***November Sparklers 2012***(101)babies(14)angels**33 babies here

[colsy]

My MW has just visited me at home. The moment I answered the door I knew why she was there - she doesn't do home visits for nothing. She came to tell us that our Downs test was high - 1 in 110. We have to see a consultant and a nurse specialist at the hospital first thing tomorrow morning. I burst into tears in front of our little boy and he wondered what on earth was going on. I don't know how I feel now. OH wants to go straight for CVS or amnio, but although I always thought I would I'm not sure now. There is a 1% miscarriage risk with both. And the Downs risk based on our NT test is also 1%. So does one balance out the other IYSWIM? I have to say, it's been a whole week since we had the test done so I kind of assumed all was well - so it's been a shock coming this late ... they'd told me it would be just a few days if there were problems. I'll try to check back in again tomorrow to let you know how we get on.

 

[Cridge]

I had gained 2 pounds at 12 weeks, and in the last week and a half I've gained another 2. Eeek! I started this pregnancy weighing what I did at 8 months pregnant with my son, so I really don't like the idea of gaining more than about 15 pounds the entire pregnancy. I don't think that's going to happen. At 16 weeks with my son, I was still underweight since I was so sick. I've been nauseous with this pregnancy, but I haven't thrown up at all (yay!!!), so I'm worried about gaining way more than I should. Bummer.

 

[CharlieKeys]

My MW has just visited me at home. The moment I answered the door I knew why she was there - she doesn't do home visits for nothing. She came to tell us that our Downs test was high - 1 in 110. We have to see a consultant and a nurse specialist at the hospital first thing tomorrow morning. I burst into tears in front of our little boy and he wondered what on earth was going on. I don't know how I feel now. OH wants to go straight for CVS or amnio, but although I always thought I would I'm not sure now. There is a 1% miscarriage risk with both. And the Downs risk based on our NT test is also 1%. So does one balance out the other IYSWIM? I have to say, it's been a whole week since we had the test done so I kind of assumed all was well - so it's been a shock coming this late ... they'd told me it would be just a few days if there were problems. I'll try to check back in again tomorrow to let you know how we get on.

Oh hun I'm so sorry to hear this! You have to do what you think is best - many people have the amnio and they go on to have a healthy baby but you need to do what you feel comfortable with!

 

[Cridge]

colsy I'm so sorry! I didn't have any testing done with #1 because the chances of a false positive seemed too high to me and I didn't want to be bothered with any added stress. The only reason I had the test done with this one is because I wanted the u/s. If it were me, I'd pass on the CVS or amnio, but you need to do what you feel good about.

 

[gaiagirl]

Colsy I am sorry you are going through that...I turned down testing for that very reason! So much added stress...

Are you over 35 (sorry I hope that doesn't sound rude)? But othwerwise you are very very low risk so I would try to keep the numbers in perspective. 1/110 is a TINY TINY chance, I mean less than 1%!

I know it is easier said than done, but try to remember how many false positive these things have (more than actual positives!).

 

[lovealittle1]

Closy - big to you. You have to do what you and your DH think is best. If you would keep baby no matter what then you may choose to skip the amnio but like others said 1 in 110 is still very very small chances.

 

[wishfulmom2b]

good luck closy..you're in my toughts

tonight i told my husband i had to have sherbert for dessert.. no getting around this craving! got it, and all i could taste was chemicals?! i spit it up and now i have a whole carton of sherbet that DH doesnt like either to begin with lolol ohh pregnancy!!!

 

[Cridge]

tonight i told my husband i had to have sherbert for dessert.. no getting around this craving! got it, and all i could taste was chemicals?! i spit it up and now i have a whole carton of sherbet that DH doesnt like either to begin with lolol ohh pregnancy!!!

I get that too! Sometimes all I can taste with some foods is the chemicals! Especially strawberries! I always try to buy organic anyway, but sometimes the non-organic just look more appetizing - but all I can taste on those is chemicals. Yuck!! Sorry about the sherbet - what a bummer to not be able to satisfy the craving!

