When I walked into work this morning multiple coworkers told me I looked like shit in varying levels of niceness. I don't tell anyone ever how they're looking unless it's a compliment. I'm still so annoyed by it. Leave me alone you twat waffles.
Spoiler: In their defense they were all very correct.
Aww I am sorry. I feel like people mean well/ make comments out of concern but it never feels nice on the receiving end.
Post by cookswithwine9 on May 2, 2016 17:40:12 GMT -5
Has anyone ever got a "false positive" with an NT scan? Meaning they told you the baby could have a problem when it turned out everything is fine? My NT scan is scheduled for 5/18 and I'm already anxious about it. I just hope everything is ok.
Has anyone ever got a "false positive" with an NT scan? Meaning they told you the baby could have a problem when it turned out everything is fine? My NT scan is scheduled for 5/18 and I'm already anxious about it. I just hope everything is ok.
I never have (having only one through it once ever), but my understanding is that there is like a 15% false positive rate or something like that. Don't quote me on that number at all, I just know it's on the high side (imo anyway). If there is a positive result, they will recommend further tests for you, which can confirm or deny. If nothing else, they will be able to get a lot more information at your A/S. Try not to worry (so much easier said than done, I know)!
So yeah...no taking medicine = bad news. Have a horrible headache and have puked twice in the last hour. I'll have to be sure to not skip it again until this ms thing is totally gone.
Also, no word on the house. They got a 2nd, much higher offer so we are waiting to hear if they will go with us since they know us or if they will take the more money. It's business so no hard feelings if they don't take our offer, but I could totally use some cheering up.
Has anyone ever got a "false positive" with an NT scan? Meaning they told you the baby could have a problem when it turned out everything is fine? My NT scan is scheduled for 5/18 and I'm already anxious about it. I just hope everything is ok.
I feel like I've heard of this happening. My plan is to do a DNA test if NT results aren't great since NT is based on measurements and others are on actual DNA. I had a high PAPP-A marker last time (low PAPP-A is a downs marker for low birth weight) so I had extra screenings bc they weren't sure why mine was in 99.5%. Apparently if I have it this time they won't watch bc it has turned out to be nothing.
Mine is 5/20 - we still have a while to go:( It's so nerve wracking...try to keep busy in the meantime!
Post by sophiegrace on May 2, 2016 18:56:14 GMT -5
Lol that's actually hilarious vinolove. I bet you and your manager have a good time together. Something like that would not offend me at all if I had a pre existing sarcastic relationship with these particular employees. The one lady I do have that with is out for another month or so and I miss her smart mouth so much.
Post by sophiegrace on May 2, 2016 18:59:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the hair pats ladies. I feel like the last thing anyone needs when they feel like crap and even more so feel like they just don't look good is multiple people coming up and mirroring your thoughts. I was very very quiet all afternoon because I was positively hateful in my head. That's totally a pregnancy symptom, right? Even H got 'the look' and he never ever gets 'the look' at work.
Has anyone ever got a "false positive" with an NT scan? Meaning they told you the baby could have a problem when it turned out everything is fine? My NT scan is scheduled for 5/18 and I'm already anxious about it. I just hope everything is ok.
I feel like I've heard of this happening. My plan is to do a DNA test if NT results aren't great since NT is based on measurements and others are on actual DNA. I had a high PAPP-A marker last time (low PAPP-A is a downs marker for low birth weight) so I had extra screenings bc they weren't sure why mine was in 99.5%. Apparently if I have it this time they won't watch bc it has turned out to be nothing.
Mine is 5/20 - we still have a while to go:( It's so nerve wracking...try to keep busy in the meantime!
All of this vinolove. I had a level 2 NT and while they were also looking at other body parts for different reasons, the nuchal fold is the only ultrasound anatomy they take measurements of anymore because of how many false positives/worry the other 'soft' markers can cause. And if the nuchal fold shows any worrisome indications they immediately draw for NIPT along with the regular bloodwork that goes along with the NT formula. That formula is a very non exact science and has tons of variables as to why you may get poor results with a very much healthy baby. This of course is my MFM and as told by the whether to pee or not to pee before an US thread was any indication, he does things a bit differently.
My advice (as someone who didn't sleep for 48 hrs before her NT) is to just breathe. Your baby is healthy and happy until someone tells you otherwise and just enjoy that for now.
Post by sophiegrace on May 2, 2016 19:12:43 GMT -5
Feel better ClassyMrsA! What a bummer on the house front. Have they been there awhile? Long enough that they don't need a profit to cover closing costs? I know that when we sold our house, while a profit would have been nice, we were just concerned with making enough to cover the remainder of the mortgage plus whatever was needed to close with the new home buyers. Hopefully this couple, along with having a pre existing relationship with your H feel the same way!
When I walked into work this morning multiple coworkers told me I looked like shit in varying levels of niceness. I don't tell anyone ever how they're looking unless it's a compliment. I'm still so annoyed by it. Leave me alone you twat waffles.
Spoiler: In their defense they were all very correct.
