Darling buds of May and June bugs!

[mrsbeanbump]

we did the downs testing with Dylan and got results of 1 in 30. We had an amnio too and it was soo scary but we wanted to know, don't know what we would have done but wanted to know. Had couple days of bedrest after the test and found out the next week everything was okay. It wasn't a nice week of waiting, and I didn't expect results so high to start with, but I think we are still going to test this time around too. But they've introduced the nuchal scan now so they measure the fluid in back of baby's neck on the scan which is also calculated in with the bloods and age etc..

You need to do what feels right for you, but its good you can see both sides of the picture on here..those that have had it and those that haven't. And if you want to find out the odds, you don't have to have the amnio, you can cross that bridge later if it is offered. xx

 

[mrsbeanbump]

i'm still waiting for my midwife to get back to me too Moggi! I want to give her time to get back to me, but I also want to chase her!! Not supposed to be booked in until week 8 here though so she still has a couple weeks to get back to me! hope my hospital scan appointment comes soon!!

well dh is working nights this week so I think it is going to be an early night for me! xx

 

[meganOUFC]

I have opted for the nuchal scan. Never had any of those tests before. I am supposed to have bloods Friday buy forgOt I am on holiday so I need to change it. Sounds like they take alot of blood ao maybe I won't drive there and ask to be shofer driven

Feeling quite 'swell' today on my lower tummy below my knickers line.

 

[moggi]

Morning ladies, I'm worried sick. Just had some pink cm when i wiped. Not just once, several times. Don't know if i'm overreacting if i go to the doctors but i'm so scared

 

[minidancer]

Morning ladies, I'm worried sick. Just had some pink cm when i wiped. Not just once, several times. Don't know if i'm overreacting if i go to the doctors but i'm so scared

I would maybe phone midwife or doctor just to be on the safe side. It is really common to bleed in pregnancy, but if you are worried please phone someone to at least put your mind at rest

 

[moggi]

It seems to have stopped, maybe i scratched myself in my sleep? Doctors arent answering phone, been ringing since 8.30 Wondering if i'd be better just staying at home rather than walking up and down to doctors. Not in any pain so hoping it was just a one off. I was told a couple of months ago that i had a cervical polyp/cyst maybe it was that? What do you think, stay here at home try to relax and ring them if it comes back?

 

[dt1234565]

Well I didn't get to hear the heartbeat

It went well though, she took a lot of blood, a urine sample, blood pressure, weight, height, BMI, gave me a carbon monoxide test and a big thick information pack to read through with a book called 'the pregnancy book' which covers pretty much everything you need to know!

She said I'll get a scan date in the post but it'll be some time between 10 and 14 weeks so anywhere between 26th oct and 23rd nov. I'm hoping for October

I'm exhausted now, she took about 5 tubes of blood and it's really left me drained.

Is anyone else opting for the downs syndrome tests? She said they can diagnose 90% of downs syndrome cases from the 12 week scan and a blood test but it's optional whether you find out the result or not. I said I wanted to know - not sure what I'd do if it was positive but I would rather know than not know.

I have always had it done, i'd rather know than not know too. I have never had any risk though so cant say how i would feel if they say you are high risk and wanted to test further.

Glad your appointment went well xxx

 

[dt1234565]

I have opted for the nuchal scan. Never had any of those tests before. I am supposed to have bloods Friday buy forgOt I am on holiday so I need to change it. Sounds like they take alot of blood ao maybe I won't drive there and ask to be shofer driven

Feeling quite 'swell' today on my lower tummy below my knickers line.

They dont take that much blood! Its four little tubes of blood, just stay in the hospital and have a drink before you leave.

xxx

 

[dt1234565]

It seems to have stopped, maybe i scratched myself in my sleep? Doctors arent answering phone, been ringing since 8.30 Wondering if i'd be better just staying at home rather than walking up and down to doctors. Not in any pain so hoping it was just a one off. I was told a couple of months ago that i had a cervical polyp/cyst maybe it was that? What do you think, stay here at home try to relax and ring them if it comes back?

If it stopped thats great, a light bit of spotting is nothing to worry about. If you get concerned again I would go to the EPAU (if it was me), as the Drs cant really help you.

xxxx

 

[moggi]

Yeah I did think that the doctors wouldn't be able to do anything. Fingers crossed it was a one off, was just scared it was suddenly going to get worse. I'd forgotten how stressful being pregnant can be lol xxx

 

[dt1234565]

It would scare me too honey thats for sure. I think if you have any worries in first tri the only place to go is the EPAU, what can a Dr do really?

Glad its stopped xxxx

 

[minidancer]

Glad it's stopped hun, I think as long as you aren't in pain an bleeding a lot of bright red blood it is ok. Like debbie said if you are still worried it wouldn't hurt to give the epu a call xx

 

[moggi]

Think i'll have a lazy day xxx

 

[gypsy1981]

Think i'll have a lazy day xxx

Go for it, I would do exactly the same

Hope you're feeling ok and not too worried. You should call the midwife or EPAU anyway, maybe they can get you in for an early scan to put your mind at rest? Glad it's stopped though, I'm sure it's nothing to worry about x

 

[moggi]

If it happens again i'll get on to them. Still ok so fingers crossed it was just a one off. Maybe that damn polyp?

 

[dt1234565]

Lazy day's zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I am sleeping like a baby with my daytime naps at the moment! Mental! And the vivid dreams are unbelievable I cant stop dreaming!

My (.)(.)'s have turned into a road map too!!!!

xxx

 

[gypsy1981]

Oh I wish I could have a daytime nap, I have never felt as tired in my life as I do today. I literally feel like crying I'm so tired

Feel really nauseous too, just had to go out on my lunch to buy some ginger biscuits!

 

[dt1234565]

Ahhh honey, tell your other half you need some tlc, he can cook the dinner and you can go to bed early xxx

 

[Elanesse]

x

 

[moggi]

Morning ladies, hope everyone is well xxx