Had my blood test this morning. This test is for several reasons…….to check my blood type and a routing test for STD’s, and also testing that goes with my ultrasound next week. It was frustrating this morning though, cuz I’m not good with needles and I need to lay down in case I pass out. However when she tried to take my blood, the vein collapsed. ugh……so that meant she had to do it AGAIN in the other arm. So I’ve ended up with a bit of a sore arm where the vein collapsed, a bit bruised and sore and I’m also feeling extra wussy at the moment!
I’ve opted to go for genetic testing for disorders such as down syndrome and neural tube defects. These tests are non-invasive and give an indication of the risk of a genetic disorder. If the risk is considered high, then further tests can be done from there.
For now, I’m excited at the chance to just have another scan next week. I’m also hoping that this time means I can get it on DVD so I can send it to Alex!
Alex and I have also decided that we are going to find out the sex of the baby at the 19 week scan. I don’t like surprises and I’m too impatient aswell. haha. Luckily Alex feels the same way about me when it comes to finding out the sex of the baby. 😉
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Mel, you and Alex both seem to be so in tune with each other! Both loving the same names, and with the way you both want things to go with your pregnancy! Its so nice.
I hope your keeping well and your arm isn’t too sore after that collapsed vein (It sounds nasty, is it dangerous? I didn’t even know they could collapse!).
Take care! I’ll be checking back in here to see how your scan goes.
Tara.
xxx
LOL
They got the sex of OJ wrong after the 19 week scan!!!
yikes, thanks for the confidence Red…….didn’t think they made mistakes these days?
Tara, collapsed vein isn’t scary, it just meant it went all rubbery and she couldn’t get blood from it. So she had to go to the other arm. Only thing is it meant I ended up with a nasty bruise!
Sorry Mel, but yes they do. I was told at my 20 week scan that OJ was a girl, was elated. And then had a massive fall a month later at a 3D scan to be told I was carrying a boy.
Made no difference in the end, but a bit of me wishes I had never asked…..