We got the call today from the specialist's office that the results of our test were great. Our odds of the baby having Down Syndrome went from 1 in 200 to 1 in 2,700 and the other two Trisomy disorders went to 1 in 5,700. Needless to say, we are thrilled! This is just a huge relief for us. Now we definitely don't need to worry about moving forward with an amniocentesis, thankfully. Our next ultrasound will be in approximately 4 weeks and we will hopefully find out the baby's gender. :)
Almost everyday Rich or I try to read a book to the baby. I am hoping this will stimulate the baby's brain and have him/her be interested in books. We will definitely read to our child every night before bed. I can't wait! I also play classical music for the baby everyday on my ride home from work. Sometimes I play jazz too. It may sound corny but I am completely in love with this baby already and want to expose him/her to everything that I can in this life. I can't wait to take my child to art museums, the library, the zoo, botanical gardens, farmers markets, traveling, etc. I want to show my baby everything.
My stomach is definitely starting to grow and I have outgrown most of my pants and shorts. I have had to move into maternity pants so that I can be comfortable. I didn't think I would have to do that this early but everyone grown differently. We just have 5 1/2 month's to go. It's already going by so fast. I really want to enjoy this pregnancy, especially since I am feeling so much better these days. I am just really tired and love to nap when I can but the nausea is pretty much gone. Rich has been absolutely fabulous, of course I knew he would be. He takes really good care of me and he is so excited to become a daddy. He is going to be the greatest dad. He already loves the baby so much too. This all makes me love him so much more then ever before. I am so lucky and so blessed!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday September 21, 2011 - 13 weeks
We had our Nuchal Translucency test today at the Perinatologist's office. This test is given to "older" ladies pregnant and establishes statistical data to determine the odds of the baby having Down's Syndrome and other Trisomy disorders. They measure the area on the back of the neck, look for nasal bone formation, and took blood from me. All of this information, along with my age and the baby's gestational age is then put together to determine the odds of the abnormalities. It sounds pretty scary but I am very confidant that the baby is perfectly healthy. It was so amazing to see the baby on the ultrasound today! This was the first time that the baby looked like an actual baby and not a blob or gummy bear! :) The baby was very active and looked like he/she was either doing crunches or had the hiccups. It was so cute! We saw both legs, both arms and I said a private "thank you" to God. It was so surreal and I couldn't help but cry. It was just so exciting! The tech said everything looked great so I left feeling pretty good. We are truly so blessed!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday September 15, 2011 - 12 Weeks
Hooray! I am officially 12 weeks today and I made it to the end of my first trimester!! I am still worried of course, but optimistic, especially now that I have made it through this critical period. Thank you God!! I'm also feeling a lot better these days. I'm not having as much nausea or digestive distress, thankfully! My clothes are tighter and tighter and I don't think I can make the rubber band trick work much longer. The trick is to loop a rubber band through your pants button hole and around your button, thus allowing a little more room in your waist. :) My belly is growing and I'm starting to show so I think maternity pants are in my future pretty soon but it's all worth it. I love being pregnant so far, even with these aches and pains. My baby will be worth all the uncomfortableness and pain!
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