I had my second Dr. appt. today. I always get excited for these because I love to hear the heart beat, talk to doc to make sure everything's on track and just have that peace of mind for another few weeks. I remember when I was this far along with Stetson, it was weird because I didn't "feel" pregnant because I couldn't feel the baby move nor did I look pregnant. I feel that same way now.
Anyway, When the nurse was taking my blood pressure she said that during this time they offer an optional screening for birth defects through a blood draw. I asked if it was recommended and if there was anything I could do about it if I WERE diagnosed and she said to talk to doc. so I did and after a lengthy conversation about it I decided not to. I am such a worry wart!! With Stetson I worried CONSTANTLY and even when we had our first ultra sound where they can check things about and give you peace of mind about a lot of things, I STILL found things to worry about. I read so much, like about toxoplasmosis (you can get it from cats) and we had one that was outdoor, but I STILL worried so much that I got tested for it and I HATE needles. I've been feeling grateful though for Stetson and the healthy baby he is. I get more excited about this baby every day and can't wait to feel him move and feel reassured every day. In 3 weeks we have our "big ultra sound" as doc put it. A friend at story time asked me today if I was going to find out the sex and I said "well when we found out with Stetson, they told us it was a girl, so..... we'll see." Michael is ALL about finding out, but surprisingly enough, I kind of want a surprise.
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How exciting! Try not to worry too much, enjoy all of it. It's always just amazing to me how many times everything turns out perfectly. New life is a miracle.
it's probably a good thing you haven't gotten any of the tests, I got them with both of my girls and never thought anything about them, this pregnancy though is a little different I think..I have been really really nervous to get the test to detect down syndrome spinal bifada (spelling) those kinds of things, I had a strong feeling not to do it, but I ignored it and went on with it anyway...well...the test came back positive for down syndrome so now I have to go to a specialist in utah and have high tec ultra sounds done and then if I feel the need an amniocentesis, I knew I shouldn't have done the tests, they said even if it's positive there is still a 90 percent chance it's wrong, but you never know, so now here i am having to wait a month or so to see if my baby really has downs or not!! I am living by my bed side on my knees...I am pretty sure that everything will be ok, but I am stressin big time!! I think Heavenly father didn't want me to do the test because he knew it would come back positive, even though everything is probably gonna be ok, if I wouldn't have gotten the test, i think i would have had peace of mind, and not having to worry CONSTANTLY!!!! I am excited our babies are gonna be so close though!! that's exciting!!
I never got those tests done. Not that I wouldn't worry if something was wrong, but I figure that if they did have something wrong with them, Heavenly Father meant for that child to come to me and he would help me through it, even though it would be really tough.
Did you notice you said "I can't wait to feel HIM move" Does that mean you know subconciously that it is a boy?:)
Congratulations! How exciting! I'm sure all will go well. Good Luck!
I noticed you wrote "Him" too....you are funny. I bet it's a girl!...Hey, I wish we could've watched Stetson this weekend for you, Adam said Maichael wanted to take you out...you have to hit us up this weekend for it. :) I'm home all day Saturday......(or Adam is watching Char while I have choir Friday night and he wouldn't mind) :)
I can't believe they told you that Stetson was a girl. I bet that was so hard! I hope you hadn't already bought a bunch of stuff. That is like my worst fear is that they will tell you the wrong sex, and then you have to go out and buy all new stuff.
Dr. Ellis told me that he's never had a positive test be a true positive. Not that he hasn't delivered Downs babies, it's just that those mothers didn't have the test. I know my sister-n-law had the test, & it was positive and Michaela was born & didn't have Downs. Meghan was born 3 days later, and had Downs (Amber didn't have the test). Just enjoy the pregnancy--everything will be fine!
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