 

[gaiagirl]

That is so funny, I bought sherbet a few weeks ago (the rainbow one) and it has been left untouched for the same reason!

Went to my first prenatal yoga class tonight...by FAR the 'newest' there, everyone else had lovely bumps and then there was me. Lol.

Here is my 14 week bump anyways...

 

[wishfulmom2b]

haha thats funny.. mine was the rainbow kind too!

your bump is adorable! i want one! hehe
and i did yoga back in the day.. i should look into prenatal yoga. my regular yoga class was too long and advanced but with such tense shoulders and painful back/hips i would prob. like prenatal yoga..

 

[daddiesgift]

Colsy- Im so sorry to hear that, I agree you should do what you think and feel is best. The chances of a miscarriage is so low as well as the chances the baby has downs so it really is a tough decision. good luck in your choice.

 

[daddiesgift]

When I first found out I was pregnant milk, any milk product, tasted rotten Now I can not eat salad as it tastes like dirt. Blah. I want a really big salad BAD but every time I make one it tastes like it was covered in mud.

Anyone else really anxious to find out what they are having I hope we find out soon. Ill be 16 weeks early June and thats when I found out with my son so fingers crossed we find out then. I really want a girl, Im not sure about having any more children and for sure not for a long time so it would be nice to go out with a girl and a boy! I would feel bad for my son though that he would not have a play mate. Also if we have a boy he gets all the hand me downs and I have nothing to buy I need a baby shopping spree

 

[wishfulmom2b]

yeah i've been craving things lately (like the sherbet lol) but a lot of times getting it and then not liking it at all! when i crave something i try to eat something at home and forget about it because i figure it wont be worth it!

and i am so anxious to know the sex! going to a private scan in 3 weeks to find out! at my 12 week scan she said prob boy but i dont believe it, its too early. i mean she could be right but she had a 50/50 chance

 

[daddiesgift]

yeah i've been craving things lately (like the sherbet lol) but a lot of times getting it and then not liking it at all! when i crave something i try to eat something at home and forget about it because i figure it wont be worth it!

and i am so anxious to know the sex! going to a private scan in 3 weeks to find out! at my 12 week scan she said prob boy but i dont believe it, its too early. i mean she could be right but she had a 50/50 chance

At our 13 week scan with son he said probably boy but dont go out and buy anything yet it was still early then about 16 weeks they said for sure boy and then at 20 weeks and birth he was still boy! I think it may be easier to see boy early since they have floating bits

 

[Ilikecake]

I can't wait to find out what the twins are. I'm keeping everything crossed that at least one of them is a girl. I guess another good thing about having scans every 2-4 weeks, means i get to double check the sex a lot

 

[wishfulmom2b]

yeah i heard boys are easier to see but i know at 11w6d we all have something down there lol.. i will not be surprised if they do say boy though.. will be if they say girl

 

[Ilikecake]

yeah i heard boys are easier to see but i know at 11w6d we all have something down there lol.. i will not be surprised if they do say boy though.. will be if they say girl

Boys are definetly easy to see. At my 20 week scan with James he had his legs spread and it was sticking up in all it's glory

 

[Scally]

Could i join you please?

Name(just first)? Ally
How old are you? 34
Whats your EDD, How have you figured that date? 19th Nov
What # child is this for you? Number 2
Do you predict you're carrying a boy or girl? I think boy this time
Are you finding out the gender? yes most definitely!
How many months were you TTC?We caught 2nd month trying

Sorry to hear about people's downs results, will keep my fingers crossed everything turns out ok. My friend had high results with her first, all was ok, with her second she had low risk, and no markers etc but he was born and they realised he had downs.

Oh my god you are all so good with your weight, i have put on 8lb already! I think i put it on quickly with my daughter aswell but it slowed down thankfully so I am hoping the same will happen this time!

I have my 12 week scan on Friday, it has been a long time coming! I am so nervous but excited at the same time!

x

 

[daddiesgift]

Hi Scally!

Why do most places do the first scan at 12 weeks? Is it mostly for dating purposes?

 

[Scally]

It is for dating i think, and the NT test, i was 12 weeks yesterday and so desperate for it!!! x