Hi Everybody,

Another week passed by and hope all are doing good. yes, I do have some updates. Well, I am 14weeks pregnant now and feeling relief from nausea (Knock on wood). Now and then I do feel it with different smells but mostly good.
Kalpana, hopefully you will also get some relief. I guess you and some others have NT scan apts this week. Good luck guys.
My h' band is reminding me again and again to eat healthy. I should start doing that as I am entering into second trimester and need to gain weight. Here are some things I can suggest: Probably start drinking milk everyday(calcium), eating protein rich foods like dry fruits, egg, sprouts etc Also, try to eat spinach more often and carrots too as we need Iron.
My doc said that I am feeling breathless sometimes as I am not getting enough oxygen b' coz of low end hemoglobin level (normal is between 11-13 and I have 11.2). He is hoping that it will increase in second trimester.
So, girls take care of what you eat.
Will keep posting as days go by. Have a good week all.

Perky replied. Hi All,

Glad to know that many have had their NT scan. Having a normal result is such relief.
My doc didnot advice NT scan, so I am just hoping & praying that everything is fine. Next doctor visit is after 16 weeks. Will probable have a detailed scan at 18 weeks.
We need to make eating healthy as our second nature now. I feel I am falling short on protein, not liking the taste of legumes/dals much!!

Kalpana & dreamymommy i guess your babies are as busy as Aparna' s. You all slowly start gearing up to handle the usy one.
Smiletime, glad to know that ou could hear the heartbeat immediately & shared the news with your dear ones.

Take care & eat healthy
Perky Dreamymommy replied. Hi all...
Went for my NT scan today and the first thing my sonologist asked me was if I possessed a good pair of running shoes !!!! She said with this baby of mine I am going to need them bad! Its a hyper active baby who kept on moving all the time(taken after the mom I think !!!) and is also very stubborn (Like mom once again !!! Pity poor dad who will have to put up with two of a kind now) The baby had his/her bum towards the technician and refused to turn despite all coaxing and convincing. She made me walk, empty the bladder, drink juice, cough and what not. Finally my dear baby obliged and we got a good look at the nuchal fold (Touchwood! everything looks good so I don' t think I will go for any further testing either)
The nausea has eased up a hell of a lot so I am eating now but truthfully still not enough. Really have to step up on the dairy, proteins, fruits and veggies. Have to make every bite count and I guess that should be our motto now.

Take care all of you and stay in touch. Kalpana replied. Thanks Aparna for initiating this post.

I hope everyone is doing fine and going strong. My nausea is much better. My NT scan was done yesterday. It was such a fun to see the little one. More than us , it was my son who was very excited.

Initially, the baby was sleeping and wasn' t co-operating to see the measurements. So doc asked to drink some juice, have a little walk and then return back in 30 minutes. It helped and finally, she was able to measure. I haven' t still got the reports in hand. But she said everything is normal and nothing to worry. I may have a scan in 18-20 weeks.

My sincere suggestion is : When you go for a scan, please drink some orange juice or stuff you like the most. It may help keep the baby active.

btw, is anyone planning for amniocentesis ?. As we all know, NT scan is just a screening test and its not a 100% test for chromosomal abnormalities. Docs don' t advise it unless they find a risk.

As for me, I am not planning to do anymore tests. I am just going to keep my fingers crossed and wait for 18-20 weeks scan. :)

Take care all of you.
Time to eat healthy food and I am trying my level best to eat something :).

Luv u all.
Kalpana Smiletime replied. I had my doppler on 4th and could hear the heartbeat immediately. It was so nice to know someone is in there growing stronger.

So we finally called our parents on Saturday and shared the news.They are all so excited too. The joy really multiplies when you share.

My doctore said the first u/s will be between 18-20 weeks, however I did not feel like waiting so I asked for one and have it tomorrow.I am so excited I will get to see my baby tomorrow. Will update on how that went, for now hope everyone else is doing good.

Talk to you soon then
Take care everybody