Pregnant or Trying thread for October 9th - 16th

LunaAshling · 10-09-2005, 09:51 AM

October Birthday's:
Ketosisgirl....................Simon ~ Born 10/05/05

September: Birthday's:
jojolw.......................... Aidyn Lillian ~ Born 9/20/05
jeepifer........................Eleanor Leslie ~ Born 9/19/05

Pregnant Moms:

Overdue Moms:

vjfreddi........................ W42??............... 10/01/05

Third Trimester Moms (28-40 weeks):

Karingreen....................W41............... 10/08/05
Tammeli.......................W39............... 10/17/05....Girl
Jai...............................W34............. . 11/23/05....Girl
Kaillean........................W32.............. 12/06/05
cjthedog64 ..................W32.............. 12/10/05.....Boy
shrishyk.......................W30 ..............12/19/05.....Girl
Diabolique.....................W29.............. 12/24/05

Second Trimester Moms (13-27 weeks):

Trailboss.......................W25............... 01/20/06
Louise..........................W24............... 01/27/06
Portia...........................W24.............. .02/05/06
abvidrine.......................W23............... 02/12/06
AZParalegal..................W23................02/13/06
littlegunshots................W20................ 03/07/06
umayya........................W19................0 3/??/06
boodsadel.....................W18...............03/16/06
Daisy73........................W18................ 03/17/06
Meltza..........................W17.............. .03/21/06
saltire...........................W15............. ..04/04/06
LunaAshling..................W14.................0 4/14/06

First Trimester Moms (1-13 weeks):

lil miss...........................W10................ 05/05/06
aphexacid......................W10................ 05/07/06
cenicienta......................W9................ . 05/14/06
kbeth.............................W9.............. ..05/14/06
I_Write...........................W9.............. ...05/??/06
kasia15..........................W7............... .05/24/06

TTC Moms :
lil miss.............................................. .....Trying!
StrawberryGirl.................................... .....Trying!
AnnieO............................................ .......Trying!
speckle........................................... ........Trying!
AZParalegal....................................... ..... Trying!
DasiyNYC.......................................... ..... Trying!
Nikole............................................ .........Trying!
jennifer-in-wv............................................Tryi ng!
Laprettygurl...................................... .......Trying!
Maja.............................................. ..........Trying
TheJoannShow...................................... ...Trying
Aediekins......................................... .... ...Trying
AFwife............................................ ..... ...Trying
klickitat......................................... ....... ..Trying
PrincessAmeenah.......................... ....... ...Trying

I think I will leave pg moms up until 44 weeks and then take them off if there has been no word from anyone. I know a bunch of the ladies are not on here anymore. If I take you off but you come back... just let me know and I will add you right back up there! It's nice to know that people had their babies!

LunaAshling · 10-09-2005, 09:52 AM

Last weeks thread: Pregnant or Trying thread for October 1st - 9th

kbeth · 10-10-2005, 06:27 AM

Good Monday Morning!

Hope everyone is feeling well.

Jai--I've been reading your posts and am hoping for good things. I know looking at that list of factors had to drive you nuts!

lil miss--I hope you get some reassurance from the dr.

I also had some spotting off and on for a couple of weeks, so on thursday, my first drs appt, they gave me a quick ultrasound. I was 8 1/2 weeks and could just see this little pulsating glob that was apparently the heart. Very reassuring. Then this little arm (or, um, leg) bud came jutting out and waved at us really quick. So cool!

My girlfriend came in to run the Chicago marathon this weekend. On saturday she needed to "carb-load" so it was a day with bagels and regular-ole pasta. With eyes wide open I followed right along. It had been years since I had had either one of those things. Man, did I pay! Yesterday, I was so nauseated and I could hardly keep my eyes open. It seems that every couple of weeks I do something like that now that I'm pregnant. Never to that extent, but usually something small. Sounds strange, but it seems to keep me somewhat on plan. I certainly don't want to feel that way again!

It's time for us to decide what kind of prenatal screening we'll be doing. Anyone with opinions on the chorionic villi (sp???) vs amnio?

LunaAshling · 10-10-2005, 02:47 PM

I had an amino with my first son (they were checking to see if his lungs were mature). Well that goes down in my books and one of the worst pregnancy experiances! I had 5 people holding me down. It was possibly the cause of one of the infections I had later.

That probably was of no help at all!

