Guest guest Posted January 14, 2002 Report Share Posted January 14, 2002 I am going to my OB at 16 weeks- will she check my cervix???? how did your contractions feel at 16 wks???? Your OB may check your cervix- if not, I would ask. In addition to my OB, I have seen a maternal-fetal specialist every 2 weeks from about 11 weeks through 34 weeks. They're the ones who checked my cervix every 2 weeks via transvaginal u/s. Your regular OB can do that too though. My contractions at 16 weeks felt as though just a portion of my uterus was hardening. It was barely noticeable at first- I couldn't feel them unless I had my hand on my uterus. They have gotten stronger as the pregnancy progresses... also were you allowed to travel throughout the preg???? I was allowed to travel, but the nurses at my OB's office suggested I not do so after 24 weeks, just in case I went into premature labor. The high risk OB said I could travel up to 28 weeks if mcervix was stable (which is was) and the contractions were not increasing. So I cut myself off at 24 weeks (mid-October). I took a vacation around 15 weeks because I was nervous about traveling. In retrospect, I was probably overly cautious and would definitely consider traveling a little later in the pregnancy next time. I have high hopes for your pregnancy. When in doubt, be conservative. It can't hurt! Gretchen 36 weeks, 5 days and ready any time this baby is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 > > >Gretchen- thanks for your advice, it helps!!!!!! I go to my Ob at 16 wks (2 weeks from tomorrow)- I should get some more answers the- also, (just one more) my Dr told me to think about if we want amnio or not- did you have it???? there are some less invasive tests that seem to be fairly accurate as far as diagnosing downs, and some other things- I am scared to do the amnio- just wondering what you did!!!! thanks J- BU 14 wks 2 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 J. I had an amnio done at 20 weeks after receiveing a bad AFP result. The amnio wasnt that bad and best of all I got to find out that this little girl is 100% healthy! But the amnio is totally up to you! DH and I were so confused as to what to do. Sorry if this made you even more confused! 30 weeks this Friday!!!! edd 3.29.02 --- lttj2002 wrote: > > > > >Gretchen- > thanks for your advice, it helps!!!!!! I go to my Ob > at 16 wks (2 > weeks from tomorrow)- I should get some more answers > the- also, (just > one more) my Dr told me to think about if we want > amnio or not- did > you have it???? there are some less invasive tests > that seem to be > fairly accurate as far as diagnosing downs, and some > other things- I > am scared to do the amnio- just wondering what you > did!!!! > thanks J- BU 14 wks 2 days > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 J. I had an amnio done at 20 weeks after receiveing a bad AFP result. The amnio wasnt that bad and best of all I got to find out that this little girl is 100% healthy! But the amnio is totally up to you! DH and I were so confused as to what to do. Sorry if this made you even more confused! 30 weeks this Friday!!!! edd 3.29.02 --- lttj2002 wrote: > > > > >Gretchen- > thanks for your advice, it helps!!!!!! I go to my Ob > at 16 wks (2 > weeks from tomorrow)- I should get some more answers > the- also, (just > one more) my Dr told me to think about if we want > amnio or not- did > you have it???? there are some less invasive tests > that seem to be > fairly accurate as far as diagnosing downs, and some > other things- I > am scared to do the amnio- just wondering what you > did!!!! > thanks J- BU 14 wks 2 days > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 > I had an amnio done at 20 weeks after receiveing a bad > AFP result. The amnio wasnt that bad and best of all > I got to find out that this little girl is 100% > healthy! But the amnio is totally up to you! DH and > I were so confused as to what to do. > Sorry if this made you even more confused! > > 30 weeks this Friday!!!! > edd 3.29.02 , that is great- I was thinking we could do the same thing- I would have the afp first, then if needed, an amnio to confirm anything.....every day, a new worry! BTW- how old are you and what type of MA do you have?????( I can't keep track...) I am 34 with BU/ thanks for your help!!!! happy 30th week!!!!!!!!wahoooooo, J > > --- lttj2002 <lttj2002@y...> wrote: > > > > > > >Gretchen- > > thanks for your advice, it helps!!!!!! I go to my Ob > > at 16 wks (2 > > weeks from tomorrow)- I should get some more answers > > the- also, (just > > one more) my Dr told me to think about if we want > > amnio or not- did > > you have it???? there are some less invasive tests > > that seem to be > > fairly accurate as far as diagnosing downs, and some > > other things- I > > am scared to do the amnio- just wondering what you > > did!!!! > > thanks J- BU 14 wks 2 days > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 > I had an amnio done at 20 weeks after receiveing a bad > AFP result. The amnio wasnt that bad and best of all > I got to find out that this little girl is 100% > healthy! But the amnio is totally up to you! DH and > I were so confused as to what to do. > Sorry if this made you even more confused! > > 30 weeks this Friday!!!! > edd 3.29.02 , that is great- I was thinking we could do the same thing- I would have the afp first, then if needed, an amnio to confirm anything.....every day, a new worry! BTW- how old are you and what type of MA do you have?????