TTC May 2023 💝 Previous MC March 2023 (thread 4)

@Supertrooper101 the NT was 1.8 so middle of normal range I think.

@Westy22 yeah they check about screening tests at booking in but they checked again on the day of the 12wk scan. I'm sure if you changed your mind they would do it. Yeah I guess it would be cute to have one of each. I genuinely don't mind though! Curious though now and it will be nice to know ☺️

@Sez281 that's so wonderful that you heard the heartbeat! What an amazing moment! I wouldn't worry too much about the risk you've been given. I've definitely seen on other threads that that is standard for older mums but it's still actually a pretty low number and wil change again from your bloods and NT. So exciting you're almost at your 12wk scan! And you'll be finding out the sex! You'll probably find out before I do! Haha.

@Sez281 wow is the figures that low for are age 🤯.. did they say what the nt measurement was tho? Cant beleve your gona get to find out the sex soon 🙂. Plsd it went well depite the 'odd' might start weighing myself at home to keep tabs lol yeah ill probably get a private one lol
@Westy22 awww that sucks if you want to know but he dosent. How strange for a male to feel so strongley about that. You have to consent at the booking in yeah. Hows the bloating lol and moodswings, yep, add that to.the long list you dont hear about lol.

Hope everything went well today @Sez281 🙏

Yep just plodding along @SnookyPook lol started reading up on all these tests that are offered, think me and the OH originally said we wouldn't have any done. Am I right in thinking they ask at your booking appointment? As need to discuss again just to make sure lol ah your finding out the gender 😍 I would've but OH is adamant he doesn't want to 🙈 and I certainly wouldn't be able to keep it a secret. I'd only really want to know so I can be organised lol wouldn't it be nice to have a girl tho 😍 so you have one of each.

Started allowing myself to think a bit more like it's happening but then I panic and drag myself back into the 'what ifs' sure the anxiety will ramp up as we get closer to Monday, scan isn't till 1.30 either so that's annoying.

Anyone else get major mood swings? Seem to be switching alot in the last few days like go from zero to 100 in like 5 seconds lol

I agree with the others start when ever you feel ready @Paws4thought I waited for a negative test, however my period didn't turn up for like nearly 9 weeks 💤 think it took some time for my body to adjust tbh as id also only been off the pill for 6 months at the time of MC so think my hormones were all over the show..probably explains why it's took 9 months to get pregnant again 🙈

@SnookyPook so the ones who needed further testing,were there NTs normal or slightly high? What was your NT if you dont mind me asking lol did you not spend hours analyzing the head on the scan pic to guess the gender then? 🤣.. wonder how many are right doing that lol
@Paws4thought start trying again when you feel like you want to, not when they tell you too out off convenience to them lol look at that other forum....ones 2 weeks ahead and ones 4 wks behind arnt they lol just realised its snooky on the other forum lol but yeah, its for dating for them.

@Paws4thought he keeps insisting it's a sister!! Hoping he won't be gutted if it's a brother! 😂

@SnookyPook yeah I definitely think it's for their convenience plus there's no guarantee I'll catch anyway.
Does your little boy have a preference for a brother or sister?

@Paws4thought this one was conceived before I had a period and it's not caused any problems except I dated a week behind from my very first scan. They definitely say that for convenience/dating purposes.

My scan is a week on Thurs and yes we're hoping to find out if baby will comply! I think it'll help make it a bit more real and also we can prepare our little boy a bit more for whether it's a brother or sister on the way ☺️

@Sez281 thank you. Good luck with your scan today :)
@Supertrooper101 haha I don't think I've seen the same member of staff twice so doubt they even know what's happened but yeah my notes should back me up next time. Even the advice isn't consistent, Friday the Dr said wait til get a negative to try then yest the nurse said wait for period, I asked if that's just for dating and she said yeah 🙄 are you going to book a private scan?
@SnookyPook thank you. When is your next scan ? Will you find our gender?

Morning all!

@Paws4thought so sorry you had to go through all that again but that is sounding more hopeful. I'm glad the bleeding and cramping has reduced. Hope you get your all-clear quickly now and can start looking forwards again. Sending hugs xxxx

@Sez281 oh the Scanxiety is real. I've started feeling anxious about my next one now. Still not arranged that listen in though so I will deffo be doing that over the next few days. I really hope all goes well for you. Should you be around 11wks then today?

