Random Thoughts/Questions...weight gain, NT scan, baby registry

bkzlexie23 · December 2015

Hi guys, just wanted to share some random thoughts and hear your stories/opinions.
First off, is anyone else at that awkward stage where you feel so fat (don't really have the cute prego belly yet, looks more like you just ate too much on Thanksgiving lol)? I had to go buy maternity pants yesterday in a panic bc i felt like nothing fit me. Even my leggings were squeezing the life out of my poor belly. But I only want to wear very lose things bc it doesnt look cute !!
Next, I'm kind of freaking out about the NT scan. I have read so many mixed things about it. I know its only a diagnostic test and doesn't give actual results. But I read a lot of stories where moms were told the chances of their babies having Downs were so high, and the baby turned out perfectly healthy (thank god). I just don't know if its worth the stress if something doesn't come back right. Anyone else have this concern? I'm just a huge worry wort to begin with. Also, is anyone concerned that too many ultrasounds are not good for the baby? I heard that it might have long term effects, but who knows what to believe anymore.
And lastly, when is a good time to start your baby registry? I heard something like 12 weeks. I'm 11 weeks and 3 days. But my husband thinks its too soon. Like it will be a jinx or something to do it too early.
Thanks guys and sorry for the long, random post

CourtJack · December 2015

Have a look around the board. Many of your questions are regular topics of discussion. It might be easier for you to find answers that way

goldie987 · December 2015

I've been sick from MS until a few days ago so I've lost enough weight that the pregnancy bloat hasn't made my pants unwearable yet but I've seen a lot of ladies mention they're already in maternity stuff because its too uncomfortable otherwise.

I've got the same worry as you about the NT scan but I'm going to go ahead with it with exactly what you've said in mind, that there's a risk of false positive and its likely everything will be fine if something does show up. As for the ultrasound risk, that's more geared towards using boutique places for non medical purposes. The NT scan is more than just a glimpse of your baby, or a scan to determine sex, its to ensure that they are developing properly and have no medical complications. The AMA says scans for medical purposes are fine, the benefits outweigh any potential risks.

Registry - whenever you want. We have a private registry of various items we've been considering but aren't purchasing anything off of it for quite awhile, nor are we telling anyone it exists, even if they ask.

peregrinefalconx · December 2015

Get "Expecting Better." You can find it cheap on Amazon. $7 including shipping. There was a whole section/chapter on the worth of those tests.

Fatness? Yes. I couldn't even fit my butt into the maternity pants I tried on, so I gave up. And yes to not being able to deal with any pressure on my abdomen.

I will not be starting a baby registry for a long time. I'm still worried about jinxing things. I feel there is plenty of time for that. I occasionally put things on pinterest that I find very special, to revisit.

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