hi mummies,
wow its almost a week since i last posted. its funny how girls are in demand, and boys arent. =D
jamgal/christine: im pretty much into fastfood too, mainly fried chicken. and having a coke craving too.
eunice: there are different practices amongst different gynaes; however, the OSCAR test is the most sensitive amongst screening tests available and the triple test [blood test only] is less sensitive. i think its untrue that the triple test is more accurate than OSCAR but its in existence for a much longer time; whos ur gynae - i think that older gynaes will probably stick to the triple test...? take a peek at this website:
http://www.babypremier.co.uk/Site-Content/Nuchal-Scans/What-Tests-Are-Available-and-Their-Accuracy.html. has the whitish discharge gotten better? if not, u may want to see ur GP/gynae.
limusfamily: hi and welcome!
kittybride: most gynaes can hear baby's heartbeat by doppler at 14-15 weeks. btw, ur spree, its without shipping and postage charges, so after adding, will it be expensive? kittybride/karrie: yeah, i think i look 5 months too despite just getting to 15 weeks, and this is my first! =(
juxta: i hate crowds; so i cant imagine going to exhibitions/fairs pregnant.
dodos: if u can, just do a screening blood test for your thyroid since uve had previous thyroid problems.
maple/dodos/eunice: palpitations [sense of heartbeat] is not useful as some normal people have it too, especially people who feel anxious easily. a faster heartrate [normal heartrate: 60-100] can be due to events like pregnancy, but it shouldnt be consistently too high or irregular, and should never cause chest pain and discomfort, shortness of breath or leg swelling. if its abnormal, u need to see ur gynae/GP for further action [blood test for thyroid, and maybe ECG]
leereiner/eunice: if u have a normal thryoid test, u wont need meds. also, big neck could mean not only hyper but hypothyroid, or just good old plain fat.
venetia/juxta/christine/leeuwin: i hope and pray ur MS goes away or improves soon, and stays that way - can be so miserable. im bugged just by the increased tiredness...
tigermama: what job are u applying for?
lilmoo: welcome back! if the OSCAR test is normal, the gynae wont suggest u do amnio/CVS anyway. how come u have a doppler at home? and yeah, i can imagine the dawning of realisation upon ur hubby one day if theres 3 women in his life! =)
fish oil: what are the composition and brand u gals taking? mines 21st century; its a softgel and i dont find it smelly, [sorry for being disgusting] but i realised that my motion is smoother, stickier and more smelly after just 2 days of taking it.
discharge: i think most pp have a bit, but if it becomes more smelly/more in quantity/change in colour, especially with fever/abdominal pain, one should have a check with the gynae/GP.