* September Stars 2014 * 41 babies born!

[Jokerette]

question for you ladies: Are you going to/did you do the first trimester screenings? Why did you make that particular choice?

We did the first tri screening with my son, and we plan on doing it again with this pregnancy (next week). We both agreed it will have no bearing on keeping the pregnancy... this is our baby regardless of what the tests say and we will continue with the pregnancy. However, that being said, we thought we are fortunate enough to live in a time and place where these screenings are available we should take advantage. Not just to help prepare US, but also to make sure doctors or specialists are prepared if needed. On a lighter note, we also decided to do it because we just want to see that bouncing baby again!!!

question for you ladies: Are you going to/did you do the first trimester screenings? Why did you make that particular choice?

We did it both times because I'd rather be prepared than have the shock at birth. My son was born with a hand difference which wasn't picked up on any of our 5 scans so it was a massive shock when he was born and I feel it almost ruined the newborn experience for me because I was so busy worrying, researching and having hospital appointments which I never imagined I'd be having x

Bananabump, my neice who is now almost 7, was born with a hand difference caused by amniotic banding. I remember it being such a shock to us all. Her mom we so upset, like you said, she could hardly focus on her newborn at the beginning... but wouldnt you know little Ava is just the spunkiest thing with a million friends who love her just the way she is. When doing handprint artwork and things she almost always traces her 'little hand" and shes such an inspiration. It made me realize how strong the little ones really are, and how we worry so much only to be amazed with their strength and personalities

Sooo happy to be almost out of the first trimester! Such a huge relief. Still waiting to get my energy back though I feel SO exhausted all the time!

Quick little bump picture I took the other day. 11 weeks 2 days! Definately think its an actual baby bump now as it's hard and looks like this 24/7!

So cute!!!!!!

Im almost positive I am feeling flutters and rolls as well for the past couple of days scan ob thursday

This is going to sound equally crazy, but i feel them too! With DS I didnt feel anythign until about 19 weeks. I had an anterior placenta with him. So either I'm feeling gas bubbles, or this baby is a mover and a shaker with no placenta blocking the sensation!

I have been having brown spotting since Friday that has me worried. My Dr. office had me in same day and the nurse did not see anything alarming just the discharge. I already have an appt for Friday with Doc so in the mean time I had blood work taken Friday and this morning to check hcG levels. I also will try to get an ultrasound scheduled but I'm at the mercy of the office availability. This is so nerve wracking! I'm trying to stay calm and positive but I am a worrier by nature.

Hope we both have good news.

~LB

Loveybear, I am sending well wishes your way. xoxoxox

I am about to finish my pack of folic acid tablets... seen some that are vitamin D and calcium (nothing else in them) - does anyone know if these are ok to switch to? Or any suggestions of another multi vit?
xo.

I take Women's One-a-Day Prenatals. It's two pills, one had the DHA in it, which is beneficial for brain development.

I'd like to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers. Unfortunately I've had a missed miscarriage, I would have been 11 weeks today but I measured 8 and no heartbeat.
I've got a scan in 2 weeks to see how things are progressing.
Wishing you all the best for the rest of your pregnancies.
Xx

This breaks my heart I am so so sorry Raspberry

 

[bananabump]

question for you ladies: Are you going to/did you do the first trimester screenings? Why did you make that particular choice?

We did it both times because I'd rather be prepared than have the shock at birth. My son was born with a hand difference which wasn't picked up on any of our 5 scans so it was a massive shock when he was born and I feel it almost ruined the newborn experience for me because I was so busy worrying, researching and having hospital appointments which I never imagined I'd be having x

Bananabump, my neice who is now almost 7, was born with a hand difference caused by amniotic banding. I remember it being such a shock to us all. Her mom we so upset, like you said, she could hardly focus on her newborn at the beginning... but wouldnt you know little Ava is just the spunkiest thing with a million friends who love her just the way she is. When doing handprint artwork and things she almost always traces her 'little hand" and shes such an inspiration. It made me realize how strong the little ones really are, and how we worry so much only to be amazed with their strength and personalities.

