July/August (Summer Sunbeams) 2012!

[LovingLimes]

Kozmik-good luck on your appt! It is hard to believe that there is a baby the size of a raspberry growing in you, isn't it?

I had to reschedule my appt for this Thursday (was Jan. 4th) because insurance drastically changes 2012 where I have to pay 100% up to $6,000! I have to go to a completely different doc because the other ones wouldnt see me this early. This actually works for me because I have been worried about missing symptoms. But I am still kind of scared for the first exam and u/s!

 

[flower94]

Morning friends! I'm a raspberry today! Woop! And I've got my appt in 1/2 hour to see the nurse for the first visit. Hoping to get a scan scheduled! I'll update when I'm out of there! Have a great day everyone!

Good luck at docs!!

 

[KozmikKitten]

I'm back from the appt! Got a scan scheduled for 12/27 and nervous/excited!

LovingLimes, good luck at your appt on Thurs! I am sure it will be good news for you!

 

[Allyson11]

My scan is booked for 3rd jan! So excited!

Good luck lovinglimes!

 

[PrincessJ]

Here is my scan photo from today, everything looking great and I could see the heartbeat flickering away on the screen, it was amazing.

 

[bounceyboo]

hey can i join please? im due aug 25th!!goin by my docs dates!

 

[MrsMoo72]

Fab scan picture hunny - you must be sooo happy

 

[jadek]

Hi just wanted to join in on this forum! I'm due July 15th. Had my first scan last week & heard the heartbeat yesterday at my 2nd prenatal appointment. Congrats to all the july babies on the way!

 

[muddles]

Princes J that's a lovely pic glad it went well.

:wave: Hi to the newbies.

I had my doctors appointment today so now need to wait for my letter from the hospital to go for my booking appointment with the midwife.

 

[oopsbaby]

Oooh it's getting exciting now with appointments, scans and such . jmandrews and princessj lovely scan pictures!! princessj I've never seen such a great and clear scan picture so early!! Yay for you. Good luck to everyone who has appointments and scans coming up, I have to ring my doctors tomorrow, to arrange booking in appt with mw as I will be 8 weeks next Friday (EEK! That seems to have come around quick since I got my at 8dpo!!) Excited that it's starting to feel more "real" now and kinda proud of myself for not caving in and getting an early scan. My OCD means I have been quite paranoid about my little Pip, although I haven't had any pain or bleeding so no "reason" to worry, plus still have horrid nausea and MS, but my moms mc was mmc, so it worries me that I could think all is fine when it isn't. Having this thread helps IMMENSELY and makes me feel much more normal as so many have you have voiced my exact feelings and I realise it's okay to worry so long as I don't obsess xxx

 

[girlinyork]

Oooh it's getting exciting now with appointments, scans and such . jmandrews and princessj lovely scan pictures!! princessj I've never seen such a great and clear scan picture so early!! Yay for you. Good luck to everyone who has appointments and scans coming up, I have to ring my doctors tomorrow, to arrange booking in appt with mw as I will be 8 weeks next Friday (EEK! That seems to have come around quick since I got my at 8dpo!!) Excited that it's starting to feel more "real" now and kinda proud of myself for not caving in and getting an early scan. My OCD means I have been quite paranoid about my little Pip, although I haven't had any pain or bleeding so no "reason" to worry, plus still have horrid nausea and MS, but my moms mc was mmc, so it worries me that I could think all is fine when it isn't. Having this thread helps IMMENSELY and makes me feel much more normal as so many have you have voiced my exact feelings and I realise it's okay to worry so long as I don't obsess xxx

I was so convinced today I'd had a MMC that I peed on a stick. Isn't that daft?

 

[flower94]

I'm back from the appt! Got a scan scheduled for 12/27 and nervous/excited!

LovingLimes, good luck at your appt on Thurs! I am sure it will be good news for you!

Your scan is just a day before mine!

 

[flower94]

Oh and great scan pic Princess!

 

[DHime]

Hi there!
Would love to join up here girls. How is everyone?

What's your EDD hun?


August 26th 2012 Confirmed by the docs today.

Princess - beautiful scan dear

 

[apple_20]

Hi girls not been On for a while I'm seeing some lovely scans. Rang my midwife today to see if I can make my booking appointment any earlier but she has no free time. So I'll have a booking appointment when im 11 weeks and then she'll book me in for a scan that includes a test for downs. Are other people planning to take these tests? I hadn't thought about it before really.

 

[puppycat]

I won't be having those tests. I'm only 26 and don't like how invasive they are.

 

[MrsMoo72]

Apple the test for downs is a very personal thing. I think the result gives you an estimated %. We chose not to have it as we decided that it wouldn't change the oucome for us I.e. We would keep the baby anyway. Also because we are both young the chances are lower as well. I think its something to discuss with yr oh. Good luck xxx

 

[oopsbaby]

I was so convinced today I'd had a MMC that I peed on a stick. Isn't that daft?

That's not daft at all. If I could afford to keep PingOAS, I probably would be too. . xxx

apple_20, as puppycat and MrsMoo72 have said I will be declining all the tests, as for me it doesn't make a difference. I know I wouldn't love my baby any less, whether it had Down Syndrome, or any other condition. I know some people like to be prepared, so they would prefer to know, but it's a personal decision, and only you and your OH can decide what's right for you. GL whether you decide to have the tests or not. *If* my mum should conceive her miracle baby we are all praying for, she would have the tests as 1) she is over 45 and at a higher risk, 2) she categorically does not want a baby with Down Syndrome and that's her choice I guess xxx

 

[kissesandhugs]

ladies! Haven't been on in a while but I've been so unbelievably sick I barely want to even open my laptop & the thread moves SO quick I figured I'd jump on & catch up when feeling better. Which I am not by the way just pretty bored at work. MS has been terrible for me day in and day out I can't do a dang thing without wanting to toss my cookies!! But I did have a scan on Monday got to see & hear the heartbeat it was magical!!!


OOOO & I'm a BLUEBERRY today!!!!! yayyy

 

[apple_20]

I agree that the decision is very personal I think it is only the one using an ultra sound so not invasive though I would stay away from anything that increases risk of mc.
Congrats kisses did you get a pic?