April 2013- part 3 scan scan scan

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Started a new thread for all us April ladies.

Jacqueline didn't want to read and run.

Really sorry to hear that today hasn't been easy for you. I can't offer any advice or experience on the medical side, I hope others can. It sounds like your situation is similar to many others though, in that the uncertainty is the really difficult thing. I know that it's sooooo much easier said than done, but try to hold onto the fact that there is still every chance all the things you could worry about will turn out fine in the end. It sounds like your consultant is terrific and you are going to get fantastic care, and that's important too. I will have everything crossed for you over the next few weeks-we're all here for you so keep us informed (and rant/moan anytime - as a colleague of mine said today, some days you just want to kick something, and it seems to me this is a great place for that)

jaqueline sorry your scan has left you more worries than answers. It must be hard when they give you a list of things which could be problems, but the could also be completely fine. Hopefully you'll get another scan soon to help shed some light on things

aufaniae hope your next scan makes your decision about cvs a bit easier. Re the low dose aspirin, if I were you I might be inclined to just take it anyway. Also, one of the ladies from my antenatal thread with DS is pg with her DC2 and she's been advised to take low dose aspirin this time as she developed preeclampsia in her first pg, so I assume it may lower the risk.

jacqueline really sorry to hear about your dificult time at your scan, i was petrified they would find something at mine and had totally convinced myself that i wasn't really pregnant at all. I think its oyur body and minds way of coping after either loss or stress in previous pregnancies. I'm keeping all fingers and toes crossed for you for next time.

I will try and wait it out til next week for blood results, just can't wait til end of oct when we can hopefully hear the heartbeat.

jacqueline I'm so sorry to hear that your scan yesterday didn't go as you had hoped. However, it sounds like your consultant is really competent and kind. I think that in these instances, the only thing you can do is focus on what you DO know. For instance, the baby is growing as it should etc. All the other things are possibilities, rather than certainties. I know it is easier said than done (and I'm not sure that even I could do it) but try to hold on to the things that you are sure of.
I know several friends and colleagues who had abnormalities detected in pregnancy and all their children arrived as healthy, happy babies.
I think it's reassuring that the doctors want to keep a close eye on you though. Rather than just let you worry until 20 weeks.
It sounds like you are in good hands.
And don't worry about venting on here. That's what this thread is for.
I'm thinking of you.

Jacqueline: I'm so sorry your scan has left you with more questions and it didn't just all go smoothly. At least your consultant sounds on the ball and competent. Please don't worry about venting its what this thread is for. I too have opted not to have any additional tests, despite my increased risks its wont affect me in anyway whatever the results. I'm thinking of you.
Hope everyone is well today?
I'm still lying here had the indignity if my brother helping me dress this morning but its a small price to pay to give my baby the best chance.

jacqueline so sorry you had a stressful scan, I hope they get you back there pretty soon for some reassurance.

So sat waiting for my colposcopy, already 45 mins late going in getting very nervous, here because they thought there was abnormal changes when I visited EPAU at 6 weeks and also to check cervix long enough following previous surgery to remove part of my cervix as they found abnormal cells. If there's not one thing there's another to worry about with this pregnancy malarkey

Jacqueline and essex your both in my thoughts have my fingers x for both of u

Just come out, all very reassuring as he could see no abnormalities, but freaked me out as it did cause some bleeding, he said to take it easy, so gone to bed not gone back to work, my first indulgent day off work

Unfortunately he doesn't check length of cervix need to have internal scan, so need to book this, however he was certain there was no issue if you have had previous cone biopsy, he believes I've been given wrong info, so thought I'd share the for those that have also had cone biopsies.

Jacqueline - keep focused on the facts and remember every stat has an opposite. You're consultant sounds amazing and you're being really strong. remember what you said - you'll love your baby whatever happens....

Oh jacqueline sorry to hear about your scan yesterday, it's really hard, stay strong, sounds like you're getting some great care and your baby's growing nicely which must be comforting.

Essex great news enjoy your relaxing day off you deserve it.

How are you feeling today mama sounds like you've got a great brother there!

Jaqueline I'm really sorry you had a worrying scan. It must be a difficult time. I hope you get some reassurance soon.

I don't know if this would be any use, but just in case ... they managed to book me another scan (with a consultant, to look for soft markers) within just a couple of days. I wonder if they might do the same for you? I spoke to the midwife team who put me in touch with the coordinator of results. She's really nice to speak to, and was able to book me another scan within a matter of days. I can PM you her details if you want?

I know it's not something which your consultant suggested, but it seemed easy for her to do so. I know it wouldn't make any difference to you in terms of continuing with the pregnancy, but perhaps more information might be helpful, if you find you're worrying?

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Essex great news, it must be a relief.

Mama I hope you're enjoying being back at home :)

Afternoon all
jaqueline sorry your scan etc has made you worried like everyone else says try to stay positive and sounds like you are in great hands!

mama hope they are making you rest at home bet your so glad to be back :)

essex great news that all seems to be well in the end, enjoy your afternoon in bed!