Tell us what they are worried about (incase you said it and I have psaced it!).... why did you guys want to do it?

kbeth · 10-10-2005, 05:10 PM

Oh, older first-time mom. I'll be 37 next month. Not sure if that alone is reason enough....but I *think* it would be good to be prepared.

kbeth · 10-10-2005, 07:08 PM

And Luna, your response was helpful. We are weighing the benefits vs risks of having any of the invasive testing done. I've read that complications can arise following these tests. You are the first person I "know" that had it done, and sure enough, it doesn't sound like it was a great experience.

meek · 10-11-2005, 08:02 AM

kbeth, I don't personally think that your age is reason enough to do a test like that. And if you wouldn't do anything differently as a result of the info you get from the test (i.e., abort), then why worry yourself with it? I don't think the benefit outweighs the risk in this case. But, then again, I'm a total non-interventionist!

LunaAshling · 10-11-2005, 08:54 AM

kbeth... I also do not think your age is high enough either!

Here is the simple question... would you abort if you found out something was wrong? Because if the answer is no, you are just putting yourself at risk to lose your baby early.

If there is a family history of "bad" things and you know you HAVE to know and can't handle living with some of them... then get the test. Realize that sometimes the tests are not accurate.

They HURT. There was a reason 5 people were holding me down.

They can cause infection and/or miscarriage.

They are not always 100% accurate.

And you have to live with the info.

For some people I think they benefit, for the majority I am not convinced. If there was a family history of some horrible things I would maybe want to know early. But if you would keep the baby to term no matter what... I don't think its worth the risk.

In the end it is up to you. Don't listen to doctors who tell every lady over 35 to do it. It's your body and your baby!

jeepifer · 10-11-2005, 09:39 AM

We opted to have the quad screen blood test done. IF there had been some indication of something wrong, then an ultrasound would have been the next step. If there was still a question, then we would have done an amnio.

My quad screen (ask for this, it's MUCH more accurate than the old triple screen) was just fine, so we never needed to worry about the more invasive procedures.

shrishyk · 10-11-2005, 10:52 AM

We did the AFP test with my first pregnancy... I was a little uneducated about the test itself so I agreed to it. I wasn't "of age" for the amnio so I didn't have to think about that then.
This time, I refused any testing. We have no history of problems, nor did I want a needle in my abdomen.

And I didn't want to rely on a blood test that is known to have inaccuracies. We knew we wouldn't abort halfway through the pregnancy. I am so glad we chose not to do any testing. Everything has worked out and I'm enjoying these last couple months. (other than being really tired...)

Timmy's Wife · 10-11-2005, 11:17 AM

Question for ya'll: I have a friend that is due in January and I am due in April. Our hubbies are also friends and we all enjoy snowmobiling. Here's my question. I don't plan to snowmobile this year because I don't want to risk complications as a result of being jostled around on a snomobile. On the other hand, my friend, who will be well into her 3rd trimester, plans on snowmobiling through December. So, waddaya' think?

saltire · 10-11-2005, 11:58 AM

Just wanted to pop in and say that I heard the HB today, sitting steady at 152. Ok gotta run now, back to packing my things up.

Timmy's Wife · 10-11-2005, 01:28 PM

Yay Chrissy! We heard our baby's heartbeat today too. It is right at 160 bpm. I cried when the heart tones first came through

LunaAshling · 10-11-2005, 01:32 PM

Wooohooooooo saltire and Timmy's Wife!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for snowmobiling in your 3rd... almost every doctor will tell you NO. I guess she is more comfortable with that risk! At least it is not snowboarding!

LunaAshling · 10-11-2005, 01:33 PM

Oh and I must come in and say I have heard of women doing the tests and not having alot of pain... and a few docs will do a local numbing shot... I was not offered that option.

In the end they pull out a foot long needle and put it through your belly... it's hard to remain calm when that is happening and they are trying NOT to puncture the baby! It's nerve racking!

kasia15 · 10-11-2005, 04:08 PM

Glad to hear all the heartbeats are pumping away!

