For once NJ might make me proud

[sabies]

I'm pregnant, in NJ, now and I know my doctor asked if I wanted the test. I said I didn't care - I only hesitated because I just want them to do whatever they normally do and anything they ask about usually has risks associated with it.

Well now I can think of one reason not to have it done - they took 6 vials of blood from me that day for various tests. I fainted when I stood up. A simple blood test yes, but when you combine so many at once it isn't fun! I think if I go thru this again I will ask to have the tests spread out over 2 days. Honestly I don't even know for sure if they did the hiv test. At that point I was having so many tests done and was so exhausted I just didn't care about anything but getting home and laying down.

[smokey the elder]

Another good reason to do the test is that if Mom tests positive for FIV, she can get a single dose of a pill that will prevent transmission to the baby. (Disclaimer: I work for the company that makes this pill.)