Expectant parent club! Where the pregnant people hang out.

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

She may be good, but this time, I hope she is WRONG!! I hope you get your girl!

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

ok, every thing went well with my appt today. Baby's heart rate was 160. My ultrasound is in 3 weeks on April 29 at 9:30 am!! and I won't make ya'll wait all day to find out gender LOL

suzettex5 - I say it's too early to tell. My doc won't let me get a gender u/s until 20 weeks because she says earlier than that is sometimes hard to tell.

rare feathers farm - I'm thinking you said your baby's heart rate was in the 160's, and you're having a girl - so that's giving me some hope! LOL I'll be 17 weeks on Friday.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Yes but my doctor also told me a few weeks ago that it was most likely a boy (it was 133 at that time).

At the ultrasound, it was 144 and yesterday--it was 138.

At my very first u/s it was 120.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

oops, duplicate post

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Hey everyone--just trying to keep busy.

I called and spoke with my doctor's nurse on the phone today, three times. My doctor is refusing to refer me for an amino--now what?

I don't want to change doctors at 5 months. The only other clinic is the one my MIL and all of her friends work at--and I've had major issues with confidentiality there in the past....(her non-clinic-working friends coming up to me in the grocery store and discussing our fertility issues), for instance.

My doctor says I'm overreacting and blah, blah, blah. Maybe--but I'm sick to my stomach, not eating well, not sleeping, stressed out, can't focus at work, etc...and that cannot be good for the baby, either?

Of course, my DH is not at all concerned. He got ticked at me for even thinking about amino. He was like, "Where did you go to medical school? You need to listen to your doctor." Apparently, the risks of amino aren't what they used to be and decrease month by month....(the further along you are, the less risk there is). I would not have it done here anyway but in Wenatchee (which is a "real" hospital.)

So I asked the nurse what if there is something wrong and you're refusing me treatment? Can I come back and sue the clinic because they're refusing treatment? She was all quiet on the phone and said she would have my doctor call me. However, it's now almost 6pm here (my doctor is gone by 5pm) so I guess I'll see if she calls tomorrow?

I spent FIVE HOURS on the internet last night because I was researching DS, EIF's, hCG levels, 20 week ultrasounds, level 2 ultrasounds, isolated EIF's etc). I'm obsessed. DH says there's nothing we can do at this point (yes, I know but I still want to be prepared, just in case). He's also threatening to have our internet shut off if I don't stop fretting.

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

I really don't know what to say.. Mainly because I would feel the same way you do now. My ultrasound is on the 18th. Not to far away!! I may very well be in your shoes in 12 more days. My doc has had me worried from day one by telling me my "chances" based on my age..(36) Granted, my bloodwork came back "fine" at my last appointment.. But I didn't get to talk to her, I missed her call. So I don't know what my actual margins are. I will ask at my ultrasound appointment because I feel like I NEED to know! I could tell you not to worry, but that is like telling a chicken to stay out of your freshly planted flower bed.. It ain't happenin'.... But I honestly think it may not be as bad as you think. Simply because of what the doctor said at your appointment yesterday.. and the Radiologist too. Maybe your doc is refusing the amnio because she really believes or knows, that what is on your daughters heart is nothing to be majorly concerned about as far as DS or anything more serious.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Ms.FuzzyButts :

I really don't know what to say.. Mainly because I would feel the same way you do now. My ultrasound is on the 18th. Not to far away!! I may very well be in your shoes in 12 more days. My doc has had me worried from day one by telling me my "chances" based on my age..(36) Granted, my bloodwork came back "fine" at my last appointment.. But I didn't get to talk to her, I missed her call. So I don't know what my actual margins are. I will ask at my ultrasound appointment because I feel like I NEED to know! I could tell you not to worry, but that is like telling a chicken to stay out of your freshly planted flower bed.. It ain't happenin'.... But I honestly think it may not be as bad as you think. Simply because of what the doctor said at your appointment yesterday.. and the Radiologist too. Maybe your doc is refusing the amnio because she really believes or knows, that what is on your daughters heart is nothing to be majorly concerned about as far as DS or anything more serious.

Thank you! I am just a nervous wreck! I told my DH tonight that I ordered a cabinet incubator. He started to go off and I interrupted and said that "hatching a few hundred chicks will take my mind off other things."

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

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Thank you! I am just a nervous wreck! I told my DH tonight that I ordered a cabinet incubator. He started to go off and I interrupted and said that "hatching a few hundred chicks will take my mind off other things."

That's evil!! Yet, absolutely brilliant... *wonders what my excuse could be*

 

[kelseygirl707]

Ugh! Will I ever be in control of my emotions again? I Hate this feeling! I take care of DH's GMA, and she has been a total B**** to me all day. When I got home I broke down on hubby, sobbed for a good hour, DH got soo peeved he tried to leave to go tell her off, but I held him back. I'm still so worked up, I can't even eat, and I haven't been eating enough lately, so this is not helping! I'm just tired of not being appriciated, I guess the old lady just doesn't like me, but I bend over backwards for her, so she better get off it before I snap and end up screaming everything I hate about her, in her face!

Sorry, I just needed to rant for a sec.

 

[MrsKemmerlin]

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You're a better woman than many, many, many of us out there. Most wouldn't even consider helping, just keep that in the back of your head. She maybe awful sometimes, but if she was able to see how amazing you are to her (even on the worst of days, on both parts) about twenty years ago, think how grateful she would be for you

Also, I had another doctor's appointment today. OB appt & colpo. FYI - that sh*t hurts. Well, the biopsy. I don't care what anyone says. I had it done at 9am, and it is now 130pm and I still feel it!

But we did get to see the heartbeat again - she said she'll do it on ultrasound until I'm far enough along to hear the heartbeat by doppler. And I am going to have a rude awakening when I can start to feel him/her moving! Two words: Wiggle Worm!