Due December 2026 (part 2)

[MsPussinBoots]

We're at 995 on the current thread so let's carry on here and make some amazing friends for life

Requested xx

Mrs pussandboots, I also had a 2 hour nap today. Was thinking I'd have more energy as I'm nearly 15 weeks but seems up and down. You'll be fine with a newborn. If they're in the same room as you when you sleep your biologically wired to wake when they cry.

I like the idea of the WhatsApp group although I think I'll continue to chat here until my 12 week.scan next week. I'm just a bit nervous/anxious to assume everythings ok still..happy to still chat here if others don't want to loose the anonymity 🩷

@Ncl31 ive just requested to join the watsapp

Requested too, thank you for setting up! Xx

Have requested too x

@frolickinglamb thank you - those jeans sound exactly what I need!

@Ncl31 thank you for setting up the WhatsApp. I'm a little unsure about adding to my personal number, when people are still coming and going from the group, but happy to chat here for a little longer.

For maternity pants that aren't maternity, h&m do draw string jeans that are surprisingly flattering! Less than 20, and super comfy. Think I'll get to end of summer out of them.

I've requested too @Ncl31, though I might not be overly active until a bit later on. But I promise I'm not a bot 🤣 Still full of anxiety so I'm not managing to quite join in with things as much right now. A few weeks down the line and I know I'll be feeling better and more actively talking

I've also requested & happy to chat here too for those who don't want to move to WhatsApp!

I allredy have too many WhatsApp groups for my liking so I'll stay just on here

Thanks for the WhatsApp group, but think I’ll just stick on here till after my 12 week scan (only another week or so). Feeling very paranoid about everything being ok with this baby so still feeling very cautious. I’m promising myself I will try and relax and enjoy preparing for baby once I’ve had the 12 week all clear - but sure there will be something else to worry about!

A family friend actually offered some baby bits and pieces this week (she was doing a sort out as hers is 2 now), but I didn’t feel ready to have anything yet. My mum very sweetly went and sorted it all and collected it, but I haven’t even let her tell me / send any pictures. 🙈

Hey, I’m holding off on the WhatsApp for now at least until my 12 week scan results come in, but thanks for making it!

I was wondering for those who had your scans already, did you get a chance to ask questions? What questions do you think it’s important to ask? Maybe if all measurements are in range (including the NT measurement), and about placenta placement? I want to prepare a few questions to ask in case the sonographer is more quiet, I like to know as much as possible 😆

Also, do you know how I can request my full health record regarding the pregnancy, the hospital I’m at uses an app called MyChart, where they upload results, but I would like the complete record, so I can share with my obgyn at my country of origin, who’s known me for years and I trust very much.

I’ve got my official 12 week scan tomorrow, finally here but so nervous. I think I’ll be around 13 weeks (private scan last week dated me at 12 weeks approx).

My midwife didn’t explain it very well but said something about a blood test too. I’m sure this is the combined screening test? Did anyone else have it done at their scan appt?

I’ve got my official 12 week scan tomorrow, finally here but so nervous. I think I’ll be around 13 weeks (private scan last week dated me at 12 weeks approx).

My midwife didn’t explain it very well but said something about a blood test too. I’m sure this is the combined screening test? Did anyone else have it done at their scan appt?

@JH20000 unsure if it's the same in UK but here at dating scans we get bloods for iron, and to check if we're rhesus negative.

In the UK for a few days actually & it's been so easy with two kids! It has crossed my mind a few times what have we done having a third. 😂

I had mine last week. At the start of the scan she asked if I was having the combined screening test. As I was, she did an extra measurement when she was looking at baby (the back of the neck) and after the scan, she took me to another waiting room where I had my bloods done. They said they would call within a few days if there was anything of concern, and if not, I'd receive a letter within about a week stating there was no concern. Good luck with your scan xx

Good luck with your scan @JH20000

Thank you!

@JH20000 you do have bloods taken usually at your 12weeks appointment in the UK. Well in Wales anyway. They usually check your full blood count, iron levels, blood pressure, urine sample etc and then they do the blood for the screening if you've opted for it. The 12week appt in my health board is a scan, bloods and a midwife appointment to go over all the bits from your booking and confirming what's next etc. for example I will need to have an early glucose test so hopefully I'll get my appointment for that too.

My scan is Thursday and I'm already so apprehensive about it. I know everything was going well at my private scan at 10+3 but it's so hard to know the bits in-between. I can't help but worry.

I’ve never had bloods taken at 12 weeks.
everything was done at my 8 week booking appointment.
only thing at 12 weeks for us will be our 12 week scan, then that’s it till 16 weeks

I just booked a private scan for today because I’m struggling to wait till my 12 week scan a week on Thursday. I’m 11 weeks today. Eugh it’s so horrible the waiting and worrying

I got my NIPT result today, came back low chance for Edward's, Patau's and Down's syndromes. She said it's 99.7% accurate. So I'm one of those women who get a high risk via the combined screening, get very anxious, and then find out that it was a false alarm if you will. I don't plan on having any future pregnancies but I don't think I would opt for the combined screening again. I would either wait and see or go straight for the NIPT (privately) if I felt there were sufficient risk factors (age I guess).

@JH20000 yes if she mentioned a blood test it will be testing for a few thingsa as per @SausageRoll90 and also if you opt for the combined screening then the blood will be tested for that too. For example at mine this time round I was keen to find out if I had low PAPPA, which I had in my first pregnancy and may have been a factor in my child's low birth weight. This time I don't have it.

@avocadotoast11 I think those are good questions and I can't think of any others, but I suppose you could ask to be shown things like the heart, brain, stomach, spine, legs, etc if you're particularly interested in any of those things? But the position of the foetus will determine how clear it is for a layman to see some of those features. I think it's nice to know the exact length from head to rump, so you can try and picture the size in your hand. Still so tiny at 12 weeks even though it also looks so baby-like! As for your records, I think it's called an information request, but I'm not sure who you would make it to, so maybe ask that while you're checking in for your scan?

God it is SOOO horrible waiting and worrying isn't it @frolickinglamb I was so reassured after my 10week private scan I thought this next wait would be easier but alas I was wrong 🙈 already got nervous belly and it's still 3 days away

Got my 12 week scan on Friday and I’m a nervous wreck.
scan at 7 weeks 6 days was perfect, but I feel like anything could happen and the closer I get to Friday the worse I feel.