Appointments and Updates 6.17-6.23

middleschoolmommy · June 2018

When is your appointment?

How far along will you be?

What is being discussed?

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

middleschoolmommy · June 2018

When is your appointment?
Friday 6/22
How far along will you be?
18+5
What is being discussed?
Its our anatomy scan!
Questions/Comments/Concerns:
I guess I'm a little anxious. I want to hear that everything is where it should be,the size it should be, and functioning properly. Hubby and I decided to make it a date night, so we are going to go see the new Jurassic World that evening.

josie12367 · June 2018

@middleschoolmommy GL with the AS! You'll have to let us know how the new Jurassic movie is. I'm so excited to see it!

When is your appointment? Today and Wednesday

How far along will you be? 20 weeks

What is being discussed? AS today, and then discussing those results and check up on Wednesday. Also going to ask about depression/anxiety medication.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Anyone else suffering from antepartum depression or anxiety? What medication did they put you on?

offtoneverland · June 2018

@josie12367 Good luck at the AS today! I can't wait to hear how it goes. I'm sorry to hear about your depression and anxiety, but good for you for having the strength to ask your OB about it. I have no advice on that topic, but I hope someone else will be able to offer some.

herewegoagain3rd · June 2018

When is your appointment?
Today, Monday 6/18

How far along will you be?
17 weeks exactly

What is being discussed?
Just a routine visit today. I finally got to hear baby boy's heartbeat! It was nice and strong at 156! It was the best feeling in the world. I am also doing my 3 hour test today, yuck, I feel so sick right now!

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
Nothing really, just so glad to hear the heartbeat. Oh and my blood pressure was great!

jessielynn1 · June 2018

When is your appointment?
Thursday
How far along will you be?
20 +1
What is being discussed?
Anatomy scan

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
Just excited to hear babes heart beat and hopefully find out what we are having.

josie12367 · June 2018

@offtoneverland Thanks...it's been a long time coming with the medication. I'm happy that I'm finally at a point I can ask too. The AS went pretty good. Baby was a bit stubborn so they had a hard time getting pictures of her heart and spine, but they ultimately got what they needed. She's in the 50th percentile for growth, and measuring right on track. The tech told me that everything looked normal, but if course I have to wait for the f/u to get the official all clear. Feeling pretty relieved, and ready to really start gearing up for her arrival

Amber1174 · June 2018

When is your appointment? Today and Friday

How far along will you be? 16w6d

What is being discussed? I saw my MFM dr today. We did a pre-AS, discussed my HBP, and complications that can arise because of it during my third trimester. She is very thorough, so I felt like I walked away knowing the "why" instead of her just telling me what to do. I got to see my lil Peanut and he is measuring over a week ahead. My husband's family has large kids, so it was expected. I see my OB Friday and get my Makena shot.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: None really. I just want to get an idea of what to expect during the next trimester. I also found out we have to make sure someone is on call to circumcise him when he's born. It's not a standard thing (it was automatically done when born if requested...no extra scheduling needed) like it was when we were in Arizona.

emjohn517 · June 2018

When is your appointment? Apt was just this morning

How far along will you be? 20 weeks, half way!

What is being discussed? Routine Apt, all vitals were great.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I didn’t think much of it when he said it, but now that I’m home I’m feeling a bit weird. My last pregnancy I had regular HTN that turns to severe pre-e, daily NSTs, induced at 35wks.
Anyways, my OB is basically preparing me for the same fate this pregnancy. He made the comment that he hopes we’ll get to 35w this time. But this pregnancy my BP is stable, I’m medicated and I’ve been controlling it since my last pregnancy. I know I have a huge risk of getting pre-e again, but it’s not a guarantee. It’s possible I can get closer to full term and I’m sincerely hoping I can get further along. So I guess I need to clarify this with my OB and make sure we are on the same page, taking necessary precautions, being realistic but open to see how I progress.

jkmartin723 · June 2018

When is your appointment?
Tomorrow 6/19

How far along will you be?
18w and 2 days

What is being discussed?
Anatomy scan!

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
Not sure why but a bit concerned cause I feel babys heart rate has been downtrending (everything has stated within normal limits). I think it's my own fear and anxiety getting into my head.

mockingjay1 · June 2018

@jkmartin723 - I don't know how often you check the heart beat, but my baby's varies a lot too. I've gotten 140s to 160s and I think it just depends on what baby is doing. Lower when resting/sleeping and higher when active, just like it will vary when he/she is born.

jkmartin723 · June 2018

@mockingjay1 Thanks!! That's super helpful, it's so awful what my mind does to make me worry. No one has been concerned which is reassuring I just didnt realize it could fluctuate so much but that makes a ton of sense. Thanks for helping my crazy thoughts!!

ashkee05 · June 2018

When is your appointment? Thursday 6/21

How far along will you be? 20+5

What is being discussed? Anatomy scan

Questions/Comments/Concerns I always feel a little anxious about this one since it’s the big scan. I’m a bit annoyed because my husband forgot to request off so I’m rolling solo to this. It’s making me feel more anxious, like I’ll get bad news since I’m alone. We also are catering for the PGA at work this week so it is a complete sh*t show and making my anxiety way worse. I’m kind of just ready for this appointment and week to be over!

mamachameleon · June 2018

When is your appointment?
Tomorrow!!!
How far along will you be?
18w 1d
What is being discussed?
Anatomy scan!
Questions/Comments/Concerns:
Just beyond excited to see the baby again and find out what we're having!

runningyogimama · June 2018

When is your appointment?
It was today!

