Private Boutique Ultrasounds in the Time of COVID

Boutique Ultrasounds
Being pregnant in 2020 was a big shift from the past.  OB doctors went virtual for a good portion of the year.  The number of doctor visits a mom would usually have was scaled back to only the most basic and necessary.  Partners and siblings were told to stay home, or wait in the car for all visits. When the time came to give birth – testing and masks complicated the hectic environment of Labor & Delivery. While I agree with all of the reasoning behind these precautions, the stress of this time was very unpleasant for pregnant mamas and their families. During the worst of this, Wonder Time had to close its doors for 2 and a half months, waiting for local government to determine when we could safely go back.
 
June finally arrived and we had the go ahead to reopen  Wonder Time.  We were back in full swing and busier than ever. I had new clients who may have never considered an elective ultrasound before…but were now desperately looking for a place to see their baby-with their families. I saw many return clients coming in, now on their second (or third!) baby with us!   We created a new ultrasound package (Quick Peek) – specifically for partners that were being left out and unable to come to anatomy scan appointments.
 
I soon saw the need for a new space to meet the demands of all of our clients and families.
 
Moving from a 140 sq ft office to a 2400 sq ft office was an exciting challenge. In our new space, a new, 10% fresh air intake HVAC system gives us more peace of mind about the air quality in our studio. We run multiple TRUE HEPA air filtration units in areas where our customers visit. We expanded our staff considerably and spaced our schedule to allow time for cleaning.
 
Looking ahead to the cold and nasty weather that we have every winter- I realized that families are once again going to be in need of something that we are uniquely positioned to help with.  Drive By events are awesome, but when it’s 35 degrees and raining- not the best option.  But what other option is there? If you have high risk family members, how can you keep them safe and yet still include them in your celebrations? Within our new space, we will be offering small scale parties that can be virtual or hybrid. Gender Reveal Parties and Baby Showers with a full concierge experience- you barely have to lift a finger! 
 
At Wonder Time, you can have an inclusive, boutique, private, elective ultrasound experience. We also offer early gender DNA tests, early ultrasound gender determination, heartbeat bears and animals, gender reveal supplies, prenatal and postnatal massage, and custom 3D printed baby sculptures. Not to mention… some of the best 3D 4D 5D HD ultrasound technology on the market, with skilled, experienced sonographers who love being a part of your pregnancy journey.  Having only been in business since late 2017, we have over 400 5 Star Google Reviews. Maybe that’s because we put comfort, quality and value at the forefront of our business goals.  I would also like to thank all of our clients and friends for their support. Thank you for our tremendous reputation as one of the best elective ultrasound studios in the region.

Have Your Baby Shower at Wonder Time

Baby Showers at Wonder Time
Pregnancy in the year 2020 has been vastly different than years before.  Lockdown, quarantine, masks, virtual doctor’s visits, it’s all been a pain and an inconvenience. I don’t know about you- but I am definitely missing the “good old days” before COVID 19.
 
Here at Wonder Time, we have been brainstorming ways to get you back to some sense of normal, while keeping you as safe as possible. Drive By and outdoor baby showers were all the rage during the warmer months of 2020, but what is going to happen when it’s 40 degrees and raining? You need a virtual/hybrid baby shower option!
 

Here’s the plan for a baby shower with us at Wonder Time:

 
Step 1:  Call 856-553-5138 to book your shower. We will send you an invoice for $50 to hold your spot. We will also send you a digital invitation that can be posted to Facebook, or you can choose to have us send out paper invitations for you (paper invites = additional charge).
 
Give us an idea of how many guests you will bring with you (up to 25) and how many will be joining us virtually.
 

Part of the invitation will include instructions for how people can get their gifts to our venue- either having it shipped directly, or dropping off gifts during business hours. All gifts received will be inventoried and recorded with name and address of the person(s) giving it.

 
Step 2: You arrive on the day of your shower- and everything is ready!  We will use your phone, or our iPad to live stream video (typically Facebook Live) to everyone who can’t be there in person.
 