( I can't keep track...) I am 34 with BU/ thanks for your help!!!! happy 30th week!!!!!!!!wahoooooo, J > > --- lttj2002 <lttj2002@y...> wrote: > > > > > > >Gretchen- > > thanks for your advice, it helps!!!!!! I go to my Ob > > at 16 wks (2 > > weeks from tomorrow)- I should get some more answers > > the- also, (just > > one more) my Dr told me to think about if we want > > amnio or not- did > > you have it???? there are some less invasive tests > > that seem to be > > fairly accurate as far as diagnosing downs, and some > > other things- I > > am scared to do the amnio- just wondering what you > > did!!!! > > thanks J- BU 14 wks 2 days > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 , I am 26 with a BU (middle part coming all the way down to just about the cervix!). If you decide to go with the AFP and receive a bad reading - please keep in mind that there are alot of false positives! --- lttj2002 wrote: > > I had an amnio done at 20 weeks after receiveing a > bad > > AFP result. The amnio wasnt that bad and best of > all > > I got to find out that this little girl is 100% > > healthy! But the amnio is totally up to you! DH > and > > I were so confused as to what to do. > > Sorry if this made you even more confused! > > > > 30 weeks this Friday!!!! > > edd 3.29.02 > > , > that is great- I was thinking we could do the same > thing- I would > have the afp first, then if needed, an amnio to > confirm > anything.....every day, a new worry! BTW- how old > are you and what > type of MA do you have?????( I can't keep track...) > I am 34 with BU/ > thanks for your help!!!! happy 30th > week!!!!!!!!wahoooooo, > J > > > > --- lttj2002 <lttj2002@y...> wrote: > > > > > > > > >Gretchen- > > > thanks for your advice, it helps!!!!!! I go to > my Ob > > > at 16 wks (2 > > > weeks from tomorrow)- I should get some more > answers > > > the- also, (just > > > one more) my Dr told me to think about if we > want > > > amnio or not- did > > > you have it???? there are some less invasive > tests > > > that seem to be > > > fairly accurate as far as diagnosing downs, and > some > > > other things- I > > > am scared to do the amnio- just wondering what > you > > > did!!!! > > > thanks J- BU 14 wks 2 days > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 > that is great- I was thinking we could do the same thing- I would > have the afp first, then if needed, an amnio to confirm > anything.....every day, a new worry! , Be careful with AFP/ Triple Screen. I got a misleading result with one simply because the nurse did not believe that I knew exactly when I conceived, and used her little due date calculator wheel instead. So my results came back all screwed up . . . until my OB, who *did* believe me (he was the one who did the inseminating) corrected for the proper due date. Then my results came back excellent, and I decided to skip the amnio. I didn't want the increased risk of miscarriage that comes with it. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 --- > I am 26 with a BU (middle part coming all the way down > to just about the cervix!). - what tests did they do to find out how far down the septum goes????? I got prg before they did any more tests (actually did not even recommend any, just said I was BU and that was that)- I would be interested to know, In my ultrasounds, you can see the two horns, the baby is in the right one- and implaned in the middle- I am relieved to hear you are BU and 30 weeks- !!!! an inspiration! > If you decide to go with the AFP and receive a bad > reading - please keep in mind that there are alot of > false positives! I had read that too- Thanks again for all the info! once agian I learn more every day about my " Kooky Uterus " J BU/14 wks #1 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 --- > Be careful with AFP/ Triple Screen. I got a misleading result with > one simply because the nurse did not believe that I knew exactly when > I conceived, and used her little due date calculator wheel instead. Thanks!!!! I too know EXACTLY when we conceived (not so romantic this way) and they have been on target with all my appts, and ultrasounds, etc..... > So my results came back all screwed up . . . until my OB, who *did* > believe me (he was the one who did the inseminating) corrected for > the proper due date. You probably just laugh at all these nurses and things by now!!! you know more than they do-!!! Then my results came back excellent, and I > decided to skip the amnio. that is what we will prob do- provided the results are good! I didn't want the increased risk of > miscarriage that comes with it. yes, agreed, don't need any EXTRA risks on top of the ones I came with!!! Thanks again for your words of wisdom mixed with quite a good bit of wit!!! I have midwestern ties- My DH is from MN (Minneapolis) and they think its fun to " vacation " in the north woods, we drove there from Atl in Sept.--- Maybe if you guys gather in the midwest I might be up there visiting the relatives!!!!!!!! J/ BU 14wks #1 (one of the Atlanta Belles) > > Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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