How far along will you be?
20+4
What is being discussed?
Anatomy scan — everything measured perfectly on track, and it’s a boy!!
Questions/Comments/Concerns:

pink_polkadots · June 2018

When is your appointment? Tomorrow! 6/19

How far along will you be? 19w +2

What is being discussed? Anatomy Scan

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Just hoping everything goes well tomorrow. A little nervous due to the previous NT scan and the slightly elevated NT measurement. NIPT came back negative for chromosomal issues, but Im still worried there may be something else wrong. Hoping everything looks good tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

ginny_203 · June 2018

@pink_polkadots thinking of you today! Can't wait to hear how the AS goes!

MojieJo · June 2018

When is your appointment?

Thursday, 6/21.

How far along will you be?

18 + 6

What is being discussed?

Just a general OB check-in. Doppler, questions/concerns...I don't really expect anything else.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

None right now. Everything seems fine and I'll be scheduling my A/S with my MFM once I see him (appointment on 6/25).

mockingjay1 · June 2018

When is your appointment? It was today

How far along will you be? 19w2d

What is being discussed? My anatomy scan

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Baby looked perfect!! I am so excited and relieved! I have an anterior placenta which is why I'm not feeling the stronger movements like I was with DS. We made it through the scan without seeing the sex (I was a little nervous to accidentally see something, but the tech just had us close our eyes when she did the lower body measurements). She doesn't put the sex in the chart so there is no way for us to accidentally find out.

The sugar in my urine was apparently really high, so I'm hoping that was just what I ate combined with stress. My OB wasn't worried about it for now. My glucose test is in 5 weeks, and I'm anticipating I'll be diagnosed with gestational diabetes like I was with DS. I'll probably start a loose GD diet now.

lurvleybunchococonuts · June 2018

No planned appts this week (so far anyhow) but FINALLY got the call from my OB's office regarding my NIPT test results... "insufficient fetal DNA" (*head meet wall*). I'm so aggravated. The nurse tried to tell me that sometimes this happens when the test is drawn too early, which I quickly put the kibosh on and explained really, than how do you explain it seeing I had the draw done LATER than normal. It was drawn at 16w5d. Do not tell me "it was too early" as an excuse because that makes zero sense when it's can be preformed at 10-11weeks. So now I get to wait around for her to talk to the OB and get back to me. From a quick google search it looks like it could be due to me having a high BMI... again *head meet wall*. Obviously I'm waiting for my OB to call back before making a decision but based on other people's experiences regarding higher BMI and this result they got the same "insufficient result" on their redraw so now I don't even know if it's worth it to even get redone. I'm just so frustrated and trying not to read into it being due to other reasons such as a potential problem with baby. I feel like I might as well just wait for my anatomy scan on 7/6 but I dunno.

TL;DR: NIPT results were insufficient fetal cells and I'm hella annoyed about it.

mockingjay1 · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts - ugh I am so sorry. I would be so frustrated too.

ginny_203 · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts I'm sorry to hear that, so frustrating! Which NIPT test did you take? For what it's worth, I've heard Maternit21 has a lower incidence of insufficient fetal DNA results. My BMI is not ideal and and I did mine right around 11 weeks with no issue.

EvilRaccoon · June 2018

When is your appointment? Thursday

How far along will you be? 20 weeks and a day

What is being discussed? Fetal cardioechography. Because of my GD, there is a small chance his heart could have some defects.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I hope to God everything's ok, or that if there is something, it's minor or can be corrected easily. Else I'll be drowning in guilt.

@jo@josie12367 : I am currently on antidepressants, so if you have any question, feel free to ask me :-)

wildrainbow · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts I'm sorry. I've also heard that the insufficient data could be because baby is a girl and it's hard to tell the difference between mom and baby. I'm just throwing it out there. I know I'm considered obese for my height (I'm 4'11 and I weigh much more than the max 110). I didn't have any issues with ds when we got ours drawn, I dunno. Is an elective u/s an option? It May be cheaper than doing another NIPT. I assume everything else was fine with the test other than the annoying gender issue?

BabyBoyH92016 · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts oh man I’m so sorry. That’s so frustrating. I know waiting for those results seem like a lifetime, I can’t imagine it coming back as unreadable. Sorry!

middleschoolmommy · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts. So sorry that happened! I'd be incredibly frustrated as well.

booksandcoffee · June 2018

When is your appointment?
Thursday!

