baby has a heartbeat!!!!

angelhair wrote: heard the heartbeat and was literally shaking with relief!!! nice and strong heartbeat and measuring at twelve weeks right on target. bo said the sweetest words, so far a nice normal pregnancy!!!! one more week till the thirteenth week then the first trimester will be over anbd will be heading into the second. wants to schedule a amino because of my age and history(am 41) but want to schedule a appt with the doctor first. anyone had a amino. will do a level two ultrasound with a paranatilist at the hospital at about eighteen weeks, anyone know where I could get info on amnios? thanks. love dee

aspenblue1 replied: That is great that the baby has a heartbeat and everything is looking good.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: OH Dee I'm so happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS! Your post has brought me to tears, happy tears. Please keep us updated!

mummy2girls replied: Oh hun i am so happy for ya!

I have had a amnio with jenna at 17 weeks.....This was my experience

Don't go alone! I went with aron and I am so glad he came because i was a wreck!I had to have an amnio because with one of my blood tests(afp) it showed a rsik for my baby having spina bifada.

First they did a level 2 ultrasound. That took a while because they were trying to get the baby to stay on its tummy so they look at the spine. But she was too wiggly and wouldnt co-operate. 3 different perinatoligists(sp?) did the u/s. And the most experienced one agreed with the other 2 in which they could not be 100 percent sure she didnt have it. So they asked if we wanted to do the amnio. Both me and aron agreed before going that if they werent 100 percent sure we would do the amnio.

You have to be very still for this because one little movement can move the needle and baby and get something they shouldnt. They put numbing stuff on your belly and then they look at the u/s screen to deternime where to put the needle. They have you put your hands up crossed near your neck. So aron couldnt hold my hand but he did put his hand on my arms for comfort. Then they warn you before they prick you. It feels like a strong pinch that lasts a minute. It hurts at first but once the needle is in its just a uncomfortable feeling .Then they order you to take it easy for the next couple of days. No heavy lifting and such! And the area where the needle was poked in is very tender for quite some time. And I did have cramping feelings after the amnio for a few days... like a mild menstral cramping. And the tests results take about 2 weeks to come in.

I dont want to scare you but amnios do have a risk of causing m/c. I was scared to take the tests because of that fact but i wanted to know how healthy the baby was what i would do if it came back pos for spina bifada. Alot of women opt not to do it because of that so thats a persoanl descion you need to make.

Jamison'smama replied: So very glad things are going so well. Sorry, can't be of help about the amnio--I declined it. Didn't get the ultrasound either since it is only 50 percent accurate and if they see something they would have wanted to do an amnio anyway---

Hang in there, I'm very happy for you!

5littleladies replied: I'm sooo happy for you! I'm so glad everything is ok.

loveydad replied: Sorry I know this isn't my little area , but I was just reading something (again not to scare you, just think you should know) that says the chances of having a miscarriage from an amniocintis ( CANNOT SPELL that word) is about the same as having a child with the things they check for at over..I think 35 years. So it's probably a good idea.

Ps: I know you've been wanting a baby for al ong time! Congratulations.

Littlejojames replied: So glad that everything is going well for you.

Good luck with the tests and let us know how it goes.

Take care xxxxx

MomToMany replied: Yay, so glad you got to hear the heartbeat!!! I have no experience with amnios; I've never had one done. I hope your testing goes well!!

amynicole21 replied: So glad that everything is going well!! Good luck with the testing, but I'm sure it will all be perfect

coasterqueen replied: Oh I'm so happy everything went great! YAY!!!! Good luck with the next one. Hearing that heartbeat is the best thing.

kimberley replied: oh Dee, that is wonderful news!!!! i am so incredibly happy for you! many more P&PT coming your way!

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I'm so glad you heard the heartbeat!! You are always in my prayers. Please don't worry too much about the amnio. It will turn out just fine.

A&A'smommy replied: That is SOOO wonderful!!!!! I"m SO happy for you!!! ((((HUGS))))

ediep replied: yay!! Congrats!!!

I have no experience with amnio but Shelly gave you some good advice. Good luck

jcc64 replied: I'm so very happy for you, Dee. I know how hard you've worked and prayed for this. I was 37 with my last baby, and opted not to have an amnio, so can't offer any advice. Just lots of hugs.