I never know how to respond to those comments while pregnant. I want to barf on their shoes.
Seriously. They don't officially know I'm pregnant, but I'm feeling lately as though they all think it and are goading me into admitting it. I'm veryyyy open with my thoughts on just about everything and usually have no problem calling people out at work because I hate how downright petty they are amongst themselves, but I've been biting my tongue A LOT lately because my temper has me going from sarcastic to bitch too quickly these days.
Post by sophiegrace on May 2, 2016 19:20:53 GMT -5
shedreamsincolor...it sounds like you have a really cool job. I hated my ER rotation. Came in sick not wanting to miss my hours and managed to see just the nastiest stuff ever. The ER doc enjoyed showing me how mobile the kneecap becomes when you break it. Sadist. The nurses took pity on me and let me go home after I threw up for the second time...
I feel like I've heard of this happening. My plan is to do a DNA test if NT results aren't great since NT is based on measurements and others are on actual DNA. I had a high PAPP-A marker last time (low PAPP-A is a downs marker for low birth weight) so I had extra screenings bc they weren't sure why mine was in 99.5%. Apparently if I have it this time they won't watch bc it has turned out to be nothing.
Mine is 5/20 - we still have a while to go:( It's so nerve wracking...try to keep busy in the meantime!
All of this vinolove. I had a level 2 NT and while they were also looking at other body parts for different reasons, the nuchal fold is the only ultrasound anatomy they take measurements of anymore because of how many false positives/worry the other 'soft' markers can cause. And if the nuchal fold shows any worrisome indications they immediately draw for NIPT along with the regular bloodwork that goes along with the NT formula. That formula is a very non exact science and has tons of variables as to why you may get poor results with a very much healthy baby. This of course is my MFM and as told by the whether to pee or not to pee before an US thread was any indication, he does things a bit differently.
My advice (as someone who didn't sleep for 48 hrs before her NT) is to just breathe. Your baby is healthy and happy until someone tells you otherwise and just enjoy that for now.
I think this was meant for me, the other wine related screen name My friend got bad results from her NT scan and was told her baby was high risk for DS. She had to do more tests before results came back that her baby is fine. I remember the heartache she went through worrying about the results. I was just wondering if anyone else had this experience and how common it is.
ETA - I will try to be patient and have faith. Thank you for the advice, ladies! I think because I just had my appt today and they gave us all this information about what can go wrong, it freaked me out a bit.
All of this vinolove. I had a level 2 NT and while they were also looking at other body parts for different reasons, the nuchal fold is the only ultrasound anatomy they take measurements of anymore because of how many false positives/worry the other 'soft' markers can cause. And if the nuchal fold shows any worrisome indications they immediately draw for NIPT along with the regular bloodwork that goes along with the NT formula. That formula is a very non exact science and has tons of variables as to why you may get poor results with a very much healthy baby. This of course is my MFM and as told by the whether to pee or not to pee before an US thread was any indication, he does things a bit differently.
My advice (as someone who didn't sleep for 48 hrs before her NT) is to just breathe. Your baby is healthy and happy until someone tells you otherwise and just enjoy that for now.
I think this was meant for me, the other wine related screen name My friend got bad results from her NT scan and was told her baby was high risk for DS. She had to do more tests before results came back that her baby is fine. I remember the heartache she went through worrying about the results. I was just wondering if anyone else had this experience and how common it is.
ETA - I will try to be patient and have faith. Thank you for the advice, ladies! I think because I just had my appt today and they gave us all this information about what can go wrong, it freaked me out a bit.
Oops! Yes, sorry. The thought of wine is obviously very distracting to me haha. Don't worry about being anxious. I always thought years ago when I was stupid and naive that it doesn't all get hard until labor. Nope it's all hard. If not physically then mentally. I'll think the positive thoughts for you!
Post by shedreamsincolor on May 2, 2016 20:03:05 GMT -5
sophiegrace - The ER is not for everyone! I only work part time clinically now because it is very intense and I need a lot of down time after shifts. I do like the variety and it's an honor to work with people who (in many cases) are truly there on the worst day of their life. Aren't you in the OR though? I had the same reaction to that! I couldn't stand having to maintain the sterile field and worry about what I should/shouldn't touch.
ETA: Also you poor thing coming in sick on a rotation. Being nauseated in the ER is a special kind of hell.
sophiegrace - The ER is not for everyone! I only work part time clinically now because it is very intense and I need a lot of down time after shifts. I do like the variety and it's an honor to work with people who (in many cases) are truly there on the worst day of their life. Aren't you in the OR though? I had the same reaction to that! I couldn't stand having to maintain the sterile field and worry about what I should/shouldn't touch.
ETA: Also you poor thing coming in sick on a rotation. Being nauseated in the ER is a special kind of hell.
I am! About 30% OR and 70% wound care. Yup. Gaping stinky oozing wounds with necrotic tissue, bones hanging out, with the occasional bout of maggots and I don't blink an eye. Show me your broken arm and I'm done done done.
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