So I woke this morning to a voicemail from my doctor. When I returned her call, she said my blood work from the day of my ultrasound came back showing that I now have an increased risk of the baby having Down Syndrome. It went from 1 in 233, to a 1 in 19 chance. She's referring me over to the ultrasound specialist doctors over at the hospital and I have to go have a special ultrasound so they can look and see if anything looks like down syndrome... and probably have an amniocentesis. For those of you who don't know what an amnio is, it's when they take a long needle and stick it in your belly to sample a bit of the amniotic fluid around the baby. This will tell them for sure if the baby has downs, but it also comes with a risk of causing miscarriage.
So now I am sitting here trying not to totally freak out...waiting for the hospital to call me for the appointment.
Light a candle, say a prayer, send good juju... anything, please?
Sending calming thoughts! Stress will not do you or the baby any good!
Lucy you and the baby are in my prayers. May everything work out for you.
Hospital just called and I have the appointment set for next Wednesday the 18th at 7:30am. They will have the results that afternoon.
Lucy .. I hope that the results will be good and you'll not have to worry anymore.
Lucy consider it done. Lots of love and hugs are being sent your way.
Let's look at it in another light, Lucy--
You have a 95% chance of nothing wrong.
Hold onto that positive thought. :)
Thank you all... I am doing all I can to keep from stressing out so bad. It's so hard.
You and the baby will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs you and the baby are in my thoughts and prayers
Lucy, I know its hard to keep calm while you wait for results but consider that in your case, if you freak, the baby freaks. It's just almost a week before you those results, tomorrow it will be a week, so on and so forth. Like Wench said, there is a bigger chance nothing is wrong!
Sending oyu lots of warm, positive vibes and keeping you and the baby in my prayers. I hope all works out. I know it is so difficult, but try to think happy thought and stay calm for the little one.
Lucy,
We are sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
Keeping you and the baby in my thoughts. Try to keep stress free as much as possible and remember you have a very special support group between the R/Fer's, The Casleteers and the Wenches Guild you have plenty of helpers.
Lucy,
I am so sorry about all of this for you. I do hope that you and the baby will be fine through everything. I can't imagine what you are going through, but know this, you have a friend here if you ever need to talk just a phone call away. Just keep positive about it all. Good Mojo coming your way dear. Prayers to you both.
Lord Sir Clisto of York
Oh Lucy, your candle is lit, and positive prayers and wishes are winging your way! I will be keeping both of you in my thoughts through your time of stress and need...
Hey, Lucy -
The M'Cracks are here to back you up, too, and we are all sending our thoughts and prayers.
You and the baby are in my prayers. Ultrasounds are not always accurate. My niece had a baby last year. When she was in her sixth month she had a ultrasound, and the technician told her that the baby looked fine and healthy and my niece was all excited, cause the ultrasound detected she was having a boy.
Then the doctor came and said the baby was not going to make it, and my niece was dumbfounded cause she had just seen a perfectly healthy baby on the ultrasound.
The doctor said that the ultrasound showed there was something wrong with the placenta and the baby was not getting the proper nourishment and supply from the placenta it needed.
So my niece went and and got a second opinion. she had a second ultrasound done and it showed nothing wrong with the placenta at all, and she went on to have a healthy baby.
So you may want to think about having a second ultrasound done .
You and the baby will be in my prayers and thoughts. And like evryone else has said, and i know it is hard to do, try not to stress out, cause the baby can detect when you are stressed.
Hugs for you both.
The test results came from my blood work not the ultrasound. I am going in for a high level ultrasound at the hospital Wednesday. That's where they will do the amniocentesis as well.
Thanks to everyone for keeping me in your thoughts... I'll make you all my "happy place" when I need to meditate.
Sending you just prayer that was sent to me when i was pregnant with my son. It is a prayer to Saint Gerard, who is the patron saint of expectant mothers. Hugs and love , and prayers to you and the baby.
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O great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of your meek and humble Savior, and devoted child of Mother of God, enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of charity which glowed in your heart and made you an angel of love.
O glorious Saint Gerard, because when falsely accused of crime, you did bear, like your Divine Master, without murmur or complaint, the calumnies of wicked men, you have been raised up by God as the patron and protector of expectant mothers.
Preserve me from danger and from the excessive pains accompanying childbirth, and shield the child which I now carry, that it may see the light of day and receive the purifying and life-giving waters of baptism through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Lucy I will definitely keep you in my thoughts during this high level ultrasound you are about to have. Hugs and love to both you and the baby.
I am home. Ultrasound showed that baby looks normal, and is in fact a BOY :) I still had to have the amnio...I was a scared mess, but it went well and the fluid was sent off to be tested. We won't have the results for another couple weeks. Had blood drawn unexpectedly because my blood is A negative so I had to get a Rhogam shot...it was a long morning. I'm home now and under orders to relax for the next 24 hours. I'm pretty drained so I am going to nap a bit. Thanks again for all the good thoughts, I was keeping them in mind when I was there. :) And now we wait.......
Hugs and love,
Lucy
Aww, Lucy. I'm sorry I didn't see this earlier. <3
Many positive thoughts to you and the baby!
Glad to hear it.
Will be thinking of you both, and praying as hard as I can!!! Rest well, and take care of yourself!
You and yours are still in my prayers...kick back and take it easy. :)
Lucy sweetheart you and your unborn child remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please update us when the results do come in.
Hugs and love to you both!
Luci,
Saying every prayer I know for you and the baby. I know it is easier said then done, but try to relax and rest now and take it easy. And remember we are all here for you if you need us.
Got anxious and called today about my amnio results. While sitting on hold I was shaking like a leaf...but the nurse came back and said "everything's normal!" *huge-unbelievable-sigh-of-relief* Then told me it's definitely a boy! :) I am still crying...lol. I am just so relieved that nightmare is over. Thanks to all of you for your wonderful support. Rennies are truly amazing people.
Huge hugs and lots of love to you all!
Thank you.
Huzzah!!!! I am sooo glad you got wonderful news!!
And boys are so much fun!!
I will definitely echo Trillum's Huzzah. That is such wonderful news Lucy.
Congrats to you and your son to be. ;D
I was thinking of you and wondering if you had heard anything yet.
What wonderful news. I have tears in my eyes ! Triple HUZZAH !
Yea, a little boy! As a mother of a young boy myself, I have found boys are very close to their moms and as Trillium already mentioned can be lots of fun !
Congrats to you both ! :) :-*
Lucy, I don't know how I missed this thread. I am so sorry that you had to go through all the anxiety, but I am thrilled that you got good news. A beautiful baby boy is on the way. And healthy!
I'll pray for you and your family for an uneventful, calm, normal pregnancy and quick, easy birth, and for your beautiful son.
Hugs,
Renee
Oh Lucy, how truly wonderful! I am so happy for you and your tiny one!!! Congratulations on this terrific news!
*another big sigh of relief* Thank God! I am so happy for you girlie!
Very happy to hear that you received good news!
Great to read good news around here. See, we had your back ;) Congratulations and now to relax so that the baby can relax too :D
Just wondering how you are doing and feeling. :)
I'm doing pretty good thanks for asking :)
Trying to keep busy... still looking for work. Getting FAT! lol! :) Little pirate seems to be doing well. He's wiggling a lot :D
I love the new pic Lucy. It turned out very well.
Aww thanks! It's a cropped and re-colored version of one I nabbed from Lady Everclear. :D So Thanks Lady L!
You are most certainly welcome my dear. Hey what can I say I know a pretty lady when I see one and that new pic of yours just brings out your true beauty and I just couldn't let it go unmentioned my dear Capt Lucy. :)