Babies due in JUNE!

[Ferne]

The Ramzi theory REALLY works about 97% of the time. It's based on what side the placenta is growing (not what side the baby is growing).
Here's the original research paper.
https://hcp.obgyn.net/fetal-monitoring/content/article/1760982/1878451

On this forum Dr. Ramzi chimed in himself. THIS IS GREAT INFO. I can't tell where my placenta is on my ultrasound images (transverse). I've tried and tried.
https://www.in-gender.com/cs/forums/t/49970.aspx?PageIndex=5

Does anybody have any experience with this? Can you tell which side my placenta is on? I don't believe the mirror image information is correct. It needs to be a transverse ultrasound, if I've read correctly, so NT scans don't work. Also it needs to be 7+ weeks.

 

[Sunshine12]

Thanks Ferne. I have no clue whatsoever where my placenta is then! Too technical for me!

 

[sadie]

Me neither.

As for OH coming with me to the amnio, that is a no! But i am ok with that. He'll be in italy.

Afm, i feel crappy, sick-like. So tired all day today as well as yesterdya. Throat is a little scratchy and i sooooo dont want to go to work tomorrow.

 

[Ellie Bellie]

It's been a BUSY weekend here, but all in a good way.

1. NT Scan results back! DS - 1:4101; T18/T13 - 1:7201 So we're going to opt-out of the amnio unless the scan on 1/25 comes back with anything. And they said that they could likely do the amnio right then if needed. Hooray!

2. Our holiday party on Saturday was a rave success but completely wiped me out. I was utterly useless yesterday when my in-laws came over to decorate gingerbread houses. Fortunately, I don't work on Mondays so I get some chance to recover today. Unfortunately, there's still laundry and cleaning that need to be done.

3. LO got it's first gift this weekend! One of my closest friends (and her fiancé) gave us "Go the F**k to Sleep!" and it's hilarious! Yes, that book will be taking a place of honor in the nursery, at least until LO can actually read.

4. Brief conversation with the in-laws about what they want to be called. MIL is opting for "grandma" and doesn't want to be called anything Yiddish (Bubby most often). FIL joked about his being called Boo-Boo, though I think he just wants "grandpa" for now. Of course, I spent the remainder of the evening calling them Bubby and Boo-Boo! But we agreed that we'd just wait and see what LO ends up calling them. My mom said she didn't want to be called Nana (what I called my dad's mom) but no preferences otherwise.

5. When are y'all (yup, I'm in the south here!) looking to start registries? I was thinking about after the holidays settle down, which will be around 4.5 months. Does that make sense? Of course, I'm totally scoping out my options already but just haven't made anything formal.

Hope everyone's having a wonderful Monday!

 

[StarSign]

:wave: ladies. Yay, I made all of my appointments last week for NT scans Still waiting on results, but the preliminary u/s show's promise for "no issues".

As far as looking at the darn ultasounds to see where the placenta/attachment is....ummm, I just asked the tech! LOL. So maybe ya'll can take yours or just as the tech the next time when you go? Ferne, your LO looks like it's waving at us. TOO cute. It's a busy week, check in later ya'll.

 

[Sunshine12]

Congrats on your NT results Ellie. Those are great ratios. Ive still not been told mine yet despite my scan being done nearly 3 weeks ago. I know Im low risk but thats about it. Ive done a complete 180 so far as amnio concerned. Was adamant I was getting one no matter what but since my 12 week scan and knowing Im low risk Ive totally changed my mind so I guess Ill just have to presume everything is ok.

Starsign, I think Ill ask the sonographer when I get my 20 scan. Its too confusing for me to figure it out. I had to ask someone a wee while ago where my cervix was so I aint even going to attempt to figure out where the placenta is! lol

 

[StarSign]

I had to ask someone a wee while ago where my cervix was so I aint even going to attempt to figure out where the placenta is! lol

I think asking is def the smart, sane way to go...lol

 

[lilmamatoW]

Hello ladies. Sorry I haven't posted in a long time, but I've been traveling and it's hard to post on a phone, although keeping up with everyone on the phone is easier. So, I went in for my NT scan today and the baby measured 14w3d!!! Too big actually to do the actual screen. The tech looked at the fold anyway and she didn't see a thickening, but she couldn't do the official test. Oh well, one less thing to agonize over, I guess.

I am so happy to see all the great photos of your little ones!

 

[lilmamatoW]

5. When are y'all (yup, I'm in the south here!) looking to start registries? I was thinking about after the holidays settle down, which will be around 4.5 months. Does that make sense? Of course, I'm totally scoping out my options already but just haven't made anything formal.

Hi Ellie! Great #s on your NT screen!

