Hello everyone,
So, here’s the update…
This week on Tuesday I had a test done for the baby to determine the probability that he/she may have down syndrome. This test is performed by the “high risk” doctors office - where the doctors have to go to school for an additional 2 years to learn even more about babies. For those of you that are not familiar with the procedure, the do an extensive ultrasound where they measure a little flap of skin behind the baby’s neck. All baby’s have this flap of skin, but it’s the thickness of it that helps determine whether a baby could have down syndrome.
I had attempted to do the test on Friday, December 12th - however, our little one was not cooperating and the ultrasound technician was unable to get a picture that would produce a good measurement. So, they had me reschedule for Tuesday, the 16th. There’s a small window that this test can be performed in. Once the baby is over so many centimeters, the test can no longer be done.
So, on Tuesday, throughout the ultrasound our little one was bouncing around, having a good ole time, and making the technician frustrated again because it wasn’t lying still. This could be a good indication that we’ll have a little pistol on our hands.
The nurse was only able to get one good picture again, so she took it to the doctor to see if it would be efficient. The doctor came in a little later and said everything seems normal - so we shouldn’t have to worry about that. I then had to do a finger prick blood test (which I don’t know what the results are yet) that will be evaluated with the ultrasound picture. And at 16 weeks I’ll have to come back and get blood taken to strengthen the results of the two procedures done on Tuesday. But all looks to be okay.
By the way, there’s seems to be much confusion as to how far along we really am. According to my last missed cycle, I’m 14 weeks. According to my doctor’s office, I’m 13 weeks. And according to the “high risk” doctors, I’m only 12 weeks. As they do the ultrasounds, they measure the length from the baby’s crown to rump and that’s what tells them how far along we are. I think we just have a smaller baby and that’s why the measurements are off. I’m sticking with the 13 week time frame myself.
So, here are the updates as to the development for the 12th and 13th weeks. We’re looking forward to seeing you all in just a few short days!
Link: 12 Weeks Pregnant
Link: 13 Weeks Pregnant
Our love to you all!
Jeff and Serena
