So this morning I am heading to the doc to have an ultra sound. Obviously this is what you do when you have "sleepy ovaries" {see previous post}. The nurse called yesterday to remind me of my appointment and gave me some pre-procedure directions which made my world pear shaped. The conversation went like this.....
Nurse: 1 hour before your appointment empty your bladder and then during the next hour we need you to drink 33oz of water and come to the appointment with a full bladder.
At this point I'm only concerned about the size of 33oz of water. If we are friends/family you know that I have inherited an extremly small bladder from the Warren side of my family. By small I mean small {we're talking 6oz small}. This is the same bladder,that if left unattended to, will pee my pants.....don't laugh....it's happened on several occassions. The nurse continues....
Nurse: The appointment should only take about 45 mins. Do you have any questions?
Me: Um Yes.....so you are saying I have to hold it for an 1 hour & 45 mins?
Nurse: That is correct
Me: Really?
Nurse: Yes
So in addition to a small bladder I have also developed pee anxiety in the last few years. When I know that i'm not going to be able to go at my leasure it makes me nervous {car trips, plane rides, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS} and it becomes all I can think about.
Then I panicked.....Do they make you do this everytime you have an ultra sound? Surely they would not make expecting mothers with a child bearing down on their bladder go through such torture. Do they? Maybe my ovaries are trying to tell me something.
With Love,
{and wet pants}
Nurse: 1 hour before your appointment empty your bladder and then during the next hour we need you to drink 33oz of water and come to the appointment with a full bladder.
At this point I'm only concerned about the size of 33oz of water. If we are friends/family you know that I have inherited an extremly small bladder from the Warren side of my family. By small I mean small {we're talking 6oz small}. This is the same bladder,that if left unattended to, will pee my pants.....don't laugh....it's happened on several occassions. The nurse continues....
Nurse: The appointment should only take about 45 mins. Do you have any questions?
Me: Um Yes.....so you are saying I have to hold it for an 1 hour & 45 mins?
Nurse: That is correct
Me: Really?
Nurse: Yes
So in addition to a small bladder I have also developed pee anxiety in the last few years. When I know that i'm not going to be able to go at my leasure it makes me nervous {car trips, plane rides, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS} and it becomes all I can think about.
Then I panicked.....Do they make you do this everytime you have an ultra sound? Surely they would not make expecting mothers with a child bearing down on their bladder go through such torture. Do they? Maybe my ovaries are trying to tell me something.
With Love,
{and wet pants}
Oh my...I can see why you might be feeling anxious. I have had a small handful of ultrasounds in my day, and most of them, thankfully, do not include the full bladder requirement.
ReplyDeleteHowever...I have had one of those too, and I can admit that it was a teensy bit uncomfortable given that I had to pee terribly bad. But...I made it through just fine, and I'm sure you will too! Good luck!
Yes girl! I had to have a "full" bladder when I had my pregger ultrasounds. The first time I kinda stressed about it. The 2nd time, I didn't even worry about. It wasn't a problem. I think it is all a conspiracy.
ReplyDeleteMine was the opposite...they asked for a urine sample before hand. I'll be rooting for you and your bladder to cooperate!!
ReplyDeleteThere actually is a disorder like that. It's not exactly called "pee anxiety disorder", but that's the basic idea. Kris' cousin has it except his involves #2. Good news, it could be worse! Hope the ultrasound goes well!
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