(2009/03) March 2009 MTBs
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Mummies who did the Oscar test at around $280 , does it include blood test or it's just NT scan ?
my gynea told me below are the scan for DS
1) NT scan is $150 , accuracy 70%
2)blood test there is 2 types .
a)PAPP-A accuracy is 75% cost $300
b)triple test accuracy is 60% cost $125
So he recommend can do a combo and the test accuracy will increases as follows :
1 + 2a = 95% accuracy
1 + 2b = 80% accuracy
So if I take 1 + 2a total cost will be $450 leh ...
my gynea told me below are the scan for DS
1) NT scan is $150 , accuracy 70%
2)blood test there is 2 types .
a)PAPP-A accuracy is 75% cost $300
b)triple test accuracy is 60% cost $125
So he recommend can do a combo and the test accuracy will increases as follows :
1 + 2a = 95% accuracy
1 + 2b = 80% accuracy
So if I take 1 + 2a total cost will be $450 leh ...
Extracted from Babycentre:
"What is nuchal translucency (NT)?
This is a <u>collection of fluid under the skin at the back of a baby's neck</u> at 10-14 weeks that can be measured using ultrasound. All babies have some fluid, but in many babies with Down's syndrome, the nuchal translucency (NT) is increased.
An NT scan is a method of assessing whether your baby is likely to have Down's syndrome. It's a screening test. A screening test can only estimate the risk of your baby having Down's, as opposed to a diagnostic test, such as CVS or amniocentesis, which will give you a definite diagnosis (but also carries a small risk of miscarriage).
The NT scan can't tell for certain whether your baby is affected. However, it can help you decide whether or not to have a diagnostic test."
"What is nuchal translucency (NT)?
This is a <u>collection of fluid under the skin at the back of a baby's neck</u> at 10-14 weeks that can be measured using ultrasound. All babies have some fluid, but in many babies with Down's syndrome, the nuchal translucency (NT) is increased.
An NT scan is a method of assessing whether your baby is likely to have Down's syndrome. It's a screening test. A screening test can only estimate the risk of your baby having Down's, as opposed to a diagnostic test, such as CVS or amniocentesis, which will give you a definite diagnosis (but also carries a small risk of miscarriage).
The NT scan can't tell for certain whether your baby is affected. However, it can help you decide whether or not to have a diagnostic test."
Some helpful links to OSCAR (One-Stop Clinic for Assessment of Risk) Test:
http://www.fetalmedicine.hk/en/oscardetails.asp
http://www.thomsonmedical.com/diagnostic_ctr.htm
http://www.fetalmedicine.hk/en/oscardetails.asp
http://www.thomsonmedical.com/diagnostic_ctr.htm
yeah i attended the classes conducted by Mr Wong BB last year. Quite gd
Her classes are very packed. To get a gd seat (free seating on the floor with mat & pillows), sit near the mirror is the best view (when u reach there u will know what i mean)
What do u have for lunch ladies?
i ate japanese bento set (mix tempura/cold soba/raw sashimi/california maki/chawamushi/salad/miso soup) Yum Yum
What do u have for lunch ladies?
i ate japanese bento set (mix tempura/cold soba/raw sashimi/california maki/chawamushi/salad/miso soup) Yum Yum
Asura & Eliz,
guilty liao
during 1st pregnancy, i only took it in my 3rd trimester. Dunno why...just cannot control this time round. The california maki also with roe & mayo, i also took le.
If possible, no raw food during pregnancy la. Me broke alot of rules liao
guilty liao
during 1st pregnancy, i only took it in my 3rd trimester. Dunno why...just cannot control this time round. The california maki also with roe & mayo, i also took le.
If possible, no raw food during pregnancy la. Me broke alot of rules liao
Kome,
Lucky got MIL to help look after #1 during wkdays. Weekends me & hubby take over full time shift to look after. Now i feel very tired already, low energy & i can't imagine when #2 arrive le...very scared (dunno can cope anot). Later u'll see a mad woman running after #1 & breast feeding #2! Aiyo headache man. Still cannot decide whether to cater confinement food or engage CL when #2 arrive.
bliss,
#2 is unplanned. We got a shock when i tested positive. I managed to accept it but hubby took sometime to accept baby. We TTC for almost 3.5yrs for #1. Didn't expect #2 to arrive so soon.
Lucky got MIL to help look after #1 during wkdays. Weekends me & hubby take over full time shift to look after. Now i feel very tired already, low energy & i can't imagine when #2 arrive le...very scared (dunno can cope anot). Later u'll see a mad woman running after #1 & breast feeding #2! Aiyo headache man. Still cannot decide whether to cater confinement food or engage CL when #2 arrive.
bliss,
#2 is unplanned. We got a shock when i tested positive. I managed to accept it but hubby took sometime to accept baby. We TTC for almost 3.5yrs for #1. Didn't expect #2 to arrive so soon.
steph
you same as me. My mum help me to look after #1 and weekend we take over. But i think i abit better than you in a way is that my son already 21mths, so i just sit in sofa and he walk and play around himself. But sometimes he will pull my hand and walk with him. I also so tired that cannot tahan. I asked my hb to handle him and me resting.
you same as me. My mum help me to look after #1 and weekend we take over. But i think i abit better than you in a way is that my son already 21mths, so i just sit in sofa and he walk and play around himself. But sometimes he will pull my hand and walk with him. I also so tired that cannot tahan. I asked my hb to handle him and me resting.
Eliz,
hehe...they bought but nobody strike le. My hubby also bought my son IC no & ward no
Kome,
Even though tired but i will still carry him & play with him often cos as our tummy b'com bigger, we have more difficulties in movement. Later scare he dun wan mummy
hehe...they bought but nobody strike le. My hubby also bought my son IC no & ward no
Kome,
Even though tired but i will still carry him & play with him often cos as our tummy b'com bigger, we have more difficulties in movement. Later scare he dun wan mummy
Steph ...
v cute ler your boy ... my cousin's gap even nearer ... the wife preg again when the bb was only 5mths ... must say its q tough but i guess when the younger one turns 1yr old ... should be v fun for them to play tog.
kome ...
i oso try to carry my son but he sometimes will just jump onto my tummy so i v scared of him =p
v cute ler your boy ... my cousin's gap even nearer ... the wife preg again when the bb was only 5mths ... must say its q tough but i guess when the younger one turns 1yr old ... should be v fun for them to play tog.
kome ...
i oso try to carry my son but he sometimes will just jump onto my tummy so i v scared of him =p
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