all the randomness 5/1

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I came down with a cold so DH took the kids his morning and I got to sleep in until 9. God he's amazing. I don't get sick very often but when I do I totally get the man-cold and become a miserable, worthless lump.

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May 4, 2017 11:40:08 GMT -5 spacedcadet said:

OK, dumb question regarding the NT scan. It does not appear that my doctor does them? She just mentioned at the last appt the anatomy scan at 18ish weeks. What determines who gets them? With DS, I didn't get into see a doctor until I was 12 weeks so I feel like a bit of a noob.

Hm, that's weird. My dr goes over all the ultrasounds that I'll have at throughout the pregnancy at the first appointment. The NT scan he always offers and tells me that it's coming up if I choose to have it done.

[laurensc927]

bethkate I'm so glad you are telling people! 14 weeks, where has the time gone!

grumpycat88 good luck wrangling the toddler and congrats to YH!

theiowagirl I'm avoiding telling MIL because I don't want to deal with how emotional she will be lol

spacedcadet I was told my age (35) and that we did IVF meant I needed the NT scan.

[grumpycat88]

May 4, 2017 11:40:08 GMT -5 spacedcadet said:

OK, dumb question regarding the NT scan. It does not appear that my doctor does them? She just mentioned at the last appt the anatomy scan at 18ish weeks. What determines who gets them? With DS, I didn't get into see a doctor until I was 12 weeks so I feel like a bit of a noob.

The quad screening (just a blood test) is generally more accurate than the NT test. The ultrasound piece can be challenging to get the measurement because baby is so little still. If you have additional risk factors I'm sure your doc would have recommended it. Also, you can totally call up and ask a nurse at your practice.

[spacedcadet]

May 4, 2017 12:12:18 GMT -5 laurensc927 said:

bethkate I'm so glad you are telling people! 14 weeks, where has the time gone!

grumpycat88 good luck wrangling the toddler and congrats to YH!

theiowagirl I'm avoiding telling MIL because I don't want to deal with how emotional she will be lol

spacedcadet I was told my age (35) and that we did IVF meant I needed the NT scan.

I was thinking because of my age (36) as well, that she would insist on some of these things, but the only thing she said about it is that she is sending me for a Level 2 ultrasound. She said I could do the blood test if I wanted, but that was it. I did have a relatively easy pregnancy last time too though so I'm sure that's part of it.

[bethkate]

spacedcadet, My OB doesn't do the NT scan either. I'll be 35 at delivery, have a loss history, and did IVF, and I still had to practically beg for an u/s last week at 12+6. They called it a scan to "check viability."

I'm getting a level 2 u/s for my anatomy scan too.

[cdnfarmgirl]

May 4, 2017 11:22:05 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

I've been telling my students today. I'm sick of hiding my belly when nothing is really hiding it anymore.

I got my maternity stuff out, but I don't own any work pants because I just wore yoga pants. I should probably buy some real maternity work pants.

I wore maternity pants for the first time today at school too. I work in an elementary school so kids don't really
Notice. But I had a few teachers look at my stomach today slyly. Lol. Nothing hides it either and I'm tired of squishing into my regular pants. At least my mat pants kinda smooth it out. I don't care anymore.

[cnf2013]

May 4, 2017 11:40:08 GMT -5 spacedcadet said:

OK, dumb question regarding the NT scan. It does not appear that my doctor does them? She just mentioned at the last appt the anatomy scan at 18ish weeks. What determines who gets them? With DS, I didn't get into see a doctor until I was 12 weeks so I feel like a bit of a noob.

They're being phased out, it appears, in leui of blood screenings instead. I was offered one with my daughter but now two years later my office no longer offers them and has panorama instead.

[cnf2013]

I'm so glad I told my students today. No more struggling to dress myself in the mornings. Full bump mode, activated.

