Appointments and Updates 5/20-5/26

middleschoolmommy · May 2018

When is your appointment?

How far along will you be?

What is being discussed?

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

herewegoagain3rd · May 2018

When is your appointment?

Tomorrow, Monday 5/21

How far along will you be?

Exactly 13 weeks (2nd Trimester, I am calling it!)

What is being discussed?

Not really sure. I am meeting with my OB for the first time this pregnancy (she is also my gyn). I met with the nurse last week. I am assuming just some measurements and listening to the heartbeat. I am sure we will talk about my blood pressure too.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

I am getting tired of appointments. I have spent a fortune on copayments so far! On the other hand, I am really looking forward to the reassurance they bring.

No real questions or concerns for this appointment.

Amber1174 · May 2018

When is your appointment? Thursday, May 24th

How far along will you be? 13w2d

What is being discussed? I think I am having the NT Scan. Other than that, I'm sure it's just a normal appt. I have tried to do the 24 urine test twice and failed to complete it. I'm sure that will be an issue.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I want to chat with her about my back pain and insomnia.

mockingjay1 · May 2018

When is your appointment? Wednesday 5/23

How far along will you be? 15w3d

What is being discussed? doing blood work to test for spinal defects and just a regular appointment (I'm assuming she'll listen with a doppler but I'm hoping she'll offer me an ultrasound)

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I'm going to ask my OB about my sciatic pain and hair loss. I remember with DS losing hardly any hair and I'm losing a lot now (even my hair dresser noticed). My anatomy scan will be the next appointment, so I'm excited to schedule that!

goldie987 · May 2018

Update from my NIPT last week. Sequenom rocks and sent my results to the OB on Sunday. We have a chromosomally normal baby boy! I'm shaking from relief. Literally shaking.

lifesabeach85 · May 2018

@goldie987 hooray!!!!! So happy for you!!!

pelorunningmama · May 2018

@goldie987 wonderful news!! Thank you for letting us know!

mockingjay1 · May 2018

@goldie987 - I am so so happy to see this news!!!!! Congratulations!

herewegoagain3rd · May 2018

Update: So everything went well! Even my blood pressure was great. The only sucky thing is my uterus is still tilted backward so she got a few seconds of heartbeat but not much. She did do an ultrasound just to confirm but she couldn't get a great picture because the baby is still so far back. She did see the heartbeat and said that looked fine. And we saw a little movement but not much. I am very relieved about everything though.

My next appoint isn't for a month now. Such a double edged sword, I am kind of tired of all the copays but love the reassurance. Hopefully this little one starts moving a lot soon and I can just know everything is okay.

MojieJo · May 2018

When is your appointment?

Thursday afternoon (5/24)

How far along will you be?

14w6d

What is being discussed?

General checkup, doppler check of the heartbeat and hopefully NIPT results.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

I'm so nervous but so excited to get the NIPT results in. My biggest hope it's that baby is healthy, obviously, but I've also got my fingers crossed that it's a girl. I'll be thrilled with a boy, too, but we've already got two boys and this will probably be our last baby, so we'd love a little girl.

ashkee05 · May 2018

When is your appointment? it was today 5/21

How far along will you be? 16+2

What is being discussed? early gender ultrasound, blood work because my thyroid is whacky and telling them I can’t do the shots.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: none and everything looked great today. I found out I’m having another boy! That makes 3.

runningyogimama · May 2018

When is your appointment? Thursday 5/24

How far along will you be? 17 weeks

What is being discussed? Just a check up. I’ll schedule my anatomy scan for the next appointment, so that’s exciting!

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I’ll probably bring up my SI joint pain, but I’m pretty sure I’m already doing everything I can possibly do for it, and just have to deal with it.

pelorunningmama · May 2018

When is your appointment? Tomorrow, 5/23

How far along will you be? 16+1

What is being discussed? Just a check up. The portal says it should take 15 minutes. We all know I'll be sitting in the waiting for at least an hour though. I hate how they are never on time.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I am going to bring up my daily afternoon headaches. I've tried adding in extra hydration and am now adding in more protein to my diet. I'm hoping that will make a difference, but we will see. The headaches are brutal.

middleschoolmommy · May 2018

My Dr's office sent a text saying they moved my appointment from tomorrow to Thursday. Now DH can't go

goldie987 · May 2018

Oh no @middleschoolmommy. That happened to me with my NT scan. I made MH reorganize his week to make it work because it was an important appointment .

middleschoolmommy · May 2018

@goldie987 It's mfm appoint, so I know I'll get to see the baby (they do an ultrasound at every appointment) and I'm bummed he won't get to! He has a meeting scheduled for my exact appointment time. He is coming to my school to help me move out my classroom furniture in the morning, at least.

herewegoagain3rd · May 2018

@middleschoolmommy, could you try to call and reschedule? Just tell you have a meeting then too! I hate when doctor offices just expect you to be available for anytime they say. I almost never am!

mother_of_cats · May 2018

When is your appointment?

