I'm starting to think this might actually be happening. For real. I mean, we may actually get to bring home a healthy baby in March. WOW. Butterflies are still going nuts in my belly, but this time they're of a much happier variety.
We've decided not to do the NT scan or the blood test to check for chromosomal abnormalities for a couple of different reasons. First of all, should they find something to indicate a problem we feel we'd be adding unnecessary stress since we would not consider termination. Second, if there is a problem we'll most likely find out anyway at our 20-22 week scan. I know this can seem archaic to some, but we feel it's the right decision for us. This way, should there be a problem, we'll still have plenty of time to make the extra preparations to add this child to our family.
My next scan will be in a month. I asked for an extra scan to make sure my beaten up cervix can take the extra pressure. An extensive cone biopsy to remove malignant cells in 2001 and a polypectomy in 2009 is what's causing us to take these precautionary measures. I'm thinking long and closed, long and closed.
Today I've entered the 12th week and the future is looking bright enough to wear sunglasses.
12 weeks! That is just so amazing! I am so happy that things are moving right along for you on this miraculous journey. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! I don't particularly want to do the scan either...I am so excited for you!! Huge milestone :)
ReplyDeleteI was glued to the screen!! So so so happy for you! Long and closed, long and closed, your cervix will be just fine. And you are doing brilliantly, the HB is strong (Elvis was the same at 11w2d!) those butterflies soon will become Bubba's gentle way to say hello! Love, Fran
ReplyDeleteYay!! I'm so happy all is well with Bubba! It makes me smile from ear to to ear for you!!
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!!! I think you made a good decision.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I think if you don't plan to do anything with the info, then it is pointless and just stressful. Good decision.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You are sailing along and I am super excited for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear the good news!! I think the same way about the NT scan and BW I wouldn't want to know... Congrats Chickie! I can only hope your blessings will rub off on me soon!!! Love & Hugs darling!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the good scan - I wish I could say more [because there's heaps I want to - all good] but just can't right now.
ReplyDeleteRoll on week 20/22 eh?
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Such awesome news today Circus Princess!!! I did the same thing with bypassing the tests, etc. We knew we would not terminate and they even have false positives so why be freaked out? Best wishes for a great next two trimesters!
ReplyDeleteYeah!!!! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYAAAAY! I'm so thrilled to hear it! Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI think I mostly wanted to do the NT scan because I was greedy for an extended ultrasound session with the babies. At that point, I was really craving seeing them as often as possible. We also did the scan a little early to ensure that there weren't any malformations incompatible with life. I couldn't bear to get too late in the pregnancy and find out that one or both of the babies would be stillborn or would die shortly after birth because of some condition. It was more than I could take at that point and I just needed the reassurance of a really long, thorough look at the babies.
BUT, I was extremely neurotic at that point in the pregnancy-- certain things were okay and others were absolutely not. I was all about having as many u/s as possible, but NO cvs or amnio, etc. I will be the first to point out how very inconsistent my views were in early pregnancy!
I am just SO DANG THRILLED for you! Yay for a happy Bubba!
Yippee for Bubba!! Congrats on 12 weeks!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad everything is looking well! 12 weeks - awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it to the 12 week mark. We had the same thoughts on the NT scan when pregnant with Champ so didn't do it (the second time round we just wanted the scan for the sake of the scan!). Hope the second trimester is great for you!
ReplyDeleteSweeeeeeet news!
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ReplyDeleteSuch great news! I'm so glad things are going well. We didn't do the early testing with either pregnancy, and the first one did come out with a seemingly, but ultimately benign, issue, and I'm glad we didn't know ahead to worry.
ReplyDeleteHope the 16-week scan shows a long and closed cervix, and a happy, busy Bubba.
And a hug for good measure!
ReplyDeletewonderful that your last visit went so well!
ReplyDeleteFantastic - I'm so pleased all is going well xx
ReplyDeleteBIG BIG BIG smile!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Fabulous, fabulous news!! I am SOOOO excited for you!
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