Hey Ladies!
How's everyone doing?
I've managed to pick up a cold or am just having symptoms from the flu shot they stabbed me with at my last appointment.
My next appointment is in a week. It'll be with a Nurse/Midwife. After this next appointment I go to my regular ob/gyn. At this visit we'll review my labs (including the Cystic Fibrosis testing), go over medical history, review my immunizations, discuss breastfeeding, do physical/pelvic exams (I won't need a pap since I just had one done), an early ultrasound, and then decide on and start screening...
I think we've decided on doing the Full Integrated Screening. We don't want any invasive screening, but we'd love to be prepared if there's some sort of special need. So, no CVS or Amnio. My friend did the Serum Integrated Screening. Even if something were to come up on the screening we wouldn't do anything invasive, as we'd keep the baby no matter what. If all goes as planned my next appointment (after 10 weeks) will be between 15-18 weeks. They gave me a printout at when appointments are planned for and what happens at each appointment.
What screening (if any) have you girls decided on?
I called member services for my insurance to be sure that the NT u/s and the prenatal screening would be covered, looks like The California Prenatal Screen Program is covered, so we won't get billed for it. AND, the specialty ultrasound (Nuchal Translucency) is covered, just a 10$ copay and lab fees. Looks like we'll go for that.
I had spoken with a nutritionist and will follow up as well through all my classes and appointments, but I was warned that breastfeeding with PCOS can be difficult as it can impede greatly on your milk supply as well. They told me that because I was able to conceive naturally and that because my breasts are already enlarged that it's a good sign they're doing what they're supposed to, but we'll have to see about the milk supply in the future. The lady told me that all babies lose some weight after they're born, more so when they're exclusively breastfed, but if the baby loses more than 10% of it's weight they'll have you supplement with formula. I'll be looking into breast pumps as well. I know Medela is strongly recommended, however, my friend who is a Doula in another state recommends Medela and Ameda Purely Yours. I kinda like the idea of the Ameda better. It's a closed circuit unit, which means no impurities from the air are being pumped into your breast milk. Having a dog and 2 cats, I would totally worry about any pet dander and what not being pumped into it.
My insurance covers a bunch of prenatal classes that I should (but don't have to) take. I have my Early Pregnancy Class on the 17th, then theyll sign me up for Mid & Late pregnancy classes, breastfeeding, the hospital prenatal tour, childbirth prep (that one is the only one that will cost us), Newborn care class, and Anesthesia for Labor and Delivery.
My insurance won't let you do a water birth, they'll let you labor in the tub if you're planning on an unmedicated birth. This was the route I wanted to go, along with Hypnobabies... However, I've since decided that I want to be comfortable and not try to be a hero. I want a light(walking) epidural and the hypnobabies course. LOL This could change though...
very stressed, was going to try to look all cute for a costume party tonight and gave up because I looked like a whale in everything.. so depressed
You're in my thoughts. I wish you the best, and when the time is right, join us. You're welcome to write or e-mail whenever. 
