Due in December/January/February 2013/14

3boys, that's great that your results have come back low risk. I have no idea what the blood levels mean as all I've ever had is just a letter saying the risk level, no mention of any blood results. Why did they tell you last week that you were high risk then? Have the blood results negated the scan measurements? This is my first experience of an NT scan as they weren't offered for free when I was expecting ds1 & ds2 in Scotland, so I don't know that much about it. Will you see a specialist about it still? Good luck for tomorrow's appointment with your MW.

Ladybugs, I have perfected the art of disassocation and am very thankful that I'm back & forth on the phone to our solicitor, mortgage provider etc and trying to make sure that everything's in place for us to move into our new house at the start of August! Phew! DS1 has also just been prescribed reading glasses for the first time, so we've been up to the opticians a few times this week. Keeping busy is definitely the key for me. I keep swinging between being convinced that it's a boy and then thinking that it's a girl. At the moment, I'm thinking pink but that could change! DH doesn't want to find out, but I don't think I can live with the turmoil for months. I just wish that this LO could give me a few more hard thumps/kicks for reassurance as all I'm getting is a few light flutters higher up than before. As I'm so busy, I'm not feeling much which I really don't like. Are you feeling your LO a lot? Have you got any names picked out yet?

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Originally Posted by 3boys

HCG was 0.22 Mom which is great
Papp a was 0.54 which is pretty crappy.

My overall risk is 1:1000 which is low risk! :) Not sure what to think! Going to talk to the midwife tomorrow. I was hoping the Papp a would be higher! But they are saying an amino isn't necessary at this stage.

How does this compare to any of your results?

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That's great you are low risk. Obviously it's hard to still not worry but I'm sure as you have more scans and see no issues you'll feel more reassured. From all I've read I feel like both things individually can mean nothing, and can be so variable and still mean a healthy baby!! I'm sure that's the case for you! Did you happen to get a nub shot or any gender clues (I know that's the last care on your mind, but just curious as I noticed someone mentioned shopping?!)

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Originally Posted by Dreamofpink

3boys, that's great that your results have come back low risk. I have no idea what the blood levels mean as all I've ever had is just a letter saying the risk level, no mention of any blood results. Why did they tell you last week that you were high risk then? Have the blood results negated the scan measurements? This is my first experience of an NT scan as they weren't offered for free when I was expecting ds1 & ds2 in Scotland, so I don't know that much about it. Will you see a specialist about it still? Good luck for tomorrow's appointment with your MW.

Ladybugs, I have perfected the art of disassocation and am very thankful that I'm back & forth on the phone to our solicitor, mortgage provider etc and trying to make sure that everything's in place for us to move into our new house at the start of August! Phew! DS1 has also just been prescribed reading glasses for the first time, so we've been up to the opticians a few times this week. Keeping busy is definitely the key for me. I keep swinging between being convinced that it's a boy and then thinking that it's a girl. At the moment, I'm thinking pink but that could change! DH doesn't want to find out, but I don't think I can live with the turmoil for months. I just wish that this LO could give me a few more hard thumps/kicks for reassurance as all I'm getting is a few light flutters higher up than before. As I'm so busy, I'm not feeling much which I really don't like. Are you feeling your LO a lot? Have you got any names picked out yet?

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I waver between "knowing" this is my girl....to thinking blue....to feeling that pink is in the horizon...to crying over the fact that I will never had a daughter! When these 2 weeks are over, we will both be able to move forward....instead of the wobble of mind. I went through my boys' baby clothes and have some real "winners", as in stained crap that the new one will wear only at home!!! But at the bottom of the newborn and 0-3 month clothes, I found my faves!! We have chosen a boy name about 2 months after DS#2 was born, we actually had considered legally changing his name to Levi Orion, but now have saved it for a 3rd son. My girl name has not been uttered aloud, my mom does not even know it....lol, I will tell you all in 2 weeks time either way :) How are you on the naming bit? I love it that you are zoning in on what is right in front of you...my week of work next week is going to be beastly long, because at least at home the time goes by fast!!

As for movement, I know that it better pick up or be the most laidback baby, because I WANT kicking!! My DS1 wants to feel the baby move, he kisses the belly, DS2 makes a little motion with his hands and says it baby kick!!

3boys-that's great news! Low risk is the best news!

Ladybugs & Dreamofpink - Yay for movement! I can't wait for that to start...easily the best part of being pg! You both will be finding out gender the same day I will get to see my baby's heartbeat...I'm jealous! But excited for you both!

