Part 11: Due December 2017,Jan, Feb, March 2018

[TtcBlue18]

What exactly did they see on your ultrasounds? My baby's weight and head don't really concern me because both my girls were large and their heads have measured "too big" since birth (but never on ultrasound) but what I'm most concerned about is the excessive skin. From what I've read it's the most identifiable characteristic of children with downs. I pray both our babies are healthy and safe.

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[TtcBlue18]

Oh and I am by no means judging you for amnio. I must say I'm very tempted because if my baby is going to have health issues that require intervention at birth, I would like to know and be ready. But I feel like the heart defects should be seen on ultrasound, and I can't bring myself to do the amnio knowing it carries risks of its own (I just always expect the worst). [emoji17][emoji17]

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[Pbn3]

Ttcblue NIPT in non invasive (simple blood test that separates bubs genetic material from mums for testing of abnormalities) but I'm pretty sure its only done between 9-12 weeks gestational age. Maybe double check if this is an option. I'm not sure I'd consent to amnio testing either...

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[LMSM]

Ash – what a cute blanket – Esme will be so nice and snug in there!

4b2p – true, winter and jumpers must help – I can’t imagine how they will be surprised and excited when baby arrives – taaa-daaaaa! ^^
I kinda hope that by next baby, if we have another, Queensland will fund homebirths publicly – surely, it would be safer and less costly than having an emergency birth at home, and then getting people back to hospital after etc…
At least this time, I have my own allocated middie, so though of course I “share” her with others and she may not be on call on D-Day, I can build that rapport etc – I have her number, and can call her anytime, even if I need to visit the emergency for any issue, she will meet me there… a bit better than the “any middie available on the day will see you either for appointments or for the birth” I wouldn’t plan for an unassisted homebirth and aim for it – but we will still prep in case that has to be the situation on D-day – and see what #3 throws at us (how fast were your 1st/2nd births vs your 3rd?)…though from what I have seen, if you have history of precip births, then they usually tend to go faster and faster (and come to think of it, my mum had precip births too – bar my youngest brother, she was induced due to issues, still went fast though). Exciting but scary all at once!
Oh yes, the extra scan will give me that extra peace of mind – they may also estimate how much of a chubba she is haha

Bluebooties – you seem so calm about it all, I am in awe – baby hopefully just is smaller without there being an issue : after all, you have had lots of tests that have been reassuring so we will keep the good vibes coming for you and bub!

Mommax03 – I will tell you in March whether it turns out to be true about the wild card – but you’ll have had your girl by then haha
It’s not a fast set rule, but it does seem to have some truth to it
Am sure you will manage just fine, you will have two keen helpers with a newborn, that actually will be helpful

PBN – my DD2 is super clingy/needy too – wants me for everything, all the time, not anyone else – she’s fine at daycare but once at home, I WANT MY MUMMY (if DH takes her to bed), I’ll cry for you if you go (as I put her to bed), I’m coming with you (when I offered for her to cuddle daddy while I go to the bathroom)… LOL
I guess the littlest ones feel the change coming but don’t really know what it implies my eldest is seeking attention by doing the wrong things, just as tiring…

TTC – won’t repeat what I said on the other thread – just
Like PBN said, the NIPT is not invasive and pretty accurate (I think it is possible to do it later tough PBN?) – actually, as much as CVS – so if the u/s isn’t conclusive and they want to do further testing after that, maybe suggest that to them over an amnio?
I would be reluctant too but definitely would want to prepare myself for what lay ahead.

DD1 told me she had a nightmare last night – that ‘the babies were dead’ – which babies? Hers when she is an adult she said... I hope it is not a bad omen for either her new sister or for her future, silly as it may sound… it gave me chills all over

[Pbn3]

Lmsm that is just plain frightening [emoji33] I'll come back later as just going into work. I got the ring sling!!! Should receive by friday!

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[AshFind]

Gahhh I’ve not been getting notifications... I’ll catch up in a bit but here’s a peak at the first thing finished in the nursery!


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[Bluebooties]

Well there is no option but to be calm. Worrying won't change the out come only silent humble prayers can so that's what i am doing. What's destined for me shall be.

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[TtcBlue18]

Ttcblue NIPT in non invasive (simple blood test that separates bubs genetic material from mums for testing of abnormalities) but I'm pretty sure its only done between 9-12 weeks gestational age. Maybe double check if this is an option. I'm not sure I'd consent to amnio testing either...

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My ob briefly described that to me and said its something I could do rather than the amnio, but I'm confused because reading online it does say NIPT is not accurate after 12 weeks.
However, I was also told by my ob that the NT (neck fold) testing is supposed to be done between 11 and 14 weeks and since I declined the testing I was offered at 12 weeks, they threw it in for precautionary reasons at my 20 week scan. I don't understand.

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[Bluebooties]

Ttcblue i had declined quad screening and did not get a NT scan offered either so when we first saw the baby at 22 weeks we saw 3 things that could point to genetic syndromes including down or congenital viral infection ( i had traveled to a zika area). We saw fluid around heart' an echogenic cardic focus and enlarged ventricles in an otherwise small by gestational age head. At 22 weeks NIPT is out and it would not have given me any idea about viral infections. An amnio looks at all possible genetic and viral syndromes so that was my only way to know what was wrong with baby accounting for the findings and what to expect after birth.

I normally always say no to tests as i am young and no family history but keep in mind sporadic cases do happen unfortunately.

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[LMSM]

Oh I thought they could do the NIPT later than the 1st trimester for some reason – my bad!
One step at the time – first the lvl 2 u/s, then see what next – Fx all is ok though – sounds like the measurement is just borderline, not in the extremes either and you say your bubs have bgger than average heds (and boys tend to have them bigger moreso anyways).

Blue – I know that being clam is the only way about it, really – it won’t change the outcome by panicking, but my hat off to you, anyhow

PBN – spooky, yes… maybe it’s just her little head putting fears for her sister into words/images - in a cathartic way?! I must admit that I don’t like it though, considering how in tune she is
Yippee for the RS – which one did you get in the end, the Huga bub or the Maya?

Ash, gorgeous nursery, Esme is spoilt already hehe