Wow all that amino stuff sounds intense, sounds like a very personal decision....good luck and we are all here for you whatever you decide is best

AS for me I am still have a little discharge a sort of dark bloody mucousy discharge ewwwwwww he he
I am hoping for a girl, (but of course will be happy with whatever I get)_ as I have 4 brothers and my 2 nephews are boys. what about the rest of you??

johnandchicken · 10-11-2005, 06:24 PM

hi everyone...another preggo here...im a 10 weeker!!!! I have a daughter wishing for a boy!!!!!!!!! DD is 05/12/06 i was on atkins and will be back on it after the birth of this one

lil miss · 10-11-2005, 06:41 PM

HI ALL

I didnt have amnio with my first two, wasnt offered, but they have already started asking me abou tit this time around [now that I am "older"] My sister had it and said it wasnt bad [guess she was numbed] BUT I dont htink Iwill go for it. I PLAN on having the quad screen and IF something should pop up there and I had questions, then I will consider the amnio, otherwise, it's just nto for me. We wouldnt abort and the US will show us many other defects that we would want to know at the delivery so thats how I came to this thinking...

I had MD appt on Fri, they are not concerned about the dizziness which lasted 24 hours and then quit so I guess it was a virus, anyway, did a BRIEF US and I got to see bambino again! ALl is well. I am FINALLY [in 11th week here] starting to relax and trust that this will work out...

Have my regular [non hysteric] appt tomorrow and am hoping to hear heartbeat altho I know it may be too early.

JohnChicken, I too will retunr to atkins post birth, trying to steer clear of sugar and white flour now but man it is hard.

GoJackets · 10-11-2005, 09:53 PM

Tammeli was to be induced today so maybe we have a new mommy!!!

kbeth · 10-12-2005, 07:34 AM

Hmmm...the quad level screening is intriguing...my midwife didn't even talk to me about it. (only triple) I'll have to do a little research. I like the idea of not doing anything invasive unless something questionable pops up. Thanks ladies for your input!

Good luck lil miss!

Welcome fellow 10-week-er Johnandchicken! Checked out your pictures. You're a hot lil mama!!

Are you following a maintenance-type diet during pg?

Kasia--I've no real preference on the sex. Everyone around me seems to think it's a boy -- including me. I wouldn't mind having a miniature of my husband. I like him alot. (blush) I am tho, trying to give equal GIRL time to any baby fantasies I'm having just in case. I wouldn't her to feel left out....

Let's hear it for all the tiny beating hearts!!! WOOHOOO!!

johnandchicken · 10-12-2005, 08:08 AM

hey kbeth....actually im doing nothing...when i do wanna eat its always cereal and milk...preferably captin crunch lol....i got that flu shot yesterday and i swear since then i have been feeling more queezy....i still havent even got a prenatal appt in yet and wont have one untill im 15 weeks which upsets me....thanks to medicaid...i have never been on it but with this new crappy insurance my hubby has at work we found out this labor and delivery is gonna cost well over four grand not like my last one 400...so i applied for medicaid and i got medicaid backup...which means i had to find a doctor who accepted my insurance and medicaid...and when i finally found one that accepted both..she is outta town in her home town of poland till im 15 weeks...i just hope my levels are doing ok ...im a hypothryoidsm patient and last pregnancy they had to take blood and switch my levels for levoxyl a whole lot! I guess this means alot of poking and prying in a visit to make up for lost time

well hope everyone has a good day!!

LunaAshling · 10-12-2005, 10:22 AM

johnandchicken............. WELCOME! Sorry to hear about the insurance issues... I HEAR you on that! I checked out your myspace and your daughter is sooooooooooo cute! I was also married at 19 too!

I already have two boys and would really like a girl. But who knows... we shall have to see.

lil miss .... {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}

kasia.... I am still sending good thoughts your way!!!!! {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}

LunaAshling · 10-12-2005, 10:23 AM

Good luck Tammeli!!!!! Hope it goes smooth!

lil miss · 10-12-2005, 11:56 AM

Hi All

MD appt went well but gained 7 lbs in one month! Yikes. They didnt bring it up but I DID. I am appalled. But all I can do is keep trying and see what happens. I was having LOADS of issues prior to preg with gaining excessively [altho I was still a healthy weight] my thyroid and everything checked out "ok" but something was up adn was workign on it with an MD when I got preg, so maybe it is continuing. All I can do is eat as healthy as I can and watch it and make changes. MD said I will mostlikely have some more energy sometime soon and exercise will become more routine again..

Luna-I too have 2 boys and a girl would be nice, but I am surprised to see I am not feeling REALLY strongly about it. Nice to feel that way. No worries.

LuckyKitty · 10-12-2005, 12:44 PM

May I ask you ladies a personal question?

