Due In May :)

[Powell130]

Think you can still get the downs screening up until 15 weeks x

Okay cool. For some reason I thought I had read that it was 11-13 weeks and started freaking out!

 

[Hann12]

Think you can still get the downs screening up until 15 weeks x

Okay cool. For some reason I thought I had read that it was 11-13 weeks and started freaking out!

There are 2 types of screening tests - here's some info:

Combined screening (the one ideally you go for)

This involves a blood test and an ultrasound scan. All women should be offered a dating scan between weeks 8 and 14 of pregnancy, and a nuchal translucency scan between 11 weeks, 2 days and 14 weeks, 1 day of pregnancy. These scans may be combined. The blood test measures two blood chemicals associated with pregnancy. At the ultrasound, the sonographer measures the thickness of the nuchal translucency (a pocket of fluid) at the back of your baby's neck. This information is used to calculate your individual chance of having a baby with Down's syndrome. This nuchal translucency scan can be if you're having twins.

Serum screening

Serum screening is a blood test that screens for Down's syndrome, carried out between 14 weeks, 2 days and 20 weeks of pregnancy. It measures three or four blood chemicals that are associated with pregnancy, and this can be used to work out your individual chance of having a baby with Down's syndrome. Serum screening is not used for pregnancies of twins, triplets or more.

 

[Jary]

Libby chuffed just means happy lol.

I was a but worried about my lack of symptoms but I think they'll probs be back soon enough. Was so so so hungry today!

Also got a bit panicky as one of our iodine patients who was waiting to go home was sat in the corridor and I didn't realise till after I went past....he's radioactive but because he was going home, the ward sister said it would be fine since he could technically leave, get on a bus and sit next to a pregnant lady. And it wasn't like I was standing talking to him.

It's good to see a lot of ladies having a break from nausea today! It is worrying but also a nice little bit of relief too.

And yay! I graduate to a raspberry tomorrow!

 

[Stevensmummyx]

Me too jary !

Thanks for that hann! I wasn't 100% sure xx

 

[shellgirl]

Got my blood test results back from the doc today and it's official...I'm pregnant!

 

[Stevensmummyx]

Congrats shellgirl! Xx

 

[nearlythere38]

I was told the nuchal scan for downs had to be between 11 weeks and 13.6 weeks.

Ive booked in for a private scan tomorrow aaargghhh :-D

 

[Hann12]

Good luck with the scan tomorrow!

The info I got was from the NHS website (health service in the UK) so I think it's about as accurate as it gets.

Jary - yay I'm a raspberry tomorrow too lol!! In fact in 1hour 20 mins!!!

Congratulations shell girl!

 

[VegBunny]

Hello ladies I'm a new sign up!
Hope its okay to just jump in... I'm due may 22nd with my first baby.
So nice to know I'm not the only one feeling certain ways. Nobody currently in my life understands lol
My first REAL ultrasound is monday the 8th! Once I hear the heartbeat I will definitley sleep better at night.

 

[Powell130]

Think you can still get the downs screening up until 15 weeks x

Okay cool. For some reason I thought I had read that it was 11-13 weeks and started freaking out!

There are 2 types of screening tests - here's some info:

Combined screening (the one ideally you go for)

This involves a blood test and an ultrasound scan. All women should be offered a dating scan between weeks 8 and 14 of pregnancy, and a nuchal translucency scan between 11 weeks, 2 days and 14 weeks, 1 day of pregnancy. These scans may be combined. The blood test measures two blood chemicals associated with pregnancy. At the ultrasound, the sonographer measures the thickness of the nuchal translucency (a pocket of fluid) at the back of your baby's neck. This information is used to calculate your individual chance of having a baby with Down's syndrome. This nuchal translucency scan can be if you're having twins.

Serum screening

Serum screening is a blood test that screens for Down's syndrome, carried out between 14 weeks, 2 days and 20 weeks of pregnancy. It measures three or four blood chemicals that are associated with pregnancy, and this can be used to work out your individual chance of having a baby with Down's syndrome. Serum screening is not used for pregnancies of twins, triplets or more.

Thank you for that! I feel so much better now

 

[Powell130]

I was told the nuchal scan for downs had to be between 11 weeks and 13.6 weeks.

Ive booked in for a private scan tomorrow aaargghhh :-D

Yay for scans! Can't wait to see a picture

 

[Powell130]

My boobs are back to normal (well my new normal) size and firmness

 

[aknqtpie]

Hi ladies. Doctors appointment did not go well. The pregnancy is not viable, and it is looking like a molar pregnancy. I just wanted to wish everyone a H&H 9 months, and I will try to keep tabs

 

[Powell130]

Hi ladies. Doctors appointment did not go well. The pregnancy is not viable, and it is looking like a molar pregnancy. I just wanted to wish everyone a H&H 9 months, and I will try to keep tabs

I am so sorry to hear this hun! I don't know much about molar pregnancies. How are they diagnosed and what are they?

 

[aknqtpie]

They just didn't see anything but a bunch of little cysts.. They had the radiologist look at it, and are gonna verify it through HCG levels. Basically that everything came together wrong is how my dr put it. Looks like ill be getting a D&C next week.

 

[Powell130]

They just didn't see anything but a bunch of little cysts.. They had the radiologist look at it, and are gonna verify it through HCG levels. Basically that everything came together wrong is how my dr put it. Looks like ill be getting a D&C next week.

I am SO sorry to hear this hun!

 

[prolifer]

Hello and welcome vegbunny

I have never heard of molar pregnancy either, but I am very sad to hear it has happened

Had my first real puke today - bleah!

 

[VegBunny]

Prolifer, Thank you!


Oh gosh first real puke?! Does that mean you've been fighting the puke so far?
Thats where I am at. I'm nauseated constantly no matter what I smell or crave it sounds terrible once I try to eat. I actually gagged all day yesterday as I tried to go about my day (after my nap of course). Does anyones uterus hurt at night? Ive been having vivid nightmares and strange complicated dreams..used to only happen when I ate cheese before bed but now since pregnancy its every night!


AKNQTPIE you are in my prayers! Stay positive and never give up!

 

[Powell130]

Prolifer, Thank you!


Oh gosh first real puke?! Does that mean you've been fighting the puke so far?
Thats where I am at. I'm nauseated constantly no matter what I smell or crave it sounds terrible once I try to eat. I actually gagged all day yesterday as I tried to go about my day (after my nap of course). Does anyones uterus hurt at night? Ive been having vivid nightmares and strange complicated dreams..used to only happen when I ate cheese before bed but now since pregnancy its every night!


AKNQTPIE you are in my prayers! Stay positive and never give up!

My uterus has been sore for a few days, every few weeks. It's not sore right now but about a week ago it was.

I've been having really vivid dreams, every night lol but can't really remember them in the morning. I just know it feels like I'm in a movie every night when I go to sleep

 

[shellgirl]

Hi ladies. Doctors appointment did not go well. The pregnancy is not viable, and it is looking like a molar pregnancy. I just wanted to wish everyone a H&H 9 months, and I will try to keep tabs

Oh aknqtpie, I am so very sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with you.