Just come back from my scan she said all looked ok didn't tell me nuchal measurement so guess ill have to wait for results to find out all that info, dated me at 12+3 giving me a due date of 14th April
I'm sure it's a little younger than that my period started 17th July does anyone have a calculator they can check on I'm just counting on my phone calendar and I can't make it add up :(
Bit of a sore tum now think from the pressing she had to wiggle quite a lot to get the little blighter to get in the right position for measuring!

Plan on telling ds tonight after school so please wish me luck!!! He's 10 and I just hope he's gonna be ok with it!

So if someone could add me to the stat thread now I'd be most grateful
Dc2 14th April

Scrap that I think I've done it from my phone tho so apologies if it isn't right!!!
I seem to have taken a date not already listed means no date buddy as yet :(

Missmuffet if calculating from the first day of your cycle, it does seem a bit early as you would have to have a very short cycle - have a play around with the Mumsnet due date calculator Perhaps you ovulated early?

My date has been brought forward a couple of days, I have fairly short cycles, but even so that would make mine only 23 days, which is short for even for me. Perhaps I ovulated early also? Hmm ....

Just did a quick google, and found this, which seems to be saying that calculating from your cycles is more reliable, except in some circumstances. So I'm wondering why they've amended the date on my notes? I'm confused now! Not keen on an earlier date if it means the chance I'll be induced is greater. Will ask the midwife next time I see her.

" How accurate is the ultrasound examination?

The earlier the ultrasound is done, the more accurate it is at estimating the baby's due date.

Ultrasounds performed during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy are generally within 3 - 5 days of accuracy. The most accurate time is between 8 and 11 weeks gestation. This is because the fetus is growing so quickly that there is a big difference in size from week to week. Also the fetus cannot bend and twist too much yet, so the length of the body is fairly constant.

However, the accuracy of the ultrasound examination is always dependent on the skill of the sonographer and the quality of the equipment.

The scan or my dates - which should I believe?

Usually the expected date of delivery (EDD or EDC) is calculated from your last menstrual period if the early dating scan calculates the EDD to be within 5 days of the EDD from your last menstrual period.

The EDD from the early dating scan is used if the last menstrual period is not known or is unreliable, or the dating scan differs from the last menstrual period dating by more than 5 days.

As the baby gets bigger, it starts to express its individual growth potential. The size of the baby correlates less and less with its age as time goes on. Utrasound examinations from 12 to 22 weeks are regarded as being within 10 days of accuracy (or up to 10 days earlier or 10 days later than the woman's calculated due date)."

Probably worth noting I have no idea how reliable that is! It's was just the first link I found that seemed to be talking about the right thing. It's Aussie, not that that should make any difference, I guess they use the same technology over there?

Link here

13+2 or perhaps 12+3!

That's interesting reading thanks! I have no idea when I ovulated and my cycle has been so all over the

Damn fat iPhone thumb!!!!

Place for years but I'm always late never early, sometimes months late :O ahh we'll ill question it with the midwife when I see her next I'm not too worried its just I like things to add up iyswim! But yeah if they are intent on sticking to that due date then I won't be worried if I'm a week late :)

I'm still really sore in the scanning area 3 hrs on has anyone else had this feels bit like I've done sit ups ( from the point of view of someone who doesn't do sit ups!)

Hey missmuffet sorry to hear you're still a bit tender from the scan they can be a bit over zealous. It could just be because you were tensing your muscles whilst they were scanning which would be your natural response to something that was hurting I think?

Sounds about right I forgot to breathe at some points hehe!!!

missmuffet I had my scan yesterday and still feeling a wee bit tender today-bit uncomfy but worth it to have seen my bumpkin yesterday

missmuffet I had my scan yesterday and still feeling a wee bit tender today-bit uncomfy but worth it to have seen my bumpkin yesterday

Hi there,

Horrendous day at work with attitude laden 11 year olds, not fun with a stinking cold!
However came home to good results that unchallenged scan and bloods were low risk.

Hope everyone else Has a comfortable weekend and are able to relax and enjoy pregnancy a bit more. Xxx

Went to my booking appointment today and it lasted 2.5 hours! Is that normal? I felt like I was in there forever!

Keeping everything crossed for you #Jaqueline*. As others have said focus on what you know, baby is growing well and you're in good hands.

Congratulations on your results shomes, great news.

Ollibobs that's a long booking in appointment but I'm sure they vary from area to area. Mine was pretty quick, about half an hour, but there were two MWs there so I think that speeded the note taking up.

So glad it's finally the weekend, it's been a long day that started at 6am when I discovered my cats had brought a rat in, disgusting! Thankfully it was dead but they'd left it in the spare room that hopefully will be the LO's and it felt like the cat version of a God Father warning. I think my cats have picked up on the baby vibes and are not happy. Needless to say I have disinfected everything, shudder to think that rat lived somewhere close by.

The count down to my scan has momentarily been replaced with the count down to Strictly Come Dancing, two hours to go woohoo!