♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[MissMarpleFan]

My doctor wants me to do the genetic testing on Friday. I believe it's recommended to everybody over 35.

My husband thinks it's kind of pointless as after trying so hard to have a successful pregnancy we don't see ourselves terminating because there is a 1/10 chance baby has weird genetic disorder.

I am not positive if insurance will cover the tests or not, but I think maybe so since I'm "high risk." I also read somewhere that a lot of the tests settle with you for very little money if insurance rejects (sounds like an insurance scam to me).

I'm waffling right now. The doctor says since 90% of people find nothing on the test, the tests will give me peace of mind. The fact is though, that I've found myself so often in the 10% side of those scenarios already. And what if they think something is wrong based on the test, and the test turned out to be wrong, and I worry about it for the next 7 months? I'm already a worrywart.

On the other hand, I'd find out the baby's sex in two weeks if I do it.

 

[Kiwiberry]

MissMarpleFan, I'm high risk too for a bunch of reasons (preemies, epilepsy, and GD) but do you think they'll make me do those tests too? It's not the kind of testing where they will draw some amniotic fluid is it or just blood? I don't really know much about them and too scared to research it while pregnant . It is pretty cool that you'll be able to find out the gender at 12 weeks though.

 

[Babybum35]

Awww looky!!! So cute! I am guessing boy

Country, they do bloodwork too but more as a risk assessment, not to test chromosomes. I'm wondering why...both my SIL and a bestie got the harmony test done without any risk factors so maybe it's just office specific? Idk. But i guess this way i get to get an additional ultrasound/glimpse at baby

With how crappy my last u/s was i still don't feel pregnant. Know the sex always solidifies things so I can't wait!

I am in the US and here they require 1st trimester screening for hiv and other bloodborn stds as well as blood typing but they for both my pregnancies offered genetic testing. I wonder if maybe you should bring it up... I'm sorry your last scan didn't go well. The first 12 weeks are so stressful..
It seems stuff has been flying by in this group. I will be 11 weeks tomorrow. I remember feeling my dd jump and big turns around 10-12 weeks. I swear I felt something moving last night... but I might be crazy. 9 days till I go in for my next appointment. Here's hoping time flies and bubs is healthy and happy...

 

[MissMarpleFan]

MissMarpleFan, I'm high risk too for a bunch of reasons (preemies, epilepsy, and GD) but do you think they'll make me do those tests too? It's not the kind of testing where they will draw some amniotic fluid is it or just blood? I don't really know much about them and too scared to research it while pregnant . It is pretty cool that you'll be able to find out the gender at 12 weeks though.

The initial screening tests are risk free, (except worry and possibly high cost) and look at gene markers, or odds of baby having a disorder, if I understand correctly. The amnio test gets recommended later based on any questionable results in the first test. There is no way in hades I see myself saying yes to the amnio which carries the actual miscarriage risk, no matter how slight they say it is nowadays. I've had enough of those without voluntarily adding risk.

I'm afraid I'm just going to say yes because I want to know the answer to the eternal boy/girl question!

 

[Kiwiberry]

Babybum35, yeah they only ever drew my blood but never told me for what..... It's part of the reason I'm picking a new place to go this time. They also cycled me between 10 different doctors. Which was weird to me....

MissMarpleFan, oh phew, I was going to be worried for you if they forced the amniotic test on you.

Sorry if I ask a lot of questions ladies, I know I should know this stuff but after having sometimes multiple tonic clonic seizures a month I think it's really taking a toll on my memory. I'm on medication now but I don't think it repairs any of the damage sadly.

 

[RandaPanda]

I basically echo everything countryblonde said! I've been following along, and really enjoying seeing bump and scan pics from many of you, but the same thing - I haven't been very active online about the pregnancy (and have only told one person other than my husband irl) as I kept thinking I wouldn't make it this far, and my last loss feels like yesterday. But I also went for my 12 week scan and blood work today, and things are looking good! I too am very curious if it's a boy or a girl, and would love any guesses (though the picture isn't the clearest, I feel). I have two boys and this is definitely my last pregnancy. I'm hoping for a girl kind of, but I think it's another boy

Hope everyone is feeling well today!

(Oh, my new due date is Jan 14th!)

 

[countryblonde]

Kiwi don't ever feel bad about questions.. I feel braindead about pregancy everytime and you have a very legitamate reason for it

 

[RandaPanda]

Ah, and sorry to glaze past the genetic testing conversation! Somehow I skipped a whole page in the thread and didn't see any of that! I've been willing to do any of the non-invasive testing offered, but it always makes me so on edge. I guess I'm considered "advanced maternal age" now, so I wonder if additional screening will be offered...
A different sort of test, but I do think I'll be passing on the GD glucose test this time around, because well, yuck!

 

[RandaPanda]

Heres a pic from my scan...I'm feeling baby boy #3 but who knows...any guesses??

I'm guessing girl! Also, that's a really great, clear scan pic!!

 

[gigglebox]

Randa i also guess girl
I had the experience of a high risk 12 weeks scan followed by fear and everything turned out fine (click my cystic hygroma link if you're curious). Last pregnancy i declined testing because of all the unnecessary stress it caused. This time i'm back to having the scan again because I'm terrified somethibg will be wrong and there are genetic abnormalities that are not compatible with life. I rather find that stuff out early.

But I'm with Randa on the GD testing! I've never had GD and will be declining the test this time.

 

[Kiwiberry]

Fuzzy & Randa, updated your EDD's ladies!!

Randa: I'm going to guess too. Although I know nothing about ultrasounds, the babies head looks like a baby boy head, but I hope for you it's your baby

CB: ty hun

 

[W8tingforbaby]

Congrats randa on the beautiful scan!!

 

[countryblonde]

Randa i would say girl! I dont think im good at guessing from ultrasounds though...lol

And you guys are allowed to decline GD test??? Jealous...100% required in canada...and i hate it

 

[RandaPanda]

Is it? I'm in Canada too, but I was almost certain my midwife gave me the option to skip it with my last both. Hmm!

 

[countryblonde]

Oh maybe im wrong.....maybe because you have a midwife?? Ive never been given the option though..just told when to go take it

 

[gigglebox]

I have never been given the option either, however I went to get my prenatal blood work done and the woman who pulled it told me that people declined it all the time. I am in the states though

If i can skip that horrid drink I certainly will!

 

[WantingababyF]

Hey Ladies,
Can i join I am due on the 28th with our first child. Ive been following along since my BFP but haven't had the confidence to join until We saw our little baby at our OB appoinment today. I am 11 weeks and getting very excited to announce to everyone next friday on my birthday Hope everyone is well and feeling happier as we are getting closer to the end of that scary first trimester

 

[Kiwiberry]

WantingababyF: Welcome to the group hun!!!! I went ahead and added you to the list!!

Since I had GD in pregnancy before, that means I'll have it again right?? . My first was born before I had the test and found out on my 2nd.

Has anyone found out their baby's gender yet? Hoping I didn't miss anyone.

 

[WantingababyF]

Kiwiberry: Thankyou very much. I haven't found the gender out yet as i did not do the harmony test that is offered here in Australia. ( Not sure if it is a world wide thing) However I have booked for a 5D early gender Scan and that will be on the 28th of July. They guarantee accuracy at 99.6% from 13 weeks so Im excited to find out Having read through alot of the post I find it interesting how different pregnancy care can be across the globe.

 

[WantingababyF]

I thought i should add a picture of our scan today. Baby was doing somersaults and waving arms. Hubby was so happy he had a little cry.