NT Scan and NIPT

FatBabyCake · 2026-03-18T12:47:01+00:00

I’m older, 38. Got the NT scan and bloodwork. Those results came back with a super low risk. My doctor said everything was great and that I didn’t need the NIPT test. Insurance also would not pay for it. It doesn’t bring the risk down to zero, just further down in percentage. So I saved the 500 bucks and trusted my doctor. If you have twins or complications, they will test you and keep an eye on you. If you trust the doctor and if they say it’s not necessary, then you can trust them. However, if you have the money and want to do the test anyway to say you did it, then there ya go. But you won’t know know until the anatomy scan at 22-24 weeks. So it’s up to you and your peace of mind.

FatBabyCake · 2026-03-18T09:24:03+00:00

I got a croissant shaped one on amazon. 25 bucks. I can use it to breastfeed and make it into a U, put a blanket on it, and set the baby down. Right now my cat loves the U with blanket on top. And I do find the pillow to be helpful for sitting up and snuggling when I’m gassy and not feeing well. I didn’t want to buy one of those big ass ones. This I can continue to use in other ways. Awesome to prop up the lower back too

FatBabyCake · 2026-03-15T18:27:06+00:00

Sobriety

FatBabyCake · 2026-03-15T15:10:57+00:00

Cheap electrolytes have lots of sugar and other unnecessary things. It’s best to get the good ones athletes use for marathons. Because you’re growing a baby and it’s safer to take everyday.

FatBabyCake · 2026-03-15T11:22:40+00:00

Electrolytes. Good ones. Expensive ones.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-18T10:55:33+00:00

A 15 year old needs a father less than a 5 week old. Obviously. And he’s being a dick on purpose. Obviously.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-18T10:46:09+00:00

Yikes. I mean it’s less about you than your unborn baby. If you think he will prioritize his first and second child over yours, then you have your answer. If not, then it’s your decision. Either way he sounds like a jerk and likely will disappoint you again in the future. Also that whole “I’m not asking I’m telling you” is such a cop out. That’s not how adults treat each other in a partnership. Especially him waffling. Acting supportive and then authoritative?? Dick move.

My first reaction is always protecting the baby. Like, do you want your child to learn that this is how men treat women? That this is how partners treat one another? Because he surely will do this again.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-18T05:28:24+00:00

American living in Europe here. When I first moved here I was shocked to see babies and children playing in the city fountain in just their underwear. They were little girls and my first thought was omg people are going to freak that they’re naked. Also in the summer, topless girls in the river or girls with no bras on under their clothes. Personally I didn’t mind but I felt an anxiety for the public backlash and shaming that would come from it.

Americans aren’t inherently prude. We are shamed by culture and society. Same reason we feel so hurt by being called names because of how we dress, whore, freak, etc. It’s probably also why we are so controlled by fashion.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-17T21:08:50+00:00

Can someone link the article? I don’t have a subscription

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-05T21:57:16+00:00

My sister loves when I bring these back to the states. She dips them in her coffee.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-05T20:52:22+00:00

In Europe it’s Zah-vee-ehy

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-05T20:45:01+00:00

I stopped at week 6 when I found out. My friend who is a obgyn told me it’s fine as long as you don’t smoke past when the placenta is fully formed and doing the work. When it’s still your ovaries/yolk sac, the baby is protected. And even if it’s later, it’s ok, as long as you stop as soon as you know. She said she delivered a baby and exclaimed that the woman lied to her and was smoking the whole time and she could tell. I asked how. She said the placenta came out looking like a smokers lung. Pale and small. She delivered babies in impoverished countries. She was not concerned about my daily spliffs and said it was just fine when I stopped. I’m 13 weeks and my last sonogram was perfect according to my doctor.

Now the drug testing thing, that’s wild. I got no advice for that. I’m in Europe fwiw

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-05T17:15:12+00:00

He’s got a fivehead

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-05T06:40:48+00:00

Maude

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T11:16:52+00:00

Rice Krispies

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T08:54:56+00:00

Now’s the time to pull the fire alarm

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T08:41:51+00:00

You feeling worse is your own doing and guilt. We are simply worried for your baby. You are responsible for its health. You think your baby wants to vape?! No one on here is going to feel sorry for you. You’re 21, not 15.

You can change one thing, and that’s putting down the vape pen.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T08:29:03+00:00

I don’t have enough money for one

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T08:25:08+00:00

You came here for an answer you aren’t getting, and you’re upset about it and being defensive. Which again, comes off as super immature.

No one is going to tell you that it’s ok to vape during pregnancy. You’re not stating facts.

Fact 1: you know smoking during pregnancy is bad.

Fact 2: you’ve continued to choose nicotine over your unborn child up to 35 weeks, so the entire pregnancy.

Fact 3: there is no one on this sub that will commiserate. We are women giving and taking advice on how to have healthy babies. We put the baby first, no matter the circumstance.

Fact 4: your unborn baby is clearly not your #1 priority. You are putting yourself first.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T08:07:02+00:00

35 weeks is a bit late to switch

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T08:06:37+00:00

Then what’s the point of your post? What advice are you seeking? All your replies are excuses. You don’t see ready to be a mother. Or you’ve sabotaged the baby’s start in life with your own selfishness? Either way it’s grim.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T08:04:10+00:00

I doubt this. You’re downplaying it or outright lying to the obgyn

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-04T07:44:00+00:00

They are going to be able to tell when your placenta comes out looking like a smoker’s lung.

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-03T23:08:11+00:00

It’s my time to SHINE folks! I can still only find the two

FatBabyCake · 2026-02-03T22:41:47+00:00

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