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Alison- a friend of mine from this forum last year when I had a son lived in Canada and they had the same policy where they couldn't find out. I never quite understood it. I know I am way off from you all but I love love the surprise of not knowing!!! It was so exciting with my son and the anticipation is great! I can however completely understand why people are so excited to find out right away too! Heck if we have the technology- why not use it!!!!! I am really looking forward to finding out the s_x of our baby too!! Just not for 4.5 more months!! :) Have a great night ladies! I hope everyone is doing well and Miss P I hope you have a safe trip home on Friday!
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Ashley I am in Scotland. They did used to tell couples here but just before my 20 wk scan with Grace they started the new policy, I think a couple sued their hospital somewhere for getting it wrong (how crazy is that I can't believe anyone would do that!!!) ........Ejmeskan yes we love the surprise too. Even before the policy came into place with Grace we had decided not to find out so we weren't too upset about the fact they stopped telling people :-) I totally understand why alot of couples like to find out as I have moments when I'd be tempted, but I agree with you having it be a surprise is very exciting like not peeking at a birthday present before the big day lol! We have a boy's name and a girl's name all ready just like we did last time ;-) xxxx
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Alison - Do you have any feelings this time around? I just can't decide...this pregnancy is a little different, the kicks CERTAINLY are different but I still just don't know!!! One second I think boy because I can't picture anything other than my little man at home but next I think it is a girl!
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Hey Ejmeskan, no don't have any gut feeling at all this time! I know what you mean sometimes I picture another girl because that is what I am used to, having my wee princess lol! Then like you I picture a boy as I already have a girl! It's so exciting! As long as baby is healthy that is all I want and either way he/she is just what I want! ;-) When my mum was expecting me she was convinced it was another boy (I have a brother) and I was going to be named Grant (my mum's maiden name) ! I guess if you do have a feeling you always have a 50/50 chance of being right lol! 1 more sleep. One minute I feel excited the next minute I feel scared! I will post as soon as I can after the scan tomorrow but might not be able to right away, I will when I can though! xxxx
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Sorry when I said like you I meant like you but the other way around as you have a wee boy already lol! ;-)
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Oh exciting Alison!! I was the exact same way...i was really excited but nervous. I felt like being sick by the time the ultrasound actually came!!! My sister in law's boyfriend has a last name of Grant! That's what I always say about the 50/50 chance then I get nervous that I am goign to have a hermaphadite! :)
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hey ladies... so today i am offically 22 weeks... i really can't believe how fast all of this is going.. people are starting to be able to tell that i am actually pregnant.. and not think that i just have a beer gut or something lol.. the only thing i am really battleing is sleeping comfy, ive always slept on my tummy, and until like a week or so ago, i just can't do it anymore, because it hurts.. i tried the whole pillow between the legs thing, not much help, it's just not comfy.. and i know this is only the begining of my discomfort...
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Hey girls not good news. My 20wk scan showed several abnormalities - low amniotic fluid, small abdomen and chest, and 3 heart chambers instead of 4 (though heart is beating well at a good normal rate) Also baby's head shape is lemon shaped ??? and profile flatter than "normal" (think that was all the things my mind is mashed just now!) Anyway it is looking pretty certain baby has a chromosonal defect the most likely being Edwards or Downs syndrome. We avoided an amnio before but considering what they saw today we have changed our minds and are now having an amnio on Monday. Partly because if it is Edwards it is not compatible with life and it would change how they would handle the birth etc as even if a baby with Edwards survives until birth he/she will die shortly after.
So I wanted to avoid an amnio but we discussed it and feel it is better to do it than not to do it at this stage in things. I should get the first results on Wednesday afternoon then the full results in about 2 - 3 weeks they said.
We got a couple of pics of baby he/she had his/her hand up near their face and was waving.
So all we can do now is wait for the amnio and pray that if there is definately a chromosonal defect that it is Down's and not Edwards. There is a small chance it is not chromosonal and purely a heart issue (which would be treatable with an operation after birth) but the consultant didn't think this was likely.
So please send us all your prayers and hugs we need them!!!!
Lots of love,
Ali xxxx
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Alison I am so sorry you have to go through this. I hope for the best for you and your baby. Ill say a prayer for your family.
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Alison, I'm so sorry, i'll be thinking and praying for you and the baby.. and hoping for the best.. cause you know what a child with downs may have many struggles in life, but are the happiest, downs children find joy in every little thing you do, and makes you learn to appreciate the smaller things in life. I am studying to be a social worker in school, and have worked with my speical needs people, and it has changed my life. I'm sure what ever the end result is, you will be a wonderful mother, and be able to handle anything that is thrown your way .. i wish you the best of luck.. and i will be praying!
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Oh Alison, I am so sorry. Wow I wish I had the words for you but just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated on Monday. Will you know your results then? Hang in there. You are so strong and this baby is SO lucky to have you as a mother. Even if it is Edwards there is a reason for this little angle to be in your life!!! Hugs and more hugs!
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Allison, I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! I wish that there were words to make you feel better, but hopefully those will come on Wednesday. I'm sure we will all be thinking of you!
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Where has everyone been for the past couple days.. this is the quitest forum i've ever been in lol.. hope everyone is doing well..
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OH Alison I just read through this thread. I will be praying for you and your family. Stay strong girl.
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Hello, I am 23 weeks and due 10/2 with my second daughter. My first is 7 yrs old and smart as a whip. I found it very interesting how everyone shares there thoughts and feelings about pregnancy. It definetly makes the process a little easier knowing that you are not alone. I know, I know I have to give the supportive husbands credit, definetly, because mine he is always so busy making me feel as good as possible and making me feel like he truely understands. Sometimes I forget he's my husband and I treat him like he's one of the girls.lol Anyway, I believe this site will give him a break. Has anybody ever been to Yosemite National Park? We will be taking my in-laws for a small get away. I plan on doing as much as possible ( Hiking and swimming) with out over doing it. Can anyone spare ideas or advice in regards to this? Oh yeah I will be 28 weeks when we go. By the way I guess I will be having the second or third girl HUH! I found out the last time , this time but next time we won't, lord willing if there is a next time. Lastly, I want to tell Alison that you and your family are in our prayers, but know that it may not seem that the lord is blessing you at this time and as crazy as it may sound he has a greater plan. One that when it's all said and done you would not change for the world and believe I too have to tell myself this alot. So, if at all possible try to do something you truely enjoy and remember you are in many peoples thoughts and prayers.
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HI ladies I'm nearly 22 wks due 15th october. I'm from Australia and have a beautiful 19mth old boy Ryan. We tried to find out what we were having but even though they thought maybe a girl becasue they couldn't see any "bits & pieces" she couldn't be sure. She couldn't be sure so she wouldn't give a confident answer and said wwe would find out in October. Its nice to read all your stories. I'm glad you are all progressing well. MissP how is the bedrest? Is it becasue of the amniotic fluid?
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