As for registry, I think with my first, I might have started one in the middle of second tri, so I think your timing is find. If you find about the gender, then it makes color selections a little easier. Also, one recommendation that I have is to pick-up the Baby Bargains book. It's really a great resource for finding the things that you truly need and if you do, how to distinguish amongst the many different brands of baby stuff!

 

[lilmamatoW]

Oh, and here's the latest photo of the baby:

 

[sadie]

Great photoLilmama and great jumbers Ellie!

I'm with sunshine.... Still waiting on the numbers. I think I will do the amnio no matter what, but I am still hoping for a way to get the blood test. So frustrating.
I put a call in to my doctor today so the will either call me tonight or wednesday.
Sunshine, can you call the office to remind them about your results?? 3 weeks is a bit lengthy.

I caved and bought a doppler today. Dont know why really. Well, i guess i do.... Just for reassurance. Silly, i know, but i am always nervous. I wont overuse it, thats for sure. It should come in the mail by friday, i think..... Does anyone else have one??

i am so ready to quit working, but cant for financial reasons! If all goes to plan, I am hoping to take a leave on May 1. May 15 if the latest I plan to work. My job is really exhausting.

Ok all. Have a good evening.

 

[Ferne]

Ditto what Sadie wrote! GREAT NUMBERS ELLIE & GREAT PHOTO LILMAMA!

 

[sadie]

Doctors office called to say they havent received my blood test results and that they should have already. Nice! I am going to call tomorrow to see what the assistant finds out after she calls the hospital where the test was taken. And then i should hear from Dr on wednesday.... So annoying. Hopefully they didnt get lost in transit or become a broken vial or something....

 

[Sunshine12]

Lilmamato, great photo!!
Sadie, I hope they find them. We are all worried enough without them delaying things with results. Im going to phone for mine again today as its bugging me now. The woman I spoke to last time was horrible to me. I bit my tongue and I can be a bit feisty when I want to be but this time I wont bite it!!

Im soooo jealous of your doppler. I wanted one but OH has put me off the idea as he knows Ive got an obsessive personality and reckons I will use it too often and get into a complete state if I cant find babys' heartbeat. Let me know how you get on with it. xx


EDIT: *Update* Phoned hospital and spoke to 7 different people as none of the departments I spoke to could help me. Was then told that a letter went out to me on 8th December (its obviously been lost in the post) saying its unlikely my baby has down syndrome. WTF!!! What the hell does "unlikely" mean. I went apeshit at them and said I was a consultant to call me back. I hope the service today is not related to the treatment you get during labour or Im screwed! x

 

[sadie]

What a$$holes. Is it nearby where you can just drive by and pick up a copy? And no ratios to make it clearer for you?


We have an orange and a lime in e house! xoxo

 

[Sunshine12]

What a$$holes. Is it nearby where you can just drive by and pick up a copy? And no ratios to make it clearer for you?


We have an orange and a lime in e house! xoxo

Unfortunately not. The hospital is an hour away. They still havent phoned me back either.

 

[Sunshine12]

OK so they finally phoned me back to say the letter was dated 8th December but they still havent sent it out to me yet!! So I told them I needed ratios over the phone. They only test for Down Syndrome, not Edwards or Patau.

Based on age alone Im a risk of 1 in 157 which I kind of expected.
Based on combined age, bloods and NT measurement risk is 1 in 8796.

I asked if they will check for soft markers at my 20 scan and they said no. It completely baffles and aggravates me as to why some hospitals do and some dont. I guess I just have to hope that everything is ok as I dont think I can risk an amnio based on those ratios (and whilst my OH normally has no say in what I do and dont do, he is really opposed to the idea of an amnio so I think Im just going to leave it.) x

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Based on age alone Im a risk of 1 in 157 which I kind of expected.
Based on combined age, bloods and NT measurement risk is 1 in 8796.

Wow! That's a fabulous number! Too bad they made you jump backwards through your a$$ to get it from them!

 

[lilmamatoW]

Sunshine, that is great news! Sorry it was such a hassle to find out your information.

AFM, I finally told my boss today. Is it just me, or does anyone else feel nervous about telling people at work? I'm an attorney and work with all men, so I don't think that helps.

 

[StarSign]

I was a little hesitant, but because preggos get to park in the front of the building- I bit the bullet.

Sunshine, WTH for all the drama to get your darn test results!! Glad you have them now though.

Lilmamma, you're little one is a fast grower!! Nice pic, baby looks peaceful.

Ellie- congrats on your results, too.

And for the record- I have a dopplar because it was dramatic trying to get to the dr, I wanted some reassurance. With a good one (I only paid $55 including shipping!), it's not too hard to find the heartbeat, so most won't have cause to freak out if baby's ok. The brand is Sonoline B and it's been a gem even though with all the appts the past 2 weeks, I haven't used it much.