Hey guys,

sorry to keep you hanging but I have been resting since I decided to take the test!! After an hr with the gc explaining everything for the millionth time to me and for the first time to my dp I felt more in control of my decision. She asked me again if I had any "gut feeling" on the decision to which I didn't, which in itself was quite strange s I have always had these for major decisions before. Anyway, this was the biggest decision of my life so no wonder I din't know. Anyway, after much confabbing between the 3 of us I felt ready to say "lets do it". Even though my nt results were good I just felt it was the right thing for me to do. (Finally I could mak a decision!!)

We had only kept the ob and midwife waiting about 30 mins (they of course were fine). we went in to the room and the midwife asked if I had anymore q's - I had a couple nd they were answered. The ob then explained how the procedure would go and what to expect. I felt well informed and cared for. Off we went. Please note that I had already informed my dp that he must watch everything as I wouldn't! once we got past the us bit! The ob was very kind and had prewarmed the gel for the us and there was our beautiful little baby, 2 arms and 2 legs, 10 fingers and toes, head, face, tummy - everything. Most importantly there was the little heartbeat I so long to see everyday. My tummy was swabbed with a medical alcohol solution to clean it and then the very minimal burn of the local anaesthetic and I was still holding the emotions together, then I was told by the ob to expect a popping sensation as the next needle pierced my uterus to extract the fluid. I did feel the pop and it was nothing awful, just made my stomach muscles contract involuntarily and that's when I nearly started to cry. The ob said to just calm my breathing and my dp had his reassuring hand on my shoulder and face and and I pulled it all back in again (anything for the baby). Then the needle was removed and the ob said that all had gone well, the baby looked good, the fluid was clear and normal looking. So for a start this is good.

I will get the "fish" results tomorrow (thurs) sometime and then in another 2 wks the full results. I must say that I felt relived to have made a decision and feel hopeful of a good outcome. I have taken today and tomorrow off simply as a precautionary measure to rest (thus the reason why I have been in bed or on the couch all day). I have had no cramping, seapage, bleeding or anything which is great. Fingers crossed everyone and thank you so much for helping me get through this as it really helped to read all your opinions. Big hugs to you all