August '14 Sunflowers. 27 angels. 48 pink, 28 blue. 74 HERE!!

[JJsmom]

Maisypie, so sorry!! Praying you get your sticky bean soon!!

 

[clynn11]

So sorry for more losses in our group

The front page is updated, everyone xx Let me know if i'm missing anything.

 

[anothermom]

Maisypie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself.

Soulshaken, congrats on your little bean hanging in there and I'm really sorry to hear about the other two little ones.

As for me, my nausea went away... and was replaced by really crippling morning sickness. One moment fine, the next gagging and trying really hard not to vomit. Blech! I'm seeing my midwife group on Wednesday and really hoping to get everything organized. I'm feeling a bit nervous about not having a care provider in place.

 

[MissLM]

Woke up with terrible sickness, vomiting and the school run on a Monday morning.... the joys of motherhood!

 

[glbaby1]

Hey everyone, just thought I would let you know, went to the hospital with spotting and cramping, they did an ultrasound and found an empty gestational sac. I am waiting to miscarry. They called it a blighted ovum, but the good news after 2 and a half years we got pregnant. Just need to pass this sac so we can try again. Good luck everyone!

So sorry Maisypie . Sending hugs

 

[aussiettc]

Hello again ladies,
Since I'm in aus we are on school holidays so the kids are driving me crazy as it's to hot to be outside playing but there isn't enough room inside for the 4 of then not to annoy each other and fight.

Oh well only 2 more weeks untill school starts again. I had a scan on the 9th which showed a beautiful bubs measuring exactly 7 weeks lining up with my edd of 28th August. I have my first appointment with the OB next week so that should go well.

 

[Reyrey7]

Thanks for the add to the group.

 

[LoveCakes]

Welcome to the new girls!

Aussiettc that's great your scan went well. Are you having number 5? That sounds amazing. My dad was from a big family and it was fun having lots of aunts and uncles.

Well no bleeding yesterday after a full day in bed. Hubby has been amazing bringing me food though I can't go for a pee without him panicking. I'm off today and tomorrow until my booking appointment tomorrow afternoon to see what they say. I'm just going to potter about and watch tv.

I thought I'd put up the pic they gave me at the hospital measuring 9w5d. The head is on the left and the poky bit is the arm. I got to see the arms and legs wiggle about, it's getting really baby shaped.
My pics keep coming out sideways so you'll need to turn you head to the left.

 

[sunshine8]

Pretty Ladies,

I have a question to ask- is anyone of you opting for the down syndrome screening? How important is this? We spoke to the nurse today and she asked us if we wanted the screening when we do our first ultrasound scan? its optional- so I am confused and a bit nervous.... Any advice please?


Hope you all feeling good, take care.

 

[KirinM]

Pretty Ladies,

I have a question to ask- is anyone of you opting for the down syndrome screening? How important is this? We spoke to the nurse today and she asked us if we wanted the screening when we do our first ultrasound scan? its optional- so I am confused and a bit nervous.... Any advice please?


Hope you all feeling good, take care.

I am. It was offered to me presumably because of my age (I'm 35). It's done via a scan at 12ish weeks and a blood test. Having grown up with a severely disabled sibling I understand the reality of what a disabled child means so it's important to me to find out. What I do with the information, I haven't decided.

 

[LoveCakes]

I'll have the non invasive tests so I'm more prepared if it is more likely. It wouldn't change our actions or opinions on the baby but we could have more support in place. What do you think Sunshine? They are entirely voluntary but remember not 100% accurate and even a high risk result can be from a perfectly healthy baby.

 

[AerisandAlex]

Hey everyone, just thought I would let you know, went to the hospital with spotting and cramping, they did an ultrasound and found an empty gestational sac. I am waiting to miscarry. They called it a blighted ovum, but the good news after 2 and a half years we got pregnant. Just need to pass this sac so we can try again. Good luck everyone!