Here is the typical baby shower flow:

  • We start off with a 15-20 minute HD 3D 4D ultrasound- we will also record baby’s heartbeat and give you a heartbeat bear/animal.
  • After your ultrasound session, we get you settled in your throne in front of our beautifully decorated backdrop. Open your gifts as your guests partake in some light refreshments (cheese and crackers, chips and dip, creme puffs or cupcakes).
  • We give you a thank you card for each gift- already stamped and addressed! Each present will be noted inside the card- just add your own message, sign and send!
  • We help you load up your presents, and you are on your way home!!
 
You can customize our baby shower package to suit your needs. 
 
Don’t want to have that many people indoors? Just bring the amount that you feel comfortable with-even if it’s just you and your partner. Your virtual guests will still be able to enjoy watching the amazing ultrasound session, and seeing you open their gifts – all from the comfort of their own home.

Recent study eases anxiety about ultrasounds and autism

A new article about ultrasound safety, in particular how ultrasound and autism are not related.  It is always good to know, and to confirm with new studies, that ultrasound is safe. Especially when performed by a trained and registered sonographer. If you would like to read more about ultrasound safety, in particular 3D ultrasound safety, please check out our prior blog post.

Here at Wonder Time, we minimize exposure as much as we can… utilizing frequent breaks, change of position, and machine settings.  If at any time during your scan you feel the need to adjust your position or take a break, please let us know. You are in charge here!

Can we really tell gender at 13 weeks?

Lots of people are in disbelief when I tell them that we can determine gender at 13 weeks with ultrasound.  It’s understandable. Everyone knows someone who was told the wrong gender on an early scan. What I can tell you is that I have 100% accuracy.  Every single baby (over 200 babies in all) that I have scanned at 13 weeks…I have correctly determined the gender.

Why isn’t everyone doing gender ultrasounds at 13 weeks? I can’t be sure. All I can tell you is that you have to know the method, have impeccable skill,  and have an ultrasound machine that has good resolution.  In order to offer it, you would have to know for sure that it works.

At Wonder Time LLC, we guarantee our gender determination for the price of the session. Yet, it’s more than that on the line, isn’t it?  My business has a reputation, as do I, and I want you to always have confidence and satisfaction that I have made the correct call.  If I had ever been wrong in the 200 that came before, I wouldn’t have the confidence to offer gender determination.

I love being a part of the excitement of gender reveals and helping you plan them. If you want to know as soon as possible, just by using ultrasound, make an appointment today!

Here’s the package we offer, save money by bundling a 30 week 3D 4D HD session …see Packages and Pricing

Early Pink or Blue Package

Best for seeing the whole baby in one frame & early gender determination (if desired)

We can accurately determine gender after the 13 week mark (13 weeks 0 days, 13 weeks 1 day… perfect timing)

if the baby is in the optimal position (rare that they don’t cooperate at this visit), and if the baby’s measurements agree with your due date.

We can schedule you for a second appointment if these criteria are not met.

We guarantee our gender determination, and will refund the price of your package if we ever make an error.

(Birth certificate required as proof)

For Mommies 13-15 weeks pregnant

20 minute 2D ultrasound session

Includes:

Gender Determination (if desired)

5 black and white printed pictures

A USB flash Drive of all pictures

$110 + tax
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Are you already 16 weeks or more?  That’s our Pink or Blue Package!

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3D Ultrasound Levels Up

Have you seen the difference between standard 3D ultrasound and HD ultrasound?

If you have ever seen a 3D fetal sonogram, you are familiar with the prospect of seeing your baby’s features before birth. New technology has emerged, known as HD ultrasound.  HD ultrasound takes the 3D image and transforms it.  Translucency of the skin, play of light and shadow, all of these factors come together to produce an incredibly realistic picture.  The difference between 3D and HD is immediately obvious, with the HD image conveying much more pleasing imagery.  Check out our gallery for more examples of HD ultrasound.