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Post by Debi on Jun 29, 2004 23:41:42 GMT -5
Congrats Annette.. I didn't know you were expecting!!
And now I see you are going to be a Mom to Four ;D ;D Girl, you have lots more energy than I do.
Hope the rest of your pregnancy is happy and healthy
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Post by gabe on Jun 30, 2004 11:04:32 GMT -5
I know exactly what you are feeling. When I found I was pregnant again, I was so emotional that I could not figure out what the right decision for me and my family was. I went back and forth for several weeks before deciding that I had to know so that I could relax. I felt like I would cause more damage to the fetus with the stress I was feeling than the risk of the amnio. My husband after seeing the ultrasound too was hesitant about continuing, but I just felt a sense of calm and knew I was doing what was right for me. Fortunately, the amnio came back okay and we did not miscarry the baby, however, I still worry about other things that could go wrong. I just pray that when I finally get to meet this little guy everything will be fine. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy, I will keep you and your child in my prayers.
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Post by momofrussell on Jun 30, 2004 11:13:21 GMT -5
I know making decisions like that can be SO hard for us. I chose not to with Reece who was born after Russell. I told them right off the bat that I wouldn't have another amnio.. I had one with Russell. At least you educated yourself and did what you thought was best! Now... . ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR PREGNANCY!!!  A. |
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Post by kimclmnt on Jul 1, 2004 10:29:53 GMT -5
I too am pregnant with my 4th baby, First baby after Elisabeth, DS, and when I found out I was so scared. My husband that takes nothing at all well was so scared that he would not accept me being pregnant. I talked to my Dr. and she recommened the amnio. It was scheduled for last wed. and all night Tuesday I couldn't sleep. I knew for some reason it was not right to have the amnio. I went to the appointment and because of where my placenta was the Dr. didn't feel safe about doing it and I choose not to have it done. I think it was God telling me everything is ok and to let him take care of it. They are going to do the level 2 ultrasound in 3 weeks. My biggest fear is dealing with the heart all over again. I want to be in a better hospital that is equipped to handle something like that if we need it. I did find out it is a boy how exciting my first boy after 3 girls.
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Post by Robin on Jul 1, 2004 10:45:59 GMT -5
OMG Annette, I am sitting here with a lump in my throat the size of the grand canyon. I saw the caption to your post and flew here, the hairs raised on my arms...........now I am exhaling, trying not to cry with joy for you and baby!!!!!!! I know first hand the heart ache CVS testing can cause and if I can keep one family from not expirencing what we went thru then I have succeeded in what I set out to do!!! Now I say to you sweet girl, let the baby celebration begin!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy this pregnancy, LOLOL, I know I will because I will be holding a sweet darling baby next June, and now.......let's talk names!!!!!!!
.......and Kim, I know you are right, it was God's way of saying things are okay. You and your baby are in my prayers also and I will keep you there, waiting to hear all about your stage 2 ultra sound and how it turned out
much love and huge hugs to you all,
Robin
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Post by Emilysmom on Jul 1, 2004 18:49:30 GMT -5
Awwwww Annette.......I remember those feelings all so well. However, when I was pregnant with Jordan (just a bit over a year after Emily was born), the doctor recommended the CVS and said there was a "less than 1% chance of complications to me or to the baby". That sounded like a VERY low percentage, so I went through with it. The scary thing is that I did it simply to rest my mind and to know beforehand if this baby also had Ds. We had no intentions of aborting the baby....we just wanted to be prepared. After I heard Robin's story several years ago, it scared me to think that we had taken that risk.
You'll be in my thoughts and prayers for the remainder of this pregnancy.....can't wait to see the new little guy! (LOL I'm thinking 2 girls and 2 boys would be just perfect!)
Susan
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Post by jeannette on Jul 1, 2004 19:19:33 GMT -5
Congratulations!!!!!!!! How exciting  I did not have an amnio with MeKyah. I'm not sure if we will have another child or not but if we do, I think we will be against the amnio again. If something shows up on the ultrasound and the DR want to know what they will be dealing with at birth than I will do it but that would be the only reason we would even consider it. Kyah has that extra something which makes her extra extra special. Jeannette mom to MeKyah(ds-7 1/2 mths) |
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Post by AnnieC on Jul 2, 2004 7:51:34 GMT -5
Annette Hope you enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!!!! |
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
