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I thought they only did the nuchal fold at 11-13ish weeks? That’s what my OB has always told me for both pregnancies. Is it possible at 20 weeks it’s an inaccuracy?Quote:
Originally Posted by TtcBlue18
Regardless big hugs and try not to stress until you have more definite answers (I know easier said than done!). Sending prayers and positive vibes for you and sweet baby Oliver. [emoji170]
Netti – congrats on your healthy baby – I’m sorry you didn’t hear girl – my heart goes out to you, I know you have so much on your plate already that you can’t really linger on this, but I do hope time will allow you to heal from this GD – he will be the cutest little man if your eldest boys are anything to go by, because they are just beyond handsome :hugs:
TTC – I can’t see why they are worrying you – the nuchal fold thickness isn’t an accurate soft marker at 20 weeks normally – was it reeeeeally thick for them to be so concerned that they felt the need to send you for a f/u?
I hope all turns out ok for your baby boy :hugs:
Pinkhope- this is my 3rd, and my belly started to grow very early on – maybe 6 weekish? but it has had a growth spurt in the last 3 weeks or so (am now 21 weeks). All my girls were active as, this one is actually the most discreet – or it could just be that with work and two young kids, I have even less time to focus on her movements? Lol
I read online that there are soft, mild and high markers and the nuchal fold is a high marker and puts my baby at x4 greater risk of DS if three measurement is higher that 6mm.. Today I had my regular pregnancy check up and I asked what the specific measurement was and she told me his was 5.5 and they consider anything over 5 to be a need for concern, especially because his head is measuring "too big" (But all my kids habe big heads, it's runs in my dh's family). She did say that test is usually done much earlier and is not as accurate after 14 weeks, but since I declined the testing I was offered at 12, they added it to my anatomy scan. She says the level 2 ultrasound can detect more and we'll see if there are any more markers present.Quote:
Originally Posted by LMSM
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Hey ladies, I hope you don't mind me joining! First of all, I want to congratulate all the ladies and wish you all a happy and healthy Nine months ❤️
My EDD is 4th May, I was active during the August 2WW, I'm currently 15 weeks and 4 days (however bubs is measuring 16 weeks and 4 days).
Yesterday I had a gender scan, I was 15 weeks and 3 days, tech said she is 100% sure it's a boy! I haven't really seen boy parts during a scan I was hoping the boy mothers could help me with this. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c362c06ee3.jpg
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Congrats afya1!! We’re due on the same day and I’m hoping for a little boy as well! [emoji170] Those look like boy parts to me!
That’s kind of weird they added it to your 20w scan when you declined it in the first place, especially if it’s not as accurate after 14w. I’m obviously no doctor, but I would definitely keep all that in mind going for your L2 testing. I could see this being a case where you’re told there’s something wrong and deliver a perfectly healthy little boy! Hang in there!Quote:
Originally Posted by TtcBlue18
Awww congrats to you too Taytum, when will you find out gender? I'm still hesitant to believe those are boy parts, I keep thinking it's swollen girl parts!Quote:
Originally Posted by TaytumJ
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It's all very confusing to me because not only are informative websites vs personal expierences that I've read online very contradicting, but my ob and the doctor who examined my 20 week scan have different opinions as well. After reading everything that I've read, I don't understand why the test was done at a time when it is likely to be inaccurate, and his reading doesn't really sound like its "too high" but perhaps just on the higher end.. I just can't believe that they would tell me he's high risk for DS and send me to a specialist for no reason, so the worry and fear is definitely there full force.Quote:
Originally Posted by TaytumJ
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TTC - that’s so frustrating, and I’m sure overwhelming, that there’s no clear answer. When is your appointment? Hoping that maybe they’re just being on the cautious side and wanting to double check.
Afya1 - we won’t find out until I deliver! [emoji6] We’re team green, but my anatomy scan is December 11 so I will try to catch a peek!
TTC- I hope all goes well for you, and it's just extra precautions they are taking.
Taytum- wow your extra patient, I don't think I could ever manage team green, but I know surprises are always lovely!
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TTC- (Hugs) I don't understand why they didn't check it on your fist trimster NT scan. If they did, and everything was fine, why they are checking now? I heard NT is not correct after 14ish week. I hope they are only taking extra precaution. Please try to not stress yourself (i know that's hard). When is your scan? I will pray for you.
As far as swaying is concern, you didn't play with mother nature at all hun. You just did what ever you could to conceive your little man. Never feel bad about it. try to relax and book your appointment as soon as you can.
Welcome Afia, looks very boyish <3Quote:
Originally Posted by afya1
I am due on May 11. :)
Hi Due Date Buddies
I am having a sore throat since 2 days and it is so bad that I have now started having pain in my ears when I try to swallow or drink anything. Also having very bad headache (but headache came as a gift of this pregnancy). Can someone please tell me how to heal it naturally?
