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November 2014- thread 4- 12 week scans and blooming in the second trimester!

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barmybunting · 27/04/2014 12:04

Hi everyone, we have run out of posts on our last thread so hopefully we'll all find this one easily enough.

Here is to more positive 12 week scans and enjoying our second trimesters, all feeling more human hopefully!

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alita7 · 28/04/2014 20:22

Getting annoyed with the phone app as I keep having to do two posts as I forget the 2nd or 3rd thing I was going to say and have to read back -.-

I have a nan who knits a lot, I've still got to pluck up the courage to tell her I'm pregnant, not finished my nursing course and I'm not married... sigh but I'm sure she'll get stuck in with knitting straight away regardless of her feelings. will have to tell her (and everyone else who may buy things) I hate baby pink or blue though unless the item is lovely or mixed with other colours too.

amylou85 · 28/04/2014 20:29

Blimmin ec! Harmony test is soooooo expensive! No way I'll be able to spend that kind of money. My midwife said they would be checking at the 12 week scan using the distance of the gap at the back of the neck or something...but I know that is just the chances rather than a certain answer, i'm guessing the harmony test gives a definite?

I want to know the sex so badly but I am just going to have to wait another few weeks. Had my 12 week scan appointment letter through today tho for may 14th (altho I think I will only be 11+3 then.....should I rebook it for week after?)

Had larger dinner tonight and ballooned right out, my DP found it amazing how I could swell up so much after a bit of steak!

RandomInternetStranger · 28/04/2014 20:33

Oh and got my muslins too, treated myself to the cool rainbow coloured ridiculously expensive ones for being so good with everything else. Grin That's me done now! But with getting very immobile very quickly I wanted to make sure I was sorted early so I don't have to do anything later on. Smile

RandomInternetStranger · 28/04/2014 20:36

Amylou the nuchal test combined with bloods gives you a pretty accurate reading. I'm 37 and the bloods & nuchal took my risk from the standard 1 in 244 to 1 in almost 5000. How old are you? I wouldn't bother with the Harmony unless there's a family history and you're 45+ and the combined nuchal and bloods came back less than 1 in 50 to be honest.

blamber · 28/04/2014 20:42

alita yeah I'm not knitting in baby blue or pink, it will be a nice neutral colour. It's great when nans can knit, they are so fast! It takes them an hour to do a cardi, whereas I figured I best start now if I want it finished before it's born! Only risk is that you may get something old-fashioned looking!

amy harmony test is so expensive, it's makes most sense to do it when you think you're high risk because of age for instance or when the NHS says you have a high risk. It's to prevent having the test where they take some cells from inside the womb. I think that test is as reliable as harmony, but there is a small chance of miscarriage. The harmony test is 99.9% or something reliable. There's another test which I can't remember the name of that's as reliable but a bit cheaper. Still a lot of money though, but worth it if you want to know for sure.

alita7 · 28/04/2014 21:12

Blamber my nans quite good at finding different patterns to choose from, she'd probably take me to pick wool or let me choose colours! Red would be good :)

weeonion · 28/04/2014 21:25

Amy - there is the nifty test which is cheaper than the harmony.
Of course, its all down to the individual and their own risk level, own need for peace of mind and also whether or not you actually want screening / diagnostic. The harmony is as reliable as CVS / amniocentisis but there is no risk of miscarriage as it is based on scans and blood tests. They extract fetal DNA from from your blood.

I am 42, no family history of chromosomal conditions and am still awaiting my nuchal tests. I want this for my family to make the best decision for our own circumstances. As I said before, it is all entirely up to individuals and what suits them best.

amylou85 · 28/04/2014 21:32

Ah okey dokes, I'm 28 so I think I shall be fine without! Phewph wouldn't have been able to afford that!

selsigfach · 28/04/2014 22:01

Hello all! I ducked out for a bit as I was obsessing and MN wasn't helping! 11+1 (nearly 2! Told you I was obsessing) and have my scan on Friday. After vomiting loads the last couple of weeks, I'm starting to feel a bit more positive that there is something alive in there. We're slowly getting there, ladies! Wishing you all well for your scans.

weeonion · 28/04/2014 22:26

Welcome sleepyhoglet!

nogeybose · 28/04/2014 22:34

Very relieved that all went well at the 12wk scan today. The only thing is they reckon I'm 13wks, not 12wks, which means my EDD is now 2/11/14. Still just about squeezing into this November thread ...

Scan was great, I took my 6yo out of school so she could come along and all I could hear was her giggling all the way through the appt. The baby kindly performed for the crowd by giving us a wave.

