Nicolee,
I'm so glad everything went well for. I also have never had any problems with amnios but I know some people have found them uncomfortable and in some cases painful. Sometimes it is really down to the skill of your OB.
I know the waiting for results can be stressful but stay calm and be good to yourself. Good that you are taking it easy for a day or so.
Thinking of you but I am sure all will be fine for you.
Debbie
Hey everyone, great news!! Th prelim results are back and all is well!! Woohoo!! And..... it's confirmed that we are having a baby girl. I am so excited. Thank you again for all your support and caring. Will let you know in the next couple of wks what the full results have been but it all looks good. I am soooooooooo relieved.
Just thought that I would inform you all that my results came back from the amnio and all is well! Woohoo!! I also had my 19 wk scan a few days ago and that showed everything to be structurally sound as well. All is looking good and I feel great (even with a little hburn)!! Thanks again everyone for all your thoughts, advice and kind wishes. Nicole
congratulations on your news Nicole, may the rest of your pregnancy go smoothly and hope you find relief for your heartburn. I lived on Frutin tablets, Pez and fruit tingles..LOL...
J
Hi to all those in the same position. I too had this decision to make a couple of weeks ago. My TN results came back with a 1:59 result and although I originally thought i wouldn't have the amnio I was then in a position to seriously consider it. After much agonising, talking to friends, obstetrician, genetic councellor at the ultrasound clinic, my GP etc etc etc. I decided to go ahead with the test. Early on I had thought that no matter what I would procede with the pregnancy no matter what. In going through this process I realise this is a wonderfully idealistic position. I think it is also very important to look at this path too, not only for yourselves but also the child involved. Both my partner and I are 40 and need to consider the wellbeing of the child not only for now but also in the future when we are too old or not around to care for them. It really caused us alot of anxiety. We eventually decided not to think about this until we had the results and would then look at our options then. We had both really bonded with the images on the ultrasound and knew termination would be a very difficult option.
The amnio procedure was not nearly as horrific as I had imagined and as a good friend of mine explained to me days before - the emotional recovery can be bigger than the physical one. I definitely found this. I took the advice of friends in making sure i booked with someone who was highly regarded in this area, Lachlan de Crespigny (Women's Ultrasound Clinic - Carlton). He was wonderful, gentle and sensitive. The procedure was a little uncomfortable but definetly ok. Hard to believe when you know they are pushing a needle through your stomach to the amniotic sac...
Anyway, I received my results back within 24 hours (FISH option) and have been given the all clear. I am finding this a hard one to digest too funnily enough... maybe it will take a little time to sink in. I am relieved we now don't have to contemplate any other options and really feel for those couples that do.
I really hope that this post helps others in their journey.
Megan it does take a while to sink in. Even when i had my results i kept thinking what if they have got it wrong knowing that they can't get it wrong.
I'm pleased everything has turned out well for you both.
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