#2 due in March 2016

[BellaRosa8302]

Yeah it is a tricky one. I had my blood test at 10.5 weeks and I believe the info is used together. As with all my scans I think of it as an opportunity to see the baby rather than the actual purpose. Probably not a good thing.

I guess the positive with the NT scan is it can be reassuring. Also allows for preparation/ research time if the outcome is not what was expected. I know personally I would need that time to prepare as after birth you are often a hormonal mess. Such a personal thing though.

See, I have a friend/coworker who has a son with Downs. She said she found out while pregnant, and grieved her whole pregnancy. Then when she birthed him, she realized how perfect he is, just the way he is, and wouldn't change him for the world. I just think of that, and wonder, if I do end up having a special needs child..., maybe I'd get over the grief aspect of it faster if I were to wait til birth? But, maybe it's better to be prepared. I just don't know...

 

[ruby83]

That is a different way to look at it. I never really thought of it like that!

So, I fell down the stairs today and hit the side of my belly! I panicked and called my OB who said most likely all is fine as the baby is very well protected at this stage, however if I wanted to ease my mind before the weekend I could pop in for a scan. Which I did. I got to see my little bub bouncing about like a carzy kid! Heart rate was 160bpm. Feeling very relieved and totally going to be more careful from now on!

NT scan is only 5 days away but not feeling anxious about it now.

How is everyone feeling??

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Good call going in, Ruby! I fell once with DD & they were NOT happy with me for waiting 2 days to call about it. I was told to ALWAYS call if you fall when pregnant.

So glad your little bean looked great & is doing well! How are YOU after the fall?? Sore/bruising? Hope you're okay!

AFM, still stressing about whether to do the darn testing. No need to discuss on here anymore - but will have to decide by my appointment next Tuesday (Sept 15). I feel like I'm getting some of my energy back (yay!) and I have some days that are better with nausea.... But it's far from completely gone! Happy to be 12 weeks! Will be telling work after this next appointment, so long as all goes well!

 

[jtink28]

ugh, sorry i haven't been around too much ladies!

i have been incredibly sick. my DH has even had to take a few days off work to care for me - the MS is really bad. and to top it off, my Crohn's is not cooperating. the doctor gave me some diclegis, and it's taking the edge off, but i still feel pretty rotten all day. i'm very ready for this sickness part of pregnancy to be over. i had no sickness with my son at all - which is probably good, because if i had been this sick, he would be an only child!! hehee

i'm actually doing the MaterniTi21 test (or whatever name it goes by) on september 16th. so i'll have results about 7-10 days after. i'm 35, and with my crohn's and all the medications i've used for it, i just want reassurance that all is okay. if my baby is going to have a genetic issue, i'm the kid of person that needs to know ahead of time. but each person is different, and there's no "right" answer. but i AM excited to know the gender in a few weeks! eek. my money is on girl because this pregnancy is a total 180 from my son's!

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Oh no jtink! Sorry you're feeling so awful! I know what you mean about the 180 pregnancy - that's how I feel too! So nauceous this pregnancy compared to last, so I'm feeling like it's got to be a boy!

If I get the test, I believe it's called verifi progenity. I'm just so split. I feel like I've done all the research & there's nothing more to hash out... Just have to make a darn decision with what I've got but I agree that (since I am finding out the gender this time around) it's pretty cool to find out the gender so early! They said I'd have results back within 2 weeks of having my blood drawn. And, I can pretty much go whenever to have my blood drawn. Had I done it right at 10 weeks, I'd have the results back by now!

 

[ruby83]

Sorry to hear you are so unwell jtink! I hope things improve soon xxx

Bella- tough decision to make! How do they tell you the sex so early? For my NT scan/ bloods I never found out the sex.... Would love to though!!

My scan is tomorrow at 3.15pm! Yippee can't wait! Even though I just saw bub on Friday, these scans are much more detailed and my hubby will be there too which is exciting!

 

[SBBaby]

Hi Bella! Just poking around here stalking you! So curious if you've found out what you're having yet! If you don't remember me I was in the SMEP thread with you a few weeks ago and got my BFP shortly after you I'm more nauseous this pregnancy too! I am 9 weeks Wonder if we'll both have boys this time after our girls!

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Ruby, it's called NIPT (non invasive prenatal testing). They discovered there are cells from the placenta that float through the mon's bloodstream. So basically, at least - from what I understand through some research I've done, they look for the Y chromosomes (since they're exclusive to males) and if they're present in a pregnant woman's blood, she's having a boy. If not present, it's a girl.

SBB - :wave: hi!! How have you been?? I haven't found out the sex yet, as you've probably read but I hope you're right & we both have boys! How have you been (other than the nausea, of course)?!

AFM, work kicked my butt today & I'm exhausted!!! Hoping for a quick story time/bedtime routine with DD tonight! FX!

 

[busybee98]

Hi everyone. Sorry your feeling so sick jtink. Good luck on your tests ruby and jtink. Bella, I went back to work at school this week and man did it kick my butt also. Put dd to bed and feel like crashing early!!

 

[SBBaby]

When will you find out Bella? So exciting. I will find out at 12 weeks on Sept 30. Can't wait. So nerve-wracking!

I am fine, just the nausea and typical exhaustion. I feel bigger earlier this time too. My belly is already starting. With DD I didn't show until about 6 months!

 

[BellaRosa8302]

When will you find out Bella? So exciting. I will find out at 12 weeks on Sept 30. Can't wait. So nerve-wracking!

I am fine, just the nausea and typical exhaustion. I feel bigger earlier this time too. My belly is already starting. With DD I didn't show until about 6 months!

That's exciting!! Keep me posted! To answer your question - Ehhhhhh depends on if I do this NIPT testing. If I do, I can find out in 2 weeks. If I don't, I'll have to wait for the 20 week scan. I am kinda weird on the belly... Last time around I grew out of my clothes SO fast, I think because I had gained a bit of weight before getting pregnant and was kind of pushing the clothing size I was in anyway but this time I still fit in most of my clothes... But I get a great "food belly" after eating meals! By nighttime I swear I look 6 months gone!

 

[ruby83]

Hi ladies, I had my scan yesterday and all went well! Our little boy- yep 90% sure baby is s boy- was jumping around and waving to us! Very cute! I came back as a 1:8,666 in the downs check but I don't get the harmony results back for another week or so. That will also confirm the sex for sure! I'm very excited my son will have a brother!

I'm feeling really good! We go away next Friday so looking forward to a relaxing stress free holiday!

How is everyone feeling?

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Oh yay Ruby! So glad you got excellent results!!!

 

[ruby83]

Bella, what did you decide about the testing?

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Uh..... Hahaha. Well, I finally realized the way I feel is I think I should get it done. (I mean, my hospital doesn't even have a NICU, so god forbid something is wrong, I feel like I should be prepared). But, I don't want to. So... I guess I'll just get it done. Appointment is tomorrow. Eek!

 

[ruby83]

Good luck! Let us know how you go xx

 

[jtink28]

I'm getting my NIPT testing done tomorrow, so I should know gender in less than 2 weeks. SO insane they can do that now. Just insane!

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Heard heartbeat for the first time! Got the NIPT done too. So jtink - I'm in a new sort of "two week wait" with you!

 

[ruby83]

Yay! I am hopeful I will get my results next week. It is so crazy they can confirm the gender this early on.

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Yes! This is so new to me, since I didn't even get any kind of testing done with DD, and I was team yellow for her. Crazy that I'll know this baby's sex within 2 weeks!