***(61) 2015 November Sparklers***

[TexMel]

So I know a girl on this site who found out the baby's sex at 13 weeks ultrasound. Do any of you ladies do that? My midwife won't do that. Right now I am at a specialist till I hit 12 weeks then I go see my midwife (I had a previous ectopic so each pregnancy is monitored the first trimester).

Was it definitely with an u/s? I know there is a blood test that can be run between 10-13 weeks that is extensive genetic testing certain women with genetic issues can opt to have that shows gender with 100% certainty. But, I believe it can't actually be seen on a scan until closer to 16 weeks.

At my 7 week scan, my dr made it seem like the NT test on a 12 week scan is totally normal and routine. But, my SIL said how they never did it and she had 3 friends with false positive results so she doesn't think we should do it either. And now I am not certain what to think. It's not invasive, it's just part of the 12 week scan. They just measure the folds on the neck. Not sure why that would be controversial, as it won't change anything about how I feel about my baby.

Anyone else out there debating this? Or is just so routine, most go through with it?

 

[Mimzy3]

Texmel I'm not doing the NT scan or any extra testing either because I've known women to get false positives and be worried for no reason. I know I would be a worrier so I"m not doing it.

You can find out the gender as soon at 10 weeks with genetic testing but I don't think with a scan. I don't think the male and female parts are even formed till close to 16 weeks.

 

[Mrs_Bump]

It's entirely personal choice to have the nt test. I will have one because I would want to plan ahead if there is a higher risk of a downs child, do more research into what to expect etc. I'm a big planner. All the test tells you is a risk level and its non invasive. Amnio is the only way to know for sure and that would be a different choice again.

 

[Twag]

I am the same trail of thought as you Mrs Bump I need to be prepared and plan which is also why we will find out the gender

 

[Melsue129]

Same here.. Im doing the NT scan and the genetic testing.. with the option to find out the sex.. I'd rather be prepared..

 

[xCherylx]

I'm also having tests purely so I can be as prepared as possible because that's just who I am. I'm an organiser so I will also find out gender so everything is as ready as can be

 

[Amcolecchi]

See I want to know the sex but my OB doesn't even offer the amino testing or whatever it is called! I do know a couple of ladies who had false positives with that testing though! I couldn't bare being told one sex and then at 20 weeks the other one. But I am finding out at the 20 week one hahaha, I was just wondering if anyone else had heard of this!

 

[xCherylx]

My mother in law was told at 20 week scan it was a girl and it came out a boy! Scary!mshe had brought everything pink too ><

 

[Mimzy3]

See I want to know the sex but my OB doesn't even offer the amino testing or whatever it is called! I do know a couple of ladies who had false positives with that testing though! I couldn't bare being told one sex and then at 20 weeks the other one. But I am finding out at the 20 week one hahaha, I was just wondering if anyone else had heard of this!

False positives with the genetic testing on the sex of the baby?!? I've never heard of that, I've only heard of scans being wrong. That would be horrible!

 

[DHBH0930]

i agree, I had the NT scan just to have the extra info to be prepared if something was wrong. Talked to dh and he says we should just do all 4 scans like with dd. 7 weeks viability, 12 week NT, 16 week private gender, and 20 week anatomy/gender scan. I thought he might want to save money and do only 3, but he wants to do all 4, which of course I'm fine with. I love seeing baby

 

[littlesteph]

Actually feeling a little better today, found a drink I can have that doesn't make me feel ill. ginger biscuits are helping too.
swear I could feel flutters earlier as well, hubby is convinced we're having twins just because i'm showing already, although I think it's more bloat. Still haven't heard anything from the midwife. giving it till Monday and if I still haven't heard anything i'm just going to phone my local maternity unit.

 

[crazycatlady5]

Texmel I haven't decided if I will do the genetic screening or not. My dr seemed to indicate they were often inaccurate and caused unnecessary worry and stress. I just can't decide. My prenatal apt is tomorrow and I still haven't decided. I think I'll ask for more info tomorrow.

Had my scan today! Got to see little baby and the heartbeat. Was so exciting.

 

[Mimzy3]

Actually feeling a little better today, found a drink I can have that doesn't make me feel ill. ginger biscuits are helping too.
swear I could feel flutters earlier as well, hubby is convinced we're having twins just because i'm showing already, although I think it's more bloat. Still haven't heard anything from the midwife. giving it till Monday and if I still haven't heard anything i'm just going to phone my local maternity unit.

Which drink helps you? Even water was making me sick but I found I can stomach lukewarm green tea. And you're not alone I think I've felt flutters already and I'm definitely showing a little too!

 

[Smile181c]

I'm showing already too, no hiding it! none of my jeans fit so I'm stuck in leggins

Can you feel flutters this early with your second baby?! That would be fab!

 

[CoralInGold]

Showing over here too! Will need to tell work soon at this rate. We're wondering whether it's twins! Also feeling flutters I think you feel everything earlier on with your second.

 

[Melsue129]

Oh I cant wait to feel flutters... Hopefully soon.. This is my 2nd baby, so maybe soon!!! I'm right behind you ladies... at 9W 5D!!

 

[Mrs_Bump]

Weirdly I swear I can feel something. I felt nothing with my son until 20 weeks but I had an anterior placenta. Only 11 days until the scan, not that I'm counting.
Having a bit of a crap time otherwise as found out my dads been diagnosed with cancer. They won't operate because of his other health issues but are hopeful radiotherapy will control it. My poor dad, he's now had just about everything that can go wrong health wise go wrong. At least no one is telling us he has hours or weeks to live this time.

 

[aley28]

I've felt a couple instances of distinct movement as well! It happened at around the same time with Baby #2, so its helping me to relax a bit more! 6 days to my scan... eek!

 

[Mimzy3]

Smile I'm in leggings too and trying to hide it from people at my job is becoming even more challenging. I know people have been wondering why I've been feeling so crappy the past several weeks.

Mrs_Bump sorry to hear about your father


Anyone been told they have an enlarged Thyroid during pregnancy? Mine is enlarged so they want me to go for some testing. I do have a history of having a slightly over active thyroid but its never been bad enough to be on any medication.

 

[Trying4BbyBoy]

Totally agree Melsue!