Yes my sons hands looks very similar to Abs but it's a condition called Symbrachydactyly which was caused by a sudden lack of blood flow to his developing fingers at around 8 weeks.

He's also a very spunky little boy and people hardly notice his hand as they're too busy laughing at his quirky ways and being amazed at how clever he is! We do lots of lucky fin artwork (that's what we refer to his hand as, after Finding Nemo). If your neices Mom doesn't know about it already then tell her to search for The Lucky Fin Project on Facebook. It's a massive community of parents with children who have upper limb differences and the lady who founded it has a 6 year old daughter. Lovely place to go for support when it's needed xx

 

[Jokerette]

Banana thats great! I will pass along the facebook link right now, thank you so much!

 

[Jokerette]

wouldnt you know, I just did a search and shes already on the page!!!

 

[pearlsandbows]

We had the NT scan as well - although it was part of the dating scan so we didn't get to see baby another time separately. Just got the results through today by letter & they've come back lowest risk 1 in 7200, so we were pleased.
xo.

 

[WDWJess]

Oh Raspberry I'm so so sorry for your loss, wish I could reach into the screen and give you a big hug xxx

 

[BabsJ]

We had the NT scan as well - although it was part of the dating scan so we didn't get to see baby another time separately. Just got the results through today by letter & they've come back lowest risk 1 in 7200, so we were pleased.
xo.

I had a combined screening as well. Got the results back within 2 days, low risk 1 in 10069.

@ Raspberry: sorry to hear about your loss. Take good care of yourself!

 

[WDWJess]

Decided against the screening as didn't have any tests done when pregnant with DS.

 

[bananabump]

wouldnt you know, I just did a search and shes already on the page!!!

Ahh fab!

 

[Leah_Marie]

We'll be screening. If something isn't as it should be, we want to know not only so we are prepared but so there's an appropriate medical team prepared for the babies too.

 

[lady luck12]

Hi Ladies,
Been experience pulling stomach pains since 6pm tonight. I've read on line it could be everything moving up but still makes me nervous.
Anyone else had this? x x x

 

[hilslo]

RaspberryK - I'm so so sorry. I'm glad you've got some good support. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better.

I hope you're back on here soon! X

 

[MgreenM]

raspberry- I am so sorry for your loss!

thank you to everyone who responded to my question about the screenings. At this point, we have decided to go ahead and do the tests that are just blood draws. I agree, it is helpful to know ahead of time and prepare if necessary.

 

[Lauren021406]

Hi Ladies,
Been experience pulling stomach pains since 6pm tonight. I've read on line it could be everything moving up but still makes me nervous.
Anyone else had this? x x x

Just your body stretching out!! Ive been having those feelings for a couple weeks now and I was concerned because its early, but dr said with second pregnancy and twins on top of that I would stretch out quicker!

 

[cnsweeney]

I've been having some sharp pulling type pains when I move too suddenly . I believe it's the round ligaments stretching. as far as testing goes I always opt for the blood draws .. what can it hurt? but amniocentesis I wouldn't recommend unless you are high risk as it bears the risk of miscarriage :/

 

[cnsweeney]

raspberry - words cannot even say how saddened I am to hear your heartbreaking news a loss is a loss no matter when or how it happens and I am sending prayers for you and your dh to heal emotionally and for you physically as well. take are of yourself in all aspects . we are still all here for you! wish I could give you a big hug!

 

[lady luck12]

Thanks for your input ladies.
It's even keeping me awake, if I turn on either side my stomach starts hurting. x x x

 

[ashleyg]

RaspberryK, I just read your post. I'm so sorry lovely. Huge hugs xoxo

 

[pearlsandbows]

Been having the same pulling pains for a couple of weeks too - & this week have noticed a tiny bump has appeared so as you say must have been everything moving up!
xo.

 

[Naaxi]

RaspberryK I'm so sorry hunny. I hope that you can find peace and that your rainbow will come as soon as you are ready. I send a million hugs.

As for the pains, I've been having them lots lately, especially with fast movements. I've got to remember to slow down lol.