https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:12:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aspirin-therapy-during-pregnancy#post-2915127 Fri, 08 May 2020 14:47:19 +0000 MoonMoon 2915127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello all,</p> <p>At my check-up yesterday, my Ob said she'd like me to begin daily baby aspirin, as it had been shown to prevent pre-eclampsia, especially in older mothers (I'm 41). I came home and tried to read up on it and the evidence doesn't seem as solid as what she'd suggested. It seems it's also implicated in heat duct defects if used in the 3rd trimester. Other than my age, I don't have any other risk factors for pre-e. </p> <p>Did any of you do daily baby aspirin during pregnancy? Do you have any feelings or experiences to share on the matter? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/myriad-prequel-nipt#post-2896515 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:23:23 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2896515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone had their NIPT through Myriad? It’s called Prequel. This is my third baby and all three tests have been with different labs. Just curious how quickly you got your results and/or if there were any problems or issues. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ama-mamas-to-be#post-2874515 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:47:10 +0000 Autumnmama79 2874515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 39, expecting #3 and I have a couple weeks to go until my NT scan. So far I have not opted for the panorama as its not covered in my province and costs $550. Am starting to worry more and more about the risk of genetic abnormalities due to my age. </p> <p>Can anyone relate? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-membrane-sweep-or-not#post-2865669 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:48:00 +0000 pachamama 2865669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't believe I'm even asking this as I thought I'd give birth a month ago, but I'm here at 39w4d with absolutely zero signs of labor. ZERO. ( I was on progesterone injections until 36w5d to prevent preterm birth which I arguably didn't even need). I have an OB appt tomorrow to talk options if nothing moves along in the next week. Would you ask for a sweep? I would really like to avoid an induction. I'm not terribly uncomfortable but I feel like I could use a little push (so to speak).<br /> What was your membrane sweep experience? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/polyhydramnios-ama-and-insurance#post-2848358 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:48:26 +0000 mediagirl 2848358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have experience with diagnosed Polyhydramnios early on in the pregnancy (2nd or 3rd trimester)? I'm 40, was diagnosed with Polyhydramnios late in my 2nd trimester and now my OB's are suggesting weekly ultrasounds to monitor the baby's health. It seems so excessive and I"m worried insurance won't cover it.</p> <p>Anyone have experience with this? How did your insurance handle it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-over-35-when-did-you-tell-others-vs-your-older-los#post-2827282 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:01:27 +0000 Chuckles 2827282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm totally getting ahead of myself, since I just found out yesterday that I'm pregnant, but I was wondering when people told others versus your older LOs? DS will be 5 soon. I think I'd like to wait to tell him until we have results of NIPT, just in case there are major chromosomal problems. But I think I'd like to tell my parents and a few close friends before that. I just feel weird having people know without our son knowing. But the real reason :silly: is that I would love to tell our friends and family by having him wear a cute big brother shirt. And I obviously can't do that if he doesn't know.<br /> TL; DR: for moms over 35, when did you tell friends and family versus older LOs? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/being-really-paranoid-about-exposure-in-early-pregnancy#post-2821643 Thu, 10 May 2018 08:48:18 +0000 pachamama 2821643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am very unexpectedly and very joyously pregnant- only 5 weeks. But I am a NERVOUS WRECK. I am so scared of miscarrying (had a pretty traumatic MC at 8w, D&amp;C 12w last year) so any environmental concern is pushing me over the edge in terms of worrying...<br /> My issue is I am teaching in a makeshift classroom- the old gym- while my school is under construction. (There is no dust or fumes or anything and you really wouldn't even know construction is going on.) However, since it's been warm, this old "classroom" I'm in SMELLS- not super duper strong, but toxic- like fertilizer and like asphalt sort of. The students haven't noticed it. I don't have a headache or feel sick but I am convinced it could harm the baby.<br /> I am prone to obsessive thoughts and anxiety and I feel like it's pretty bad this pregnancy- I don't want to leave my house if my neighbors use fertilizer, I won't do yoga b/c I'd be upside down, I won't swim etc. I'm being REALLY paranoid. I even left school early yesterday without permission.<br /> Is this irrational? It's crazy to think a sort of funky smell is poisoning me and is going to hurt my unborn baby right??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ama-question#post-2758252 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:04:01 +0000 misolee 2758252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just found out I'm pregnant with my 3rd :shocked:<br /> I'm 34 but turning 35 in three months. Will I be considered advanced maternal age? Is there a difference from a regular pregnancy visits? