Update from my appts today :)

[mommyin10]

My appt went very well. I have to admit, I was nervous, but the genetic counselor was great. She went over our blood results in more detail & there were three areas that are tested & I tested normal in two & the one for Down's was on the borderline. Of course my age was also factored in to determine my positive result.  Her assessment, based on 26 years of experience, was that our babies will be just fine ;) There's only a 2% chance that one or both babies will be affected.
Our anatomy scan showed a boy & a girl! So, now we're accepting the fact that we're having one of each :) We're still confused as to how that happened since we had a single embryo transfer & can't remember bd'ing around that time, but we are excited nonetheless ;) The scan showed three markers that "could" indicate an abnormality, one on our girl & two on our boy, but the doc looks for supporting markers to back up those findings & there weren't any, which is great!
The amnio was quick, but it was also a bit painful. They have to do it twice because our babies are in separate sacs. The needle itself didn't hurt, but when it goes through the uterus, Yikes! Don't get me wrong, it wasn't so bad that I wouldn't recommend it or that I wouldn't do it again. I'm just sore now, so I'm taking the rest of the day to relax. We'll get our results in 7-10 days & all of our concerns will finally be answered. The amnio will reveal the babies' genders & whether there are any abnormalities, Down's or otherwise.
Thank you so much for your support :)

[faye83]

I'm glad your babies are fine!! and congrats on the twins!!

[mommyin10]

I'll be thinking of you on Monday :) Please don't let my comments worry you at all. The needle did hurt & I was sore the rest of the day, but it was a very quick, like lightening-fast procedure & if asked to do it again, I would. I hope that makes you feel a little better :) You & I are in the same boat, where we need answers to put our minds at ease. Take care!  

[babyng2]

Thanks for sharing. And congrats on boy/girl twins.  I'm scheduled to have my amnio on 11/23.  I'm scared of the outcome, and the needles.

[mommyin10]

Thanks :)  I will get my amnio results later this week & I'm anxious, but I'll have my answers & hopefully can breathe a sigh of relief! :)

[mamaofonetrying42]

Congrats on the boy and girl!! How exciting! Glad to hear all is well!

[mommyin10]

Thank you! I appreciate all the prayers we can get :) We should have our amnio results next Wed-Fri. I rested all day yesterday, but I'm back to work today. I'm feeling much better & still taking it easy :)

kbrad11 & chit80: Thank you! :)

[kbrad11]

So happy to hear that everything is looking good!  A boy and a girl is so exciting!!!

[chit80]

wow you are having a boy and a girl...glad to hear everything was fine

[DMK1981]

Well I'm glad to hear everything went okay! Make sure you take it easy! And most of CONGRATS on your baby boy & baby girl! I hope & pray everything is good with your babies! Let me know when you find something out! I will say a little prayer for you all tonight!