@Texafornian I am so sorry you're going through this. Little baby is a fighter though with that strong heartbeat. Probably gets his/her strength from you! Whatever happens, we are here for you. I know you're headed down a difficult road, we are all here for you. I know we don't know each other and all but please let me know if there is ANYTHING at all I can do. I'd like to give you a big squishy hug but I'm too far away.
@Texafornian I am so sorry. I am glad you are getting answers and that you will have the preliminary results quickly. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you during this very difficult time.
@Texafornian I'm sorry you didn't but get the news you had hoped for, but I'm glad you are making peace with all of this. Big creepy internet hugs and hoping the rest of this pregnancy is healthy and well for you!
Thank you for keeping us updated. I've been thinking of you and your family. I'm sorry you have to go through this. I wish you peace in whatever you decide going forward. Hugs hugs hugs.
The draw certainly does not sound fun and neither does more waiting. But I'm so glad you got the testing done in time so you can get some answers. Big hugs and all the positive thoughts for you and your little one.
@Texafornian I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult experience. It sucks and I'm thinking of you. You are such a sweetheart and a support to all of us on this bmb. I hope that your results come back quickly. Lots of love to you.
@daniellelynette I'm ridiculously sore but mentally we are both hanging in there. My bff, her hubs and her 2.5yo son are flying in in a few hours so I'm organizing and it's keeping me preoccupied.
@daniellelynette I'm ridiculously sore but mentally we are both hanging in there. My bff, her hubs and her 2.5yo son are flying in in a few hours so I'm organizing and it's keeping me preoccupied.
Do they want you to be on bedrest for a certain amount of time afterward? I can imagine you're pretty sore! Especially since they had to poke you twice Good that you get to see your BFF and family! That will be good!
@daniellelynette just no strenuous activity for 48h, no sex for a week (as IF lol) and take it easy. Hardest part has been not picking up my 24lb toddler...
@daniellelynette just no strenuous activity for 48h, no sex for a week (as IF lol) and take it easy. Hardest part has been not picking up my 24lb toddler...
Oh geeze... how are you supposed to not pick her up? That would be rough.
@Texafornian just came over here to read your update from yesterday. I'm praying you get a miracle! It must be hard to wait another 2-3 weeks for more results! Part of me really wants to know if my baby has any genetic abnormalities, and part of me is so afraid of going through all that you are that I'm considering avoiding it. Question: Does your insurance cover all the tests? I know that many don't cover genetic testing, but in both our cases I would deem it medically necessary.
@daniellelynette DD is great...she's not entirely grasping the idea of baby yet so I think she'll be fine no matter what. She is a little pissy that I'm not hoisting her up every two seconds though lol.
@HollyGolightly09 I deserve to hubby for the lifting...he's like my errand boy lol. I should make him wear a sexy maid outfit...
@Toshandbaby my preliminary tests (which I'll most likely now get Monday since it's 5p and no word) will tell me the trisomies. That's what I'm mostly waiting on as the baby has Hydrops Fetalis as well so the Hydrops in combo with any of the Trisomies is a REALLY bad combo. Mortality and morbidity rate is pretty high with both. Separately, T21 is workable but T13 and T18 not so much. Hydrops alone without trisomies is iffy but depends on the case. Right now baby has 7mm NT, edema of skin/brain/abdomen (which is all the Hydrops). If the trisomies come back negative then I'll wait and do an amnio for further testing if baby makes it to that point. If the test shows a Trisomy...which based on genetics and three diff ultrasounds with three diff doctors that have all said it IS present...then I have a huge decision to make about continuing the pregnancy. There's risk with continuing for me as well as for baby...Mirror Syndrome (taking on baby's symptoms of edema, hypertension and pre-e) so I have to factor that I'm as well...Higher blood pressure (which I'm already showing a bit...among other stuff. It's an impossible position to be in. To answer your question...my genetics was covered as I'm 43. Are you over 35? If so, it's covered. If not, if the doctors request it and it's medically necessary, I'm pretty sure it's covered as well. If not, know you can call for cost. If it's elective and you're under 35...not covered. An NT scan plus the first and second trimester blood screens ARE covered. Like I mentioned your thread...I'd do the testing especially if the docs suggest it. I think either way you'll wonder if there's something wrong. The tests most likely will givevyou piece of mind.
