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My NT scan is on Sept 4th but I'm thinking about skipping it this time. With N the results came back abnormal and they scared the shit out of me for a .005% increase in N's chance of having Down syndrome. Mathematically the percentage stayed the same! They sent me to a genetic specialist and we had extra scans all for, really, no reason except to bill my insurance some more. Since termination would never be an option, I see no point in doing in except to see my little bean again. Anyone else ever skip the NT scan?

Ok...I finally had my appointment yesterday! Lots of info and they have big plans for me. They want to see me every 3 weeks instead of 4, but I had to schedule for 4 weeks because they were really booked the week of labor day.
No ultrasound, but I get one when I go back the 13th...and many times after that.
Because of all of S's history (big baby, shoulders stuck, stillborn), I was told that if by 39 weeks, if I don't go into labor on my own, they're recommending a section. A year ago I would have scoffed at this and ran, but I think I'm going to come to terms with it. After all, at this point my only concern is bringing a healthy baby home with me at the end of it all. I am thinking, though, that maybe I can get them to induce me at 38 weeks, if my cervix is looking favorable. An induction at 38 weeks sounds better to me than a section at 39.
I'm already being pegged for GD. I don't take an official test until 20 weeks, but I've been told to eat and act as if I know I have it. He did take one blood draw for me, to see where I was at the moment with it.
My due date at the moment is still April 6, but they'll date it better at the ultrasound. This is now more important than ever, since I have that 39 week deadline.
So, next appointment is September 13th, and it's a long one!

@Mrs. Champagne: @Mrsjets: thanks guys! The spotting has thankfully stopped, the cramping too. I forgot to ask if I'm off pelvic rest though. All is well besides the nausea and exhaustion.

Just got back from my 8 week appt. HB was 171, and everything is right on track! Everything looks so different from just a week and a half ago.

@fussygal: best.sound.ever! Glad baby is doing good I was super close to blacking out at my blood draw too. So embarrassing!

@Mrsjets: yes, my last two pregnancies ended in early looses, so they're keeping an eye on everything this time. I have another appt on 9/3 with a regular ob. I'm not sure if they'll do another scan or not.

@Mrs. Champagne: I'm sure it is! I went through the same exact thing, I've started feeling better here and there, and haven't felt pregnant nearly as much as earlier. And the worry set in like crazy!

It will be a huge relief to see the baby dancing around and a nice strong beating heart! After this u/s, you will start to feel more pregnant and even start feeling the baby, and that is a huge reassurance. The worry never goes away completely, but you start to find ways to reassure yourself.

Hope you have a great appointment!

@Mrs. Champagne: I was nervous too! But it is soo reassuring once you see that baby flipping around and waving! It's so very neat. I think you will feel a ton better tomorrow. Enjoy!

@Mrs. Champagne: yay!!

@Mrs. Champagne: yay did you get a pic??

@Mrs. Champagne: What week are you? I get my first ultrasound at 10w 5d...but it's not the NT test, so I guess I'll get another one soon after that, since I'm assuming I'll be too early for it.

@Mrs. Champagne: looks like a boy

@Bao: I agree...skull looks like a boy.

I had my NT this morning and it went really, really well!!!

Baby had the hiccups so it was bouncing around like a Mexican Jumping Bean. The neck and nasal scan went well. The last marker is blood they took today and will compare to four weeks from now. Good heartbeat (163) brain looks good... and we got the ok to tell people!! Ah!

@HazelEyes: Woo hoo! Congrats on a good appointment!!

@Dandelion: Pack a second breakfast too. Good luck!

@Dandelion: Hope everything went well at your appointment on Friday!