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-special-monitoring-in-your-ama-pregnancy#post-2733182 Mon, 08 May 2017 08:37:26 +0000 winniebee 2733182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm almost 37 years old and 32 weeks pregnant - so far, I've just had the NIPT blood work done. I'll be having a growth scan tomorrow though, which I think is pretty standard for AMA pregnancies. If that's fine I don't think I'll have any extra monitoring this pregnancy, though my OB did say she would induce me at 39 weeks if I choose (but she'd also let me go to due date).</p> <p>Have you had any add'l monitoring in your AMA pregnancy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-in-your-late-30searly-40s-do-you-feel-like-youre-in-a-race-against-time#post-2581354 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 21:19:58 +0000 mrsjazz 2581354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw my doctor for a post-op appt. today and she told me DH and I could start TTCing in the next 3-6 months. She said she's comfortable with 3 months (even though some docs recommend waiting 6 and sometimes 9 months after some kind of uterine surgery like I had) but she doesn't want to tell me to wait 9 months when age will also play a factor in TTCing.</p> <p>DH and I have been on the fence, mostly leaning towards one more (LO is 4) but we're off the fence and have a timeline now. But I feel an intense amount of pressure that I didn't feel the first time around. I'm 38. </p> <p>Anyone else have TTCing with a "geriatric uterus"? Do you feel like you're in a race against time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-it-take-to-get-your-nipt-results#post-2503183 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:21:23 +0000 winniebee 2503183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can get the Maternity21 test as early as 10 weeks and supposedly the results take 7-10 days to receive. Was that your experience with NIPT testing? My OB has an in-house lab that draws the blood, but I'm sure they send it off site for the actual testing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-your-nips-test-cost-you#post-2494893 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:23:05 +0000 winniebee 2494893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a high deductible plan, so the Maternity21 test will cost us $800....but that will apply towards my deductible. Crazy. It sucks because the company that does the testing will only charge you $200 if your insurance doesn't cover it. Doesn't seem to make much sense. </p> <p>How much did your NIPS test cost you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-to-get-pregnant-when-youre-35#post-2446375 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:58:51 +0000 ValentineMommy 2446375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have 2 DS's (and 1 m/c).</p> <p>I have major baby fever, even though DS2 is only 6m old. DH thinks I'm insane. We will probably start trying when he's around a year old, but my baby fever is out of control!!! </p> <p>I'm also afraid of having another m/c or it just taking longer to get pregnant, now that I'm "ama". Realistically, I know a few months doesn't mean the end of the world, but I can't stop the fever! Lol!</p> <p>How long did it take you to get pregnant after 35? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-prenatal-testing-did-you-have-at-35#post-2392159 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:26:49 +0000 winniebee 2392159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know there are so many options available....did you do Maternity21? Harmony? Verifi? Why did you choose that test? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/materni21-results#post-2362842 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:42:29 +0000 mediagirl 2362842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How did you receive your results? A friend of mine is on day 7 of waiting for her results and she's getting excited to hear them! Did they call you and tell you over the phone or have you come in and talk to you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-you-doing-1#post-2357857 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:30:22 +0000 mediagirl 2357857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone pregnant at 35+? How are you feeling? Is this pregnancy harder than last if you are AMA now and weren't before? </p> <p>(not pregnant, just being a hostess) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-going-to-be-ttc-and-ama#post-2301270 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:44:36 +0000 winniebee 2301270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is anyone TTC or going to be TTC at age 35+? I am 35 and we have 2 kids (3.5 and 9.5 mos). We were undecided about a third but after a surprise pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage this month, we are on board for 3. Don't want to wait too long because of my age so will be TTC in a few months when the baby is 1. </p> <p>What about you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/genetic-counseling-2#post-2302610 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:32:00 +0000 bloved 2302610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are over 35, did your doctor make you get genetic counseling before your harmony test? My doctor' office does this as a matter of practice for women over 35, and I'm just wondering the point of it. It seems like unnecessary worry beftore you know anything is wrong. I am thinking of refusing it, but I am wondering if I'm missing something. If you had it, Did you find it helpful? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cvs-testing#post-2235076 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:33:02 +0000 Ms Sunshine 2235076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have to do a cvs? I am having one next week due to a genetic disease my husband and I are both carriers of. Also checking for any chromosomal abnormalities. Not sure what to expect. Also curious how quickly you get the results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elderly-primigravida#post-2076207 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:20:49 +0000 autumnlove 2076207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you ever heard of this term? It was on my post visit summary yesterday so I Googled it when I got home. </p> <p>Elderly Primigravida- a woman who becomes pregnant for the first time after the age of 34.