Ultrasound Help

Ladies, I have my gender ultrasound in the morning tomorrow and wanted to know if there is anything I can drink or eat before the ultrasound that will help the baby be more active so we can see the goods?  LOL!

I've heard OJ or anything sugarie.. being as you had RNY that might be a problem. I am sure one of the RNYers can pipe up. I just had apple juice diluted with water before hand.

I was told just have good fluid so there's enough around the baby for good movement and space for viewing. I just drank 16 oz of crystal light fruit punch 1 hour before every sonogram I had and she had great movement and fluid around her. One time she wasn't moving a lot at my 3d ultrasound and I ate 3 mcnuggets and she was all acrobatic then.. Lol.. Sometimes eating M&M gets her moving too. So good fluid and whatever it is you eat and or drink that gets baby moving. Good luck sweetie!

-Gina

Grab a sugar free red bull on your way to the appt. Drink half in the waiting room and save the other half for the exam, if the baby is not cooperating.  Good luck!!

Chelle,
I really do not ever respond to things like this unless I take great issue. But, did you really just suggest SF Red  Bull to a pregnany person?
I am shocked you would think this a good idea! I could site a million websites and quote a million studies that all point in the same direction. Red Bull, SF or not, are not healthy or safe for anyone, let alone a fetus. That was a totally irresponsible reccomendation. I hope to God she doesn't follow this advice.

Here is some info I copied from a nutrion site, for a sugar free Red Bull. It has the same amount of caffiene as 1 cup of coffee, 3 essential B vitamins, and only 3 carbs. It is no worse than drinking a can of diet soda or a coffee. Not recommended on a daily use, of course but ok in a pinch. I think most people are under the impression the a red bull is loaded with caffiene but it's not true. It is the combination of B vitamins that are supposed to give an energy burst.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 can

Amount per Serving

• Calories 10 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

• Total Fat 0g 0%
• Saturated Fat 0g 0%
• Sodium 100mg 4%
• Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
• Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
• Sugars 0g  
• Protein 0g 0%

• Niacin (B3)100%
• Vitamin B6250%
• Vitamin B1280%
• Panthothenic Acid50%

   

To each his or her own, I suppose. No amount of studies or nutritional facts would influence me to think that something that is linked to heart attacks, extreme increased blood flow, and a miriad of other health concers in adults would be acceptable or not harmful for a fetus. But, again, we all make our own choices.

Thanks for all your tips ladies...fingers crossed that my sweet baby opens those legs, LOL

I just read your post and hope your US goes really well today! Drinking something cold will have the same effects as something sugary or caffinated. I do well with light OJ, because it has a minor amount of sugar. However, please, please ... do not drink a sugar free red bull. That would be unsafe for you without being pregnant, much less safe for a tiny fetus.
Let us know how it goes today.

I popped in a bite size snickers before and she wouldn't sit still very long LOL Good luck!