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pjay
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amnio preparation - UPDATE ON BOTTOM
did anyone take tylenol etc before amnio? i know some feel pain some so not, should i take tylenol to be safe?
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hmm8191
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Re: amnio preperation
I wouldn't think you'd need it. My doctor told me that I could take 2 Tylenol, 2 Advil or 1 glass of wine afterwards if you need it. I didn't have to take anything.
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| Posted 7/15/08 11:33 AM |
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation
ok - i am literally getting sick over this damn test..... cannot wait til its over.....
how long does it usually take. my appmt is at 10 am
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| Posted 7/15/08 11:37 AM |
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hmm8191
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Re: amnio preparation
Of course you are! At least for me the anticipation was the worst part of it.
The needle/shunt part of the test took less than 5 minutes. The whole thing was probably less than 20. For me they first took a peek at the baby, then brought the Dr. in to do the test.
Are you meeting with a genetic counselor too?
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| Posted 7/15/08 11:39 AM |
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation
well if my husband and/or puppy do not shoot me 1st (i am obsessed and neurotic over this).... i know i will be ok.
well i think i am meeting w/ genetic counselor at 8 and appmt at 10. I am really not happy about this time lap but...... the amnio was just confirmed b.c i switched drs.....
anyway, i am so not into this genetic counselor sh!t, i really dont want to talk about this anymore w/ a counselor or anyone and just get it over with. I am nervous enough then have to listen to m/c risks etc, but they said it is mandatory....
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| Posted 7/15/08 11:46 AM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: amnio preparation
I didn't take anything before- they told me no food/drink several hours before. My total time in the office was 1 hour. That is from waiting in the waiting room, being prepped by the sono tech, having the sono and the Dr coming in to administer the test. The test itself took about a minute or two. Just make sure you drink a lot of fluids after the test and to not lift a finger. Lay on the couch or the bed for at least 48 hours... 72 hours if you can. If you have cramping, spotting or other out of the ordinary symptoms, call the Dr. Even if you think it is small and/or insignificant. Good luck. 
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation
my doc said i can go back to work the next day... (although I am not) is that weird he said that?
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| Posted 7/15/08 11:57 AM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: amnio preparation
Posted by pjay
my doc said i can go back to work the next day... (although I am not) is that weird he said that?
YES! That is weird!! I got an info sheet before I left the test outlining what I can/cannot do. #1 was: Keep off your feet for 48-72 hours! Where are you getting the test done?
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| Posted 7/15/08 12:02 PM |
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Porrruss
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Re: amnio preparation
Try to focus on the positive thing- you will get to see your little one throughout the procedure! The amnio itself is such a small aprt of it. The sono you have takes a nice long time!
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation
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Posted by pjay
my doc said i can go back to work the next day... (although I am not) is that weird he said that?
YES! That is weird!! I got an info sheet before I left the test outlining what I can/cannot do. #1 was: Keep off your feet for 48-72 hours! Where are you getting the test done?
Manhasset Hosp w/ my dr who i love and trust....... but that scares me that he said i can go back to work... oh well i am not anyway
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation
Posted by Porrruss
Try to focus on the positive thing- you will get to see your little one throughout the procedure! The amnio itself is such a small aprt of it. The sono you have takes a nice long time!
tru tru, thanks!
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CityNYGirl
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Re: amnio preparation
Posted by pjay
Posted by twinkletoes807
Posted by pjay
my doc said i can go back to work the next day... (although I am not) is that weird he said that?
YES! That is weird!! I got an info sheet before I left the test outlining what I can/cannot do. #1 was: Keep off your feet for 48-72 hours! Where are you getting the test done?
Manhasset Hosp w/ my dr who i love and trust....... but that scares me that he said i can go back to work... oh well i am not anyway
My doctor is a high-risk doctor that performed about 4,000 amnios and he told me the same thing..."next day business as usual"...I trusted him but took off from work for 3 days anyway....don't worry, you will be fine...
GL to you!
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| Posted 7/15/08 12:17 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: amnio preparation
A high risk doc did my amnio with my regular OB. I was told to stay off my feet for two days. I should have stayed off for three.
As for prepping before hand, I did not take anything nor was I suggested to do so.
Good luck!
