@DDRRT1982 I got dismissed when I wanted PCOS testing too. Ultimately, I went outside my insurance to a naturopath to get my androgens tested, which is why I didn't find out until after beginning treatment for unexplained IF. If you're willing to pay OOP and live in a place with naturopaths, you could try that.
Should we go ahead and try to get a pinned post for "It's a girl/boy"? I know some moms have already found out if they did IVF with PGS, but I've seen a couple of posts that NIPT bloodwork was getting drawn and so more of us will be finding out the sex in the next few weeks.
@DDRRT1982 I got dismissed when I wanted PCOS testing too. Ultimately, I went outside my insurance to a naturopath to get my androgens tested, which is why I didn't find out until after beginning treatment for unexplained IF. If you're willing to pay OOP and live in a place with naturopaths, you could try that.
Stuck in quote... I am pretty much willing to pay for anything that will help. Even to just eliminate this from potential causes. Thanks for the suggestion.
@DDRRT1982 They expanded the PCOS criteria, but there are some doctors that just won't do the testing unless they see cysts on an ultrasound. Even though it didn't end up mattering much to my IF journey, I'm still really glad I know about it. It cleared up A LOT for me.
@DDRRT1982 They expanded the PCOS criteria, but there are some doctors that just won't do the testing unless they see cysts on an ultrasound. Even though it didn't end up mattering much to my IF journey, I'm still really glad I know about it. It cleared up A LOT for me.
Yes, that is what I am finding out. That PCOS actually means so much more. Thanks for your help and suggestions.
I already had to take my wedding band and engagement ring off. I'm not happy about it. Last time, I didn't have to take them off until I was about 39 weeks. I'm pretty sure this led to last night's weird dream where I was married to Agent Cooper from Twin Peaks, but was getting ready to leave him because he was a jerk (so weird, because Coop would never be like that).
@HappyMonkey817 I had to switch my rings too. I wear a silicone ring from a company called Qalo. Way less annoying and doesn't suffocate my finger. Super affordable too. The simple band was like, $12? I think once it gets colder, the ring will fit a little better since our hands won't be that swollen due to heat!
You can tell the gender of the baby with blood work? What??? :O
Yeah, when they draw mom's blood they can separate the fetal cells from it and check the fetal DNA to see if there are Y chromosomes present. If there are, boy. If not, girl. Usually you can only find out if you get NIPT done but there are a few private companies that will now send you a kit where you can prick your own finger and send in a blood sample and they'll tell you. $80 on Amazon - Sneak Peak DNA Gender Test is one of them.
You can tell the gender of the baby with blood work? What??? :O
I'm doing one called counsyl that has a max oop of $350. It screens for trisomy 13,18, and 21 and turners I think? It also can tell you the sex. I'm not advanced maternal age but my H is a peds Dr and stresses so he wants me to get the test.
Also, don't always discount that your insurance won't pay for it just bc you aren't 35. Mine paid for mine twice before I was 35. Check your benefits Also, my OB offers the panorama for $299 oop. I think some MDs contract to get tests more affordable for patients.
Wow! That's neat! I didn't know that, I thought I'd have to wait until my u/s at 20 weeks! Not sure if I can be patient enough to wait another 9 weeks and I guess it doesn't hurt to test for all of that either! I'm only 27 though so I will ask my OB if that's possible to get those done and maybe give my insurance company a call. Blue Cross Blue Shield is pretty good about covering a lot of stuff, too. Thanks ladies!
@crossfitbabybump I just got my results today and we're finding out tonight with a tiny reveal my Mom put together. It's just our little family unit but I am very excited. All of the genetic testing came back normal. I am AMA though, but it's still only $99 without insurance. It's called Progenity.
Today my 10 year old said I should have another baby!! Has he been picking up on stuff yet??? Hopefully not, but maybe :-/ not planning on telling kiddos for another week and a half-ish.
Adrian 7.6.07 - ADHD, Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Learning Disability-NOS Cam 6.6.10 - Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Mixed Receptive/Expressive Communication Disorder
Last night my husband made himself a g&t with Hendricks and I just held it to my face sniffing it for a solid 3 mins. i have also had some pretty serious fantasies about dirty martinis. dear alcohol, I miss you so.
@crossfitbabybump if you aren't able to get it covered, and you don't want to pay OOP, I can assure you that finding out at 20 weeks is a nice way to keep the momentum in pregnancy We've found out at the a/s each time, and it's been a nice boost of news that carries me through the end!!
@babyorbeachhouse Yaaassss! That was me the entire 2nd and 3rd trimesters lay pregnancy as soon as the aversions stopped. Then around Christmas I had the tiniest (pasteurized) egg nog that I drank over the course of an hour and it was pure heaven. I do miss alcohol.
Commercials for the new movie Kidnap give me anxiety. I can't handle it! I don't think I realized how freaky that scenario was until we had our first (obviously I realized it as a fear), and the physical reaction I have to just seeing the trailer is amazing and totally unsettling.
Sweet baby jaysus. I tried wearing a new pair of leggings today but they had a thin band of tight elastic around the waist and after a few hours the pressure really started making my stomach extra sensitive. So before going home for the day I stopped off at Target to get some GD maternity leggings. Ya'll. I can't find it online, but I got this pair of black... they might qualify as jeggings? Anyways they're from the new line and have back pockets and are nice and thick and have a thick band at the waist, but not full belly coverage. They feel like HEAVEN. Highly, highly recommend.
Also I got the Medela Nursing Sleep Bra (my breasts hurt so much I can't not wear a bra at night, but don't want to wear a tight sports bra or a day bra) and it's like wearing fluffy clouds as a bra. Also highly recommend.
