Well, results are in and they are good.
The structural chromosomes all look good, and per our blood work, we are not at risk for any of the hereditary genetic diseases that strike our particular ethnic tribe.
So as far as we can know at this point, it's genetically/ chromosomally normal. Here's more info on the test itself.
I am beyond relieved, since I thought that my old eggs were certain to screw this up. We were giving it about a 50-50 chance.
I'm at 12 weeks today, and this plus the test results gives me the peace of mind to both buy some new bras (I'm literally overflowing my regular ones, and the underwire is leaving some nasty marks) and one of those belly band things, because the clothing situation is somewhat dire.
And we might actually tell people. That scares the living daylights out of me, but we are thinking that it might be time. We are going to see my mom and grandfather in person over Labor Day, so I'm going to wait on them, but my sister and inlaws might find out in the next day or two!
Oh. my. god. This is insane. I cannot believe I'm here.
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Oh MY God! I can't believe it's been 12 weeks already! So glad the second round of results are great. HUGE congratulations.
ReplyDeleteyay!! so glad these tests came out so well. I think you really can rest a bit easier now. Congrats on finding a good egg! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 12 wks! And for great results :).
ReplyDeleteYay for great news!!!! That is truly wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGo for the Be Band at Target. It's only $16 and it's made by the same manufacturer as the pricier ones. I wore it all the time in the beginning, to continue to wear my pre-pregnancy clothes and now I wear it again toward the end, just as a little added support, plus no shirt has the ability to cover my entire stomach ;).
Whew!!!! and... yay!!! Wow, that is just so great that you are beyond the tests, it all went smoothly, and now you can, hopefully, relax and enjoy the pregnancy. 12 weeks-- yup, time to start thinking about telling!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you!
Yay!!!! amazing news!!!! wishing you smooth sailing through the remainder of your pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! GREAT news! And enjoy :))
ReplyDeleteWhoooo-hooo! congrats! One more worry to check off the list.
ReplyDeleteI too go the BeBand at Target, and while I was not crazy about it (it felt too binding) I'm sure glad I only spent 16 bucks on it, rather than the more expensive ones. Its a good place to start.
That totally rocks! If I make it to 11 weeks I'm thinking CVS. But I'm scared, amnio almost sounds better. Can't believe I just wrote that. Yeah for you.
ReplyDeletethis is great great news, S. i'm soooo happy for you and i hope this means that you can start to enjoy this pregnancy a little more and really believe that it's happening?? sending you big big big hugs. i'm excited for you that you can start sharing this awesome news with loved ones :o) ps - i still think you're having a boy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 12 weeks and congrats on good CVS news! Yay! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is WONDERFUL!!! I was just thinking of you this morning and a little worried that you hadn't written lately. I am SO HAPPY for you!!! Yes!!
ReplyDeletego get those new bras a belly band, and celebrate! YIPPEE!!!
Alright!! I'm so glad to hear this news. I think you have both feet firmly planted on the side of safety. Go buy those bras:)
ReplyDeleteGREAT news!!! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeletethat's great news, what a huge relief for you.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! Breathe and believe it-- what great news, and as you share, I think one of the hardest things is to let other folks just be happy for you-- your brain will keep saying "But..." or "Wait... " or "Maybe...."-- see if you can soak in the happy thoughts that come your way. Happy CAN coexist with worry/uncertainty/astonishment.
I am so very very happy for your great results.
warmly,
Kate