mrsvistamio
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@ tigermama, how many weeks are u now ? I did a series of blood test yesterday, total draw 6 tube of blood for antibody, rubella, Oscar, & few others... Did u check these too?
EDD September 2013 Mummies
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Raoow>13 weeks > still having morning sickness
Haha tell me about it...And oh I can't even begin to think of French kiss or anything more than a peck, the mere thought of it makes me feel like throwing up...!
6 tubes!!? Oh my god... I have to do these 16 weeks test and includes trisomy , rubella, HIV,Hep and many many more test. All the 16 weeks compulsory tests. Crap 6 tubes. I'm already anemic.
mrsvistamio
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6 tubes but not all are full tube, however i did feel giddy after the blood was drawn..why did u do these test at wk16? I was told the is part of first trimester screening.. Best to do in wk11-24..after that result might not be accurate
mrsvistamio
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I can't wait to get over ms..
Hi, I'm 12+ weeks now.mrsvistamio:768966 said:
I didn't dare to look when they draw blood, I've fainted once before after drawing blood coz I was too scared when they have to poke twice coz the blood was just not coming out. So I don't know how much they draw, but I think 2 tubes only. I believe I was testing only for Oscar and Thalassemia. Omg.. Why 6??? 6 tubes sound so scary! I just did my health screen blood test in Dec with the same Gynae so I think I may have already tested for some of these, hopefully...
The scan 2 weeks ago with hiccup was in doc's office. The Oscar this week was at hospital building. 2 weeks makes quite alot of difference, or maybe the scan is better, so I can even make out the fingers now. I didn't get pictures from the Oscar scan, I was excited n scared so I didn't even think of asking for one. But I'm glad hubby is allowed in to watch it together. My gynae says apparently KK don't allow spouse during Oscar scan, is it true?A mummy:768963 said:So exciting.....=))
Hi, triple test usually done at 16 weeks. week 16-18 is the most accurate. At the same time they checked for others like rubella yada. I didn't do Oscar because me and hubby only early twenties. So far, no problem. The only thing 21/22 week scan will be the 4d scan in hospital to check the baby's heart in full, organs, limbs, face. That will be the one I'm afraid of. That week will be the one you'll finally see your full grown bundle of joy.
And, mine is done in Glens.It's a compulsory thing. So, I am not sure about other hospitals. But peace of mind.
Oh I see.Normally Hospital scan is so much more modern than in doc's office. But some doc's have 3d-4d scan in their office! Mine is only 2d he said.
how are you now? i feel like it's not going to end.
mrsvistamio
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No sure what is triple test, but I read online Down syndrome test is best done wk11-14 not 24..2nd trimester scan is done in wk 20..
i didnt say 24. hehe...
Eh, I am not sure lei, because my medical lecturer told us the same thing as what my Gynae told me:err: Mine not Oscar.
What I know is that I am not checking for neural tubes defect/spina bifida=) That one is done in 1st trimester as the liquid will be absorbed/drained by the lymphatic system of the baby's so it's useless to be done in the 2nd trimester=) As you cannot see the transparent thing behind your baby via scan in 2nd trimester.
So yes I understand what you mean.
This one Gynae said oh and I signed the form also indicated Rubella,HIV,triple test all the screening tests ...Hepatitis also. Even throughout pregnancy can check for mummy's blood for downsyndrome so Down syndrome no need scan also possible. They can detect. My family clinic told me before too when I once visited him to take MC. But my case lower chance(hopefully!) because both hubby and me early twenties so it's just extra test.So, it's fine lah I told gynae not necessary. I'm not going to abort or anythg even if baby high chance. But this one screening for diseases see if me or baby safe to continue with pregnancy especially with the diseases mentioned above. My friend at KK and NUHs also didnt check for the 1st trimester thingy. They only went for the 16 week test and the 20-22 week scan(the 2nd trimester scan to check our baby from head to toe, in and out). Quite excited but nervous.
ancing_wub:Hope everythgs go well with all you mummies=)):001_302:
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mrsvistamio
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@A mummy, i make a mistake in previous post to mention 24wk, it should be 14 wk. my gynae is at SGH .. Maybe different package. Oh, I take fruit such as green apple, strawberry to get ride of bland taste
Thanks for the warning. I am now keeping a look out of what I vomit. Hopefully no more light red stuff again.
My mum recommends me to eat food that is as fresh as possible, preferably less overnight food as well.
Update: Am now in my 13th week, still feeling nauseous and vomit continues. Still prefer red apple to deal with my bland taste. sour plum and sweets don't help, I ever vomited them out.