@crossfitbabybump if you aren't able to get it covered, and you don't want to pay OOP, I can assure you that finding out at 20 weeks is a nice way to keep the momentum in pregnancy We've found out at the a/s each time, and it's been a nice boost of news that carries me through the end!!
I second this!
Me: 30 H: 30 Dx: PCOS Married: June 2013 TTC#1: January 2015 BFP #1 8/24/15 | MC 9/3/15 at 6w2d BFP #2: 12/12/15 | DD born 8/29/16 TTC#2: June 2017 BFP #3: 7/15/17 | DS born 3/20/18
Commercials for the new movie Kidnap give me anxiety. I can't handle it! I don't think I realized how freaky that scenario was until we had our first (obviously I realized it as a fear), and the physical reaction I have to just seeing the trailer is amazing and totally unsettling.
I think we are going to see this movie today. I know it is going to freak me all the way out but I love suspense movies.
Commercials for the new movie Kidnap give me anxiety. I can't handle it! I don't think I realized how freaky that scenario was until we had our first (obviously I realized it as a fear), and the physical reaction I have to just seeing the trailer is amazing and totally unsettling.
So yesterday we had a crazy storm roll through. Our neighbors tree had a big branch crack. It hangs over our garage and power line to the house. So this morning I'm without power while the city takes the branch down.
I'm hoping this goes fast bc I already miss AC and WiFi.
Me: 30 H: 30 Dx: PCOS Married: June 2013 TTC#1: January 2015 BFP #1 8/24/15 | MC 9/3/15 at 6w2d BFP #2: 12/12/15 | DD born 8/29/16 TTC#2: June 2017 BFP #3: 7/15/17 | DS born 3/20/18
We got a foster puppy for the weekend while it's other foster parents are on vacation. I am in LOVE! She's part Corgi and they aren't sure what the other half is but she has the biggest ears and is such a snuggle bug! I look forward to a weekend of Cami snuggles
I have my magarita 5k tomorrow and I'm going to feign illness and back out. I've actually been feeling okish the past couple days, but when I signed up I didnt realize DH would be working until right before the start time, its $10 to park in a specific area or you have to take a shuttle (which is also $10) plus the whole avoiding drinking which is the purpose of the whole thing :-( :-( :-( It's too big of a hassle. What a waste of $$. But it just seems stressful and not fun.
Adrian 7.6.07 - ADHD, Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Learning Disability-NOS Cam 6.6.10 - Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Mixed Receptive/Expressive Communication Disorder
All of you ladies who have issues with your MIL really make me feel better about my feelings towards mine. She lives by herself and is quite needy when it comes to DH. When we told her we were getting married, she cried and told me how hard it will be to adjust to the fact that her son had another important female in his life. When we bought our house she cried because we are an extra 30 minutes away. We haven't even told her that we are expecting because neither of us is really looking forward to her anticipated reaction. Everything that happens is made about her and how her life is going to be impacted. Sorry for the dear diary post, but just wanted to express how grateful I am to hear so many similar concerns and sentiments about other MILs.
@skppks If you saw my post in FTM questions you'll know how much I relate! I just do not get moms who are so emotionally dependent on their kids as adults. My mom is not like that at all and it just seems so weird to me. I don't envy you for living so close to yours...
All of you ladies who have issues with your MIL really make me feel better about my feelings towards mine. She lives by herself and is quite needy when it comes to DH. When we told her we were getting married, she cried and told me how hard it will be to adjust to the fact that her son had another important female in his life. When we bought our house she cried because we are an extra 30 minutes away. We haven't even told her that we are expecting because neither of us is really looking forward to her anticipated reaction. Everything that happens is made about her and how her life is going to be impacted. Sorry for the dear diary post, but just wanted to express how grateful I am to hear so many similar concerns and sentiments about other MILs.
@skppks@vflux33 and anyone else with MIL issues... let's promise each other if we have boys... that we won't be like that towards our sons. Unless his wife/gf is a crazy nut job. But let's just keep it real. I don't want to be anything like my MIL!
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@HappyMonkey817 I had to switch my rings too. I wear a silicone ring from a company called Qalo. Way less annoying and doesn't suffocate my finger. Super affordable too. The simple band was like, $12? I think once it gets colder, the ring will fit a little better since our hands won't be that swollen due to heat!
Cam 6.6.10 - Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Mixed Receptive/Expressive Communication Disorder
i have also had some pretty serious fantasies about dirty martinis.
dear alcohol, I miss you so.
Also I got the Medela Nursing Sleep Bra (my breasts hurt so much I can't not wear a bra at night, but don't want to wear a tight sports bra or a day bra) and it's like wearing fluffy clouds as a bra. Also highly recommend.
Dx: PCOS
Married: June 2013
TTC#1: January 2015
BFP #1 8/24/15 | MC 9/3/15 at 6w2d
BFP #2: 12/12/15 | DD born 8/29/16
TTC#2: June 2017
BFP #3: 7/15/17 | DS born 3/20/18
I'm hoping this goes fast bc I already miss AC and WiFi.
Dx: PCOS
Married: June 2013
TTC#1: January 2015
BFP #1 8/24/15 | MC 9/3/15 at 6w2d
BFP #2: 12/12/15 | DD born 8/29/16
TTC#2: June 2017
BFP #3: 7/15/17 | DS born 3/20/18
Congrats!
Cam 6.6.10 - Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Mixed Receptive/Expressive Communication Disorder
lol
@skppks @vflux33 and anyone else with MIL issues... let's promise each other if we have boys... that we won't be like that towards our sons. Unless his wife/gf is a crazy nut job. But let's just keep it real. I don't want to be anything like my MIL!