Noninvasive Prenatal Testing?

[bootsorhearts]

NariaDreaming that sounds good and I don't even eat ham. My husband would disown me. #Notkosher

[shytimes]

NariaDreaming that does sound delicious. But I also happen to firmly and emphatically believe that all sandwiches should be served warm and toasted.

[Rama]

Mar 23, 2017 12:42:39 GMT -5 shytimes said:

NariaDreaming that does sound delicious. But I also happen to firmly and emphatically believe that all sandwiches should be served warm and toasted.

Oooh, is this where I mess up the board dynamic and start being judgey mcjudgerface?  *overdramatic sideeye*

No, but really, the only sandwiches I like hot are grilled cheese and French dips.  Gimme all the cold sammiches.

[shytimes]

Rama what is a French dip? Am I missing something?

[bootsorhearts]

Mar 23, 2017 12:49:12 GMT -5 Rama said:

Mar 23, 2017 12:42:39 GMT -5 shytimes said:

NariaDreaming that does sound delicious. But I also happen to firmly and emphatically believe that all sandwiches should be served warm and toasted.

Oooh, is this where I mess up the board dynamic and start being judgey mcjudgerface?  *overdramatic sideeye*

No, but really, the only sandwiches I like hot are grilled cheese and French dips.  Gimme all the cold sammiches.

I end up eating turkey sandwiches and shit in airports because I travel so much. I feel like when you eat in airports you roll the dice on food poisoning no matter what you choose.


The only thing I'm serious in avoiding while pregnant is anything cooked in my mother's house. She is notorious for not washing her hands properly after handling raw meat and she half-assed wipes down cutting boards with a damp cloth. She also washes dishes in a sink full of dirty tepid water. Suffice it to say, I've got food poisoning from her house more than once. 

[Rama]

Mar 23, 2017 12:59:22 GMT -5 shytimes said:

Rama what is a French dip? Am I missing something?

Also called a "beef dip" apparently?

It's roast beef in a french roll (we butter and toast the bread on the griddle at home, first, then add swiss and beef until all melty)!  Dip it in au jus and mmmmm.  I might need this for dinner now.

[shytimes]

Rama well this sounds delicious. I support your dinner plans.

[shytimes]

bootsorhearts this sounds like good safety protocol. I didn't realize you travel a lot - I feel like airport food has improved in recent years, though I guess it depends on whether you're in regional airports all the time.

And to answer your question, we'll find out the sex, but wait for the NT results before letting them tell us. Having had losses, we don't want to find out until this next milestone is cleared. Though PAIF, you never exactly relax, I don't think,

[thatgirlrachel]

Mar 23, 2017 13:02:01 GMT -5 Rama said:

Mar 23, 2017 12:59:22 GMT -5 shytimes said:

Rama what is a French dip? Am I missing something?

Also called a "beef dip" apparently?

It's roast beef in a french roll (we butter and toast the bread on the griddle at home, first, then add swiss and beef until all melty)!  Dip it in au jus and mmmmm.  I might need this for dinner now.

Well, now my mouth is watering. Dinner party at Rama's!

[mrstommyshelby]

Mar 23, 2017 13:00:42 GMT -5 bootsorhearts said:

Mar 23, 2017 12:49:12 GMT -5 Rama said:

I end up eating turkey sandwiches and shit in airports because I travel so much. I feel like when you eat in airports you roll the dice on food poisoning no matter what you choose.


The only thing I'm serious in avoiding while pregnant is anything cooked in my mother's house. She is notorious for not washing her hands properly after handling raw meat and she half-assed wipes down cutting boards with a damp cloth. She also washes dishes in a sink full of dirty tepid water. Suffice it to say, I've got food poisoning from her house more than once. 

Coming out of my weird mmc/my body won't get the memo purgatory to say your Mom sounds like my MIL (are you my SIL?).  I have literally watched my MIL put a raw turkey on her countertop.  Then after she put it in the pan, take a dirty wet dish cloth to wipe the counter where the turkey was, then use the same cloth on her hands, then turn around and use it to wash dishes.  Seriously.  Hurl.  My FIL is a retired Doctor and she is a very clean person otherwise.  There is just a huge food safety disconnect and I am so uncomfortable with it.  Shudder.