</p> <p>I guess it was on my paperwork in error since my first was born when I was 32? Or maybe it still applies to me since I am pregnant at 35? Sounds terrible! </p> [attach=1791/15/nk0x8u.600x169.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breech-baby-amp-ecv-go-to-work-that-day#post-2208544 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:22:06 +0000 Mrsk 2208544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 36 weeks and provided that baby is bum down not feet down, tomorrow morning I'm having an ECV. I know success rates are varied and am well aware of the risks and we have decided to go forward with it.</p> <p>My question is, after your ECV, did you feel like going into work afterward? (regardless if successful or not) Mines at 7am tomorrow morning, and I'm just wondering if I should plan to take the rest of the day off, or will I feel fine to go into work?</p> <p>Thanks in advance? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055670 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:25:11 +0000 hellobeeboston 2055670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have my first doctors appointment next week, I will be about 8.5 weeks, we were talking in our due date thread about the MaterniT21 test... I'm not sure if my new hospital offers or if it's now routine to give it if 35+?? I can't seem to find any information on line. I will ask the doc about it next week </p> <p>But curious, did you have the test? Was it an option or required? Or did you ask for it?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-pregnant-roll-call#post-1718584 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:32:41 +0000 littlek 1718584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else out there with me?</p> <p>Age:<br /> Preganancy #:<br /> How far along:<br /> How are you doing: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finally-some-good-news-for-us-older-moms#post-2039501 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 13:49:38 +0000 MrsMccarthy 2039501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Longer life!</p> <p><a href="http://www.ozy.com/acumen/later-childbirth-might-mean-a-longer-life/32804" rel="nofollow">http://www.ozy.com/acumen/later-childbirth-might-mean-a-longer-life/32804</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963281 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:30:28 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1963281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I JUST saw my doctor. 5 minutes after I left, they called me to schedule a growth ultrasound, which my doctor didn't even mention during the appointment. I'm freaking out now that maybe she felt something was off with baby's growth. The office person who called said the doctor wrote that it was only due to my advanced maternal age. Anyone else have this? It's in 2 weeks and I'm afraid I'll be a worried basket case until them!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-decide-not-to-do-materni21-and-just-wait-for-the-anatomy-scan#post-1788124 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:34:35 +0000 BeachMama 1788124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 36 and 8 weeks along (will be 37 at the birth). I have a healthy 2 year old. I had my first OB appointment today and they suggested the Maternit21 test. Other than my age, I don't feel I'm at much risk for the chromosomal abnormalities, so I'm not sure I want to do the test.</p> <p>Did anyone decide not to do any of the new blood tests? What was your reasoning? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-out-the-gender-early#post-1737352 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 01:01:34 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1737352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because I'm AMA, my genetic counselor recommended a test called Verifi that checks for Down syndrome, trisomy 18 &amp; 13. It also comes with some fun news...the gender! I guess it's 99.9% accurate on gender. So, although waiting for such important/scary test results, I'm so excited that we'll know boy or girl at 13 weeks instead of 18/20! My NT scan showed no signs of any issues and the baby looked great, so I'm not as worried as I thought I'd be, waiting for the blood test result. </p> <p>Anyway, just wanted to share! https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-of-ttc-moms-over-35#post-1587705 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:25:54 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1587705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Will you have the MateniT21 test done? I plan to with my next since insurance covers it and it can detect all abnormalities with a perfectly safe blood test! It's also nice I find out the sex at 12 weeks instead of 20 and know definitively that its accurate unlike an ultrasound. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-35-and-pregnant#post-1580092 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:16:36 +0000 Smurfette 1580092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does that make you high-risk? Or do they determine that patient by patient? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-pregnant-with-first#post-1322876 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:13:04 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1322876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi mommies! Congrats on your pregnancies. </p> <p>Wondering if any of you are 35+, pregnant with your first. How long did it take you? Did your age worry you? Did you need fertility treatment?</p> <p>I'm 35 and have been TTC for over a year. I'm just feeling so down and frustrated. </p> <p>Thank you!!! </p>