DH and I are set to start trying this winter/spring. I'm going to be in a good friend's wedding in June. Not that I have much control over these things, but when could I get PG and not be showing so much at their wedding that she'll feel like I'm getting too much attention. I know everyone is different, but is there a time when most women begin to show?

TIA for any info you're willing to share

kat

mommiematters · 10-12-2005, 12:55 PM

Well thought I would jump in here.

I am currently 14 weeks due around April of 2006. We have 4 boys and this is actually our first reversal (vas) blessing. We had a reversal back in Feb and were blessed in July!!!

We will be very happy with whatever sex we are given. We will also be delivering at home with a midwife.

mommiematters · 10-12-2005, 01:00 PM

I am curious about something....Would you share what your diet is like?? I am tired of all the carbs but want to make sure I am getting enough for baby. I am thinking about getting my carbs from fruits and yogurt rather than other sources.

LunaAshling · 10-12-2005, 03:03 PM

jenkat and mommiematters!!!!!!!

jenkat... to be honest... everyone shows at a different rate. If you are smaller or have already had kids you may show faster. The ONLY safe way to NOT show and to NOT be puking the whole day of your friend's wedding is to NOT be pregnant at all. Period. And not the answer you wanted I am sure! If this person is truly your friend she will work around you... and if she can't I would wonder just how good of a friend she really was! Not to be rude, but I would not have cared if any of my friends were even 9 months pregnant in my wedding! My maid of honor brought her newborn.

I am almost 14 weeks with my 3rd child, and I look MUCH fu

10-09-2005, 09:51 AM	#1
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	Pregnant or Trying thread for October 9th - 16th October Birthday's: Ketosisgirl....................Simon ~ Born 10/05/05 September: Birthday's: jojolw.......................... Aidyn Lillian ~ Born 9/20/05 jeepifer........................Eleanor Leslie ~ Born 9/19/05 Pregnant Moms: Overdue Moms: vjfreddi........................ W42??............... 10/01/05 Third Trimester Moms (28-40 weeks): Karingreen....................W41............... 10/08/05 Tammeli.......................W39............... 10/17/05....Girl Jai...............................W34............. . 11/23/05....Girl Kaillean........................W32.............. 12/06/05 cjthedog64 ..................W32.............. 12/10/05.....Boy shrishyk.......................W30 ..............12/19/05.....Girl Diabolique.....................W29.............. 12/24/05 Second Trimester Moms (13-27 weeks): Trailboss.......................W25............... 01/20/06 Louise..........................W24............... 01/27/06 Portia...........................W24.............. .02/05/06 abvidrine.......................W23............... 02/12/06 AZParalegal..................W23................02/13/06 littlegunshots................W20................ 03/07/06 umayya........................W19................0 3/??/06 boodsadel.....................W18...............03/16/06 Daisy73........................W18................ 03/17/06 Meltza..........................W17.............. .03/21/06 saltire...........................W15............. ..04/04/06 LunaAshling..................W14.................0 4/14/06 First Trimester Moms (1-13 weeks): lil miss...........................W10................ 05/05/06 aphexacid......................W10................ 05/07/06 cenicienta......................W9................ . 05/14/06 kbeth.............................W9.............. ..05/14/06 I_Write...........................W9.............. ...05/??/06 kasia15..........................W7............... .05/24/06 TTC Moms : lil miss.............................................. .....Trying! StrawberryGirl.................................... .....Trying! AnnieO............................................ .......Trying! speckle........................................... ........Trying! AZParalegal....................................... ..... Trying! DasiyNYC.......................................... ..... Trying! Nikole............................................ .........Trying! jennifer-in-wv............................................Tryi ng! Laprettygurl...................................... .......Trying! Maja.............................................. ..........Trying TheJoannShow...................................... ...Trying Aediekins......................................... .... ...Trying AFwife............................................ ..... ...Trying klickitat......................................... ....... ..Trying PrincessAmeenah.......................... ....... ...Trying I think I will leave pg moms up until 44 weeks and then take them off if there has been no word from anyone. I know a bunch of the ladies are not on here anymore. If I take you off but you come back... just let me know and I will add you right back up there! It's nice to know that people had their babies! __________________ Back and losing the "toddler" weight... everytime I "lc" I get pg. LC EBF'ing with an ANA food allergic toddler.

