My baby has a chromosonal defect? She's HERE & HEALTHY! Post 355!!!

[momrek06]

Fabulous news, Tracy!!!

 

[4nana]

Praise God!

Know you must feel so relieved and can't wait to hold your bundle of joy in your arms!

 

[Maggimus]

I just found this thread and read all of your entires. Wow, God Bless You and all the stress you have been under. DH and I are expecting and my doctor has tried to get me to have the first trimester screening. It is currently scheduled, but at my last appointment I told the Dr I didnt think I wanted to do it. Ive heard of so many false positives and as I read this (before I knew the outcome)-- i stressed with you. I know at 16 weeks you also get a type of test, so im thinking ill wait and do that one. What are your thoughts. If you could go back and not have that test, would you? The test is just something they have started doing around here- and i have to go to a different office and everything.

I admire all of your strength. You are a very inspirational person and I can say I admire you. I don't know how you held it together, under the stress you were under, when you did.

Congratulations on your release from the HR dr too! Id love to see her room!! It's almost time for Ella's grand appearance. I know that little girl will truly be loved!

 

[raysnkaysmom]

I just found this thread and read all of your entires. Wow, God Bless You and all the stress you have been under. DH and I are expecting and my doctor has tried to get me to have the first trimester screening. It is currently scheduled, but at my last appointment I told the Dr I didnt think I wanted to do it. Ive heard of so many false positives and as I read this (before I knew the outcome)-- i stressed with you. I know at 16 weeks you also get a type of test, so im thinking ill wait and do that one. What are your thoughts. If you could go back and not have that test, would you? The test is just something they have started doing around here- and i have to go to a different office and everything.

I admire all of your strength. You are a very inspirational person and I can say I admire you. I don't know how you held it together, under the stress you were under, when you did.

Congratulations on your release from the HR dr too! Id love to see her room!! It's almost time for Ella's grand appearance. I know that little girl will truly be loved!

Hmm..if I could go back and do the test again, would I? Yeah, I think I would.

These past 6 months have been trying, and depressing at times, but because regardless of what was wrong, abortion would never be an option for me.. if there had been something wrong, I could have prepared for it (and for a significant amount of time, we did prepare). Depending on what IS wrong (heart defects and such) some can be fixed in utero. WIth what we thought was wrong (Downs), we were able to read up on it, and join groups with parents of down syndrome children, and grew a whole new appreciation for parents of challenged children. It also was good for us, because I think giving birth to a child with an abnormality without any preparation would have been harder to deal with, and I wouldnt' want that added mental stress to go along wtih actually caring for the child.

There are obviously many times the doctors are wrong...so take heart in the fact that any test is not 100% accurate, but I'd rather have some knowledge of the possibilities....

 

[Maggimus]

Hmm..if I could go back and do the test again, would I? Yeah, I think I would.

These past 6 months have been trying, and depressing at times, but because regardless of what was wrong, abortion would never be an option for me.. if there had been something wrong, I could have prepared for it (and for a significant amount of time, we did prepare). Depending on what IS wrong (heart defects and such) some can be fixed in utero. WIth what we thought was wrong (Downs), we were able to read up on it, and join groups with parents of down syndrome children, and grew a whole new appreciation for parents of challenged children. It also was good for us, because I think giving birth to a child with an abnormality without any preparation would have been harder to deal with, and I wouldnt' want that added mental stress to go along wtih actually caring for the child.

There are obviously many times the doctors are wrong...so take heart in the fact that any test is not 100% accurate, but I'd rather have some knowledge of the possibilities....

Yeah, Ive just never really understood why the first trimester screening and then the test at 16 weeks. The test at 16 weeks would prepare you as well. I asked my doctor and she said that they compare the two tests, which i assume makes the second test more telling. However, what are your opinions on skipping the first test? I guess im saying that at 16 weeks you would still have time to prepare and whatnot, and might eliminate another test which might add stress (where the false positive rate is very high). Im just confused as to what to do... and I, like you, will keep the baby regardless.