Tomorrow, 25 May, at 8:45 AM.

How far along will you be?

12 weeks 4 days.

What is being discussed?

Nuchal translucency test and blood test for chromosomal abnormalities.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

My SO can't make it, so I'm going alone

Was wondering: do I get the results of the NT test immediately, or do I have to wait? I know I have to wait for the blood test results (they told me 5-7 business days). Also, what are the chances they could tell me the sex if my baby at a 12 week ultrasound? Anyone had that happen for them?

middleschoolmommy · May 2018

@mother_of_cats At my NT scan the Dr told me immediately that everything looked normal. I wish they would have gone over things more technically, but I'm just happy nothing was measuring off. I ended up waiting about 8 days for my NIPT results. I had a scan when I was 12+5 and the tech said it looked like a girl ( I already knew it was), but she also said that baby was giving her a perfect view lol.

Amber1174 · May 2018

Had my appt today and thought I would get to see LO. Today was just a normal check-in. We discussed the NT Scan and I elected to forego the test since the NIPT came back normal. My next appt will be with the MFM for an anatomy scan. We also had a chat about my migraines and extreme exhaustion. She suggested I Uber to work, but I work over a hour from the house, so that's not an option. I have fell asleep on the highway twice (lots of stop and go), so my husband and doctor are very concerned, but I don't have a lot of time to take off work. Any tips on how you all handled your fatigue? I'm have applied to a couple of jobs closer to home, but in the meantime, I will take any help I can get.

highsteaks · May 2018

@amber1174 are you drinking something with caffeine before your commutes? could you listen to a podcast while you drive, like something high energy, comedic, or super interesting?

mockingjay1 · May 2018

@Amber1174 - I eat and drink on my way home (after being up 25+ hours) and I talk to someone on the phone (DH or my parents) because I fell asleep on my 40-45 min ride home one morning. So scary.

lurvleybunchococonuts · May 2018

@Amber1174 is there anyone you could possible commute/carpool with? Or is there a park and ride you could take part way?

kgeno91517 · May 2018

When is your appointment?

-it was today (5/24)

How far along will you be?

-Today I am 14 weeks and 4 days

What is being discussed?

-Check up and FINALLY get to hear the heartbeat! Also: Had brown discharge after sex last week, but it went away after about 24 hours. Discussed it was okay.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

-Spoke to my doctor about anxiety during pregnancy. I have an extremely high stress job, and it worries me that it has health effects on the baby. He assured me there should be no health effects on the baby when stressed, but should try to stay “chill”. Any tips for how you guys relax??

MojieJo · May 2018

Got back from our appointment a little while ago! Maternit21 results are in and it's a low risk BOY!

Everything else looks good, too, and we got to hear and record his heartbeat.

goldie987 · May 2018

Yay for a good materniti21 result @MojieJo! It's such a relief to have good results.

runningyogimama · May 2018

At my appointment today, the baby would not stop moving away from the Doppler when she was trying to get the heart rate! She would get it for about 2 seconds, and then baby would wiggle away. It was pretty cute.

And my anatomy scan is 6/14 - super anxious/excited!!

tessiesmom26 · May 2018

@MojieJo Yay for great results!
@runningyogimama Your A/S is on my birthday!

Tuesday after work I went to the hospital to get the second blood draw for the NIPT testing as my window had opened up and when I got there the tech said the piece of paper I had wasn't the correct one and that she couldn't do the draw. I sat there for an hour while she told me to call the dr office and ask them to fax an order or put it in the portal. Of course my dr office was closed, but she told me to talk to the answering service. I did and they told me they couldn't help. So I left with no blood drawn.

