May & June 2022 Munchkins

[Sander]

What are your guys’ opinions on the genetic testing? Boyfriend is against it for some reason but I’m wondering if I should have it done?

We haven’t done it because a) I hate bloodwork b) it wouldn’t make a difference for us and c) they can have false positives. However - I know lots of moms prefer to be prepared just in case and if it’s available to you and you want to do it then go for it! It totally depends on you I think. Like for us if it came back a chance of something being wrong I would spend my whole pregnancy being anxious about it, but lots of people do better knowing ahead of time and doing research/planning things out etc.

 

[Babybump87]

I have not had the genetic testing done with any of my pregnancies and I don't plan to have it this time either. I have heard of so many woman who have been stressed with the results and finding out later that it wasn't an issue. I figure I don't want to stress myself anymore than I need to, plus it wouldn't change anything for me.

That’s so true !!!

 

[Sammyrose334]

We are opting for all testing that’s available to us. My niece was born 7 weeks early with Down Syndrome ( no one had any idea despite serval scans throughout the pregnancy and sister never opted for testing ). Niece sadly passed away due to compilations. So it’s something very close to my heart .

Can I ask why he is so against it ? I mean each to their own just wondering haha x

He also said it is added stress we don’t need!

I’m so sorry about your niece

 

[Bloblo]

We will do genetic testing! Did for both my girls and will surely do it again. In my opinion it changes a lot. Wouldn't change my decision on whether or not to keep the baby, but would change the prep phase for sure. It also catches some syndromes with heart defects and can save your baby's life if there are some surgeries to be done in-utero or would actually change my choice of hospital and my choice of obgyn to use. I know zero about special needs kids and would need to read up a lot if the tests indicate anything like that - I think it is difficult to deal with when it comes as a surprise in that initial pp phase with all the crazy hormones etc.
Nina's initial screening came back with a 1 in 400 chance of downs, but then the panorama test ruled it out a couple of weeks later. So I get the stress, but I am a planner so it's all worth it to me.

 

[Babybump87]

He also said it is added stress we don’t need!

I’m so sorry about your niece

Thank you .

It is defiantly added stress ! I personally am a worrier anyway when it comes to my children especially and any results wouldn’t change anything for us either would merely give us a heads up like @Sander said to better plan and research . I know not every test is 100% accurate either!

Do what you feel is right for yourself and baby xx

 

[Babybump87]

We will do genetic testing! Did for both my girls and will surely do it again. In my opinion it changes a lot. Wouldn't change my decision on whether or not to keep the baby, but would change the prep phase for sure. It also catches some syndromes with heart defects and can save your baby's life if there are some surgeries to be done in-utero or would actually change my choice of hospital and my choice of obgyn to use. I know zero about special needs kids and would need to read up a lot if the tests indicate anything like that - I think it is difficult to deal with when it comes as a surprise in that initial pp phase with all the crazy hormones etc.
Nina's initial screening came back with a 1 in 400 chance of downs, but then the panorama test ruled it out a couple of weeks later. So I get the stress, but I am a planner so it's all worth it to me.

This is exactly how I feel too but you wrote it so much better ! xx

 

[Cinnamon88]

I'm 10 weeks 1 day today. My appt for the nipt test is Friday. I'm excited. I also bought a Doppler but having hard time finding heartbeat so I figure I try again tomorrow.

 

[MrsT116]

Thanks for updating the front Prettyinink - I’ve never had a pink stork by my name before!!

Dream did your test get delivered yesterday? Maybe you’ll get results today! I can’t remember, what are you hoping for? Anyone else going to do early gender tests or is that everyone for now?

Sorry I'm a bit ignorant on the subject but how do you know your babys gender so early? Is it bloodwork? Congratulations!!! Xx

 

[Sander]

Sorry I'm a bit ignorant on the subject but how do you know your babys gender so early? Is it bloodwork? Congratulations!!! Xx

Yes I did the SneakPeek clinical test - so you go in to the doctor’s office and they draw your blood. You can also do an at-home test with a lancet and send it in (I did this with my son last time). They say you can do it from 7 weeks pregnant now but I waited a couple extra weeks because I haven’t had a dating scan yet!

Here’s their website - I think it’s available in a lot of countries: Early Baby Gender Blood Test At Home | SneakPeek®

 

[MrsT116]

Yes I did the SneakPeek clinical test - so you go in to the doctor’s office and they draw your blood. You can also do an at-home test with a lancet and send it in (I did this with my son last time). They say you can do it from 7 weeks pregnant now but I waited a couple extra weeks because I haven’t had a dating scan yet!

