Regular Ob Appt. today
I met my new Obstetrician Dr. T. She was recommended by my ole faithful RE who said I had to move on from ....bittersweet but had to be done.
She was very nice and my husband liked her. She went through the regular 1st appt questions and actually was shocked to read I was 42. SHe thought I looked mid 30s, God bless her.
She gave me another ultrasound to measure the progress of the baby and since this was the 1st visit Dave could get to, he was excited to see it. The baby measure two days ahead of schedule at 10 weeks 2 days which puts me right at Valentine's day for an approximate due date. I was so happy and surprised to see the little guy jumping all around and at one point, even kicked his own yoke sac. LOL
I will scan some pics as soon as I find it...moving has turned my life upside down to say the least.
The other news the Dr. discussed and something I have to put alot of thought into...getting an amniocentises or a CVS. An amnio as many of you know is where they stick a needle through your abdomen without anesthesia and take out some amniotic fluid for sampling. The test usually takes two weeks to get reults (performed at 17-20 weeks) and it tells you if the chromosomes look normal or at a risk for neural tube defect, Downs or any other abnormalities.Over 35 the risks increase so you can imagine what the risk would be at 42. She went over them with me (miscarriage, infection, etc) and the percentage of an "oops I poked the baby" are so small it's like one in 1000 for some of these drs that perform it. The other test is called a CVS. It is where they essentially do the same thing but they are taking a needle and extracting blood from the umbilical cord. This test is usually more high risk (not as many perform is as with amnio) and it's usually done between 9-13 weeks. The risk for miscarriage is much higher than with amnio (not sure why) and it's equally painful.
So, thats it. I have alot to think about and not alot of time to do it since CVS has to be scheduled NOW. I am leaning towards amnio and Dave feels a little more comfortable with it than with the CVS.
Any thoughts?
posted by Ally @ 5:08 PM
4 Comments:
I do have one question. If you have either test done and you find out, God forbid, that something is wrong...would you choose to end the pregnancy? If not then why take the risk either way. That was my thought when they wanted to possibly do amnio with the twins. If you still are going to opt then definately the amnio over the CVS - why risk more than necessary.
Talk to you soon pea!
Ok, I am with Jenn. If you just want the chance to prepare yourself in case something is wrong, I can understand that, but if you don't have to take a risk, then why do it! I too would go with the amnio over the CVS if you decide to do it.
Have I said lately how happy I am for you and Dave????
I think I have, but I will say this....whooo hoooo! I am so happy for ya'll!!!!!! ;)
Take care and hope to talk to you soon.
Yeah, I agree with Jenn and Chas. Ally, it is your decision and only you and Dave can make it but I personally would'nt do it as I would rather not know...
I'm so happy to hear you and bubby are doing well and all is going along fine.. {HUGS}
Take care,
Luv Lesley
Greetings ladies. I hope all are doing well. Thanks for the kind words for Ally and I. We've had a lot of ups and downs in this category of life.
I understand y'alls comments regarding not doing the test but keep in mind that we already have one child with special needs that we'll have to take care of for the rest of our lives. If we'd never experienced having to do that then I'm sure our decision would have been different. However, we have experienced that and will continue to do so. Hopefully the test will come back fine and there'll be no more thought required. But if something does come back at least we'll be prepared and have a chance to make a choice. I couldn't imagine us making the choice of not proceeding with the pregnancy but you never know. Life is funny that way.
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