15 Weeks & Counting...

My apologies for not updating sooner, however Blogger was apparently having some technical difficulty and I was not able to upload the below photos. I felt they were very important to this update so I waited until it was resolved!

2 weeks ago we had the Integrated Screening that is done at the end of the first trimester. This is an ultrasound examination to measure the amount of fluid accumulation behind the baby’s neck (nuchal translucency) in conjunction with blood work from me. This prenatal test (also called the NT or nuchal fold scan) can help the doctors assess the baby's risk of having Down Syndrome and some other chromosomal abnormalities as well as major congenital heart problems.

We got the results a week later and they all came back clear! The Ultrasound Technician also had said that all of the measurements looked perfectly normal! The baby was moving around quite a bit (I can't quite feel it yet) and we got some great shots!

3D! It's hands/arms are covering the face. See the little feet?!

About a week after those results came back, we had a routine check-up at the OB's office. This time, the mother was able to come!! She had not been to an appointment since the transfer due to her work schedule, so this was very exciting!! She got emotional and started crying when she saw how much my belly was showing! So sweet. Appointment went well... everything on-track.

I am officially in Maternity clothes - even at work. I really need to start updating the blog with belly shots! Here's one from this morning that I sent to the parents:

Signing off... have a great day!

Valentine



Happy New Year!

My 2013 will be a great year filled with new beginnings, fun journeys & lots of love!! Now that the holidays are over, I feel that I finally have time to update the blog. :)

I must share with you an awesome bumper sticker I received from my brother for Christmas. Ha! Love it.

I am technically at 11 weeks now. There has not been any recent appointments, except for meeting my new OB a few weeks ago, which went very well. She was super sweet and warm, I liked her a lot. She also did an ultrasound, but the image was not as good as the ones we have received from the Fertility Clinic up to this point. I do go into a different office next week for what they call a 12 week integrated screening. This is standard for all pregnancies (I remember having one when I was pregnant with my son in 2008). The Integrated Screen will detect up to 92% of babies affected with Down Syndrome and up to 90% with Trisomy 18. It will also detect up to 80% of babies that have open neural tube defects such as Spina Bifida.

I will have to start updating the blog with bump pictures soon! I am already starting to show - and actually have been for a week or two. I am at the point where I am too big for my regular clothes, but don't quite look right in maternity clothes. I'm perfectly fine in sweats. :)

Will update next week after the appointment & with a bump photo!

Valentine