IVF babies different?

[daydreamernyc]

this might be a really silly question but.......

there are quite a number of scan technicians at the hospital so every time I go in for my weekly scan, I have someone different. Each time they look at my chart and confirm information. Now it's reasonable to confirm name, SSN, EDD, etc. but they also always confirm that it was IVF, ask me for the transfer date and if it was 3 or 5 day. 

My EDD is in the system, so I know they are not getting it for that reason (also all my IVF details are in the system too). Why do they keep asking?  At this point, isn't a baby a baby, regardless of the conception method?  

It it just seems odd so I was wondering if there was something I didn't know. 

[Deleted]

I'm not really sure why they would keep asking since you know conception. I know that after our AS our doc commented on the fact that this one has been growing ahead the whole time. He told me that if he didn't know the exact fertilization and implantation dates he would be moving my EDD up by five days. Perhaps it's a size thing for you too so they are just curious?

[daydreamernyc]

Jan 29, 2015 9:47:49 GMT -5 @jimbobcooter said:

I'm not really sure why they would keep asking since you know conception. I know that after our AS our doc commented on the fact that this one has been growing ahead the whole time. He told me that if he didn't know the exact fertilization and implantation dates he would be moving my EDD up by five days. Perhaps it's a size thing for you too so they are just curious?

Maybe it does have something to do with size. She is measuring a bit ahead as well. I will ask next time I go. I'm more curious then anything else. 

[viola]

You could always ask why they always ask! I don't have a clue why it would matter. Could it be related to the reason you're having the scans in the first place (I'm not sure why you're having weekly scans so - shot in the dark here)?

[daydreamernyc]

Jan 29, 2015 21:32:09 GMT -5 viola said:

You could always ask why they always ask! I don't have a clue why it would matter. Could it be related to the reason you're having the scans in the first place (I'm not sure why you're having weekly scans so - shot in the dark here)?

The weekly scans are due to a blood issue (I have antibodies that can impact my baby) so they are definitely independent. I will ask next week and share back. 

[ky29]

Hm, I guess I didn't really think about that.. my OB suggested I go to the high risk doctors for the anatomy scan. That is because of the increased risk of heart issues for IVF, and they have better ultrasound equipment. But when I was talking with the doctor, he did want details about transfer date, and if it was a 3 or 5 day. I didn't really think about why he would be so concerned, especially after he said everything looked good and I wouldn't need to be back there. Now I wish I would've asked!

[daydreamernyc]

After all this, the tech today didn't ask and I was so focused on the scan that I didn't ask either! Will have to wait until next week.

[IFinTN]

I have never been asked by my OB about transfer. They just based my due date off their first scan at 9 weeks. By IVF calcs my due date is May 31...by theirs May 30. (Shrugs)

[hollberry]

At my fetal echo, the tech asked if we did ICSI. I think she was just curious because she later made the comment that most of the IVF patients she see's did ICSI. I would like to think IVF babies are so special and unique that people want to ask questions. Let's face it ladies we rock at science, self injections, patience and just overall awesomeness for what we've all gone through!