologist will not read anything that the tech did not point out. That being said...you can ask your Dr. to get another U/S...being you are in Canada and the world of socialized medicine I am not sure that it will work but always worth a try. Good Luck

adding...it could also be that the tech is not allowed to tell you the s_x (not sure about Canadas or your clinics rules) So Mayeb, just MAYBE the s_x will be in the report...

Honestly, if the tech says he/she couldn't tell because of the baby's position, he/she wouldn't have anything to tell the radiologist. I don't even think they care to look at the s_x unless you specifically ask. I've had ultrasounds every month for 6 months and they've never looked at internal s_x organs. They just looked at major organs and the doctor (specialist) reviews the entire report with me while he has the pictures up on the screen. I'm sorry they couldn't tell you. I know how it is to be anxious to know what you're having, especially when it comes to the baby's father. It's definitely pressure. Try to prepare yourself for the strong possibility that your doctor will say no to another u/s. Good luck!

Kristin..I'm have to say that christa is correct. I am an ultrasound tech. We take the images for the radiologist. They do read what we take and nothing more. Unfortunately some babies do not position themselves to allow the tech to see the gender. Other times the umbilical cord could be in the way and most techs will not even take an educated guess. The baby may just want to surprise you in the end. I'm sorry that you were unable to find out. Also just because the s_x is not determined the u/s cannot be called incomplete. The least of my worries as a tech is to get the gender. I'm more concerned with getting good pictures of all the vital internal organs and making sure that they are okay. I do try to get the s_x at the end of the study and have been known for making the next patient late for their exam do to trying my best to find out the gender. If your doctor has a machine in the office see if they will look for you. Good Luck and God Bless.

Hi Kristin. I was cleaning up my desktop and came across a handout--ultrasound instructions--that my OB doctor gave me a couple of weeks ago . Among other things the note states: "Any information the technician shares with you is a gift (it's not part of her job to interpret the findings, but rather to collect data for the radiologist). Thank her!". . . Even though my u/s tech was very informative she was also extremely quick with her fingers (she was busy quickly "freezing images" and taking measurements--and lots of them--of the baby, I asked her what she would be doing with the images afterwards. She said that once I was off the table her job was done, that she only captured images and before I walked out the room she was sending them electronically to a radiologist who would then write a detailed report and send it on to my OB (also electroncally). The u/s tech told me that my OB in turn would read the radiologist's report and would also have access to the electronic files if she wants to look at the u/s images for herself. Obviously, procedures and policies will differ depending on which medical group you choose also the state or country you live in. My hospital's radiologists are skilled doctors who should not simply rely on what an u/s tech tells him/her but should make his/her own educated and thorough interpretations based on the images that the u/s tech sends on to him/her. My u/s tech for one, has a very high regard for the radiologists that she works with ("they need to know so much about every area of the body") That said, depending on how things are done in your medical group it is possible your radiologist's report will include info not given to you by your tech.

And to clarify, I was not suggesting that Kristin's u/s was incomplete simply because there was not a determination of gender (but it may be incomplete if vital organs were also not visible because of baby's positioning). Nor was I suggesting that the u/s tech ought to be capturing images of internal s_x organs (but it wouldn't hurt to ask if it's possible that they may happen to be included in the images of nearby vital organs). Good luck Kristin!!

Kristin: I'm sorry to hear they could not see the s_x. I can't believe they did not allow you to get up and walk around or drink some juice to maybe move the baby around!! You were told once it may be a girl, so just hold on to that and see if maybe you can get another ultrasound in the next few months. For your sake, I really hope it is a girl. I also don't think if the tech could see the s_x that there would be anything to put in a report for the radiologist to read. :( sorry. Keep thinking PINK though!!!

Hi Kristin....what is his fathers name? How bad can it be?

Hi Girls, Thankyou for all your input! When I first walked into the room the techinician asked right away if we were interested in knowing the s_x of the baby. I immediately said yes and my partner said no. I then told her if she could at all determine it let us know. My guy left the room 2 times to answer a couple of business calls and I asked her if she could see the s_x in his absence. She told me she was not sure.. thought it might be a girl but could not say for sure she said the legs were in a down position and it was scratching itself.. so that would be indicative of a boy..but she was only joking in that regard. I have not had my follow-up appointment with my OB, in fact that app is on or around the 20th of July I believe. So.. I have had not had any additional feedback. I am also not certain of any additional ultrasounds in the third trimester unless they found a problem. Everyone is convinced I am having a boy...except my family of course. For the record.. the grandfathers name is George and it is not the name so much..even though I am not fond of it, it is just I have dreamed my whole life of choosing my own unique names for my children..and it is the fact that my bf's father does not speak to me..and is down right rude and miserable. He is also unaware of my former losses..and complications I have experienced in the past. We were at a wedding yesterday and sat at a table with my boyfriends parents and his Dad ignored me the whole night (it has been 6 years of behavior like this)...it was just another reminder of how ignorant his Dad truly is towards me..it is especially hurtful now that I am carrying his grandchild and close to 5 and 1/2 months preggers. I will chat with my OB about additional U.S. but I think that's it. Again, I can pay for one of those 3d one's... that may be alot of fun anyway. ~~Thankyou again Perl, Christa, Been There, Sonotec,Mel and ibk8t.. for the valuable info about ultrasounds and their interpetations..also thanks for all of your sympathies in the matter...On a brighter note..I have been feeling great physically! I hope it stays like this for a while longer. All the best to you girls XOXO Kristin

ok...if it's a boy....don't mention another word about it until the delivery room. When you're covered in sweat and blood (it won't hurt to throw in a tear or two) tell him him you always dreamed of naming your little boy ???????....and you will agree to george as a middle name.....believe me...they have a hard time saying no to anything you ask after watcing you go through that....tee hee.....WHAT???