Ahh sorry, I claimed so much with DD1 that I didn't realise that I didn't get anything back for this, as I said we didn't opt for it this time around.:
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Ahh sorry, I claimed so much with DD1 that I didn't realise that I didn't get anything back for this, as I said we didn't opt for it this time around.:
just popping in to wish you the very best with tomorrow. hopping that you get your results quickly and that all is ok
Aussiegirl - I've pmed you with my story. Not much different to Daintree's! But a very positive outcome - my little boy should be here very soon!
Aussiegirl - wanted to wish you much luck with your procedure and results. I have not made it far along enough to get to the amnio/CVS option, but I hope I will get there (and I will definitely be having one as I'm "old" and both my m/c have been due to trisomies).
This morning was our CVS procedure so I thought I would share with everyone.
We went to the Sydney Ultrasound Clinic for Women in Liverpool. Everyone we met there was exceptionally nice. We first met with a genetic counselor who let us ask as many questions as we liked and answered all of them as best she could. Being 14 weeks pregnant I was by their procedures a little past the cut-off for CVS and too early for the Amnio. The counselor took us to a 'quiet room' were we could be alone to talk while see went to talk to the Doctor.
After a little while the Doctor (Dr Richardson) knocked at the door and came in. He was wonderful. He too answered all our questions and really had a wonderful way of talking to us which put me much more at ease. He said that he felt comfortable in doing the CVS and we decided to go ahead. We really trusted this doctor.
Next we were taken into a room where a technician gave me an ultrasound and said that my placenta was in a good position for the procedure. She gave us a good look at our baby too. Then she made all the preparations and when she was ready she called in Dr Richardson.
Dr Richardson told me what he needed me to do - which was pretty much to try to stay calm and remember to breathe. He told me that he knew how anxious I was and that he was aware I was scared of needles and we had to work together to do this. My DP held my hand and I shut me eyes and away we went.
First I was given a local. That hurt and then I felt some pressure. The Dr told me that I was going to feel a little more pressure suddenly and I did. At that point I started to freak a little. It wasn't because it hurt because it didn't, I think I was just totally overwhelmed. DP and the Dr were all very calming. I felt some wiggling around and then the Dr said he was done. All in all it took about 1 minute.
After the procedure the Dr told me how wonderfully I did. He was so nice to me and DP. He did another ultrasound to look at the baby. DP had been watching the screen through the whole procedure and said that the baby wasn't near the needle at any time and seemed to be moving around normally. The Dr said that he was very happy with how everything went and that he got a great sample. He spoke with us for a little while longer and then he left.
After that the technichian asked if we'd like to see the baby one more time and of course I did. This time she let us listen to the heartbeat too. She had me lay on the table until I was ready to try sitting. After I sat up I felt O.K. so I went to the bathroom and she showed DP back to the quiet room where they let us sit for a long as we liked until we were ready to go home. At no stage were we rushed at all.
We paid for the FAST track results which should be here tommorrow some time. I pray with all my heart that everything is O.K. but I will deal with the next hurdle as it may arise.
Thanks for the kind wishes from everyone and thanks also for reading my story.
Thanks for sharing that. I'm glad the procedure wasn't traumatic for any of you. I'm glad you went for the Fast Track - I think it's well worth it. I wish you the very best for your results. Hope you take it easy for the rest of today and this week.
Rest up and hope all goes well with the results
I am glad that the procedure went well.
Praying that the results come back all clear.
I'm glad the procedure went well chicky - let us know what the results are :goodluck: :hug:
Hope the results come back good for you
Aussiegirl, I'm glad all went very smoothly for you today. I pray that your results are all clear tomorrow hun :pray:
That's great that it all went well today. You were lucky being able to have your man in with you. With my amnio I was not allowed to have my partner with me as the OB did not want any possible distractions but I didn't find that out til two minutes before having it done.
I also paid for the FISH results. I found that once I had those results back I felt more relaxed about it all, but there was still a worry in the back of my mind until the final results came in and matched them. I did quite a bit of research on forums about FISH results compared to final results & only came across one person who'd actually had different results come in after 10 days (and loads & loads of ladies that matched) so I think it is very rare for the early results to be wrong.
I hope your wait is not too stressful & remember to keep your mind busy while you wait. I found it very difficult to concentrate at work the next day & just couldn't get the possible results out of my mind.
Well done Aussie. It's sounds as though it was relatively uneventful.
My DH was in with me during my amnio - he had to sit down as he started to faint when the needle went in. The Dr (surgeon) who performed my procedure was also extraordinary!
Let us know what the results are!!
So pleased to hear it all went ok today - remember to take it easy and rest over the next day or so. So pleased that you're getting the quick results...it's not a definitive answer but it really does help getting through the waiting period. :hug:
Just popping to let you know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time of waiting. I hope that you get your FISH test results very soon :hug:.
I just want to lend my support and send my love as you wait... :hug:
Any news?
Nothing....... I've been skimming this thread all day and finally saw there were some new posts. I hope everything's OK.