@Supertrooper101 the wait between 12 and 20 is interminable - especially when you've got used to regular checks in the first trimester. Suddenly you're just out on your own twiddling your thumbs! Oof your Trust gave themselves a big window! I was told phonecall in 2-3 days if higher risk, and letter within 2 weeks if all low risk. The combined test is a bit weird. Sonographer gave us NT and I was pleased and said 'oh good, so normal range' and she quite sternly said 'it means nothing on it's own' 😳 However, whenever you look at info etc, raised NT is usually a massive first indicator of issues. Three on my due date group had it and had further tests and cardiology scans etc. I think two ended up no issues, one has actually had a confirmed diagnosis of DS and is keeping little one. She's been amazing about it and really supportive DH and family etc. Wasn't sure if my bloods would automatically be higher risk due to age but they came back low for all so it's not a given. But even quite a lot of the high risk results end up in no issues after further tests. Guess it's all statistics etc. Anyway, hopefully you'll get the all clear soon and it's one less thing to worry about. 💕

Hope everyone else is ok? @Jadeypie how are you doing lovely? @xxcxdonxx did you say you got your peak? @Westy22 still plodding on ok? Xxx

New Mummy's hope your all doing well too and little ones @DmcinT @Hankthehonk @HopeAndStrength

@Paws4thought someone in that clinic must feel guilty gor not helping you in the 1st place. But yeah, next time, which there will be, IF you need any help, you have alot of ground to get it! Ha.
@Sez281 least your at work to keep your mind busy lol i dont know, friday i nearly passed out in asda, yesterday i managed 4 hrs of cleaning and washing lol its another limbo land, things hsve settled but its now like, well how do i know if things are ok 🤷‍♀️ its a long wait from the 12wk scan to 20 just waiting for movement lol.... my nhs said 10days for results if a problem, or 2-3wks if not lol they give you the nt measurement there tho, well ours did but i dont know what you need to be ok,that,or the bloods. I know its a mixture of both, but which is more important for a reasurring result 🤔 maybe your clinic tells you more lol

@Supertrooper101 they just say it's unlucky, if I ever need another I wouldn't have it done by the one that messed it up tho. Yeah hopefully they'll actually help with the next one🤞 thank you!

@Paws4thought i doubt they said what had gone wrong the 1st time for you to have to go back? Honeslty, i hope u can put all this behind you quickly cos from the bfp to today, theyve treated you shockingly.. cant just be bad luck lol heres to a brighter times ahead for you 🙂

@Supertrooper101 no it wasn't ultrasound lead 🙄 but he definitely removed tissue, it looked a lot to me considering it was done weeks ago and they said 2cm left, not got cramps or much bleeding this time so feel more positive about it 🤞

@Paws4thought did it go as good as it could have gone, was it ultrasound lead? Hope you can cut a break now x
@Sez281 u excited or nervous for tomorrow? What time you there? Bloody come round quick!
@Westy22 no where does it say thr main sympton being....bloatedness, heavy, stomach ready to pop feeling lol just usually nausea u hear about lol just another 7mths left of it, youl be fine haha

Happy St Patrick’s @Sez281 and @DmcinT 💚 Hope you’ve had a good day.

I eventually got my peak this evening, CD 18 🙈 Better late than never I suppose.

Now I have the joys of pessaries to look forward to again!

@Paws4thought oh so sorry that you're still in a bit of limbo. Hopefully tomorrow sorts it all out and then you can start moving forwards again. Sending you a great big hug, and also absolutely get needing some time away from here occasionally 💗

@Sez281 @DmcinT happy St. Paddy's day! Are you rugby fans too?! Been a good weekend for Ireland! What kind of parade is it Sez? Lots of floats and music and stuff? Bet that's great to experience! Would love to do St. Patrick's in Ireland one year!

@Westy22 all the waiting feels interminable doesn't it?! Not toooo long to wait now although I can well imagine it feels like an eternity!

@Paws4thought i’m so sorry it’s dragging on for you and you are having to have another procedure done. Hope all goes well tomorrow xx

I've kinda self diagnosed going off my bloods end of Jan lol @DmcinT I do feel like my bowels have slowed right down though and even the coffee isn't doing the trick 🤣 so annoying I'm usually an everyday without fail kinda gal now I feel bloated and heavy.

I think it's the coming and going of symptoms that always freak me out and make me always start thinking the worst @Sez281 but then I know some people class that as lucky lol like I can have nausea one day and it's gone the next. The cramps and aches seems to have slowed down now so maybe things have settled down a bit. I dunno, the 25th needs to hurry up! I was debating doing a private because I'm so inpatient but I'll save that for further down the line if i get there 🙈

I'm sorry it's gone on this long @Paws4thought hopefully it's resolved tomorrow 🙏 must be hard to deal with when your trying to process everything X

@Supertrooper101 tbh I've been following along but trying to give myself space at the same time, didn't want to miss too much 🙈 yeah got mva booked again for tomo, hopefully ultrasound lead this time 🤞