[bootsorhearts]

mrstommyshelby hey you! Glad to see you're doing ok.

Seriously are we related?? What is your strategy for avoiding getting sick? I've tried taking over meal prep so I can re wash everything before I use it but she gets defensive then. Does your MIL also put things in the fridge uncovered and leave perishables out in the counter for long periods of time? I really don't know how my brother and I made it to adulthood.

Hope the purgatory ends soon.

[sunshineandbabytoes]

Mar 23, 2017 13:02:01 GMT -5 Rama said:

Mar 23, 2017 12:59:22 GMT -5 shytimes said:

Rama what is a French dip? Am I missing something?

Also called a "beef dip" apparently?

It's roast beef in a french roll (we butter and toast the bread on the griddle at home, first, then add swiss and beef until all melty)!  Dip it in au jus and mmmmm.  I might need this for dinner now.

WHY RAMA!!! I am going to have to go to ARBYS now! GDI

[Rama]

Mar 23, 2017 15:02:47 GMT -5 sunshineandbabytoes said:

Mar 23, 2017 13:02:01 GMT -5 Rama said:

Also called a "beef dip" apparently?

It's roast beef in a french roll (we butter and toast the bread on the griddle at home, first, then add swiss and beef until all melty)!  Dip it in au jus and mmmmm.  I might need this for dinner now.

WHY RAMA!!!??? I am going to have to go to ARBYS now! GDI

I'M SORRY I'M JUST AT THAT STAGE OKAY?!

[mrstommyshelby]

Mar 23, 2017 15:00:20 GMT -5 bootsorhearts said:

mrstommyshelby hey you! Glad to see you're doing ok.

Seriously are we related?? What is your strategy for avoiding getting sick? I've tried taking over meal prep so I can re wash everything before I use it but she gets defensive then. Does your MIL also put things in the fridge uncovered and leave perishables out in the counter for long periods of time? I really don't know how my brother and I made it to adulthood.

Hope the purgatory ends soon.

OMG I do have a strategy!  You truly get my plight! They are out of state from us so I have a storage box I keep there.  I have disinfecting wipes that I use to wipe down surfaces, fridge door handles, coffee pot, microwave door, etc. (ETA that I do this on the down low when no one is in the kitchen.  I'm not the forward!)  I have paper plates and plastic utensils, take and toss cups etc on hand for the kids.

They will leave a half glass of milk uncovered in the fridge for days.  Who would ever drink that? 

Not going to hijack the thread but I will start posting once my body gets with the program or my D&C Tuesday.  I told riverraine I'd get some Big Little Lies action going in randoms soon! 

[Rama]

I love seeing you around, mrstommyshelby. :)

[bootsorhearts]

mrstommyshelby this is amazing. Let's trade more tips later!

Good luck on Tuesday, or between now and Tuesday. If you have to do the D&c hopefully you get some good meds at least.

[mrstommyshelby]

bootsorhearts, Rama, aw, thanks! I'll be back (terminator voice)

[kj808]

I'm doing testing, although i'm not sure which one it is. I'll find out today at my appointment. The testing is scheduled for April 10th.

I did 1st tri screenings in my other pregnancies too since DH's sister has Down's Syndrome, although I think this time it will be the next level one since i'm now 35.

I've also heard some people have attitudes about not doing the screenings and whatever, but i've always done them. I totally agree that it's important to be prepared.

[Cythe]

I'll say the same thing here that I said to my OB. When you've spent $25k on having a baby, I need all the answers.

[ssm]

Mar 23, 2017 11:03:19 GMT -5 bootsorhearts said:

seventythree We haven't had a lot of that attitude in general on this board for which I am very grateful. I recall people being called out on previous BMBs for *gasp* eating lunch meat or *omg* getting a regular massage or *holy shit I can't believe you did that WTF* eating sushi. I'm like, really? Leave people alone. Unless they're smoking crack or something, they don't need to be judged.

but I liked my sandy vagina
😂😂😂😂😂 do you remember that?? Sheesh it feels like forever ago.

