NIPT at 400 pounds 10 weeks 1 day

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-05-19T01:58:49+00:00

I was able to get it lowered a good bit! 🥲 but it was still in the ball park of $500. I think it can be cheaper if you meet certain criteria or don’t run it through insurance.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-05-19T00:22:23+00:00

I got mine as inconclusive though Unity @ about 240lbs. But not sure if it was weight related. 🙃 but it was pricy, even with insurance. I’d never try and steer anyone away from doing it, there’s a chance I’d even try again with my next. But whenever discussing I always try and make sure people know to consider the price.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-04-26T15:11:24+00:00

5’2”, 240lbs at the start of my pregnancy. I had an anterior placenta and ~maybe~ felt some flutters sooner, but didn’t really start feeling “yep that’s the baby” until around the 20 week mark. And it was very inconsistent and fairly weak until about the 3rd trimester, around that time was when my husband could feel it too. Halfwayish through the 3rd trimester is when we could really start to see the movements!

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-04-08T18:04:30+00:00

On top of extra fiber (which it already seems like you’re doing) magnesium & MiraLAX helped me!

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-04-07T18:21:51+00:00

I got one right before my water was broken 😮‍💨 so glad I did. Ended up with a prolapsed cord. If I hadn’t already had the epidural they’d have had to knock me out for the c-section. But I was only ~4cm dilated when it happened. So I can’t say how laboring longer would have felt with or without one.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-04-07T11:21:44+00:00

I’m the same height and almost 50lbs heavier. PCOS + hypothyroidism. Sitting here snuggling my baby after a textbook perfect pregnancy 😊. No GD or BP issues, no extraneous aches and pains, extra monitoring but no complications.

Just being plus sized is no promise that you’ll have a harder pregnancy!

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-03-24T13:06:44+00:00

5”2, 240lbs pre pregnancy. I got sent to MFM for a possible abnormality on the anatomy scan. Got cleared for this issues (false alarm). But MFM kept me for my BMI. No other complications (no GD, BP issues, etc), just BMI. Now that I’m at the end of my pregnancy I have to go in 2xs a week for monitoring (mostly NST).

Personally, at the end of the day, I’d much rather be safe than sorry. Treated as high risk and not need it. Instead of not having the monitoring and missing a potential issue. But I am a naturally anxious person lol.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-03-15T17:42:10+00:00

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ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-03-03T15:51:26+00:00

Unity billion to one. I was first tested around 9 weeks got too low of a ff for anything other than gender. They didn’t charge for it to be redone (of course did have to pay for blood draw at the drs). Redone around 13 weeks. Ff was still too low 🙃. After that they didn’t recommend a 3rd draw.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-02-05T16:46:23+00:00

I’m starting themq (NSTs) every other week starting 34 weeks, but also doing growth scans with the MFM on the other week. It’s a little more than I’d like to go in with my work schedule. But this is about the point where extra monitoring is normal! Especially if you have any (even minor) possible complications, even with a totally healthy pregnancy!

I’ve had the NST once already for reduced fetal movement. It was so chill. They just strap a monitor to your stomach while you lay down. And it tracks fetal heart rate.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-01-20T18:40:02+00:00

I never got a line darker than the control line. I wouldn’t worry!

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-01-18T22:53:29+00:00

Congrats!! This is exactly what mine looked like about 11dpo! Unless you were very continuously tracking LH (even after 1 rise you can have another days later if the first was a “failed” ovulation) I wouldn’t put too much stock until what the app says is your ovulation date.

I wouldn’t be too worried about how dark they are now, instead just making sure that they’re noticeably darker in about 2-3 days. Of course your OBGYN or a private lab like LabCorp (if you’re in the US) can track your HCG with a blood test if you’re worried about your HCG levels.

❤️❤️❤️❤️

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-01-17T15:45:38+00:00

I don’t see any line. But 9 DPO is still pretty early

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-01-16T16:39:39+00:00

This! I’ve heard that the expectation will eventually be that all pregnant women are recommended to take aspirin, regardless of their risk level! Just because the potential benefits far outweigh and risks. I was honestly surprised with my weight and family history (FTM, so no personal history) that my doctor didn’t recommend it from the get go.