I've come to a decision about the home birth/bad rep hospital dilemma. If all goes ok and I'm lucky enough to get a choice, I'm choosing home birth.

weeonion · 28/04/2014 22:53

Hi nogeybose - glad it all went well today and that yr DD was treated to a performance!

nogeybose · 28/04/2014 23:05

Thanks weeonion.

Annarose2014 · 28/04/2014 23:16

SIL has just got off the phone - she's giving us a pram!!!!!

Don't know what it is, don't care! So excited! Thats 200/300 quid saved!

(desperately prays it fits into the boot of a Micra...)

RandomInternetStranger · 29/04/2014 01:20

Ooh think I just felt little flutters!! Went to bed and snuggled down and it felt like a tiny kitten playing with a teeny ball of wool in my tummy just like I remember! Grin That's early if it was real! Grin

AveryJessup · 29/04/2014 01:50

Our group has really grown in the last few weeks - onto thread 4 and 5 pages in already! We are a chatty bunch...

Just checking in as I'm 12 weeks today. Scan is on Wednesday and I can't wait. Regardless of the outcome, I'll be glad to just know whatever I need to know. I am irrationally nervous though. Even though I know there is a 98% chance it'll all be fine, based on the 8 week scan, it's still nerve-wracking!

So far, I look about as pregnant as I did at 12 weeks with DS but am actually wearing maternity trousers this time. I got a nice snug-fitting pair in GAP that sit well already and dug two of my old pairs of maternity trousers out of the back of the closet from last time. It's easier this time as I don't have to buy especially whereas last time I remember not wanting to invest in maternity clothes until I really had to so I struggled along with this wonky bump band thing that never worked properly.

Roll on the second trimester for all of us and an end to this nausea / tiredness / puking for those of us who are puking!

Mumonabroom · 29/04/2014 03:05

I got worried everyone had left and then I realised there was a new thread! D'oh!

Fingers crossed for all with scans coming up. Mine next Thursday the 8th. As it's my 3rd, I keep convincing myself I felt a flutter here and there. At only 11+2, I think it might be a bit early. Definitely showing more in the evening. Last two PG I just knew I was having boys, this time, no real feeling either way. DH is one of 3 boys though..

Sadly he can't make the scan this time, but I feel as it's my 3rd, I don't really mind. Not sure I want to take anyone else though, despite my MIL and Mum's offers. I guess if bad news I'd rather hear it by myself as I know I'd be busy consoling them instead..

Btw nic-naks, I now feel I need them in my life. I think a visit to the corner shop after the nursery run coming on. Grin

Elliekins · 29/04/2014 07:19

4 hours, 42 mins and 30 seconds until my SCAN!
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MrsWombat · 29/04/2014 07:27

We will be doing the Harmony Test only if the nuchal scan and bloods come back as high risk. The nuchal scan with DS (we didn't get the bloods 6 years ago) came back as high risk so we were offered a CVS at Kings. Which was really interesting, with the extra scans and taking part in clinical trials, and we'd do it again if there was no other options, but it has a 1% risk of miscarriage so I think another blood test would be better. It helps that we are close to London so easy to get to the clinics that do this.

to due date buddy TeaNCake.

WinterLover · 29/04/2014 07:58

im officially in maternity clothes and my god it feels good!!

Found someone selling maternity jeans on Facebook. 5 pairs for £15. When I got there she'd thrown in a mountain of tops and a dress Grin ended up with a hin bag full for £15 and it all fits!! so so so happy.

13w today yippee

weeonion · 29/04/2014 08:03

Just over 4 hrs now elliekins - hope it is a great experience for you. X

alita7 · 29/04/2014 08:04

congrats nogey!

ooh ellie good luck!

I'm having a chat with my uni lecturer today, I told her in an email (so if she needed to get any info she could instead of just asking to see her) and she said we could have a chat after the session today.

Greenstone · 29/04/2014 08:25

Congrats nogey and best of luck Elliekins.:)

Greenstone · 29/04/2014 08:26

Nogey we're due date buddies now, I had the same experience!

Mathssssteacher123 · 29/04/2014 09:02

Good luck to all those having scans today hope you have a nice day. I'm having mine on Thursday and I can't wait I had an early one when I had appendicitis but was completely out of it from anaesthetic that all I remember was everything was fine. I'm due to go back to work tomorrow. Ds is still so poorly the pneumonia has really taken it out of him. Anyone got any tips for getting him to eat something before all of this he had such a good appetite now he will barely eat a thing. I've offered him anything (treats as well as dinner as I just want him to eat something). Going to worry so much when I'm back at work.