MSE Pregnancy Club 19

Sammy_Girl

Princess_Coupon wrote: »

I'm 1 day behind you, mines Monday, I'll be offered the triple test. I still haven't decided, will probably do it in the waiting room, I wish i knew if I had it the 1st time or not.

What does the triple test test for? I had a random phonecall from the MW today asking what bloods I've had taken at the hospital. I've only had one vial taken when I went for my 12 week scan - and as far as I'm aware that was for the Nuchal Screening only. I really must learn to ask more questions!!!

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

MW can't see me til 19 weeks. How do you get the exemption card?
I had a silver cross with DD1 but killed it off-roading.

Do you see your MW at your GP surgery? Will she book you in for your 20 week scan or can you do that yourself?

I got the exemption form when I went for my booking in appt. The MW signed and stamped it and I had to fill in my details and post it off. It only took about a week to arrive.

What pram is taking your fancy this time round??

Sammy_Girl

delain wrote: »

This is the system we've got for squeak, though we go it second hand. I've got the carrycot which turns it into a lovely pram, and I like it that when we're out and about she's just as cosy as she is at home!

The carrycots can be had quite cheap on ebay, we paid less than £300 for the buggy, car seat (posh lie flat one) and the carrycot!

Plus the frame weighs almost nothing and folds tiny, and unlike most travel systems, it's all terrain lol

Oooh, I missed this post. I'm liking this one!! Is it good off road?

gratefulforhelp_2

Sammy_Girl wrote: »

Do you see your MW at your GP surgery? Will she book you in for your 20 week scan or can you do that yourself?

See MW wherever, they are homeless.

I got the exemption form when I went for my booking in appt. The MW signed and stamped it and I had to fill in my details and post it off. It only took about a week to arrive.

Must nag about this.

What pram is taking your fancy this time round??

I have a quinny buzz from last time. Love it.

bellabear_2

Hi Ladies,

Short time lurker, just 'graduated' from the 12 weeks and under board, currently 13+4. Had the 12 week scan last week, everything looking as good as can be and they put me a week ahead (yay!).

Look forward to spending the next 5 and a bit months on here!:j

Bella xxxxxx

Gems81

still no call to be admitted, what should i do?? if i dont hear from them by 8pm assume there are no beds and leave it til the morning? or phone up at 7.45pm and be a pain in !!!, make a fuss and insist on going in first thing in the morning?

Hubby thinks i should make a fuss, but i think they cant help it if its full and the duty midwife wasnt very nice on the phone i dont want to annoy her any more!!

tinkwings

Gems81 wrote: »

still no call to be admitted, what should i do?? if i dont hear from them by 8pm assume there are no beds and leave it til the morning? or phone up at 7.45pm and be a pain in !!!, make a fuss and insist on going in first thing in the morning?

Hubby thinks i should make a fuss, but i think they cant help it if its full and the duty midwife wasnt very nice on the phone i dont want to annoy her any more!!

Hugs Gems I am with Hubby

tinkwings

bellabear wrote: »

Hi Ladies,

Short time lurker, just 'graduated' from the 12 weeks and under board, currently 13+4. Had the 12 week scan last week, everything looking as good as can be and they put me a week ahead (yay!).

Look forward to spending the next 5 and a bit months on here!:j

Bella xxxxxx

:j:beer:Welcome Bella :j:T

jojo1978_3

Gems81 wrote: »

still no call to be admitted, what should i do?? if i dont hear from them by 8pm assume there are no beds and leave it til the morning? or phone up at 7.45pm and be a pain in !!!, make a fuss and insist on going in first thing in the morning?

Hubby thinks i should make a fuss, but i think they cant help it if its full and the duty midwife wasnt very nice on the phone i dont want to annoy her any more!!

Call them anyway gems, you've got nothing to lose. I hope they have a bed for you....the waiting game is killer. ((hugs))

plymouthscubagirl

Yowsers this board has moved fast the last few days :eek:
Well this was my first day of maternity leave and I've loved it Had lunch with my friend, oh and got to see bubs again as I had to go for scan to see if this naughty baby is still breech and its not - hoorah :T Not breech or back to back anymore - whoo hoo. So my handstands in the pool might well have helped - either that or the midwife just had it completely wrong in the first place

Oh and Bizzy babies called today to offer me a tens machine to try - anyone got any experience of them???

Gems-hope you get to see bubs pretty soon!

Make-it-3

Sammy_Girl wrote: »

What does the triple test test for? I had a random phonecall from the MW today asking what bloods I've had taken at the hospital. I've only had one vial taken when I went for my 12 week scan - and as far as I'm aware that was for the Nuchal Screening only. I really must learn to ask more questions!!!

Do you see your MW at your GP surgery? Will she book you in for your 20 week scan or can you do that yourself?

If you had the nuchal test at 12 weeks you won't have the triple test - their both for Downs its just different tests are offered in different parts of the country.

I was booked in for my 20 week scan by the sonographer after my 12 week one. Again the system for booking this will differ from place to place, I'd call up your midwife/surgery to check how they do it and to ensure you get your appointment.