(PS: Finally this little man is measuring right so I am just not in favor of taking any medicine in fear of hurting his)
Oh wow, were all fairly close together! I could end up delivering in April, since I'm right at the beginning of May.Quote:
Originally Posted by Samish
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The doctor gave me my choice of 3 different locations and I chose one. She was supposed to make the appointment with the specialist for me as a referral and contact me again (by yesterday!) to let me know when my appointment is scheduled for. She did not call. So I'm pretty upset and calling their office this morning as soon as they open. For someone saying this is such a big concern, I feel like she should be taking it a little more seriously.Quote:
Originally Posted by TaytumJ
Its my understanding that the NT was included as part of the DS testing they offered at 12 weeks, which I declined because I did not want amniosentesis. So they threw it in with my 20 week scan, even though it has a smaller accuracy rate after 14 weeks. It's just really scaring me because neither of my girls ever showed excessive skin at the nape of the neck, or a larger than normal head. They have had larger than "normal" heads since birth, but it never showed on ultrasound. But that's just one of the traits they get from dh and his mother's side of the family.Quote:
Originally Posted by Samish
Can't you do a NIPT test? They screen for down. In my opinion this will give you to most accurate result, because now it's speculating from the doctors and you will never know for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by TtcBlue18
Congratulations Afya ... that sure is a boy!! :-DQuote:
Originally Posted by afya1
I had this exact same thing a few weeks ago. Started in my throat and my throat was SO, SO sore. I actually went in and got tested for strep because I thought for sure I had it (and of course, tested negative). I then started losing my voice and full on couldn't talk by the end of the week!! It was miserable. Basically I finally gave in and took some Tylenol for the pain, but that was it. I get it, I never took anything with DS and I hated taking the Tylenol. But I was miserable. It took about 10 days and I finally felt better. Best of luck!Quote:
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That's what pbn suggested too, and I think this is the blood work my doctor mentioned I could ask for since I'm declining amnio. But other are saying (and I've read online) that this can no longer be done after week 12 or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by PinkHope
Called my doctor this morning and the level 2 ultrasound is scheduled this Friday at 7:30am, so only 2 days from now. Im surprised how quickly they are getting me in but definitely thankful.
Just wanted to pop in and share some pictures of baby Oliver now that I can! Tapatalk was not letting me and I finally got my tablet to log me in through Google.
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The one where she caught him peeing cracks me up. Top and bottom are 14 weeks and middle is 19 weeks.
Lol that peeing shot is hilarious!! Also, what a beautiful baby - that face! [emoji7][emoji170]
Thank you Taytum! I thought so too. What made it even funnier is that one was at my 14 week early gender scan. So when she said, "it's a boy" I was like, "Is there any way that might just be the umbilical cord?" And he started peeing.
Awww Lovely Baby <3
That is indeed a rare shot Lol
Hi girls, I just found out yesterday at my 16w4d ultrasound that our sweet girl had no heartbeat. Genetic NIPT testing was all good and the 13 week ultrasound was great, 170 heartbeat and moving all around.
Not sure what happened between 13 and 16 weeks but I'm completely devastated and just don't know what happened. I have to go to the hospital tomorrow to deliver her.
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So very sorry to hear this. My heart is breaking big big hugs
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Oh my Jen i don't even have any words.... thinking of you [emoji175]
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My heart breaks for you Jenn. Sending so many thoughts, prayers and love to you and your family.
I’m sooo sorry Jenn - thoughts with you and your family xx
Very sorry for your loss Jenn. Prayers for your comfort.
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Jenn so very sorry for your loss! Thinking of you at this sad time....big hugs xxxx
Oh what a beautiful baby! He's lovely.Quote:
Originally Posted by TtcBlue18
Do you know something more from the doctors yet? I remembered that you had an appointment today or am I wrong?
I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news Jen. And when everything looks good on U/S and NIPT, I understand, you don't expect this.Quote:
Originally Posted by jenn1112
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Hi Ladies, tomorrow morning I have my private scan for gender. I'm so so so so nervous! But like most of us, I just wanna know now, no more speculating.. After 2 failed HT cycles and waiting 4 years in total... I really hope this is it now! Oh boy I'm so nervous :-) !
Pink hope- eeekkk it's exciting and so nerve racking at the same time!! Are you hoping for a girl? How many children do you have? I bet they must be excited.
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Jenn I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
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I have 2 boys, aged 8 and 9.Quote:
Originally Posted by afya1
I always hoped for a girl, but 3 kids is our max so this is our last chance for a girl. Knowing DS 1 and 2 were boys wasn't that hard because I knew there was a chance for dear child 3, but now it's definite. So I'm really nervous for scan tomorrow! But I know either way I would love that little one! But I'm so hoping to hear the words 'it's a girl. :-)
During his ultrasound today they found dilation of the kidney. So he had one hard marker and now one soft marker as well. However they did say that the dilation is such a common thing in boys that if he didn't already have a hard marker, the dilation alone wouldn't be enough to even question DS. Everything else looked okay, but the doctor is going to look over the ultrasounds more thoroughly and they are going to call me with results at the same time my blood test results come back. They told me the blood test that was done is specifically for 2nd trimester screening and is 99% accurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by PinkHope
Jen: I am so so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the sorrow. I'm praying for you and your family.
Praying you hear good news TTC for little Oliver.
So exciting! Fingers crossed for you, and ill be stalking for an update! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by PinkHope