NT detected

So just had my first appointment after finding out im having twins and the doctor said that Baby B has fluid around the neck indicating possible down syndrome. But im also reading that alot of women get this observation this early(Im 10W3D) and everything turns out fine and the fluid resolves ont its own. I get my lab work back next week but just wanted to see if any other ladies are currently going through this or have previously. The doctor didnt help much she gave me more worse case scenarios and then proceeded to say "well miracles do happen" 😒

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I would wait until the blood results come back before you (potentially) panic. The full picture is going to be much more accurate than just the scan. Ultrasounds can be finicky because baby’s position is a variable.
Also, 10 weeks is a bit early to do an NT scan is it not? My doctor suggested waiting until 11-13wks because at 10 weeks baby is just barely out of the embryo stage. So that can affect accuracy as well.
But hopefully your blood test gives you a more clear answer! 💕 Trisomy 21 can be a challenge, but they are still wonderful, amazing people!

my doctor said anything before 13 weeks for NT scan wouldn’t be accurate. Maybe get a second opinion?

Yeah but hopefully this is all just one obstacle on the way to a healthy babe! ♥️

I’m having twins two I’m 13w I would wait until your results come back, because anytime you have twins your doctors always gonna make it seem like any and everything could be wrong. They’re just gonna do the most so just wait until your results. Come back and breathe. Everything’s gonna be fine.

Thank you all, this thread made me feel better. I did research abd read on other forums that a lot of moms are told this and then it turns out to be nothing. So just gonna keep positive

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Anyone else up feeding their Bebe?

As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Anyone else experiencing this?

Gave birth (vagina) 5 days ago and yesterday morning and this morning getting lot of pain in my right bottom side and lower back

It’s my birthday tomorrow.

Ok so I am going to be 35 years young. I can’t believe how much this life has thrown at me but it’s okay I’m a survivor. I am truly blessed to be alive. 🥳🧁🎂 The only downside is I won’t be celebrating my birthday because my man can’t take me out. So many emotions right now.

Would you bring 9 week old to a family party of 35+ people?

These are also people who will want to pass the baby around and get a turn to hold him. He just got his 2 month shots two days ago