Glad to catch up on some happy scan news in the last couple of days. Really sorry to read some sad news too.
Butter I hope the blood results come back very quickly so you have a clearer idea of what you might want to do next. From what I recall the NT measurement is the bigger consideration when it generates the risks, and the bloods play less of a role in the result, though obviously it's important to look at both to get the more accurate screening result. In Expecting Better there is a section about amnio tests as the author, an economist, was very much of the view that she wanted to have the maximum information possible about her pregnancy to make fully informed decisions (might be a bit related to being in the US too, where all antenatal care is private, so you might be more demanding if you felt like you were entitled to it?). Anyway, she said that all the studies which quote the risks of the procedure are hugely out of date and actually if you factor in the huge advances in ultrasound technology in recent years the tests are actually much 'better' than their reputation would generally indicate. I'm sure you'll be given all kinds of resources/ contacts to help you make up your mind about what steps you would want to take, but if you haven't already read it it might be worth keeping in mind. If you pm me your email address I think there's a way I can 'lend' you my kindle copy of the book too, for a period of time. I am not 100% sure how but I think it's possible at least. Also, you may want to consider looking into Harmony (DNA) tests. As far as I'm aware in some places this is available on the NHS for higher risk patients but other areas only privately. The testing is not invasive, as I understand it, but it isn't cheap - it is incredibly accurate though. I'm not an expert but might be worth looking into. I hope you're keeping positive and have lots of support around you. It must be a worry. What was the measurement, if you don't mind me asking?
Name yes, if you're pregnant you're automatically offered a flu vaccine along with other vulnerable patients like the elderly, asthmatic, diabetic etc. I think the reasons are 1) you are more vulnerable when pregnant as your immune system is suppressed (I might be making this up but you're also visiting the GP more often so coming into contact with more germs!) 2) it's potentially more harmful than when you're not pregnant and can pose a risk to the baby 3) if you catch it there's very little you can take, so it would be really miserable! I have a flu jab through work every year anyway and fully intend to have it again this time.
Sorry for those still vomiting. I am still being sick most days for one reason or another, mostly first thing in the morning before I've eaten, often brushing my teeth too, and any time I feel like I've something like dust in my throat I gag. It's not fun. I am also always thirsty and so bored of water so I've been drinking really weak ribena light, which I seem to find easier to drink for some reason. I don't want to only want it and not water though, so trying to have the smallest amount of the ribena possible. I'm also suffering from headaches which I don't usually get. I need new glasses I think and it's also linked to being dehydrated, but it is getting me down a bit. I've told a few more colleagues today, which is nice. No-one is surprised as it's baby no 2. Actually it's much easier to share the news this time than it was last time.