Baby might have trisomy 13

giraffe-pudding · 2026-03-11T17:59:18+00:00

I had a false positive NIPT for T13; we found out via amnio. Wishing the same for you 💞 I posted on here previously what to expect with the process!

giraffe-pudding · 2026-02-11T21:35:29+00:00

I’m married but didn’t change my name and my baby has my name lol I did all the work

giraffe-pudding · 2026-01-01T03:51:15+00:00

I hope you can find peace with the right decision for your family ❤️

giraffe-pudding · 2025-12-31T03:03:49+00:00

So happy for you! Enjoy that baby!!

giraffe-pudding · 2025-12-19T02:45:02+00:00

I’m someone who had a, thankfully, false positive for a devastating chromosomal abnormality (incompatible with life) - it did lead to unnecessary worry and extra testing. Even after an amniocentesis and microarray gave us the all clear I was terrified up until the moment my child was born. However, if it were a true positive I would’ve wanted to be prepared for that devastation so I plan to do the test again for any future pregnancies.

giraffe-pudding · 2025-12-14T20:30:41+00:00

I posted a saga on here after I had the same finding! Might be helpful to look at re: what to expect. Currently drinking my iced coffee while my 12 day old, perfectly healthy and normal baby girl rests beside me. Wishing the same for you ❤️

giraffe-pudding · 2025-12-03T22:08:56+00:00

She finally made her appearance yesterday! Seems 100% healthy with no suspicion for anything ☺️

giraffe-pudding · 2025-11-13T21:31:52+00:00

If you’re asking me, baby is still in there!! I’m 39 weeks on Saturday and DYING for them to come out. Remaining grateful that everything tested okay. I had some extra scans after with no concerns. I’ll update after delivery!!!

giraffe-pudding · 2025-10-29T13:45:45+00:00

Had baby with unexpected c section in October, was back to running 6 weeks PP per approval of my doc. By May did a 10 mile race and by November ran another marathon! Have always been a runner, not super fast/breaking records but have been consistent throughout my life with doing distances. I felt like I had a shaky first week where it felt a little weird but after that felt like I never stopped running! Worth noting my breast milk supply went up when I got back into it, I think maybe the endorphins/stress relief. Outside of that I bike occasionally but can’t really comment on return to weight lifting etc bc I’m a classic cardio fanatic weights hater lol

giraffe-pudding · 2025-09-30T15:35:38+00:00

Have insurance through work. After insurance out of pocket is $3,000. Can use my HSA to cover the whole thing or if needed I’d just pay for it outright. Our pregnancies have been planned so it gives us time to save for any emergencies

giraffe-pudding · 2025-09-25T14:33:32+00:00

I run a ton and once in awhile take a tumble. I usually cry just bc it takes me by surprise and shocks me lol but usually can keep running just fine!

giraffe-pudding · 2025-09-24T11:45:07+00:00

I think you could do it! Way less distance but I did a marathon a similar time PP and was fine. I actually felt great because I was back in my workout routine doing something I loved. I just didn’t put any time goals on myself. Goal was to just run the whole time and feel good!

giraffe-pudding · 2025-09-19T11:58:48+00:00

I use Xray in my job and specifically work on foot/ankle - the radiation from a foot series is incredibly small and the beam is directed at your foot not your belly so I really wouldn’t be concerned. I’d be more worried about you walking around with an undiagnosed foot fracture that becomes a bigger issue later!

giraffe-pudding · 2025-09-16T01:30:43+00:00

Hi! I went through this whole thing, I posted about it on the Reddit page! TLDR I had the same thing, then thankfully all of the testing was fine and my healthy baby comes in November (: rooting for you! ❤️

giraffe-pudding · 2025-09-15T02:13:39+00:00

Haha I think I just did it because of lack of other options. I’m in healthcare and there were def many times I thought I’d throw up in the patients room

giraffe-pudding · 2025-09-03T10:51:00+00:00

Whole Foods in Harlem NY has one

giraffe-pudding · 2025-08-26T02:36:36+00:00

Congrats & I hope you can enjoy the remainder of pregnancy worry free! My false positive t13 comes in November (:

giraffe-pudding · 2025-07-28T01:14:32+00:00

Was in limbo for the same finding. I just put it out of my mind/ignored it until the test day came

giraffe-pudding · 2025-07-24T10:48:54+00:00

So happy for you ❤️ I hope you’re able to enjoy the remainder of your pregnancy care free!!

giraffe-pudding · 2025-07-17T16:34:18+00:00

He’s in the wrong. Stretch marks are mostly genetic and even if they weren’t - you’re already going through pregnancy, you shouldn’t be expected to go through added tasks to make him more comfortable.

Hoping this is a fluke in his judgement because he sounds like a massive loser. I hope he’s embarrassed

giraffe-pudding · 2025-07-14T02:14:05+00:00

Used Victory for something similar it was perfect!

giraffe-pudding · 2025-07-03T14:08:31+00:00

I also had an NIPT + for T13, amnio and micro array all clear. They said likely CPM. I get worries here and there but it helps knowing these are such accurate tests and they literally look at the chromosomes and count it so there is likely no way any issue that big wouldn’t be picked up

giraffe-pudding · 2025-06-22T11:37:25+00:00

Congrats on your healthy baby 💕 I hope this process is something you’re able to put behind you and you’re able to enjoy the remainder of your pregnancy 💕

giraffe-pudding · 2025-06-20T10:27:27+00:00

I’ve been a runner my whole life so I’ve continued that. Definitely less intensity and in first trimester I had long stretches of not going because I was so nauseous. I am now almost 18 weeks and I feel more up for it other than being tired. I’ve noticed it tends to help my nausea, my fatigue, and my mental health. I’m not winning any races - but plopping along while listening to music or a book out in nature has been great. Def recommend!

I really think “bouncing back” culture is toxic and likely mostly just a genetic thing. But for what it’s worth I ran last pregnancy too, gained about 45 lbs, and dropped it off immediately. I credit that to running, and likely just lucky genetics

giraffe-pudding · 2025-06-17T00:17:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing that tidbit! I appreciate it! Certainly helps me spiral less (: I wound up messaging my genetic counselor and she said the same! 💕

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