 

[castleview]

I'm praying for you to have a healthy baby. But even if that's not meant to be...I never met a Down Sydrome child I did not adore.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Yeah, Ive just never really understood why the first trimester screening and then the test at 16 weeks. The test at 16 weeks would prepare you as well. I asked my doctor and she said that they compare the two tests, which i assume makes the second test more telling. However, what are your opinions on skipping the first test? I guess im saying that at 16 weeks you would still have time to prepare and whatnot, and might eliminate another test which might add stress (where the false positive rate is very high). Im just confused as to what to do... and I, like you, will keep the baby regardless.

The thing is...that first test is the most telling in regards to the measurements they take (the back of the neck)... it doesn't mean anything as the baby progresses in size....
I can't remember what they did at 16 weeks, but I think the 2 have to work in unison.... I know a CVS (like an amnio) has to be done around 12 weeks, but the amnio around 16....
I almost didn't do either (did back out of CVS) but felt I had to do the amnio (which I was always previously against) just to know 'for sure'....
When I had it done with my son last yr (the 11week test) there was nothing wrong...so I never woulda had a suspicion things would show up abnormal. It's all up to you....but in general, I think the highest % show up normally.. and just remember, if it doesn't.. it isn't a final diagnosis....
Nothing really is til the baby gets here

I'm praying for you to have a healthy baby. But even if that's not meant to be...I never met a Down Sydrome child I did not adore.

Absolutely!!
Although our amnio ruled out downs...there is still several things that an amnio couldnt' tell... again, like I said... NOTHING is a final diagnosis.

 

[djm99]

Went to both doctors today...regular and high risk...

Good news is... The High Risk Doctor released us today...no need to go back! Ella is now in the 19th percentile and weighs approx 4lbs 3oz!! All her measurements are looking good, no cleft lip present and all her vitals and organs look great!

She is dropped pretty low, so we'll see if I make it to April 3rd....

Thanks everyone for the support! Although I am eternally grateful that all has worked out for us... this emotional roller coaster has made me so much stronger and so much more appreciative for all the good I have. I will never look at life the same, and for that, I think this journey was intended for me.

I'm so pleased to read things are going well. Have a restful remaining pregnancy!!!

 

[Stac1023]

I have Tuner Syndrome. I am missing a Chromosone from my dad. If you have questions feel free to pm me. I was born in 62 and I did not know I had it till I was 30.

 

[SDFgirl]

So glad to hear that she's doing great! Is the middle name still Victoria?

 

[raysnkaysmom]

So glad to hear that she's doing great! Is the middle name still Victoria?

Yup
Ellasen Victoria... aka Baby Ella

 

[Hollyster2]

I love her name! Enjoy the time you have left with her all to yourself!

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Just an update to everyone.... still waiting!! LOL
Aside from ME measuring small, she seems to be doing well. Dialated barely to 2, and 2 weeks left!!
I will let ya'll know when Ella makes her arrival!!

Thank you so much for taking this journey with me

 

[java]

It's so soon!!!!

Come on Ella! Here's hoping for a quick and easy delivery! Good luck!

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Just wanted to update everyone who helped me through this pregnancy!
Ellasen was born on Saturday, 4/4. She weighed in at 7lbs, 7oz and is 19 inches long.
On top of all that, the docs all said she was HEALTHY

When we checked out of the hospital today, her weight was down to 6.14 and she is a little jaundiced, but we couldn't be more ecstatic by all the good that has come to us. We're watching how easily she seems to be choking, but I think that is the nervous new parent thing.....

Thank you all so much for all your support during my pregnancy

 

[rie'smom]

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the DIS, Ellasen!!! She's beautiful!!!!!!!!!

 

[tink1978]

Yay!! She is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!!

 

[pepperw23]

Congratulations! She is absolutely adorable!

 

[AprilShowers]

Congratulations! What a beautiful baby girl!

 

[mrsheppo]

Congratulations on the addition of Ella to your family. She is beautiful and glad she is nice and healthy!