Due in December/January/February 2013/14

[meeks32]

Tree I'm so sorry, I have nothing to add either and no experience with this but hope it works out quickly.

Agree this all puts GD in a different light. Not that it's not still there but it's easy to take health for granted isn't it?

[I Love Ladybugs]

MrsBlakely....I wish they could have had a position better for viewing what is being counted as ok for now (the left side/kidney)...he has been giving them a good view of the right side/kidney which they really don't have an idea of what it the deal. I guess I just have to be patient til Tuesday, at which point we will know either a little more or what direction we are headed in terms of further testing or u/s.

Tree.....I hope that all your tests come back negative for you and your baby girl. The time we have to wait to hear how and what is up with this babies sure can drag. (((hugs)))

Myrainbowgirl....I had already addressed my own GD and was good with the concept and reality of my future 3 boys, so it stings that I have to deal with the health side of it. We all want to cuddle our healthy bundles come this winter, so I pray that these are all just scares and nothing more!!

[Tree]

Thanks girls, the consultant said exactly the same re one marker. I will let you know when I get the other results. As well as feeling frightened I feel so sad that such a special time is being clouded by fear. The morning sickness has finally gone, I'm not to big to be uncomfortable (significantly) yet and we are having a girl! I should be full of joy and happiness.
Whilst the odds are in our favour for everything being ok, and there are so many unknowns that can't be scanned and tested for anyway, I can't help but worry. Unfortunately it's in my nature to worry. My husband on the other hand doesn't seem to be worried at all.

I hope everyone else is enjoying their pregnancies and things are going smoothly!!

[black&gold]

Does anyone know how reliable 20 week dates are?

Back when TTC my BFP month I had what looked exactly like a +OPK on CD14 so we dtd that evening. Then, I got another +OPK on CD17 so we dtd again that day&night. My fertility friend chart shows I O'd on CD18 (so the second +OPK) But all my dates for the ultrasound were exactly on for CD14. I've never measured ahead ever in a pregnancy, always behind. Just curious as I was already annoyed at the false +OPK because it made an extra attempt that I didn't want! I also got a + pregancny test at 8DPO which has never happened to me either... making me wonder if the early date is actually accurate.

Not like any of it matters anymore, but of course.. just analysing my sway and getting annoyed!

[meeks32]

Did you have any earlier scans? The earlier the scan the more accurate the dating is. 7-8 weeks is best but up to 12 is quite accurate. After that all babies sort of grow differently so there is no way to be sure. Go with your gut, and your temps!

[black&gold]

Did you have any earlier scans? The earlier the scan the more accurate the dating is. 7-8 weeks is best but up to 12 is quite accurate. After that all babies sort of grow differently so there is no way to be sure. Go with your gut, and your temps!

No early scans I know they are said to be the most accurate so that's annoying. Oh well, like I said I'm just dwelling on everything and it's too late now anyways!! I have a friend who just had a daughter after her boy last night so it looks like I'm probably going to be the only person with all boys! I'm more annoyed thinking about how all my friends are going to do mother-daughter trips and dates when they're a bit older and I of course won't be included! Grrrrrrrrr

[3boys]

Tree, my DS3 had malrotation of the bowel which is also a soft marker for Down syndrome. We didn't find out until he was born and he ended up in intensive care having life saving surgery. He is now a very happy, very healthy three year old. I pray that everything is ok for your little girl but a problem does not always mean the worse. Xxxxxx

[myrainbowgirl]

Ladybugs - Absolutely. Seems double unfair!! I am so, so sorry for what you are going through. Hugs and prayers!!

MsBlakely - Yeah, early scans are best. In later ultrasounds, mine would sometimes measure ahead and sometimes behind...so I agree with Meeks. Go with your temps!

[meeks32]

Funny story from yesterday.

I was filling out a form for Childcare and it asked for my ds1 to say what he liked best about his brother. I asked him and he said "um... Sometimes he goes away?" Followed by "sometimes he plays on his own"

Rotfl

I feel this is the perfect environment for introducing a third child. NOT!!!!

[zebaniee]

When I had my scan I was advised that the earlier the scan, the more accurate. The baby can move and curl up as it gets older and this can cause later scans to measure the baby's age differently.

For example, at the 8 week scan, I was given a due date of 3 January. At a 12 week scan, they suggested the due date might be 1 January. I was told to follow the 3 Jan due date as it will be most accurate.