12 weeks 0 days. The results are in: Genetics Testing Update.

Update: (This May be Long)

 

So, on 12-13-13 my wife and I went for my genetic counseling appointment and we decided the night before that we were going to have the NT scan as well. I initially wasn't going to do it. After speaking with the counselor we also decided to move forward with the MT21 instead of the Harmony. I just never really felt comfortable with the Harmony and after going over several items we opted to just pay whatever it will cost out of pocket, whenever the bill comes. I was at peace with this decision and so was my wife. I was kinda turned on how my wife was, "Mrs. Full of Questions" during our counseling. lol It felt good to see just how into this process she really is. It was comforting to me in that moment.

 

They initially thought I was too early for the NT. Based on my LMP I was 11 weeks 1 day. But the Tech said that depending on my measurements they may just ask me to come back in a few days. There was no need. This appointment was so AWESOME!!!!!! They weren't busy on the day I went so I felt like she was taking extra long and we loved it! Seeing Sprouty for almost an hour was amazing. I cried so hard when she first started. G's cry too ;-)

 

The baby measured 12 weeks 5 days!! Whoa! The NT measurement was 1.14. Normal & good. The Doctor & the Tech said that everything looked perfect, congratulated us and sent us to the lab for the Maternity 21 Plus blood test.

 

 

I wasn't worried at all while waiting for the results. The NT scan did give me some comfort & peace. I'm glad I had it done. I was however concerned about how long it might take for the results to come back. With Christmas being next week I was really praying to get "the call" before the holiday. I had the test done around 10am on a Friday morning, 12-13-13 and I received "the call" this afternoon, 12-19-13, at 12noon. Pretty damn fast! 5 business days. I was impressed & so glad we decided to go with the MT21 instead of the Harmony.

 

Results: The Baby is perfectly healthy. Negative for T21, T13 & T18. Also we opted to have ALL the additional testing done that looks for mutations etc (MaterniT21 Plus) and all were negative! Thank you JESUS! She did ask if I wanted to know the se.x but I declined. I just told her to seal the results and mail it to us. We are planning to have a gender reveal party in late January/early February. I don't want to know the se.x until then.

 

This is really all I wanted for Christmas and my heart is ever thankful. I can enjoy my holiday knowing this little life inside of me is okay. I give thanks and Praise. I'm truly blessed and there are really no words I could use to describe my feelings and emotions right now. Thanks so much for ALL the prayers, light, love and amazing energy you all have sent my way. I feel it & it's working :-)

 

Have a Happy Holiday everyone!!!!!