Wednesday I was at an all day seminar and had to call the dr office on my breaks. My dr office was confused as they said they have taken the paper in the past and told me to call the office where I had my NT scan who gave me the paper to begin with. I called them on my next break and they told me there was nothing they could do and to call my dr office back. I did and the receptionist decided to call the hospital. She spoke to someone she knew in the lab and turns out the paper was the right one, the tech was new and didn't know. So I had to huff it back to the hospital to get the blood draw while this woman was there so that I knew I wouldn't get turned away again.

Both offices profusely apologized and were nice, but man was that a pain in the ass. Now I just wait for the results!

Amber1174 · May 2018

@highsteaks I've been trying to stay away from caffeine, but that's a great idea. I used to make a cup of coffee to drink on my way to work. I will also try listening to something on my way in. I normally use my morning drive as my quiet time. If I'm not in my car, someone is talking to me. I rolled the windows down this morning. The breeze was great and kept me up.

@mockingjay1 My husband calls me, but after we've recapped our day (he talks to people all day as well), we are both in the mood for a little quiet time. And yes! It's really scary falling asleep behind the wheel.

@lurvleybunchococonuts I looked into it when I first started and couldn't find any park and ride or carpool options. I am looking to move closer to my home. I applied for a job that's at our sister campus (7 minutes away). Praying I get it!

mother_of_cats · May 2018

Sorry if I'm violating rules or anything by posting twice in the same thread, but I just finished my appointment this morning for my NT scan and it was positive. I noticed immediately that the fluid buildup behind the baby's neck was huge and the doctor confirmed my fears. She didn't give me the actual value of the NT measurement or the odds, but told me that there's definitely something wrong with my baby. I was warned that I have an increased chance of spontaneous miscarriage and to be emotionally prepared if the next scan shows no heartbeat (despite the fact that the heart rate was around 180 this morning, so it's not immediately imminent).

Whether it's Down's syndrome or possibly Turner's syndrome is currently unknown, and I'm getting genetic counseling and a CVS test on Tuesday. I was in complete and utter shock (I'm only 27 years old and this is my first pregnancy).

Anyone else have a positive NT test? The doctor opted not to do the blood test because she's so sure that there's something wrong that doing another screening versus something more definitive is a waste of time. Also considering doing an NIPT, but I'm worried about the cost because insurance won't cover it. Did anyone pay out of pocket, and how much did it cost?

highsteaks · May 2018

@mother_of_cats i’m so sorry that your nt scan wasn’t great and your doctor was alarming about it. i hope the more definitive tests come back with better results. update us as much as you want to.

middleschoolmommy · May 2018

@mother_of_cats I'm so sorry you are going through this. Hopefully you get better results from the cvs. Praying for you and your little one.

firsttimespartanmom · May 2018

@mother_of_cats so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Thinking of you and your little babe.

ginny_203 · May 2018

@mother_of_cats I don't have any wisdom to share with you but just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you and hoping your CVS can provide you with some answers on Tuesday.

BabyBoyH92016 · May 2018

@mother_of_cats I’m sorry you are going through this scary and stressful time. Sending you positive thoughts, and hoping for a good outcome with the additional testing .

charliesmommy6 · May 2018

@mother_of_cats I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this! As far as NIPT, my dr office said they usually work with you on cost and usually insurance will cover it if there’s a medical need, ie a positive NT test. However, NIPT tests always caution that they are just a screening test so a CVS would give you more definitive results. Hoping you get some quick answers.

lurvleybunchococonuts · May 2018

@mother_of_cats oh no! I pray that the other testing is more helpful. Thinking of you and praying for your family

offtoneverland · May 2018

@mother_of_cats I am so sorry to hear this. I'm sorry I can't answer your questions about the cost of the testing. Perhaps your insurance might know how much it is? I don't know much about testing, but it seems you probably wouldn't need to do the NIPT if you're also having the CVS testing done. But I could definitely be wrong. I am so sorry you're going through this. Please be kind to yourself this weekend, and feel free to post as often as you want to. There is no rule for how often you can post in a thread, and we would all love to hear updates from you to make sure you're doing okay.

mockingjay1 · May 2018

@mother_of_cats - I am so sorry about your NT results. I don't have any advice, but just wanted to say I am thinking of you and your sweet baby.

pelorunningmama · May 2018

@mother_of_cats I am so sorry. I hope you get more answers soon. If you are still in the window for NIPT, i would consider asking your OB which company they have the lab done through. Then you could call that lab and ask about costs associated with testing. I am thinking of you.

wamam027 · May 2018

@mother_of_cats so sorry to hear this and I hope you get more definitive information very soon! Please keep us updated and in the meantime you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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