https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:46:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865776 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:24:27 +0000 Jess1483 2865776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did 10w2d, though I suspect I may even have been earlier. Came back fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865770 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:07:58 +0000 MamaBear87 2865770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it at 10+3 and it came back with enough fetal dna. It did take almost 2 weeks so idk if that had anything to do with it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865709 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:50:53 +0000 AngelicOne 2865709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it with my son, but don't remember exactly when. It did come back with insufficient data &amp; I needed to repeat it, but I was on vacation, so it was like 2 weeks after the initial test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865707 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:44:20 +0000 periwinklebee 2865707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The earliest my practice would do it is 11 weeks, so I did it at exactly 11 weeks :silly: Results took about a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865703 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:29:44 +0000 wrkbrk 2865703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Yes no harm in waiting! I took it at ten weeks because I was there anyway for an appointment. I had to wait maybe another two<br /> Weeks after getting the initial call that it was a boy for results that all was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865701 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:22:33 +0000 Foodnerd81 2865701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did it, but my friend did it on the early side, even though she told her doctor she wasn’t sure about her dates and had a long cycle (so it was really probably earlier than they said). Came back inconclusive and caused a lot of stress only to be normal later. She’s definitely not obese. (Fittest person I know). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865700 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:18:15 +0000 ElbieKay 2865700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it earlyish and got results for my twins at 12w on the dot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865699 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:17:18 +0000 yellowbeach 2865699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I opted for earlier - think I was 10w3d. I think it depends what you plan to do with the results. If god forbid they come back concerning (which happened to me), earlier gives you more time to make decisions, which you could need depending where you are. If positive results wouldn't change your plans at all, then I'd say go either way. But I have a VERY skewed experience, but every day was important in keeping options open in our situation. Sorry to be a buzz kill. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865696 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:07:36 +0000 LAZB 2865696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: that makes me want to wait I think. The extra wait must have been tough!<br /> @pachamama: that’s what I find strange too, why do they advertise 9 weeks? I figured 10w3d would be fine if I could technically go at 9, but now I don’t know </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865693 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:57:49 +0000 pachamama 2865693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: 🤣 that's funny<br /> What I don't get is panorama advertises that you can get it at 9 weeks which seems pretty crazy. I would think 11w would prob be fine if you were super anxious. I had to harrass the Dr for results, they took like 13 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865692 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:55:38 +0000 wrkbrk 2865692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: I did! Ten weeks on the nose and it came back insufficient data. They were able to tell me the sex but I had to go back for a second blood draw to confirm all was fine. Interesting that you mention the weight. My doctor didn’t mention to me that there’s any correlation but I definitely need to lose a good 20 pounds (and did then as well)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865689 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:49:12 +0000 LAZB 2865689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skinnycow: decisions decisions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865686 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:48:12 +0000 raspberries 2865686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Same, actually - I'm just on this side of normal on the BMI chart (maybe because I'm short with big boobs? :silly: )</p> <p>I totally understand your hesitation - I think I'd still do it at the earlier time just because I'm so anxious in early pregnancy. If you think you're capable of waiting another week though, I think the chances of having definite results just gets better the longer you wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865685 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:47:53 +0000 LAZB 2865685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: lol, apparently I commented on that thread, I just looked </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865684 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:45:30 +0000 skinnycow 2865684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not panorama but I took verifi (progenity) at exactly 10 weeks and it was totally fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865682 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:43:09 +0000 LAZB 2865682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: interesting! I don’t remember your thread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865681 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:42:33 +0000 LAZB 2865681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: hmmmm. I’m marginally in “normal” even though I definitely don’t seem obese, so it gives me pause </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865680 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:42:00 +0000 pachamama 2865680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked the same thing here on HB and everyone encouraged after 12w. Also my OB wanted me to wait until at least 12 weeks. Not worth it to have to redo it. I think I went in at like 11w6d. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865679 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:37:45 +0000 raspberries 2865679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it at 10w5d the second time around and the results came back accurately. I also have a friend who took it at 11w and it came back inconclusive, although she would qualify as obese as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panorama-when-did-you-take-it-and-did-anyone-have-insufficient-dna#post-2865678 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:28:23 +0000 LAZB 2865678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t remember when I took it with my other kids, but I want to say close to 12 weeks. This time I’m tempted to take it earlier, and you are supposed to be able to start taking it at 10 weeks, but I’m afraid if I do they may not get sufficient dna.<br /> I have a friend that had that issue, although she is technically obese (although I wouldn’t call her that, but by BMI she qualifies).<br /> Anyway, would you take it at 10w3d or wait until 11w2d? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775970 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:40:49 +0000 SweetiePie 2775970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our first appt was 2years as well. That’s what my ped recommended.<br /> First appt they counted his teeth and brushed them. That was pretty much it. It was mostly getting him comfortable in the office and getting to know the doc. And info for me (dental care, education, etc).<br /> All in all was pretty short, I’d say maybe 20 mins? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775968 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:37:09 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2775968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I hear you...and I've had to do the same, but I wouldn't expect them to restrain them or make me sign a waiver...that seems excessive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775569 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 09:33:05 +0000 snowjewelz 2775569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think our first visit was around 18 mo and it was fine. She generally doesn't like being touched by other people so it wasn't the best. Her 2nd visit around 2 was worse since they gave her a teeth cleaning and she was not happy! That reminds me to make her another appt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775561 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 09:17:51 +0000 Anagram 2775561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: My kids both got a cleaning at their first visit, which is when they were about 15 months. My oldest daughter had some staining on her front teeth from iron drops, so I asked for a cleaning. For my second kid, I fully expected them to say a cleaning wasn't necessary, but they actually said she had a lot of plaque buildup already, so I had them do a cleaning and a fluoride treatment.</p> <p>My husband has very soft teeth, and I worry my girls have inherited that. He's had a lot of cavities, so I want to do as much preventative stuff as possible. Our dentist is a pediatric dentist and really gentle and makes it "fun", and that always worked for my oldest (she's obsessed with the dentist, which is a good thing, because she had a big fall and damaged 4 teeth and has had multiple dentist appointments related to that). However, none of the tricks work on my 2nd, and I had to hold her on top of me in the dentist chair (I was reclined) and I had to hold her arms folded while they did the cleaning.</p> <p>It was like....60 seconds of crying. But it was worth it to me to (hopefully) prevent some cavities from forming. They also showed me the spots where her teeth already touch and showed me where I already need to be flossing.</p> <p>Also, she isn't added to our insurance yet. To add her, we have to pay $30/month. A cleaning/exam costs $150. so right now, it's cheaper to just pay out of pocket for 2 cleanings a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775414 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:50:45 +0000 Littlebit7 2775414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: well I've technically had to "restrain" my 2.5 year old at all of her dental<br /> visits or else they would have accomplished nothing. By that I mean me in the chair, and holding her. Or her sitting on my lap facing out and holding her arms/head. She won't have anything to do with the dentist. I mean, I have to "restrain" her at the doctor sometimes but what other option is there? She's not going to willingly hold out her arm for a blood draw or open her mouth for a stranger to stick an instrument in. And yes we've done books, Daniel tiger, etc etc and the dentists office is legit prepared for toddlers...but nope..she just won't. But skipping the dentist just isn't an option imo..at any age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775412 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:40:18 +0000 mdf106 2775412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They did a cleaning, but we did not go until three. This is what was recommended by both our pediatrician and dentist. I intentionally waited to add him to the dental insurance until then. It went fine, but he has never had trouble at the doctor. We used our regular dentist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775363 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:34:14 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2775363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took ds around 2 because one tooth looked grey. He damaged it but they said it was fine. I took him for a cleaning when he turned three. He got super nervous so they didn't want to scare him. So she counted his teeth, gave him stickers and said to come back in the fall (aka now). I've got to get that booked. He says he will cooperate, fingers crossed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775343 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:30:25 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2775343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: Holy cow...restrain their kids? Why traumatize them?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775342 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:29:16 +0000 KT326 2775342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 15 months and basically it was just looking in his mouth and counting teeth until he was 3. He wouldn't let them do anything else. The first few appointments we didn't even get to the chair, it was in the dentist's office. At 3 he went to the chair but no cleaning. At 3.5 he had his first cleaning and it went really well! He is 5 now and I think they might try x-rays at his next appointment but since none of his teeth touch the dentist isn't pushing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dentist-visit#post-2775336 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:17:05 +0000 RonjaL7 2775336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is 2.5 and has been to the dentist twice. Both times she has refused to open her mouth. So they basically did whatever they could to get her to laugh and got a quick glance at her teeth. They told us this time maybe we wait another year. </p>