[OPEN] 1st child due late July/August 2011

[Diznylnd]

Hi ladies!

My bump seems to have grown significantly this week! I'll try to post a pic!

Ok your bump is seriously adorable!!! Sorry to hear that you have to do more bloodwork but glad to hear all was well with you and the baby.

 

[Diznylnd]

I had my 14 week appt yesterday with a CNM and she was amazing. We heard the babies heartbeat and all sounded great. I had to have my annual lady exam (fun, fun, fun) at this appt. I go back in 2 weeks for the 2nd part of the bloodwork for all the screening. So far my NT ultrasound and first batch of bloodwork was good!!

I was told we will do the anatomy ultrasound at 18 weeks for the final conclusion on babies health and to find out the babies gender (woo hoo)

I can not believe we are all entering the 2nd trimester. I look forward to seeing everyones scans as they happen.

I recvd my doppler and just love it. I will upload the video soon and share it with everyone if they would like?!? Oh and a belly pic...


Kirsty

 

[rducky]

Harli, I can't believe your blood tests were frozen! That's really annoying...Your bump looks great though! I have't really got a bump yet.

My midwife does want a urine test at each visit. She will test it for protein and sugar which can detect problems with your kidneys/pre-eclampsia and diabetes. I don't think they're testing for drugs!

Dizny, glad everything is going well. I was wondering where you were! I'm also having an anatomy scan at about 18 weeks, but we won't be finding out the gender.
I love my Doppler too. I'm using it about once a week and I find it so reassuring.

First Tri definitely sped by! I feel like this is all happening so fast.

 

[SMFirst]

Harli that's a great bump.. I know everyone says this but hopefully you don't end up super huge at the rate you are going

That sucks your samples were frozen. It's odd that with the technology we have they can't manage shipping things better.

Dizny - glad all is well with you..

I hope Turtlebeach is doing ok.. anyone heard from her?


Well I wanted to reply to rducky's question:

The tests my doctor will do will be before I get pregnant again. It will be testing for thyroid issues, iron levels (my doctor used to always think I looked anemic so maybe I am now..), hormone levels (especially progesterone, and a blood clotting factor (that's common apparently - it's why some women take baby aspirin during pregnancy)

Then if/when I manage to get pregnant again (I switch between nervous and excited about that) I guess I will have more frequent check-ups and the earlier US..

(Usually they wait until you've had 3 miscarriages to do all this but I think my doctor is fond of me since I've been with her since I was really little, and I heard she can't have kids herself so maybe it's a sensitive area for her)

Branwen that is also too bad your work is being uncooperative (I guess you are too good a worker and they don't want to lose you!) but definitely speak up for yourself..

 

[HarliRexx]

Dizny, a video would be cool! Especially since I don't really know much about dopplers.

I just scheduled my gender scan for Feb 22! Can't wait!

I haven't heard from Turtle, I've been wondering about her also.

Part of me feels shocked that I'm 14 wks already, but the other part of me remembers what hell 1st tri has been and it seemed like every day just drug on and on. I guess that means 2nd tri should just fly by, right?

Getting my bloodwork retaken tomorrow. GRRR!

 

[rducky]

Susan, it's good that these tests will be done before you get pregnant. I'm glad for you that your doc seems sympathetic.

On the work front...blah...it seems that I may be put off at 22 weeks, but no guarantees. I left there with a massive headache today and I threw up in the parking lot on the way to my car...yuck.

Kristy, we want to see the video!

Harli, good luck with the blood tests tomorrow.

 

[SMFirst]

well, I am going in to see the doctor today regarding the progress of things (of lack thereof).. not sure what he'll recommend but it's been almost two weeks and my patience is wearing out..

 

[rducky]

well, I am going in to see the doctor today regarding the progress of things (of lack thereof).. not sure what he'll recommend but it's been almost two weeks and my patience is wearing out..

I don't blame you...2 weeks is long enough I think. I was a bit surprised that the doc didn't have a plan when you first found out. Let us know what happened.

 

[SMFirst]

Well, I've been given a prescription for a medication to help induce things.. (it's called cytotec). I'll go in on Tuesday to start it, so I am still hoping things occur naturally in the next three days!

I guess my doctor figured it would go naturally as I'd started spotting, but he said it could take "a couple of weeks". He was glad I came in today as he figured it should have happened by now..

I would like to know why the body doesn't seem to realize something is wrong - I figure it's related to hormone levels..

 

[SMFirst]

Hi girls

Don't know if you would be intersted but I see Sears is having a Baby Days sale this weekend (well in Canada anyway but maybe in the US too) - maybe they'd have some good sales...

 

[rducky]

Hi girls

Don't know if you would be intersted but I see Sears is having a Baby Days sale this weekend (well in Canada anyway but maybe in the US too) - maybe they'd have some good sales...

Thanks for the heads-up about the sale!

I'm glad you saw your doctor. I have a bit of experience with cytotec (not personally, but it's prescribed often where I work in the emergency room, I'm a nurse). I don't want to scare you, but some women have very painful cramping when they take cytotec. Our doctors here have a bad habit of not warning people about the side effects. Don't hesitate to ask for some kind of prescription for pain medication. The cramping is normal, but can be very uncomfortable. Do I understand that you'll be going in to the doctor's office/hospital to start the cytotec on Tuesday, or did he tell you to start the prescription at home? For some people the cramping is very tolerable, but I would hate for you to suffer if the doctor could provide pain control if you need it.

 

[SMFirst]

Hi Branwen
I just noticed you are an orange now hehe

Well I am waffling a bit on the medication now.. We did some research at home and of course the internet makes it sounds dicey.. Painful, possible side effects, uterus damage etc..

The doctor did warn about cramps, that's why he didn't want me to start yesterday (he said with the weekend there would be no one around to help - that weirded my husband out a bit). So I am to go back to his office on Tues to start it (I guess he'll insert the first ones.. ew)

So now I am wondering if I should just wait this out a bit longer, or if that would actually be worse than taking the pills?

I do have light bleeding but no cramps, so I can't tell how much has passed..

what a crappy ordeal..

 

[rducky]

Two weeks is quite long, I think it was reasonable of the doctor to prescribe it. You could run into other problems like infection as time goes by. Also good of the doc to suggest that you start on Tuesday when he is around to help with side effects. I know it must be a difficult decision. I'm so sorry for you that you are still going through this.

 

[Sideways 8]

Hey guys! I found your thread. Is it ok if I join, even though EDD is early October?

 

[HarliRexx]

Hey guys! I found your thread. Is it ok if I join, even though EDD is early October?

Of course! Please join us! YAY!

 

[HarliRexx]

SM I understand what a difficult decision that would be. Neither option is very appealing. What rducky said makes sense... I don't think your doc would prescribe a painful med unless you were at a point where you are at risk for other complications.

 

[SMFirst]

Thanks guys - I have made up my mind that I'll go the medication route..

Welcome Sideways, what a pleasure to have you here!! Hopefully I will be back here in round 2 (it's vaguely possible I might get a EDD by the end of the year but otherwise hoping for early 2012)

 

[rducky]

Hi Sideways! So glad you found us!

Susan, I think you made the right decision. I'll be thinking of you this week.

Has anyone heard from Turtlebeach? I'm a bit worried...

 

[Sideways 8]

SM hope that you can join again soon. And sorry what you're going through. I hope you get the relief you're seeking soon.

 

[Sideways 8]

Good morning.......where is everyone??