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[tallybee]

Just been to mw appointment and heard hb again and everything else is grand. The only thing is the anti d at 28w as I'm Rh neg.

 

[Dark_Star]

Double, why does your doc say you need an amnio? I am 36 and was not told anything about one. I had the NT and the associated bloodwork and everything came back fine.

 

[DoubleTFun]

Well they want me to do the bloodwork that could lead to the Amnio. I am so worried that it would come back as positive or even a false positive. They said if the bloodwork comes back positive then I have to get the amnio which I think should be my choice.

 

[GingerPanda]

Don't they have separate test ranges for twin pregnancies? Sounds like they're really wanting you to do that amnio for some reason. Money? I would double check your blood results if they tell you you have to have the amnio. It absolutely is your choice.

 

[DoubleTFun]

I think I'm going to do the blood test when I go on Thursday and just pray for a negative result!

 

[Dark_Star]

Amnio is always optional. They aren't going to force needles upon you.
Most women do get the blood screening test.

 

[GingerPanda]

Most do. I just wanted the NT scan, then would have gotten the quad screen if that had looked abnormal. But my doctor's office refused to let me have the NT scan, and I didn't want to pay the extra money for the quad screen without thinking something might be wrong.

 

[DoubleTFun]

I should have done the quad screening when it was available. My insurance was going to cover it too.

 

[Chrissi1981]

Did anyone have an amniocentesis done? I am still debating whether to get one. I didn't do the initial bloodwork since my Dr office said if I had a positive result I would have to do the Amnio.

Did it hurt? Did it take long? How long were you on bed rest after the test? I am so worried that something could happen to my babies due to a silly test. I never bothered to have an Amnio with my first 2 pregnancies but this set of Dr's seems pretty insistent about me having one. Although there are no indicators in either my husbands or my side of the family that would put us at risk for what they are testing for.

Hun I'm sure everything will be fine. If you are that worried go for the Harmony test it's 99% sure. Although I'm not sure how this would work with twins come to think of it.

Xxx

 

[DoubleTFun]

So annoyed today! This is pregnancy #3 for me and I woke up yesterday with a cold. Yesterday I sneezed frequently, today is never ending! I have had a tissue at my nose all day. Luckily these things are soft or my nose would be chapped. I have no appetite. I looked at the clock at 1 and realized I hadn't eaten since 7AM. Normally I can't go more than 3 hours without needing to eat. The worst part is that the sneezing is so ridiculously hard my bladder has let me down numerous times today. Even right after I relieved myself. I am supposed to work tomorrow, but if I wake up sneezing like this I just don't see it happening. I don't see the sneezing disappearing over night. I have my regularly scheduled OB Appt on Thursday. I tried taking medicine and it is not helping.

 

[apreslaube]

I am Rh negative per my test results. The doctors haven't mentioned it - I was just randomly looking over my initial prenatal screening today. I'm like, shouldn't that have been an immediate red flag?

 

[nmpjcp2015]

I think I am too. I'll have to look back but my dr hasn't mentioned it yet. They just sent my results electronically.

Question-for those of you who have felt movement... Where did you feel it? I think I'm feeling those bubble like feelings in my lower pelvic area (where they do the ultrasound). I can only feel it lying on my back. I feel it the most when my bladder is full. Does that sound like the baby??

 

[KrazyMomma]

Congrats to all the ladies who confirmed gender. During my 12 week scan, the tech mentioned she thinks it's a boy. Will confirm during my 20 week scan. I don't feel any baby movements yet. As I hada cervical surgery last year, will start checking the length of my cervix next week onwards

 

[tallybee]

Doubletfun I've no idea how it works where you live but surely amnio is always optional they can't make you have one?? Don't let them bully you xx I'm sure everything will be fine xx sorry to hear you're feeling crappy too it's horrible, I hope the sneezing goes away quick.

Apreslaube the rh thing doesn't need any action until 28 weeks so maybe that's why it hasn't been mentioned yet? My mw only mentioned it as part of all my screening results at my scheduled appointment. I don't have to see her for another 6 weeks and at that visit we will also arrange a home visit for initial prep for home birth she seems really excited about it as apparently nobody has hb in our immediate locality! Good job I've done it before then

Nmpjcp2015 that could very well be lo!

Krazymomma fx your cervical checks all good.

I'm going to drag my coughing self out to boots to check the sale today x

 

[MissR]

Nmp - I think it sounds very much like it could be baby. I am feeling definite movements and I feel it in my lower abdomen, on the right side. That must be where baby likes to sit lol. I am sure soon enough you will know for sure that it is baby. Mine have been getting more noticeable by the day

I'm so jealous of all you lucky ladies that have found out gender! We are not finding out until our 20 week scan which is ages away on 18th May! Congratulations to all of you that have found out through xxx

 

[bathbabe]

I find out the gender on the 18th may too MissR! X

 

[Chrissi1981]

I am Rh negative per my test results. The doctors haven't mentioned it - I was just randomly looking over my initial prenatal screening today. I'm like, shouldn't that have been an immediate red flag?

Will this be your first or second child? I think that you should check though with your doctor. I know at birth the bloods can cross so with the next pregnancy there will need to be injections if you are negative and you partner is positive so as not to lose the baby.

I would definitely contact your doctor to be on the safe side and express your concern hun

xx

 

[Chrissi1981]

Doubletfun I've no idea how it works where you live but surely amnio is always optional they can't make you have one?? Don't let them bully you xx I'm sure everything will be fine xx sorry to hear you're feeling crappy too it's horrible, I hope the sneezing goes away quick.

Apreslaube the rh thing doesn't need any action until 28 weeks so maybe that's why it hasn't been mentioned yet? My mw only mentioned it as part of all my screening results at my scheduled appointment. I don't have to see her for another 6 weeks and at that visit we will also arrange a home visit for initial prep for home birth she seems really excited about it as apparently nobody has hb in our immediate locality! Good job I've done it before then

Nmpjcp2015 that could very well be lo!

Krazymomma fx your cervical checks all good.

I'm going to drag my coughing self out to boots to check the sale today x

I am having a homebirth too hun Did you have one with the other two of your babies ?

xx

 

[DoubleTFun]

I am Rh negative per my test results. The doctors haven't mentioned it - I was just randomly looking over my initial prenatal screening today. I'm like, shouldn't that have been an immediate red flag?

https://www.webmd.com/baby/tc/rh-sensitization-during-pregnancy-topic-overview

This should help explain what the Dr's actions might be depending upon your specific situation. If you have questions don't forget to write them down and ask at your next appt.

 

[tallybee]

Ooh Chrissi nice to see another home birther! i did have both home births with my others yeah x have you before?

Sorry all I forgot the importance of whether it's your first with the rh sensitisation.

Boots was rubbish they hardly had anything and not good reductions boo!

Had a nice day walking round though.

Xx