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| Posted 7/15/08 12:37 PM |
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hmm8191
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Re: amnio preparation
I was told to stay off my feet the day of and to resume normal light activity the next day. I wouldn't be concerned that your Dr. said you could work the next day especially if you sit at a desk.
As for the genetic counseling it really gave us peace of mind to hear from a professional that she thought we were going to be okay. Try to stay positive!
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| Posted 7/15/08 1:42 PM |
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation
ok - i survived my amnio! it was ok, mor emotional than anything. but i did go back to work friday (amnio was wed) and i feel it took alot out of me. so i recommend taking off the day of test then 2 days after as well.
my question is to u girls..... did anyone have a little bit of leakage afterwards? i tend to leak a it here and there..... nothing gushy just a bit of wetness here and there.... any comments or experience?
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| Posted 7/20/08 11:59 AM |
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation - UPDATE ON BOTTOM
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| Posted 7/20/08 3:07 PM |
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Re: amnio preparation - UPDATE ON BOTTOM
I hope you are doing ok. I don't know for myself (I'll know next week) but my friend did spot a little afterward. She didn't leak fluid, though.
Hope you are doing ok, now.
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| Posted 7/21/08 3:31 PM |
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hmm8191
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Re: amnio preparation - UPDATE ON BOTTOM
I can't say for sure but I think I was leakier than usual. I tend to be very leaky as it is though so it was hard to tell. The only reason I think yes is because I seem to be less leaky now almost 3 weeks later.
Did they do a FISH test too?
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pjay
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Posted by rmsgirl
I hope you are doing ok. I don't know for myself (I'll know next week) but my friend did spot a little afterward. She didn't leak fluid, though.
Hope you are doing ok, now.
thanks for your response. i am doing ok. its lessening, i think it is urine... and the reason it happened after the amnio was becuase they made me hold my pee for so long to do sono for amnio i mights have stretched my bladder or something... thats my non-professional opinion (but i am going to drs tonite to double check)..... i am no longer concerned b/c it is such a minimal amount.
good luck next week. it really wasnt too big of a deal, more emotional then anything... obviously relax the day of amnio and honestly 2 days if not 3 after. i went back to work 2 days later and it was alot for me. i wish i stayed home.
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pjay
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Posted by hmm8191
I can't say for sure but I think I was leakier than usual. I tend to be very leaky as it is though so it was hard to tell. The only reason I think yes is because I seem to be less leaky now almost 3 weeks later.
Did they do a FISH test too?
NO FISH..... i didnt argue.
i am actually ok waiting tho. i know all is ok. the baby looked greaat on sono, no visual markers, perfect size... i will be OK.
did u get full results yet?
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation - UPDATE ON BOTTOM
hi girls- thanks for all your help regarding this matter - - -
got call today that all is 100% NORMAL.... thank goodness...
and I am having a 
I always said that I wanna wait but.......
after the stress of waiting for amnio, i needed some happy excitement. so through my tears of happiness I said, well what is the sex???? they said r u sure u wanna know already... i was like uh huh! it's a BOY!!!!
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headoverheels
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Re: amnio preparation - UPDATE ON BOTTOM
Posted by pjay
hi girls- thanks for all your help regarding this matter - - -
got call today that all is 100% NORMAL.... thank goodness...
and I am having a
I always said that I wanna wait but.......
after the stress of waiting for amnio, i needed some happy excitement. so through my tears of happiness I said, well what is the sex???? they said r u sure u wanna know already... i was like uh huh! it's a BOY!!!!
i am so glad to hear this update! congrats!!
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| Posted 7/28/08 3:24 PM |
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pjay
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Re: amnio preparation - UPDATE ON BOTTOM
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Posted by pjay
hi girls- thanks for all your help regarding this matter - - -
got call today that all is 100% NORMAL.... thank goodness...
and I am having a
I always said that I wanna wait but.......
after the stress of waiting for amnio, i needed some happy excitement. so through my tears of happiness I said, well what is the sex???? they said r u sure u wanna know already... i was like uh huh! it's a BOY!!!!
i am so glad to hear this update! congrats!!
thank you! i am now finally excited to tell the world... and share my happiness
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Re: amnio preparation - UPDATE ON BOTTOM
I'm glad everything came out ok....and congrats on your little 
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| Posted 7/28/08 3:40 PM |
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I am glad everything came out okay. Congratulations on your !!
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