Oct/Nov 2008 mommies!

Nicole no decision yet. May just do non traditional and get clothes or something lol. No idea yet ... must sneak off for some shopping.

Hi ladies

Hope you all slept well.

Mandy I really will be praying that all goes well with the downs tests. I don't know what value the foetal assessment scan may add when the blood results give you these 'odds' but maybe like Ally suggests perhaps that could be done before going the amnio way??? This must be so hard for any person so I'm glad you & dh have already discussed what you both want and just know we're all here for you xxx

Zee hope they get you guys more staff. Take it easy and hope you get some rest this weekend.

Julz hope you're doing well and these last few days of your trip fly by. Do you work the weekends as well while you are there?

We were having such a good night and then I had to run to the loo about 4 times between 1am & 2am due to a horrible runny tummy. Eventually had an Imodium and all seems okay for now. Must be that Nando's I had for supper but not sure
Shrey slept in his cot till around 3am which was nice. Honestly think that molar was giving him issues till it came out. Just one more to go and we should be over all the disruption from horrible teething.
We don't have much planned for the weekend. A wedding tomorrow evening that I'm so not in the mood for when it's cold but a close relative so would be horrid if we didn't turn up

Hi Gals

Mandy oddly enough i had a good cry with my collegue yesterday, she is 17 weeks pregnant and found out yesterday that her baby stats for downs is 1 in 155. not good. She went for her amnio yesterday so she is awaiting results and like you and hubby, she and her hubby had the same converersation and agreed upon the same thing, they have 2 other children and she knows that it would be unfair to her other kids as well as to the baby if it had downs as she would not be able to provide the attention etc that it will need.

In the end Mandy it is your decision, im holding thumbs though that the tests are wrong and you have a perfect baby in there. Keeping thinking positive and staying strong!! We are all here for you to give you support!

Simone we are also experiancing terrible weather in E.L. not much rain but the flipping wind is crazy.

Lisha do you have any idea's yet?

Julz glad the trip is going well.

afm not much to report on, just happy its weekend. Keiran ate very well last night - so i was a happy mommy.

Mandy, I would be doing the EXACT same thing. But I'm feeling positive that your baby is not Downs. I never could do the down's test because of twins but I went for fetal analysis. Maybe you should consider doing that as it's non obtrusive? And THEN do amnio? Just a suggestion. Whatever you decide to do I'm behind you all the way! THis can't be an easy decision to make!


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Hi ladies, sorry that Ive been so scarce but we are low on staff and even busier than normally. Ive just subbed a couple of pages in bed! So glad dh is coming home today and z is beyond excited!
I need to get dressed now but just wanted to say to Mandy, i really hope that all goes well and that your bean tests negative for downs. I know the blood tests are often wrong. Been so with three of my friends. Thinking of you!

Let me get ready for work!

Simone, i do understand your hesitance and real feelings you have about accepting the sex of the pending bundle, but thats why i feel that it helps one accept the sex before the birth. Now you have the time to get used to the idea and we all know that you will come around to want,love and be excited about it, its just that you had a different expectation in your head.. we always accept what we get....

So gals, i unfortunatley my gynae called today with not such great DOWNS statistics from my blood tests. At our appointment, he said we should aim for a 1 in 500 chance but my test was a 1 in 350 chance. So I know I am in amongst a group of gals that all have strong opinions but MY truth is, that i have decided with my hubby that we would not choose to bring a downs baby into the world if we had the choice. The gynae recommended based on our decision that we should go and see a specialist and should consider an amnio. The wait will be long, but he says they only do the downs assessment between 15 16 weeks and I am 13 weeks so 2 3 weeks wait and then i have heard that after the amnio the test results can take up to 21 days .. so more than anything its a long wait. Im choosing to try to remain positive that my little baba is not downs, but if it is, I would prefer to know and face my decisions that follow. My husband and i have decided that we will do the amnio with the specialist as now that their is doubt, we need to know for sure and that is the only way to know for sure.. that stats are that in 100 amnios, 1 will miscarry due to the amnio which is flippen terrifying ... but so far my feeling is that I need to know ... so try not to judge me gals, please can you help me be strong and take one step at a time and not to get ahead of myself...

My dad is visiting, so keeping me busy he leaves on monday and my sister comes for monday night for a conference so its good to have some more family around!

chat soon..

Hi Ladies

Trip going well so far. I am home on Tuesday. Think I have a virus. Can't work in outlook which is most frustrating!!!


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Nicole it is great that you have stopped coke. I lost so much weight when I stopped it and less caffiene would be better anyway. Expect headaches for a few days.

I am also drinking more fizzy drink since working from home and have picked up weight.

Simone wooohoooooo. Wow is this the pigeon pair group or what!!!!!

Lisha I am really clueless when it comes to such gifts. I usually stick to something I know he will enjoy even if it doesn't conform to regular anniversary gifts. Maybe a good whiskey in a tin?

I am hitting blanks. Only got to sleep after 2. Typical indian insomnia.