@Texafornian Wow! What an incredibly tough position to be in. You are living my worst nightmare from the last few weeks. I really do hope for one of those two things I mentioned before because anything in between just brings to much stress and physical complications to bear. I pray that God makes the decision for you and that you won't have to, and that it comes quickly! I'm only 24, so I'll check with my doctor and make sure it is medically necessary and will be billed that way.
@Sugargirl1019 Oh. My. God. I could've written that to a T. That's pretty much EXACTLY what we are going through except that I pushed hard for the CVS because the thought of having to go another 3 weeks before I could I get an Amnio was more than I could bare. I just read this to my husband as well...thank you so much for sharing.
And I will say...you can NEVER know what you would do until you walk in those shoes. Everyone is always quick to say "I'd never..." It's a tough pill to swallow.
I also agree with one if her other posts where she said she only had a week or so where she was truly happy in that pregnancy due to a previous loss. It so sucks...as a PGAL member, you're continuously freaking out about whether there's a heartbeat. I've stopped using my Doppler because I'm not sure I want to hear it now....which deeply saddens me. My heart also aches that she knew the sex...I don't want to know right now. I just can't know...
@Sugargirl1019 I read that and my heart hurt. I am so sorry @Texafornian you are so right when you say that everyone is so quick to say "I would never.." when they have no idea and have never had to make such a tough decision or go through what you are going through. Just know that we are supporting you NO MATTER WHAT.
@Sugargirl1019 holy crap... I literally ugly cried through that entire article. @Texafornian I can't imagine the pain you are currently experiencing. Unfortunately I'm sure this will not be the last of the pain in your journey. I know as a mother that whatever your decisions are from this point forward will be the best decisions for you and your family and your baby. I can't imagine anyone judging a person having to make such a hard decision and I will be here to support you in any way I can, as I'm sure most of the moms here will be too! Your clearly a strong and capable woman and I just hope and will be praying that you can find some peace in this whole process because you and only you know what's best for you!
@Texafornian I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Your grace through this really tough journey is pretty remarkable. Sending internet hugs to you.
I'm just catching up I'm sorry, that is difficult news. I can't imagine, all the thoughts going through your mind right now. If there's anything I can do please do tell me know.
Re: Less than stellar NT scan...?
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
thinking of you.
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
@HollyGolightly09 I deserve to hubby for the lifting...he's like my errand boy lol. I should make him wear a sexy maid outfit...
@Toshandbaby my preliminary tests (which I'll most likely now get Monday since it's 5p and no word) will tell me the trisomies. That's what I'm mostly waiting on as the baby has Hydrops Fetalis as well so the Hydrops in combo with any of the Trisomies is a REALLY bad combo. Mortality and morbidity rate is pretty high with both. Separately, T21 is workable but T13 and T18 not so much. Hydrops alone without trisomies is iffy but depends on the case. Right now baby has 7mm NT, edema of skin/brain/abdomen (which is all the Hydrops). If the trisomies come back negative then I'll wait and do an amnio for further testing if baby makes it to that point. If the test shows a Trisomy...which based on genetics and three diff ultrasounds with three diff doctors that have all said it IS present...then I have a huge decision to make about continuing the pregnancy. There's risk with continuing for me as well as for baby...Mirror Syndrome (taking on baby's symptoms of edema, hypertension and pre-e) so I have to factor that I'm as well...Higher blood pressure (which I'm already showing a bit...among other stuff. It's an impossible position to be in.
To answer your question...my genetics was covered as I'm 43. Are you over 35? If so, it's covered. If not, if the doctors request it and it's medically necessary, I'm pretty sure it's covered as well. If not, know you can call for cost. If it's elective and you're under 35...not covered. An NT scan plus the first and second trimester blood screens ARE covered.
Like I mentioned your thread...I'd do the testing especially if the docs suggest it. I think either way you'll wonder if there's something wrong. The tests most likely will givevyou piece of mind.
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
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And I will say...you can NEVER know what you would do until you walk in those shoes. Everyone is always quick to say "I'd never..." It's a tough pill to swallow.
I also agree with one if her other posts where she said she only had a week or so where she was truly happy in that pregnancy due to a previous loss. It so sucks...as a PGAL member, you're continuously freaking out about whether there's a heartbeat. I've stopped using my Doppler because I'm not sure I want to hear it now....which deeply saddens me. My heart also aches that she knew the sex...I don't want to know right now. I just can't know...
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17