So yesterday was the big doctor appointment....and it's all mixed news...
Baby is fine except for an abnormality in the stomach, could be nothing, could be a bowel obstruction that requires surgery immediatly after birth, could be a viral infection I came in contact with, could be a chromosonal problem, or could be many more items on a long list. But we are thinking, hoping and praying that it is nothing. Taryn is sooo healthy I can't imagine our next little GIRL to be any different. Yep I typed it right...we are having a second girl!!! At least that's 90percent chance according to the sonographer. So it was a day of mixed reviews, anxiety and more testing. They had to perform a quad screen test which we will get the results of in a week. That will conclude if it is a chomosonal problem like downs syndrome. If the tests are inconclusive on that Patrick will have to be tested to rule out genetic links to cystic fibrosis etc. And just to note we are NOT testing for the genetic reasons, we will love our child no matter what and she will be how she will be, we are testing because a few of the problems on the list are treatable. And a few others would require immediate attention after birth. If I didn't feel obligated to this child I would never subject myself to getting poked. For those who have forgotten I am deathly afraid of blood, needles and all things invasive. Having even the simplest draw can lead to panic attacks. I had to lay down 10 minutes after having my finger pricked two weeks ago! But as I said we are thinking, hoping and praying praying praying that it's nothing at all or at least nothing serious.
All the seriousness out of the way, I'm so ready to enjoy a little magic of the season. Ready to help Taryn rip all that wrapping paper off. I'm more excited about her gifts than my own. She totally has all my same interests though.... she LOVES art. She already opened her art kit and it is a clear fav. She colors and markers everyday along with stamps, stickers, bingo dabbers, etc. I say she's our little art prodigy, a girl after my own heart. And mind you I do not push her to be this way she just is. I would never push my child into something because of my own interests. I would like them to try everything and make up their own minds. It does thrill me that we share a passion for the arts though=) cats too!
Alright this has gotten really long, so I'd like to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! We are going out of town and won't be back til after the holidays. Have a safe and joyous Christmas!
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Congrats on another girl...you seem very excited! and I'm sure Taryn will love having a little sister. As for the other news, hang in there. Try not to stress about it too much. Easier said than done, trust me I know. With Colton at 20 weeks, we were told that he had choroid plexus cysts on his brain. We didn't do any further testing because like you, that didn't change one thing as to how we felt about him, plus in our case, it wouldn't have been anything we could do anything about or change delivery, treatment etc. Just remember that with technology being so wonderful these days, they see more and more abnormalities in U/S that worry people out, but usually tend to be nothing. And even if the tests come back positive, until that little one is born, there is no way to know for sure (too many false postitives). But either way I will keep you all in my prayers. I know it is a hard time. But I trust that no matter the outcome, you will love that little girl more than anything and she will be just perfect the way she is. I truly believe that God never makes a mistake in his creation. Everyone is who they are for a reason. Ok, this is as long as your post. Hang in there!
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