I'm so sorry sweetie I had a blighted ovum for my very first pregnancy after trying for over 3 years, but I'm praying you get pregnant quickly after. They say it's much easier after a MC or Blighted Ovum, and right after ours, like 3 months later, we were pregnant with DD, so I'm praying your rainbow will be here soon!


sunshine8 - I don't think I'm going to do it... with DD and DS I had the options to do it too and I said I would, but I chickened out at the last minute... the thought of a large needle going through my stomach gives me the chills.... and considering the risk to our little one for the procedure at all, I'd rather not take the risk... besides, even if we're carrying a down syndrome child, or a child with any defect, I could never abort because of my own personal beliefs, and those are pretty much the only options OBs around here give you if it comes back bad. So no, I'm probably going to tell them no on that.

 

[MissLM]

I didn't take the down's syndrome test and I probably wont this time (I still need to check with OH what he wants to do.) I grew up with a down's syndrome cousin the results wouldn't change the course of my pregnancy so I chose not to take the test.

 

[anothermom]

I've done a general blood screen, which includes basic genetic screening, but we're not doing anything extra.

 

[HWPG]

whoa, aerisandalex, that is NOT the way they do the procedure here! that would scare me also! it's just an ultrasound to measure the fluid space at the base of the skull, and two consecutive blood tests. after that, if they show increased risks, you can go forward and do the more invasive stuff like you're talking about, but that is def not the *first* test they do. that being said, we are definitely doing it. we'll also be testing me for CF - not that i think either of us carries the gene, but i believe it's covered by insurance and better knowledge than no knowledge. actually, mine is scheduled for next tuesday (12+1).

 

[mirandaprice]

I'm having the same kind of test as HWPG, non invasive during my first u/s. Along with blood tests.

 

[Bellybump89]

My ultrasound today! Everything looks nice and healthy
My due date was pushed back by one day to August 31st 2014 so I was pretty close!
7+1 today

EDIT: they changed my due date to September 1st. I think they did that because it's a Monday and the 31st is a Sunday when the doctor is not on call.

I totally understand if you guys want to kick me to the September group!

 

[JJsmom]

Pretty Ladies,

I have a question to ask- is anyone of you opting for the down syndrome screening? How important is this? We spoke to the nurse today and she asked us if we wanted the screening when we do our first ultrasound scan? its optional- so I am confused and a bit nervous.... Any advice please?


Hope you all feeling good, take care.

I will not be doing this test. It was offered to me with DS2 and I did not accept it then either. I will love my child no matter what. I have a 9 yr old that has disabilities, they aren't genetic but I deal with them and love him regardless. Yes I know there are days it would be nice to have things easier, but at the same time, that means my son wouldn't be who he is.

 

[Arlandria]

Hello Ladies

So sorry to hear more losses It's so crap!!

We are not having the downs test, on the basis that we would want to love them no matter what. I completely understand other peoples decision if they choose to have it though. It's a very hard and testing time!

Well my flu is finally starting to shift - not even 70% better but I can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Anyone had any insomnia due to taking pregnacare before bed???? I'm convinced it was the B vitamins that had me awake at 2am this morning. My heart was pounding like i'd taken something I shouldnt!! Felt very very odd!!! But feel find today apart from being ridiculously tired!!!!

My scan is Friday 24th Jan - Seems so far away! I'll be 12+6 then!!!

Mothers instinct is saying girl!! Although we've now picked our boys name and I really LOVE it so just my luck to fall in love with something i'll not have!! hee hee - happy for either sex, so best get deciding on a girls name!

Can you tell i'm back at work and skiving at the min! Taking advantage of the work PC - Whoopsie!!

Hope your all OK - probably catch up later on FB page also xxx

 

[KirinM]

Oh yes when I responded I meant the non-invasive tests which is just the scan and blood test. I think you get given a risk score such as 1:160. In the UK anything less than 1:150 is considered high risk and only then are you offered the more intrusive testing.