I'm going to just write to my OB directly. This is insane. She kept saying that they needed to wait for an ultrasound to date the pregnancy. Dude, I will have had two already by the time I see the OB.
But what kind of class is this? I've never heard of such a thing! They just take blood (and we're also doing the NT scan the same day). No class necessary.
I'm 100% sure that it's to tell you your options if the test shows a high probability of genetic anomalies. I wrote to my OB and told her that I am very well-informed of my options. I had to do genetic counseling previously, when I found out at 13w pregnant that I'm a CF carrier. Talk about a heart attack.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
But what kind of class is this? I've never heard of such a thing! They just take blood (and we're also doing the NT scan the same day). No class necessary.
I'm 100% sure that it's to tell you your options if the test shows a high probability of genetic anomalies. I wrote to my OB and told her that I am very well-informed of my options. I had to do genetic counseling previously, when I found out at 13w pregnant that I'm a CF carrier. Talk about a heart attack.
Oh geez. Yeah we have to meet with the genetic counselor too at that same appointment. Which is ridiculous because we already did this 3 years ago! In fact, we're even MORE informed now than back then because we both got a full genetic panel done as well as DS after his birth as we had to rule out some issues (that turned out not to be genetic). It's such a waste of time, IMHO!
Post by cactuscookie on Sept 29, 2015 15:25:20 GMT -5
Mushe, I've had so many issues with getting my OB on track with what the RE and MFM have done. I saw the RE at 6w, 8w, and 11w, then the MFM at 12w5d (for Panorama screening and NT scan), then finally the OB at 13w4d. My RE wrote the OB a letter with my history, which helped, but I was still annoyed when they asked me when my last period was, as if that had any bearing on my due date after the weeks of daily injections I took to mess with my hormones.
I hope you get it all worked out. The class thing is weird we just met with a genetic counselor at the same appointment as the NT scan.
Mushe, I've had so many issues with getting my OB on track with what the RE and MFM have done. I saw the RE at 6w, 8w, and 11w, then the MFM at 12w5d (for Panorama screening and NT scan), then finally the OB at 13w4d. My RE wrote the OB a letter with my history, which helped, but I was still annoyed when they asked me when my last period was, as if that had any bearing on my due date after the weeks of daily injections I took to mess with my hormones.
I hope you get it all worked out. The class thing is weird we just met with a genetic counselor at the same appointment as the NT scan.
Thank you! And to you too, jessnpaul. I'm so annoyed by this whole thing. I'm in such a liberal state, but every doctor I've seen has put up these weird barriers against information. They didn't even want me to get an NT scan last time, and I had to push to get my A/S before 22 weeks. Bizarre. I will meet with a genetic counselor in house at the 11w appointment, apparently, but would still need to do the class before they'll let me take the test. I really hope my OB can sort this out! It's especially frustrating because they're all within Kaiser, so my records are accessible to anybody.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Trying for #3; FET 8/18 -- BFN. Leaving things up to chance for now... After three years, three IVFs, and two FETs, we finally have our miracle babIES!
I'll stop my ranting now! The OB clerk just called back, and my OB okay'ed getting me a phone appointment with the genetic counselor this week. I have no idea if this relieves me of my responsibility to also take the class, but whatever, I'll take it and shut up about this.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Well my appointment wasn't good news but I guess it isn't bad either. I'm measuring 6w4d, when I should be 7w6d. So just over a week behind with no obvious heart rate. (The yolk sac and fetal pole were present, and he may have seen a flicker a couple times but he's not sure.
I go back in 1 week to see what's going on.
Although this isn't bad news im so discouraged, he said that because my periods were irregular without meds and I didn't take meds this cycle I may have Od late, but I don't know.
Edit: because I'm crazy, I just went back and looked at my chart, there is a chance that I could have Od about 5-6 days later, but that would give me a +HPT at 7 DPO? I don't know.
Ugh awick14, I'm so sorry you didn't get definitive news and you're in limbo now. All the love and good thoughts to you. I hope the next week goes by quickly.
Oh awick14, I'm really sorry it wasn't the news you were expecting. I hope you get a more positive and definitive answer next week. I did the math, and if you O'd later than you thought, and caught an early BFP, you're only be measuring about 4 days behind. Even some ladies here who have done IVF and were sure of their dates had embryos measuring a few days behind, and everything turned out okay - can't remember exactly who but maybe someone will chime in.
awick14, I'm so sorry that it wasn't unmitigated good news. I'm really hopeful for you on the late ovulation. I don't think a 7dpo positive is crazy, or an embryo that takes a bit of time to get going and then speeds along. I actually had a shadow line at 8dpo this time, and a squinter at 9, but just kept testing until it seemed more real. Huge hugs and lots of love. I hope this week speeds by for you.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
awick14 I hope you just ovulated late!! When do you go back?
Oct 8th. (Next Thursday.)
DH is supposed to be out of town with my dad on a hunting trip, be now doesn't want to go, but I think I'm going to tell him he needs to go. He can't just stay here and mope about with me. My mom will probably come with me to the u/s. I won't ask her until after DH leaves town though other wise she won't want him to leave.
Awick, I'm sorry the u/s didn't go as well as you expected. Don't give up on that little nugget just yet though! I'm hoping so hard that your O date was just off and you see a beautiful heartbeat next week. Huge huge hugs to you, my friend. Hang in there A and Baby A. <3 <3
Thanx ladies. This happened with our last loss, but we did see the heartbeat a week later, so I'm trying to be optimistic. (We then lost the baby a week after that.)
Post by thiswillbe on Sept 29, 2015 19:59:47 GMT -5
awick14, I'm so sorry you didn't just get easy, good news. Sounds like there's a good possibility that you're earlier than you thought, so I am holding out hope with everyone else that you have an awesome u/s next week.
You're being awfully generous to let your DH go on a trip. I would *so* make him stay in the same situation!
thiswillbe- I considered asking home to stay but he missed out on the trip last year because of his work. So DH and my dad have been planning this trip for 2 years. There is a slight chance that he will be back before the u/s though because it's a hunting trip and they will be there this Saturday. So they may get something early and come home early.
Post by belovedbride07 on Sept 29, 2015 21:40:16 GMT -5
Ugh, I'm so frustrated for you, awick14. I just want a nice, easy, low stress (or as close as you can get!) pregnancy for you. T&P that next week brings good/better news.
Trying for #3; FET 8/18 -- BFN. Leaving things up to chance for now... After three years, three IVFs, and two FETs, we finally have our miracle babIES!