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@Mrs. Oatmeal: I'm due the very last day in September, which means my anatomy scan won't be until mid-May! (Today is 13w2d.) It's a very long time to wait!

I had an ultrasound today and found out... It's a BOY!!

@Ocean girl: The only reason I got my requisition now is because I won't go back until 18.5 weeks, and it takes awhile to get in for an appointment. Booking 5 weeks out seems like ages!
@kgbee: It seems like so long, I know! I bet it will fly by though.

@kgbee: @hellobeeboston: Thank you! We are so so excited!!

@Somebunny: Congrats on the boy!!!

@mrscobee: thanks for updating!! Lots of boys!!!

Hi ladies,
Sorry i've been so MIA...the internet in China sucks and half the time I can't even open up hellobee. What a major bummer.

I'm so glad that you mamas are finding out genders and getting exciting news about baby.

We've been having somewhat of a tough time. (sorry in advance if this is a bit of a rant/vent) We had our NT scan and the downs screening a few weeks ago and found out that our numbers put us in the "critical risk zone". The Drs here recommended doing another test...a dna test which is more accurate. We got it done last Monday and have been waiting to hear back about it since. Apparently, it takes 10 business days to process the blood work in China. I feel like if we were in the States the process would be faster? I don't know. Hubby also wonders if they are telling us that our numbers don't look great just so we would shell out the extra $$ for this other test. Either way, we did the test and we're waiting to find out the results. As you might imagine the past week and half have been a nightmare and I have so much anxiety. I know that's not good for Peanut so I try not to stress...but it's hard.

Do any of you mamas have experience or know of someone who went through something like this? I'm hoping we hear back soon and hear some good news.

@skiles: I'm so sorry that the testing is causing you so much anxiety! I actually just had all of my genetic testing done yesterday, and my test was called the MaterniT21 test. I was also told that it would take approximately 8-10 business days to come back.

With LO #1, we had the NT scan which came back fine, but my blood test with the sequential screening came back with elevated risk for Downs. I wasn't in the critical zone, but my risk went from 1 in 500 to 1 in 250. Do you know what your risk is? Sending good thoughts your way and hope your blood test comes back with good results and very soon

An update on our appointment yesterday - it went really well! We got to see some great shots of the baby during our ultrasound. I had my blood drawn for the MaterniT21 test and should have those results back in 10 business days.

The good news is that she was able to find out the baby's gender at just 15 weeks! We're team blue! I'm super excited to be a mom of boys! I also have two nieces that I'm close to, so I can get my girl fix there!

The semi-bad news is that due to the multiple losses and surgeries on my uterus (2 D&Es, C-section, and scar tissue removal), I'm at an increased risk for placenta accreta. Essentially, the placenta can grow into my uterine wall too much and my uterus can have some trouble contracting when it's delivered. Because of this, I'll have ultrasounds at 28, 32, and 36 weeks to monitor it. It can just mean that I may need a blood transfusion during delivery if I lose too much blood, or can be as bad as needing a partial hysterectomy if it's too ingrown into my uterus. I'm not too worried about it right now. We'll cross that bridge as we get there.The Perinatologist said everything so far looked good, and if they don't see anything, increased monitoring won't hurt.

@2PeasinaPod: Congratulations on your boy! I hope that you do not have any issues with placenta acreta.

hi ladies,
thank you @MRSCOBEE, @2PEASINAPOD, @EHH5000 and @HELLOBEEBOSTON for your well wishes.

we heard back from the Dr's office and it looks like we are in the "low risk" category for T21/T18/T13. The nurse says that this is good news that baby is okay...I'm waiting for them to email me the official test report and see if there's anything else on there with more info. I have no idea what test we did exactly (as if what it would be referred to as in the States)...language barriers are a pain.

@2PEASINAPOD- it sounds like it might have been the same test as you got done? The MaterniT21?? I hope all goes well with your placenta. Hopefully it gives you more peace of mind to be closely monitored?? and congrats on finding out that you'll be having a boy!

I feel a little bit better now...a weight lifted off my shoulders after the nurse said that we shouldn't worry now. praying and hoping for a healthy little one.

@hellobeeboston: @ehh5000: @mrscobee: @skiles: Thank you ladies! I'm excited that LO# 1 is going to have a buddy! I'm already getting the comments of how I have to have a third to get a girl. Those drive me nuts...especially after all we've been through to have two.

@skiles: I'm so glad that your doctor's office called back and let you know that you're low risk for all 3. The DNA tests are usually 99% accurate, so I hope that eases your mind a bit. Praying for healthy babies all around!

@ehh5000: so exciting!!! Hope it's a great appointment!

@2PeasinaPod: annoying! I haven't gotten that comment yet but I'm waiting for it!

@ehh5000: Oooh, so exciting! I hope all goes well at your scan and you have a great time telling your parents!

@hellobeeboston: I also know that no one believes me when I say how excited I am about being a mom of boys, but I don't care. I really am super excited...my son is so much fun and follows DH around everywhere. It's the most adorable thing, and I can't wait for him to have a little brother!

@2PeasinaPod: same!!!! I was honestly a little relieved it was a boy, I feel like I know boys, and my son is the greatest and I think brothers will be awesome

@ehh5000: Woooohooo!!! So exciting! Congrats on a good appointment! And so exciting that it's a girl!! Hope the placenta issue resolves!

@skiles: that is great news and very reassuring!

@ehh5000: congrats on the girl! Yay! My friend had the same placenta issue and she's as 35 weeks now and it has moved!! Hopefully yours will too!

@ehh5000: Congratulations on your girl! I also hope that your placenta moves and there are no issues. I was actually sitting next to an OB on my flight home from a work trip a few weeks ago, and he was talking with me about how doctors sometimes deliver placenta news in the worst way. He said most of the time, it's really nothing to worry about, but bedside manner is getting worse in his profession because they're so afraid they'll be sued. But he said that it's really rare that in placenta previa cases that it will completely cover the entire cervix the entire time. So...it's non-official advice from an OB in the Philly area!

My anatomy scan was scheduled on the 20th, which was after 20 weeks, but I discovered it was in direct conflict with another appointment I had on the books. I got to move it up to 4/14, next Tuesday. Excited, but also very nervous for it. I always get this anxiety though

Is anyone having any other new symptoms? My legs go numb at night and wake me up. Then I have to sit for a couple minutes to get the feeling back, before I can go to sleep again. Therefore, I am getting no sleep - ugh!!!!

So I had my first experience with a stranger recognizing my pregnancy, so I must really be showing now. I have really popped in the last week or so. She was confident enough to just come right out and say, "so is this your first?" Funny enough, people at work I haven't told still don't seem to be noticing, or they are doing a good job hiding it!