10-11-2005, 10:52 AM	#10
shrishyk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 323 Gallery: shrishyk Stats: 237/237/160 WOE: General Low Carb Start Date: November 2008	We did the AFP test with my first pregnancy... I was a little uneducated about the test itself so I agreed to it. I wasn't "of age" for the amnio so I didn't have to think about that then. This time, I refused any testing. We have no history of problems, nor did I want a needle in my abdomen. And I didn't want to rely on a blood test that is known to have inaccuracies. We knew we wouldn't abort halfway through the pregnancy. I am so glad we chose not to do any testing. Everything has worked out and I'm enjoying these last couple months. (other than being really tired...) __________________ Christy

10-12-2005, 07:34 AM	#20
kbeth MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,036 Gallery: kbeth Stats: Before baby: 130/117 Now:151/136/120 5'4" 39 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2002/after baby 02/02/08	Hmmm...the quad level screening is intriguing...my midwife didn't even talk to me about it. (only triple) I'll have to do a little research. I like the idea of not doing anything invasive unless something questionable pops up. Thanks ladies for your input! Good luck lil miss! Welcome fellow 10-week-er Johnandchicken! Checked out your pictures. You're a hot lil mama!! Are you following a maintenance-type diet during pg? Kasia--I've no real preference on the sex. Everyone around me seems to think it's a boy -- including me. I wouldn't mind having a miniature of my husband. I like him alot. (blush) I am tho, trying to give equal GIRL time to any baby fantasies I'm having just in case. I wouldn't her to feel left out.... Let's hear it for all the tiny beating hearts!!! WOOHOOO!! Last edited by kbeth : 10-12-2005 at 08:12 AM.

10-12-2005, 08:08 AM	#21
johnandchicken motormouth Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 724 Gallery: johnandchicken Stats: 24/14/pregnant WOE: atkins Start Date: 6/27/05	hey kbeth....actually im doing nothing...when i do wanna eat its always cereal and milk...preferably captin crunch lol....i got that flu shot yesterday and i swear since then i have been feeling more queezy....i still havent even got a prenatal appt in yet and wont have one untill im 15 weeks which upsets me....thanks to medicaid...i have never been on it but with this new crappy insurance my hubby has at work we found out this labor and delivery is gonna cost well over four grand not like my last one 400...so i applied for medicaid and i got medicaid backup...which means i had to find a doctor who accepted my insurance and medicaid...and when i finally found one that accepted both..she is outta town in her home town of poland till im 15 weeks...i just hope my levels are doing ok ...im a hypothryoidsm patient and last pregnancy they had to take blood and switch my levels for levoxyl a whole lot! I guess this means alot of poking and prying in a visit to make up for lost time well hope everyone has a good day!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~*~ http://www.myspace.com/bella111481 BABY #2 DD 5/5/06 ITS A GIRL!!!!!!

10-12-2005, 12:55 PM	#26
mommiematters Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 379 Gallery: mommiematters Stats: 283/Pregnant/125 WOE: Atkins	Well thought I would jump in here. I am currently 14 weeks due around April of 2006. We have 4 boys and this is actually our first reversal (vas) blessing. We had a reversal back in Feb and were blessed in July!!! We will be very happy with whatever sex we are given. We will also be delivering at home with a midwife. Last edited by mommiematters : 10-12-2005 at 12:57 PM.

10-09-2005, 09:52 AM	#2
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	Last weeks thread: Pregnant or Trying thread for October 1st - 9th

10-10-2005, 06:27 AM	#3
kbeth MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,036 Gallery: kbeth Stats: Before baby: 130/117 Now:151/136/120 5'4" 39 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2002/after baby 02/02/08	Good Monday Morning! Hope everyone is feeling well. Jai--I've been reading your posts and am hoping for good things. I know looking at that list of factors had to drive you nuts! lil miss--I hope you get some reassurance from the dr. I also had some spotting off and on for a couple of weeks, so on thursday, my first drs appt, they gave me a quick ultrasound. I was 8 1/2 weeks and could just see this little pulsating glob that was apparently the heart. Very reassuring. Then this little arm (or, um, leg) bud came jutting out and waved at us really quick. So cool! My girlfriend came in to run the Chicago marathon this weekend. On saturday she needed to "carb-load" so it was a day with bagels and regular-ole pasta. With eyes wide open I followed right along. It had been years since I had had either one of those things. Man, did I pay! Yesterday, I was so nauseated and I could hardly keep my eyes open. It seems that every couple of weeks I do something like that now that I'm pregnant. Never to that extent, but usually something small. Sounds strange, but it seems to keep me somewhat on plan. I certainly don't want to feel that way again! It's time for us to decide what kind of prenatal screening we'll be doing. Anyone with opinions on the chorionic villi (sp???) vs amnio?

