Wow!!! That is wonderful! I am so happy for you!! Congratulations and best wishes for a happy healthy 9 months and delivery!
Amanda, YEEEAAAHHH! Congrats on yours and your bouncing baby boys health...I couldnt be happier for you, you TRULY deserve this...May God bless you and yours! -Kim
Amanda, I know we haven't gotten to know each other well and my time on MH has been sporadic what with moving and stuff but I just wanted to say how happy I am for you. I know exactly how you feel as after 8 IVF cycles, I couldn't believe I was actually pregnant and then there was the terror of the amnio. It was such a hard decision to make as to whether or not to do one and once done the fear of the results. Like you, I cried when they told me all was well. Only difference is I'm on the pink team.
So happy for you. Congratulations.
Congratulations! That's great! Keep us posted! :)
How wonderful!! and a little boy Yeah!!! you are going to have so much fun! congrats mom and dad!!!
I'm pretty sure you can get FISH in the U.S. but you have to pay extra for it (surprise surprise! ;)). I'm going to try for that once I get that far along. :)
Fantastic news. DH must be over the moon to have a son. Enjoy the smooth sailing from here on out :)
WAHOOOOOOOOOO....great news!
FISH = fluorescence in situ hybridization (hahaha I'm a science nerd!)
It's basically little dna strands with a molecule on them that lights up. It then binds to the chromosomes from the cells recovered by amnio. It can then let you know if there are any chromosomal abnormalities. It's more detailed than a regular karyotype but less detailed than actual dna analysis.
It's a little more complex than that but you get the gist.
Time is passing so quickly. Enjoy it all!!!
Thanks so much everyone. And thanks also to everyone who didn't post and left me notes and messages. It means so much. I still can't believe it's a boy. I was absolutely completely convinced girl. I am happy either way, just surprised. I still can't believe I am actually going to make it this time...I look down at my belly and I am just in awe..there is a person in there!!! Amazing. I am so grateful to have this experience, even if it's just once. I hope for a second, but if will probably go to adoption. I have never cared one bit if a child was mine genetically, but I did want to experience a whole pregnacy. It's the most amazing thing I have ever had happen. I did a little shopping last night...soooo much fun!!! I keep rehearing those words...."test results were normal" whoooohooooo!!! I love this child no matter what life brings, but I will admit relief in knowing that is one challenge he won't have to face.
A couple of people asked me about this accelerated amnio results. I don't know a lot about it, but it is called FISH. I have no idea what that actually stands for. It was offered to me because my first trimester risk for trisonomy 21 was 1:13. I am not sure how this works in the States, but because our medical is free, they only offer the FISH if your risk factor is 1:20 or higher. I guess it is a very expensive way to do it. It sounded like it was some sort of additive that accelerates the growth of the cells. That way they grow out in 3-4 days instead of 2-3 weeks. The accuracy is less, but still pretty conclusive. I also am notified in 2-3 weeks with the growth done
the normal way if that makes sense.
I feel like I have tackled and beat that last hurdle. I can now truly enjoy this miracle inside of me. I am such a very lucky person!! XOXO Amanda
I am so happy for you.. since the very beginning of this pg I just knew it was it for you.. I didnĀ“t feel that with the other pg you had but this one I just felt was going to be perfect and it is!!! congrats mommy... ps I am so jealous that you got a boy haha
meli mommy of 3 girls...
Amanda, what wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you and your little boy - boys are pretty wonderful - I have proof!!
did you get my pm?
Yea!! Congrats Amanda!! I'm sooo happy for you!! (Oh, and see- I told you it was going to be a little boy from the start! :)) Trust me, little boys are WONDERFUL... I should know, being that I now have three.
Enjoy shopping for lots of blue!
Big (((Hugs!!)))!!!
Congratulations Sweetie. I knew it would be great news. Now you can relax and start preparing for your healthy baby boy. Praise God!!!!!!!
FANTASTIC! I was betting on a girl, but I guess I was wrong! Boys are wonderful...what a lucky little dude he's going to be! I'm so incredibly happy for you, Amanda!
Tricia
Well that is the best news!! I'm so happy for you and now you can relax! How exciting that you're having a little boy!!! Love it!
You have been through an incredible journey to get to this point. I pray for you that the rest will be smooth sailing and nothing but pure joy!
Congrats! You deserve all your good news and joy to come.
That is such fantastic news. I am so happy for you and your family!
Amanda! I am so happy for you! How exciting! I knew he was a boy! :) I am so so very happy!!
I am so happy for you and your family!!! CONGRATS:-)
this is great news! Your patience has paid-off and your time has come... no one deserves this blessing more than you! Everyone is thrilled for you!
I heard on the news today that Celine Dion is finally pregnant after many many years of trying through IVF and ICSI... she finally got her wish and is expecting in May 2010... it always makes me happy when a fellow "infertile" finally gets pregnant!
Congrats Amanda!
Ok ok ok...So I posted today and this was yesterday's news. I was hoping it was a girl...Yeah!!! Go team blue. I still dream of a little girl for me...talk to your baby and have his baby angels send me the girl...LOL!!! I am so happy for you that all is well. Now we only have to wait 4 and a half months to see this little man...