I had the
EXACT same thing happen to me with my first dd (I was 21 years old). I did the CVS 3 days after my first ultrasound then had the terrible 10 days of waiting... She did
NOT have any chromosome problems but did/does have a heart defect which is why I'm telling you this.. they are now finding out this is also an indicator of Congenital Heart Defects. She had open heart surgery at 6 months and is as normal as a 7 yr old could be (if there is such a thing as normal in a 7 yr old)
The CVS wasn't bad at all. I'd do it again if need be. I had mine done thru the abdomen, not cervix like some ladies. Took maybe 15min total, I had some light cramping but that was it. I would really think about it. Even if it wont change your mind about having the baby it will give you time to prepare for his/her arrival. Also you'll get to find out the sex of the baby a whole lot sooner than other people.
I will keep you in my prayers.
They did discuss the possibility of the heart defect to me as well..although she said it'd be hard to tell the exact defect.... I guess I'm most worried, because I could see the thickness of the neck...... I dunno....
And...This poem
The Special Mother
by Erma Bombeck
Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social
pressures and a couple by habit.
This year nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children.
Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over earth selecting his instruments for
propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs
His angels to make notes in a giant ledger.
"Armstrong, Beth; son. Patron saint...give her Gerard. He's used to
profanity."
"Forrest, Marjorie; daughter. Patron saint, Cecelia."
"Rutledge, Carrie; twins. Patron saint, Matthew."
Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles, "Give her a handicapped
child."
The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy."
"Exactly," smiles God, "Could I give a handicapped child to a mother who
does not know laughter? That would be cruel."
"But has she patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of
self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll
handle it."
"I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that
is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to
give her has her own world. She has to make her live in her world and
that's not going to be easy."
"But, Lord, I don't think she even believes in you." God smiles, "No matter,
I can fix that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness." The
angel gasps - "selfishness? is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally,
she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child
less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied.
She will never take for granted a 'spoken word'". She will consider a
step" ordinary. When her child says 'Momma' for the first time, she will
be present at a miracle, and will know it!"
"I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty,
prejudice....and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone.
I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she
is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side".
"And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in
mid-air.
God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."
OMG...Thank you soo much...this poem made me cry...yet feel so strong. Thank you
Just wanted to give you a gigantic hug. 
