Today i had the meeting with the Genetic councelor, to discuss what Genetic testing we will do in the next couple of weeks. We went over our Family History, and then talked about the options we have!.
We decided to just stick with the High resolution Ultrasound.
WHY you ask.... its pretty simple. We have three option, Ultrasound, Bloodwork and Amniocentesis.
Ultrasound: Its NONE invasive, does not harm the baby, is 97% accurate {for anencephaly, spina bifida etc} PLUS we get to see Sticky bean <3
Amniocenteses is a NO GO, because There is a risk that an amniocentesis could cause a miscarriage. We are NOT Willing to take the chance of losing our baby. PLUS it is "only" 98% accurate.... WHY would i put my Baby at risk for that ONE percent { compared to the Ultrasound}
Blood testing..... this is a tricky one... basically they draw blood check my levels and give me a STATISTIC POSSIBILITY that something MIGHT be wrong.... Meaning, i COULD have an elevated blood level for some genetic defect BUT the baby is perfectly Healty... I do NOT wanna be stressed out the rest of this pregnancy, wondering IF or if NOT the baby is healthy....
The lady was REALLY nice, and respected our wishes to only do the Ultrasound as genetic screening, she even agreed with us in our desicion. My ultrasound is scheduled for April 2nd so in excatly one week from today!. She said she makes sure that a Dr. will see me that day as well, and go over my ultrasound results, she said " she wants to make sure i am leaving the hospital with every question answered "
Well thats it for the Councelling today, i am like i said 20w1d as of today, and baby is getting stronger and stronger :D i uploaded a short video of baby kicking { on FB} and as soon as i find my IPhone cable i will update this post with the 20w Pic and the Video. I had a pretty "significant" weight gain this week EEK lol i am now at 130 which means i gained 5 pounds total! but thats NOT BAD {at all} for being half way there!.
But i definitely need to watch what i eat now, i have been pigging out BIG TIMES ....{but Lord the food over here is so good} Well thats it for now i guess i better get my butt in gear and prepare for tomorrow { We will get our washer and dryer delivered PLUS we get the last things from germany delivered YAY}
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2 comments:
I think you guys choose the right thing when you say the ultrasound will do. I completely agree that it is too risky to do the other stuff. 5 pounds is not much for being half way there :) Only 20 more weeks and i get to see Sticky bean in a real picture YAY, i can't wait
yes, sounds like it's the best decision for you guys right now! i'll keep my fingers crossed for sticky beans! i can't wait to see him/her for real either!!!
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