[Rama]

Mar 23, 2017 16:46:46 GMT -5 mkrupar said:

Mar 23, 2017 11:13:32 GMT -5 thatgirlrachel said:

I feel like we have a very #breezy BMB and I'm digging it.

I attribute it to a lot of STM's around these parts.

My first BMB was pretty chill, too, and they were primarily FTMs. I think it's just the quality peeps. #winkyface

[thechickencoop]

Mar 23, 2017 14:27:59 GMT -5 thatgirlrachel said:

Mar 23, 2017 13:02:01 GMT -5 Rama said:

Also called a "beef dip" apparently?

It's roast beef in a french roll (we butter and toast the bread on the griddle at home, first, then add swiss and beef until all melty)!  Dip it in au jus and mmmmm.  I might need this for dinner now.

Well, now my mouth is watering. Dinner party at Rama's!

She already has dessert covered too!!

[thechickencoop]

Mar 23, 2017 10:36:28 GMT -5 seventythree said:

Yep! Getting the Panorama and an NT scan. We did it last pregnancy, too...but I think I'm getting the next level of screening this time because of my age (turning 35 in Aug). We're most likely finding out the sex this time around, so that's also exciting

I remember this coming up on my last BMB (which started on TD), and all these holier-than-thou types declaring that they weren't going to do 1st tri screens because they would love their baby no matter what. I wish I'd been more assertive back then...knowledge is power, people! Ugh. I still get all riled up just thinking about it.

Eta: I don't care what anyone chooses to do, just don't come at me like you're on some moral high ground because of that choice.

So, this is my H. And it irritates me to no end. He's like, why do we care? Um, we'll H, if there is a detectable issue, then I would like to know about it so that we can get the best possible treatment and care...wtf is so hard to understand about that???

[duskymonkey]

Guise, I thought this was a NIPT thread, stop with the food. Now I want to eat like all the lunch meat and roast beef sandwiches!

[duskymonkey]

Geriatric parents over here so we're getting everything and anything there is recommended to be done. Getting blood screen next week along with NT scan and will go from there. I've resorted to just taking it one step at a time or I'll drive myself crazy with fear.

[bootsorhearts]

Dropped off our Harmony sample today. Should get results in a week or so.

So how's this for dumb? If insurance covered it, it would have cost me $500 or so since I haven't met my deductible. The genetic counselor down coded it for me so insurance wouldn't cover it so the self pay cost is only $200. And we wonder why our healthcare system is so screwed up.

[thechickencoop]

Mar 24, 2017 17:00:17 GMT -5 bootsorhearts said:

Dropped off our Harmony sample today. Should get results in a week or so.

So how's this for dumb? If insurance covered it, it would have cost me $500 or so since I haven't met my deductible. The genetic counselor down coded it for me so insurance wouldn't cover it so the self pay cost is only $200. And we wonder why our healthcare system is so screwed up.

Yes dumb, but that 500 would have at least gone toward your deductible so you're paying extra either way :/

Well...depending on how high your deductible is though.

[mimi]

Late to this party -- my very first appointment isn't even until this Wednesday (I'm 9w tomorrow) so we'll discuss further then, but I'm going to do blood test + NT as long as my insurance covers it -- which they should, given my history, but also our insurance provider has a long history of fuckery when it comes to covering things. Also a long history of fuckery when it comes to common sense. So we'll see....

[mimi]

Mar 24, 2017 17:46:17 GMT -5 thechickencoop said:

Mar 24, 2017 17:00:17 GMT -5 bootsorhearts said:

Dropped off our Harmony sample today. Should get results in a week or so.

So how's this for dumb? If insurance covered it, it would have cost me $500 or so since I haven't met my deductible. The genetic counselor down coded it for me so insurance wouldn't cover it so the self pay cost is only $200. And we wonder why our healthcare system is so screwed up.

Yes dumb, but that 500 would have at least gone toward your deductible so you're paying extra either way :/

Well...depending on how high your deductible is though.

Sorry to break it to you, but depending on how high your deductible is....you'll still be meeting it this year, one way or another