[theiowagirl]

May 4, 2017 10:26:30 GMT -5 grumpycat88 said:

I found out yesterday that dh has to attend his MBA graduation ceremony to get his degree. He wasn't planning on going and ignored emails so he missed the cut off for saying he won't be there. Thankfully my brother has agreed to go with me to help contain DS. It's only an hour but it's right before lunch so I'm just gonna load him up with food and hope for a food coma. He's not going to do well with sitting for an hour so I'm just gonna sit in the back so we can escape if needed. Any advice is greatly appreciated. We don't have toddler headphones otherwise I'd like stick him in front of my phone.

Eta I just ordered toddler headphones with overnight shipping lol. I'll pay the $3.99 extra to be prepared.

Does he like to color? Our DD is 2.5 and we just started having her sit in church with us. Food and coloring.

[theiowagirl]

grumpycat88 & @annperkins so glad to hear that about the spotting!!

grumpycat88 tell me more about feeling the baby move. I'm so curious.

[theiowagirl]

cnf2013 @thatgolfbitch love it! Let those bumps freeee

[laurensc927]

May 4, 2017 14:37:54 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

May 4, 2017 11:40:08 GMT -5 spacedcadet said:

OK, dumb question regarding the NT scan. It does not appear that my doctor does them? She just mentioned at the last appt the anatomy scan at 18ish weeks. What determines who gets them? With DS, I didn't get into see a doctor until I was 12 weeks so I feel like a bit of a noob.

They're being phased out, it appears, in leui of blood screenings instead. I was offered one with my daughter but now two years later my office no longer offers them and has panorama instead.

What I found strange with my office is they didn't offer the blood screening to me (I know they offer it). I asked the doctor if either was necessary since we used CCS tested embryos and that's when she gave me the spiel about my age and IVF. I mean I'm not gonna turn down an extra ultrasound but it seemed odd.

bethkate didn't your doctor say you didn't need either b/c of tested embryos? I'm thinking it just varies by practice.

[RoLoMa]

I really, REALLY need my appointment tomorrow to hurry up so I know everything is ok with the baby. I hadn't had any spotting since last week and then had a teeny tiny amount of streak when I wiped this afternoon. Now I am back in full panic mode. I know, logically, that it isn't a big deal to have small amounts of spotting but I haven't been able to be comfortable and enjoy my pregnancy all week.

Sorry to rarely post and then debbie downer all over the randoms. I just don't have anywhere else to throw these feelings. My H either wants to send me to the ER or pretend like it isn't happening and I don't want to worry my mom or dad with it. I just want to see a wiggly little baby tomorrow and then I can breathe, at least for now. Once I know that it is for real, I will probably spend some more time here. I am just scared to get attached.

[bethkate]

RoLoMa, ((hugs)) I get it. FX your appointment gets here quickly for you and then you can relax a little.

[peggels24]

May 4, 2017 16:16:19 GMT -5 RoLoMa said:

I really, REALLY need my appointment tomorrow to hurry up so I know everything is ok with the baby. I hadn't had any spotting since last week and then had a teeny tiny amount of streak when I wiped this afternoon. Now I am back in full panic mode. I know, logically, that it isn't a big deal to have small amounts of spotting but I haven't been able to be comfortable and enjoy my pregnancy all week.

Sorry to rarely post and then debbie downer all over the randoms. I just don't have anywhere else to throw these feelings. My H either wants to send me to the ER or pretend like it isn't happening and I don't want to worry my mom or dad with it. I just want to see a wiggly little baby tomorrow and then I can breathe, at least for now. Once I know that it is for real, I will probably spend some more time here. I am just scared to get attached.

All the ((hugs)).  No apologies necessary - that's what we are here for - to support each other.  Sending you good thoughts for tomorrow's appointment!

[peggels24]

May 4, 2017 16:01:32 GMT -5 laurensc927 said:

May 4, 2017 14:37:54 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

They're being phased out, it appears, in leui of blood screenings instead. I was offered one with my daughter but now two years later my office no longer offers them and has panorama instead.

What I found strange with my office is they didn't offer the blood screening to me (I know they offer it). I asked the doctor if either was necessary since we used CCS tested embryos and that's when she gave me the spiel about my age and IVF. I mean I'm not gonna turn down an extra ultrasound but it seemed odd.

bethkate didn't your doctor say you didn't need either b/c of tested embryos? I'm thinking it just varies by practice.