10-10-2005, 02:47 PM	#4
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	I had an amino with my first son (they were checking to see if his lungs were mature). Well that goes down in my books and one of the worst pregnancy experiances! I had 5 people holding me down. It was possibly the cause of one of the infections I had later. That probably was of no help at all! Tell us what they are worried about (incase you said it and I have psaced it!).... why did you guys want to do it?

10-10-2005, 05:10 PM	#5
kbeth MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,036 Gallery: kbeth Stats: Before baby: 130/117 Now:151/136/120 5'4" 39 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2002/after baby 02/02/08	Oh, older first-time mom. I'll be 37 next month. Not sure if that alone is reason enough....but I think it would be good to be prepared.

10-10-2005, 07:08 PM	#6
kbeth MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,036 Gallery: kbeth Stats: Before baby: 130/117 Now:151/136/120 5'4" 39 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2002/after baby 02/02/08	And Luna, your response was helpful. We are weighing the benefits vs risks of having any of the invasive testing done. I've read that complications can arise following these tests. You are the first person I "know" that had it done, and sure enough, it doesn't sound like it was a great experience.

10-11-2005, 08:02 AM	#7
meek Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 101 Gallery: meek WOE: Atkins	kbeth, I don't personally think that your age is reason enough to do a test like that. And if you wouldn't do anything differently as a result of the info you get from the test (i.e., abort), then why worry yourself with it? I don't think the benefit outweighs the risk in this case. But, then again, I'm a total non-interventionist!

10-11-2005, 08:54 AM	#8
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	kbeth... I also do not think your age is high enough either! Here is the simple question... would you abort if you found out something was wrong? Because if the answer is no, you are just putting yourself at risk to lose your baby early. If there is a family history of "bad" things and you know you HAVE to know and can't handle living with some of them... then get the test. Realize that sometimes the tests are not accurate. They HURT. There was a reason 5 people were holding me down. They can cause infection and/or miscarriage. They are not always 100% accurate. And you have to live with the info. For some people I think they benefit, for the majority I am not convinced. If there was a family history of some horrible things I would maybe want to know early. But if you would keep the baby to term no matter what... I don't think its worth the risk. In the end it is up to you. Don't listen to doctors who tell every lady over 35 to do it. It's your body and your baby!

10-11-2005, 09:39 AM	#9
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 2,012 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: 222/208/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 7, 2008	We opted to have the quad screen blood test done. IF there had been some indication of something wrong, then an ultrasound would have been the next step. If there was still a question, then we would have done an amnio. My quad screen (ask for this, it's MUCH more accurate than the old triple screen) was just fine, so we never needed to worry about the more invasive procedures.

10-11-2005, 11:17 AM	#11
Timmy's Wife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Among the rednecks and hillbilles Posts: 1,881 Gallery: Timmy's Wife Stats: Goal! WOE: What'eva I want :p Start Date: Which time?	Question for ya'll: I have a friend that is due in January and I am due in April. Our hubbies are also friends and we all enjoy snowmobiling. Here's my question. I don't plan to snowmobile this year because I don't want to risk complications as a result of being jostled around on a snomobile. On the other hand, my friend, who will be well into her 3rd trimester, plans on snowmobiling through December. So, waddaya' think?

10-11-2005, 11:58 AM	#12
saltire wonton momma Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,984 Gallery: saltire Stats: 252/252/200	Just wanted to pop in and say that I heard the HB today, sitting steady at 152. Ok gotta run now, back to packing my things up.

10-11-2005, 01:28 PM	#13
Timmy's Wife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Among the rednecks and hillbilles Posts: 1,881 Gallery: Timmy's Wife Stats: Goal! WOE: What'eva I want :p Start Date: Which time?	Yay Chrissy! We heard our baby's heartbeat today too. It is right at 160 bpm. I cried when the heart tones first came through

10-11-2005, 01:32 PM	#14
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	Wooohooooooo saltire and Timmy's Wife!!!!!!!!!!!! As for snowmobiling in your 3rd... almost every doctor will tell you NO. I guess she is more comfortable with that risk! At least it is not snowboarding!

