The spring grads are settled in, now BROOKING NO ARGUMENT for new summer grads and quick sneeze births!

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One last thread from me, Sparks hope you're ready, you're sneezing on this one :):):)

How many weeks are you now Sweetie, lots of napping and eat/drink what ever keeps you going. Sucking on a mint really helps too.

Sparks at least you have control of the tv, I'm in Tom and Jerry hell at the moment :( hope you enjoyed the ice cream :)

sweetie hope you get a nap in soon. I'm gradually feeling worse and worse too! really headachey and just exhausted as well as a pretty constant sickly feeling. even the thought of a glass if water makes me want to vom. went slowly with the tin of soup for lunch felt slightly better whilst eating, but that didn't last long!

Sparks I hadn't realised napping was a rule, but now I know I will make sure I indulge regularly. I am a bit of a dormouse at the best of times.

I know it is slightly more reassuring to be having symptoms even though they are a bit bleugh. I am 9+2 today so suppose it is a bit late for getting sickness but hopefully it won't be for too long. I tried sucking on a mint earlier and it didn't make much difference as I had to run to the loo to retch.

Trix good to hear you are getting symptoms too. Too much liquid also makes me feel queasy even though I am thirsty. I think dry toast or bread seems the most appealing. It is all worth it in the end.

I have booked for a private NT scan but it isn't for a few more weeks as they would prefer I am nearer to 12 weeks. They are going to send me a blood test to have done at my GP and send back to them so I can have the full results on the day. I feel much better knowing I have got it booked, although I wish it was a little bit sooner.

I know its hard sweetie but at least its booked. there's a window for when they can do the nuchal not sure if its any different for twins. have you thought about the harmony test its a bit more in depth. its something I'm thinking about.

I am going to see how we get on with this test before I think of any other tests. The harmony test can be done at any stage but takes a couple of weeks to get results. I can understand you wanting to go down this route though.

yes that's right. I think I would have the NHS nuchal done and then go on to have the harmony if necessary, especially since they don't need that particular 'window' to do the harmony. I was under the impression that you got the harmony results really quickly though.

maybe waiting time for results vary depending where you have it done. Where would you go for it?

What is the Harmony test? How is it done? I've never heard of that one.

Sweetie you can't do the harmony test with twins. Sorry! Glad you've got a test booked. Also dildals said the normal blood test is a bit less accurate too as you have extra hormones. Btw I think 9 weeks was my worst for sickness.

Trix I think it was FMC in London has a special offer on harmony £180 if you do blood test at ten weeks, NT scan at 12. Otherwise its like 600 I think. I'm not sure where you live.

Hope all goes well today sparks!

I'm 14 weeks today! Still awaiting phone call re bloods. They said 1-2 weeks and its 6 days. Impatient.

As in the 180 includes the NT.

I've dug out ny leaflet now instead of trying to remember all the info .
doesn't mention twins . actually it doesn't say much about anything. just a general price list.... not helpful.
yes keep that was the offer I got told by the midwife but I phoned them as I was thinking of having it done for pebble but I didn't qualify can't remember why, to far along it must have been.
I think for me I would have it at fmc not sure where else they do it.

www.thebirthcompany.co.uk/harmony-test/
how do you make it clicky on your phone?!
anyway from what I remember that 'deal' was for research purposes and stopped running now.

Sparks how you feeling today? Any more signs of twinks arrival?

Trix you should just take it a step at a time too, it is so difficult

keep 14 weeks!!! where has the time gone. If the measurements were ok i think the blood only back this up. Are you are young spring chicken?

I seem to have developed a little tummy now, sort of rounded from under my bust. It is only noticable to me and in clothes I don't look any different. I also got weighed this morning and haven't gained any weight at all which is a bit strange. Must be all the healthy eating and no booze.

Ooh and I think you're officially at term today sparks. Congratulations! And come on twinkle!

I'm 'only' 30, sweetie. But have of course read 'my nt was fine but bloods put me as high risk' stories. Naughty me.

Isn't it weird, I've gained no weight either yet have a small tum. And why so high up?!

keep sweeties right. I wouldn't worry too much about the bloods. everything on the scan was fine. I'm not sure about over there but here they literally get back to you within days if its a high result.
sweetie how have you managed not to gain weight! mind due I don't seem to have yet but I have still been doing a few gym sessions. I think they'll be pretty much stopping now though as I feel too rough. yay for the beginnings if a bump! how many weeks are you.
sparks so excited! any stirrings?

ive often wondered the average age of a brooker you know. I get the feeling its quite a wide range.

sparks do you have a name picked out?

I plucked up courage and rang. Low risk!!

Close friends know? Did I miss it?
That is lovely about your nan.

yay keep that's great!
ah sparks that's a lovely story. very special.