What did your dr say about your age and IVF?  I claim pregnancy brain for forgetting

And yes, it makes perfect sense that if the embryo was tested, they would skip the Panorama - I'm 98% positive that CCS covers more than Panorama.  But they could at least tell you that.  I hate when drs don't tell you things - especially since you asked!

[laurensc927]

peggels24 she said because I'm AMA and we did IVF she wanted me to get the nt scan. She didn't know what CCS covered and I couldn't remember everything so we compromised on that I would at least have the scan. I did have my RE send them a copy of the CCS report.

[cnf2013]

Big hugs RoLoMa. You can always FB message me all your feelings

[theiowagirl]

RoLoMa I'm so sorry about your anxiety. Praying for a great appointment tomorrow and a strong and healthy babe!

[bethkate]

laurensc927, my ob said I didn't need the blood test because of CCS, but the NP looked at me like I had 10 heads when I asked about a 12 week u/s.

[laurensc927]

RoLoMa I'm sorry you're having such anxiety. Fx for a great appt tomorrow!

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I'm wearing one of my Gap dresses at work. The one that I said would look better when I had a real bump. Well, I've got one of those now.

I've only told my immediate boss and one co-worker. Tonight, I've just been enjoying watching everyone else suspiciously eyeing my stomach.

[cnf2013]

Why am I still nauseous? Doesn't this shit let up by now? With DD I was only sick from weeks 7-11. I'm going to be 12w on Saturday and I feel like absolute garbage.

[grumpycat88]

May 4, 2017 15:49:52 GMT -5 theiowagirl said:

grumpycat88 & @annperkins so glad to hear that about the spotting!!

grumpycat88 tell me more about feeling the baby move. I'm so curious.

It's like popcorn or butterflies after I drink something really cold or eat something really sweet. Ice cold water and chocolate chip cookies get it moving lol. Located a couple inches below my belly button to the left. I didn't believe it was baby for the first couple days. I felt DS at 16 weeks but it was full kicks on the outside of my belly so I pry felt him sooner just didn't know what it was

Eta I'm on the thin side and I am lactose intolerant so I'm very aware of what's gas vs. What's not lol.

[bethkate]

May 4, 2017 19:45:20 GMT -5 Miss Killjoy said:

So if anyone needs to feel better about their week, it's probably been better than mine. Here is a small selection of the bullshit I'm dealing with this week:

- students putting worms in each other's hair and belongings
- student bringing me a tissue full of head lice someone picked out of her hair
- student (grade five) punching a grade one in the face
- parent calling my personal cell phone multiple times
- spitballed in the face with no consequences for student
- told I'm being "hormonal" by authority figure

Can't handle it, guys. I can't. If ever there was a week where I need a glass of wine, this is it.

We've had lice in my room this week too. So fun. The hormonal comment though?! I'd lose my shit.

[bethkate]

May 4, 2017 19:53:02 GMT -5 Miss Killjoy said:

bethkate, it was in a room full of students and I was too astonished to react as I would have liked to. :/

Wow. I'm sorry your week has sucked so much.

[laurensc927]

Ugh that sucks Miss Killjoy, how did a parent get your personal cell number. I hope tomorrow's better and you're weekend is relaxing.

[laurensc927]

May 4, 2017 20:15:31 GMT -5 Miss Killjoy said:

May 4, 2017 20:08:06 GMT -5 laurensc927 said:

Ugh that sucks Miss Killjoy , how did a parent get your personal cell number. I hope tomorrow's better and you're weekend is relaxing.

I took the school soccer team to their tournament in the fall. It was across town, so I let the players use my phone to call their parents when we were leaving so that they knew approximately when to come to the school to pick them up. So some parents have my cell phone number... but none of them have USED it...

That sucks, you try to be nice and they take advantage!

[laurensc927]

So I was on you tube looking for a workout channel I had subscribed to and I found an old channel I had watched called "Does this baby make me look fat". I stopped watching when it went from infertility to pregnancy videos so I binge watched the latter tonight and they were hysterical. Definitely made my treadmill time fly by.