These are both profile shots... Her mouth is slightly open, and her arm/hand is up under her chin :)
Had my follow up ultrasound done this morning. They confirmed that her kidney's are on the larger side of normal, and that she has a echogenic heart focus. Both of these are "soft" indicators of Down Syndrome. She however, does not have any of the "hard" indicators such as no/small nasal bone, short limbs, thick skin on the back of her neck, etc. All of her measurements are normal/average. The Parenatologist recommended that I have the AFP4 test done right then and there, because I'm almost too far along. So I did. Hopefully the results will come back negative. Although the AFP4 test has a lower false positive rate than an AFP3 test, there is still an 11% chance of the test coming back false positive; but hopefully that will not happen to us! I will be going back for another follow up in 4 weeks to monitor her kidney's, etc. If the AFP comes back negative, I do not believe her kidney's or heart focus will present further problems. I guess they'll just go away!
Thank you all for your friendship and support :) I am the QUEEN of worry, but am really trying not to! I'm sure everything will be just fine.
Thank you all for your friendship and support :) I am the QUEEN of worry, but am really trying not to! I'm sure everything will be just fine.
I'm sure that everything will turn out just fine. Hang in there and good luck!
ReplyDeleteHow terrible that you have to worry about this. Just hold on to that good feeling you had that everything was going to turn out ok!
ReplyDeleteI know you already know this but everything is going to be fine. I have worries that my baby will have spina bifida or down syndrome or something but we both know we will love our babies no matter what. I'm sure everything is going to be just fine and we'll both worry our hearts out like crazy for no silly reason during our pregnancies :) We love you and I have you and Tina in my prayers and heart all the time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you even have to think/worry about this! You sound so calm about everything which is amazing- just keep thinking positively! You'll be in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteJodee~
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you are going through this. It stinks!! I know... when I was pregnant with Collin I had a nurse call and over the phone say " Your AFP tests levels were off and we think your baby has Downs" No joke. of course I freaked out and had to go in for an amnio and ultrasound. Well, as you know Collin does not have Down Syndrome. I worried for no reason.. wink! The best advice that I have for you is... Rely on the power of the priesthood. Be sure to have your wonderful husband give you a blessing of comfort. It is amazing but when I got one ...my worries just seemed to disapear. Of course everything was not perfect BUT some how I was ready for it. You are in our hearts and prayers!!
BIG HUGS
Julie Presley
Sending the power of positive prayers your way Jodee! I'm sure you will love your sweet little one NO MATTER WHAT!!!! (As will everyone around you.)
ReplyDeleteYou will never stop worrying about your little girl even after she born. Just remember that good feeling that you have and that will get you through the tough times. I am with Julie get a blessing of comfort and remember even if your little girl came out with six eyes and three arms you will still love her more than you thought humanly possible.
ReplyDeleteEverything will turn out fine. I agree with everyone else saying that you will love your little girl no matter what. You and that little girl will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteBlessings are the best! Just keep thinking positive and know that we are here for you always!
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ReplyDeleteI had the same thing happen with Carson. My protien levels where off and they nurse called and said I tested postive for Down Syndrome. Having had other people go through this test (it's very unrealible especially if you due date is off) You can easily get a false postive result. Well anyways we went for Genatic Counseling and they said her kidney's were slight enlarged. (actually pretty common unless they are very enlarged) And she didn't have any other markers. My doctor just told me they were filling up with pee and nothing to worry about. I was offered an amino but declined. My test results showed I had a 1 in 875 chance her having downs. So it was slim. Don't worry I am sure everything will be fine. Carson was just perfect. And check out this post.....so many people have been through this as well and everything turned out fine!
Mandi Titel
Jodee,
ReplyDeleteDitto to what everyone else has lovingly commented. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Just wanted to tell you that I started blogging today...
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...what an adorable profile!!! She's a cutie.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've had that feeling of comfort. I'm so sorry you have had to go through all this stress. I know she's going to be a healthy little babe!
Don't worry about those lbs...I was always in the double digit weight gain. At one visit they told me I was peeing sugar from all the pancakes I'd eaten before my appt.
Jodee, My heart goes out to you right now. The waiting game is just no fun at all. Hold on to that peace you feel. That is what got us through. The Lord is so good to be with us during these times of worry and concern. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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