Here’s their website - I think it’s available in a lot of countries: Early Baby Gender Blood Test At Home | SneakPeek®

Oh wow, I had no idea about this! You must be thrilled with your result!
I have 2 DDs and would love a son but I really don't want to find out the gender in advance. DH really does though! Xx

 

[Sander]

Oh wow, I had no idea about this! You must be thrilled with your result!
I have 2 DDs and would love a son but I really don't want to find out the gender in advance. DH really does though! Xx

Oh that’s hard when you each want something different! I’ve always wanted a daughter and this is for sure our last baby so I wanted lots of time to process having a 4th son if that’s what was in the cards for us. I feel like I’m having a hard time accepting our girl results though lol. I know it’s almost never wrong especially with a female result, but I’m afraid to get too attached to the idea before having a gender scan!

Maybe your hubby could find out and you could wait?

 

[Babybump87]

We didn’t find out with DD1 until she was born . DD2 we found out because we just moved into our new home and I wanted time to plan and well DS I just couldn’t wait hahaha . I’m not sure what to do this time around since s/he will be our last baby , I am way too impatient to wait though haha x

@Sander have you told anyone yet or has it even sunk in !! Xx

 

[Sander]

We didn’t find out with DD1 until she was born . DD2 we found out because we just moved into our new home and I wanted time to plan and well DS I just couldn’t wait hahaha . I’m not sure what to do this time around since s/he will be our last baby , I am way too impatient to wait though haha x

@Sander have you told anyone yet or has it even sunk in !! Xx

I’ve heard staying team yellow is amazing but I have no self control to do that

I’ve told the people who know we’re pregnant - the nicest part is people are excited for us and it’s like a new experience even though it’s our fourth baby. I found this picture I want to recreate for our announcement but tweak it a bit to include the gender once we are 100%! Once I get my exact dates I want to book a gender scan for early December and then announce after that.

 

[MrsT116]

We found out first time and were team yellow second time. I actually loved not knowing. But hubby would love for us to have a boy and I think like you said Sander, it gives him time for it to sink in if he's going to be the only male in a house full of girls
This will definitely be our last baby, my last pregnancy. Really torn as to what to do. I think if he knew I would cave and have to know too!!
Xx

 

[BabyBrain80]

We found out with DS1 but stayed team yellow with DS2....it made it a little different and my OH told me the sex at the birth. It was brilliant!

We will be getting genetic testing done, will start with nipt and take it from there. Last time the genetic councillor offered to hide the sex on results but make up a wee gender announcement for us which the boys can open....so hopefully all is well and we get to do that this time

We will be happy either way but I'd maybe be more comfortable with another boy....I know how they work
We have to start from scratch again, all the baby things/clothes/cots/prams are long gone.
This is our last try too xx

 

[MrsT116]

We found out with DS1 but stayed team yellow with DS2....it made it a little different and my OH told me the sex at the birth. It was brilliant!

We will be getting genetic testing done, will start with nipt and take it from there. Last time the genetic councillor offered to hide the sex on results but make up a wee gender announcement for us which the boys can open....so hopefully all is well and we get to do that this time

We will be happy either way but I'd maybe be more comfortable with another boy....I know how they work
We have to start from scratch again, all the baby things/clothes/cots/prams are long gone.
This is our last try too xx

Haha, I'm literally the same, I'm used to girls and how they work! I genuinely wouldn't mind either way but I guess it would be nice to have a boy.
We are the same, my youngest is 6, almost 7, so all of our baby stuff is long gone! X

 

[BabyBrain80]

Haha, I'm literally the same, I'm used to girls and how they work! I genuinely wouldn't mind either way but I guess it would be nice to have a boy.
We are the same, my youngest is 6, almost 7, so all of our baby stuff is long gone! X

The only good thing is we now know what we really need so hopefully won't accumulate a load of useless stuff! Hopefully

Sorry I never introduced myself but I have been reading along!
Edd is around 2nd July but being older (41) I assume the birth may be earlier. I'm scared to even think that far ahead at the moment, so just one step at a time!!

 

[MrsT116]

Ps. So excited I seem to have the start of my first dye stealer FRER today at 16dpo

 

[BabyBrain80]

Ps. So excited I seem to have the start of my first dye stealer FRER today at 16dpo

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Oooh fantastic!!! Congratulations!!

 

[MrsT116]

Where abouts in the world is everyone from? I know a few have said they are from Canada.
I'm from the UK xx