How far along will you be?
My 20 week appointment

What is being discussed?
we will get to see the baby and making sure everything is developing safely.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
I am nervous. I just want to make sure that everything is developing healthily.

lifesabeach85 · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts that’s bananas! You could go ahead call the company that does the test directly like LabCorp or Sequenom or whoever. I’m sure they have a phone number on their website, and someone who can answer questions about why this happens, the odds of it happening on a redraw etc. you might be able to get them to do a retest for free if you make a stink, especially if they can’t guarantee it will get you results this time. Your OB might know if a different test might be a better option if this has happened once, or maybe google would know which tests need least amount of DNA? Maybe your doc would also be willing to do an u/s sooner to put your mind at ease.

offtoneverland · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts Ugh! I am so sorry! I know you've been waiting for what seems like forever for these results already.

I like @lifesabeach85's ideas...maybe give it a shot and see what happens.
@EvilRaccoon Good luck on Thursday! Keep us updated.
@mockingjay1 So so happy for you, friend!

What a weight off your shoulders to know the baby is as healthy as can be. When you mentioned the sugars in your urine being high, is there a number that is considered high? My urine tests have always been negative, but my last one said something like 1+ on the patient portal. I have not heard anything from my OB so I assume it's nothing to worry about yet, but I wondered if it was a sign of the beginnings of GD. Maybe it was just something I ate, like you said.

mockingjay1 · June 2018

Thank you @offtoneverland! I don't know the number, the nurse just showed me the dipstick color and then the color on the bottle to show low-high and mine was the highest

With my PCOS I'm slightly insulin resistant anyway (though it's always been negative before) and I had GD with DS, so that is why I was more concerned. I bet yours was just a little high because of something you ate!

lurvleybunchococonuts · June 2018

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! It's just so frustrating. I never got a call back from my OB yesterday (big surprise there). So I'll be calling this AM. Once I talk to them I'm going to inquire with the company my doctor's office uses (they go through Harmony) to ensure I'm not going to be double charged if I decide to do a redraw and especially if a redraw isn't guaranteed to give results. It's just really frustrating. I'll be sure to ask my OB about potentially using a different company/what other options are available too.

@wildrainbow I got ZERO results from the test. Honestly, if it were just that they couldn't verify sex, I could care less. My main concern is finding out if LO has any chromosomal abnormalities. They couldn't tell me anything

middleschoolmommy · June 2018

Just got my 2nd progesterone shot. These things hurt! I'm just glad I didn't get the elbow joint pain this time. The things we go through for our kids and they never have any idea.... Lol

goldie987 · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts that is so aggrevating! Hopefully they can give you a path forward to get actual results.

lurvleybunchococonuts · June 2018

NIPT Update: so my OBs office finally got back to me yesterday. According to them "it just happens sometimes." Harmony has assured them that the vast majority of redraws will provide valid results. So I'm suppose to go in tomorrow afternoon to get it redrawn. I'm not holding my breathe for any results honestly lol. I was told that I will not be double charged for it, so *shrug* again we'll see what happens. FX we'll have results before my next appointment on 7/5 (A/S) or 7/6 (20 week appt).

tessiesmom26 · June 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts Fingers crossed for results!!!

Amber1174 · June 2018

@middleschoolmommy I get my second shot tomorrow. I am not looking forward to it!

pelorunningmama · June 2018

I had an appointment with my prenatal chiropractor today, so not sure if that necessarily counts. But, she told me she thought baby had grown significantly since she saw me a week ago. I also noticed that my stomach really popped this week. I can no longer hide baby under a shift dress. My next OB appt is next week and I can't wait to see baby.

ashkee05 · June 2018

I’m back after my appointment today. I see a group of doctors and the guys always seem to be super laid back about everything. Today I saw the girl and she said she is not messing around. I have known from the day I found I would be high risk. I guess since she admitted me, monitored me for 9 days and delivered my second pre term labor she wants no surprises this time. She is going to let me come back at 24, then 28 weeks and then start weekly. She will check for dilation at 30 weeks and said if she even feel softening she’s putting me on bed rest immediately. I also got a list of restrictions and one is really stressing me out. She says no lifting over 20 lbs and my two year old is 33. She said I need to find my support system and enlist them now, but my husband and I work opposite schedules for a couple months and I truly have no idea how I’m supposed to make this work. Other than that though our anatomy scan went great. He is estimated at 14oz, 138 heart rate, growing right on track and everything looks great! Here’s to hoping this guy wants to take it easy on me and will cooperate until at least 34 weeks!

highsteaks · June 2018

@ashkee05 i’m sorry that you have to be restricted; it’s got to be so frustrating after the difficulty you went through trying to get your progesterone shots covered. i hope everything cooperates and you can avoid bed rest. thinking of you. yay for great anatomy scan results!

pelorunningmama · June 2018

@ashkee05 do you have family close or anyone who would be able to lend a hand through the next few months? I hope your support system is strong!

wildrainbow · June 2018

@ashkee05 I'm sorry for the stressful appointment. I hope you are able to find a solution soon.

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