10-11-2005, 01:33 PM	#15
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	Oh and I must come in and say I have heard of women doing the tests and not having alot of pain... and a few docs will do a local numbing shot... I was not offered that option. In the end they pull out a foot long needle and put it through your belly... it's hard to remain calm when that is happening and they are trying NOT to puncture the baby! It's nerve racking!

10-11-2005, 04:08 PM	#16
kasia15 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 392 Gallery: kasia15 Start Date: 1 oct 03	Glad to hear all the heartbeats are pumping away! Wow all that amino stuff sounds intense, sounds like a very personal decision....good luck and we are all here for you whatever you decide is best AS for me I am still have a little discharge a sort of dark bloody mucousy discharge ewwwwwww he he I am hoping for a girl, (but of course will be happy with whatever I get)_ as I have 4 brothers and my 2 nephews are boys. what about the rest of you??

10-11-2005, 06:24 PM	#17
johnandchicken motormouth Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 724 Gallery: johnandchicken Stats: 24/14/pregnant WOE: atkins Start Date: 6/27/05	hi everyone...another preggo here...im a 10 weeker!!!! I have a daughter wishing for a boy!!!!!!!!! DD is 05/12/06 i was on atkins and will be back on it after the birth of this one

10-11-2005, 06:41 PM	#18
lil miss Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,519 Gallery: lil miss	HI ALL I didnt have amnio with my first two, wasnt offered, but they have already started asking me abou tit this time around [now that I am "older"] My sister had it and said it wasnt bad [guess she was numbed] BUT I dont htink Iwill go for it. I PLAN on having the quad screen and IF something should pop up there and I had questions, then I will consider the amnio, otherwise, it's just nto for me. We wouldnt abort and the US will show us many other defects that we would want to know at the delivery so thats how I came to this thinking... I had MD appt on Fri, they are not concerned about the dizziness which lasted 24 hours and then quit so I guess it was a virus, anyway, did a BRIEF US and I got to see bambino again! ALl is well. I am FINALLY [in 11th week here] starting to relax and trust that this will work out... Have my regular [non hysteric] appt tomorrow and am hoping to hear heartbeat altho I know it may be too early. JohnChicken, I too will retunr to atkins post birth, trying to steer clear of sugar and white flour now but man it is hard.

10-11-2005, 09:53 PM	#19
GoJackets Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Georgia Posts: 13,886 Gallery: GoJackets Stats: 240/230/140	Tammeli was to be induced today so maybe we have a new mommy!!!

10-12-2005, 10:22 AM	#22
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	johnandchicken............. WELCOME! Sorry to hear about the insurance issues... I HEAR you on that! I checked out your myspace and your daughter is sooooooooooo cute! I was also married at 19 too! I already have two boys and would really like a girl. But who knows... we shall have to see. lil miss .... {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} kasia.... I am still sending good thoughts your way!!!!! {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}

10-12-2005, 10:23 AM	#23
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	Good luck Tammeli!!!!! Hope it goes smooth!

10-12-2005, 11:56 AM	#24
lil miss Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,519 Gallery: lil miss	Hi All MD appt went well but gained 7 lbs in one month! Yikes. They didnt bring it up but I DID. I am appalled. But all I can do is keep trying and see what happens. I was having LOADS of issues prior to preg with gaining excessively [altho I was still a healthy weight] my thyroid and everything checked out "ok" but something was up adn was workign on it with an MD when I got preg, so maybe it is continuing. All I can do is eat as healthy as I can and watch it and make changes. MD said I will mostlikely have some more energy sometime soon and exercise will become more routine again.. Luna-I too have 2 boys and a girl would be nice, but I am surprised to see I am not feeling REALLY strongly about it. Nice to feel that way. No worries.

10-12-2005, 12:44 PM	#25
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	May I ask you ladies a personal question? DH and I are set to start trying this winter/spring. I'm going to be in a good friend's wedding in June. Not that I have much control over these things, but when could I get PG and not be showing so much at their wedding that she'll feel like I'm getting too much attention. I know everyone is different, but is there a time when most women begin to show? TIA for any info you're willing to share kat

10-12-2005, 01:00 PM	#27
mommiematters Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 379 Gallery: mommiematters Stats: 283/Pregnant/125 WOE: Atkins	I am curious about something....Would you share what your diet is like?? I am tired of all the carbs but want to make sure I am getting enough for baby. I am thinking about getting my carbs from fruits and yogurt rather than other sources.