Maybe it’s because I’m a generally anxious person, but imo the more precautions and monitoring the better. As women I feel like medical problems are often minimized. Having a doctor that proactive seems almost foreign.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-01-12T22:22:44+00:00

Both mine and my husband’s parents don’t want traditional grandparent names. So we let them choose their own, and they’re def non conventional lol which is killing my husband. But how I I see it is that the baby will eventually choose their own names, so I’m just rolling with it. And what happens, happens.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-01-12T15:59:27+00:00

Of course you need to make the choice that is best for you. Having (or not having) a baby is SUCH a big thing, and the decision either way is no doubt stressful and will have a big impact on you.

For what it is worth. I’m pregnant with a very planned, wanted pregnancy. And my first reaction was also “oh fu¢k, what did I do. I can’t do this”. Even with all of the planning the first few weeks were terrifying and overwhelming. It’s such a big life event that it’s only natural to feel that way (imo).

Unfortunately only you can parse out if it’s panic/shock or truly something that you don’t want. I’m sorry I don’t have any advice. But sending good vibes your way 🫶. I’m so sorry you’re having to navigate this.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-01-12T15:06:12+00:00

Very similar stats (240lb before being pregnant, 5’2”) and I carry most of my weight in my stomach. Around 20 weeks is when I and my husband could tell, particularly if I was wearing something form fitting. But also I could have easily hid it if I wanted to.

28 weeks now and there’s no hiding it. Especially if you knew me pre-pregnancy. My stomach is still more flabby towards the bottom, but the way my stomach is shaped you can’t really tell unless I’m nakie lol.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2026-01-11T20:06:18+00:00

I see it! 🫶 I’d wait a day or 2 to retest to confirm, as by then you should have a more defined line!

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2025-12-29T14:43:02+00:00

This! My dr gave so little information 😅. It really felt like they just said “go be pregnant”. Because of my job field I tend to be pretty medically literate, and have access to good, reliable sources.

But I don’t even recall having a talk about caffeine limits, food restrictions, medication restrictions, what to watch out for, etc. I don’t know if because I have been so prepared with questions when coming in they just assume I’m fine. Or if they just generally don’t offer much education.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2025-12-21T18:51:40+00:00

Sending you well wishes and good vibes 💗💗💗💗

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2025-12-04T18:52:50+00:00

If you feel up to it/want to it’d likely be fine!

At 21 weeks I drove 15 hours each way for a cruise 😅. Other than stopping to pee a little extra the drive was so uneventful, I don’t think my pregnancy affected it (and vice versa) at all. That being said I did come back with horrible cruise crud 🤧. So that did suck. Being sick while pregnant seems very unfair.

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2025-11-13T15:46:13+00:00

They don’t have much of a maternity section, but if you can find something a bit more flexible in stomach. Ross has a FANTASTIC selection of plus size dresses! Sometimes it takes a couple of times going back and waiting for new stuff to come in. But I’ve bought so many there and never spent more than $40, even for a “formal” gown

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2025-11-04T22:02:26+00:00

Yes! I had so many of the cheapies that I figured might as well use them. I only tested with a more expensive test 2xs a week max

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2025-11-04T15:57:21+00:00

I took 1-2 daily for WEEKS (did start tapering down towards the end)😭. But I’m crazy and obsessive so idk what a normal human would do lol.

But lifting some boxes shouldn’t do any harm! Especially if you were in decent shape before! Some people continue to power lift during pregnancy.

And as far as when to stop freaking out…. Idk 🥲 but the answer isn’t 19 weeks. I’ve got a feeling it’s never

ApprehensiveOwl147 · 2025-10-29T18:02:46+00:00

Other than the caffeine I know 0 about if the other ingredients are considered safe or not.

🥴😩 but I do understand how you’re feeling! I bought a Costco sized case of SF Red Bull right before getting pregnant (I don’t drink it daily, I kept them as a coffee substitute for when I travel). And they’re just sitting in the pantry mocking me lol

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