Sorry that this blog is getting out a little late, but we just got home. We went to our appointment today prepared to get an amniocentesis, but that didn't happen.
First, I signed my consent and readied myself for it. Next, we went in the ultrasound room and held our breath to see a heart beat and a moving baby, and that is what we saw (praise God!)...the lady admin. the ultrasound was taking measurements and said "I can almost guarantee that this baby does not have trisomy 18..." PHEW! Thank you Lord! After she took all the pictures and measurements that she could they were reviewed by the doctor
Thirty minutes later, he came in. He let us know that there was a higher risk of complications (due to the amnio) than there was of us having a baby with a defect. So, we have to wait a week (I will be passed the 15week gest. and the risks with the amnio. are less)...That is the only diagnostic test that will let us know for certain if anything is wrong.
Yet, we did leave this visit feeling encouraged. We saw the heartbeat....we saw the baby wiggling and moving....and all of the measurements go along with a healthy baby. Next week (July 10) I will be having the amnio. and will be on bed rest for two days after. It will take about a week for the results to come in.
Our walk out of the woods isn't yet over. We thank you for your continued prayers and will be sending more updates...
1 comment:
What a relief. Baby's still kicking, and from the observations by the nurse, perfect. I'm sure your breathing a lot easier ;) Glad you got some good news today.
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