Soar - I would have loved to have made a red, white, and blue cake today! DH had to work, so all I did was take all 3 boys (!) grocery shopping. Not fun! I was so completely worn out today, I couldn't even manage to go outside and enjoy our neighborhood block party. But Happy 4th to you (and any other Americans out there)!

3boys - Amazing results! Soooo happy for you!!

3boys, such great news! I am so happy for you :) you must feel so relieved! I truly believe things will work out for the best. Now I know your scan was clouded with all this news, but I have to ask, did you get a nub shot? I may have missed it if you did!

Grace, I am so sorry you are feeling so down. I can not imagine how you must be feeling! But it does take a lot of courage to get back on antidepressants and I think you are doing a great thing for your boys!

As for me, I am getting people left and right telling me that this is my girl. They have no idea but they are seriously annoying because it is getting to me a little bit! What if it isnt my girl? Then I have to tell them all "Nope you are wrong!" Then I think they are totally jinxing me. I know that is stupid, but I cant help it! I just keep responding with "Im sure its a boy because history has a tendency to repeat itself!" I have no idea if I really feel that way or not. I have absolutely no clue what this baby is....

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3boys, such great news! I am so happy for you :) you must feel so relieved! I truly believe things will work out for the best. Now I know your scan was clouded with all this news, but I have to ask, did you get a nub shot? I may have missed it if you did!

Grace, I am so sorry you are feeling so down. I can not imagine how you must be feeling! But it does take a lot of courage to get back on antidepressants and I think you are doing a great thing for your boys!

As for me, I am getting people left and right telling me that this is my girl. They have no idea but they are seriously annoying because it is getting to me a little bit! What if it isnt my girl? Then I have to tell them all "Nope you are wrong!" Then I think they are totally jinxing me. I know that is stupid, but I cant help it! I just keep responding with "Im sure its a boy because history has a tendency to repeat itself!" I have no idea if I really feel that way or not. I have absolutely no clue what this baby is....

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I'm feeling the same! I'm having lots of people tell me they think it's a girl this time.. which I don't even know why that matters because they are just pure guesses, but I guess it's because i've never had girl guesses ever during pregnancies. Still gets your hopes up even though I know it's silly! Either way I'll be thrilled.. but DH and I can stop saying how perfect #3 being a girl would be.

Am I the only one that is being bombarded with 2 boys, 1 girl things? I swear, with DS1 & DS2 I NEVER saw that combo ever.. I would always point out how it never happens and for some reason that is ALL i'm seeing. Everything couple at the store, every family I see on a tv show... it's so weird. BUT, that should clearly give us all hope since I bet you not even close to 1% of the population sways!

Ladybugs and Dreampink-you are both going to know so soon! Exciting!!!!! You will both kick us off with a pink streak , I know it! These weeks are going to fly by!

Rainbow-no worries for no cake. I ate enough for you and me both!

We just got back from the zoo! The boys loved it and DH too! I was burning up but smiled thru it! I am going down for a nap. Turned the a/c on 73! Our electric bill this summer is going to be no joke. I am always hot and am turning the a/c super cold! Glad this isn't the 3rd trimester or I might live in the fridge! Last pool party tonight. We have had 3 since Monday. I am partied out but one more wont hurt I guess. Anyone else body aching? My back is not happy with me today. I sure the zoo walking didn't help but it feels like I pulled something? So weird.

Now for a nap........zzzzzz

oxox & msblakely - Maybe all those people are sensing something! You can always hope! :) I used to ALWAYS see the combo of 2 boys, 1 girl when I was pg with #3...still do! I think it's actually more common than 3 boys! You are right, verrry few people sway, so it's happening a lot naturally. Woohoo! I tend to notice 3 boy, 1 girl families a lot more often now...although they are much less common than 2 boys, 1 girl, from what I've seen. Hoping that'll be me!!

Soar - LOL! Oh, I ate plenty of that blueberry cheesecake ice cream that I picked up at the store last week. It was the perfect patriotic end to my day! :) I hope you didn't pull something! I'm sure it's just because of walking around at the zoo all day. I'm sure in TX setting your thermostat to 73 will probably set you back a pretty penny! But hey, you're comfortable, right?? :)

AFM - Feeling less crazy-tired today. Weird, I actually think I may have an ear infection! Last night my left ear was hurting, and then the gland on that same side started to swell up. Still swollen today, and my ear feels like I have water in it. Now I'm wondering if that's why I felt so worn out yesterday. Hmmm...

Soar....I love your thinking and I hope it is true!! My hubby strongly feels this is our daughter, only 13 more days until we know. I don't the heat either....lol, I have always been big preggo in the winter, so even being mid preggo in the summer is going to make me wilt! Glad to hear that you all enjoyed the zoo...I need to do something fun with my boys :)