Genetic Testing (again) - Small Update Page 3

MrsL32 · May 2014

Thinking of you and I hope you find some answers soon!

notreal2 · May 2014

All good thoughts your way.

djtippietoes · May 2014

@bookshelves The first step is for the pedi to look at my amnio results. I had my MFM fax them the results today. I plan on calling by Tuesday if I don't hear anything. I think the next step after that just depends on what he can discern from the amnio results.

djtippietoes · May 2014

I talked to the pediatrician again. He said that my amnio results looked normal but that an amnio doesn't get into stuff about deletions.

I basically said, "What do you see? I can't imagine you want to do genetic testing because he's not growing." and he told me that he's just thought that Alexander's facial features didn't look quite normal to him (I'm paraphrasing) and that a nurse said so too independently. So basically, he thinks something is wrong with him. If I'm being 100% honest, I've always thought he was sort of...different looking. I think he's super cute, but he doesn't look like other babies.

I feel like I'm going to throw up. We're going to get a microarray done.

ziggy903 · May 2014

I'm so sorry, dj. We're all thinking and praying for you and baby Alexander. :x

rachaelmary · May 2014

((Hugs)) we are here for you! Lots of t&ps to you

courtls22 · May 2014

((Hugs)) I'll be thinking of you and your sweet Alexander!

gingerm84 · May 2014

I'm sorry. Stay strong!

emar129 · May 2014

Keeping you guys in my thoughts. I hope you can get everything figured out.

PeachLove25 · May 2014

Thinking of you @djtippietoes‌!! Head up and know we are all here if you want to talk!!

djtippietoes · May 2014

@tlex he's generally a more positive person than I am. He's worried but he keeps saying that it could be nothing. I, on the other hand, tend to jump to the worst case scenario.

inluv4life2 · May 2014

Sending you many hugs!!

Missy0483 · May 2014

Thinking of you and Alexander! I hope you get some answers soon.

MamaHollywood27 · May 2014

@djtippietoes‌ ((hugs)) more and more. I'm proud if you for basically calling the doc out. I feel his size really is in the spectrum of normal, I think the doc should have been open from the beginning instead of you feeling he was not growing properly, causing more stress. I hope you get you answers soon.

lihau88 · May 2014

((hugs))!!

Firefly9 · May 2014

Big hugs! We are definitely here for you when you need to talk or vent. I'm sorry you have to go through this.

RondackHiker · May 2014

@djtippietoes‌
I just read your update. I wish I could give you the biggest hug right now.

msenginerd · May 2014

Huge hugs. Thinking of you.

sdlaura · May 2014

I'm thinking of you!

cattuccino · May 2014

I also wish I could give you the biggest hug.
When are you getting the micro array done? How long do results typically take (if you know?)...I wish you had more answers. ((((((dj))))))

djtippietoes · May 2014

@stephcammie511 I have to call to schedule it. I think the actual test takes like 2 weeks but then I have to make an appointment with a geneticist if there is an issue and that might take a while.

JordyInIndy · May 2014

So many (((hugs))) dj. I hate you're going through this.

BethK22 · May 2014

Sending lots of hugs and thoughts and prayers your way. I can't imagine how nerve wracking this process must be. We are all here for you.

djtippietoes · May 2014

@katybriggs YGPM

goobermom · May 2014

Big hugs to you @djtippietoes! Ts & Ps for Alexander. :bz :bz

boogerbearoriginal · May 2014

::hugs::

cattuccino · May 2014

djtippietoes said:

@stephcammie511 I have to call to schedule it. I think the actual test takes like 2 weeks but then I have to make an appointment with a geneticist if there is an issue and that might take a while.

Gah. Hugs.
Keep us updated. We'll all be thinking of you.

No matter what, Alexander is a beautiful baby and you're a wonderful mother to him. I hope you realize that.

spicysurro · May 2014

(((hugs)))

emm57 · May 2014

((Hugs)) lots of positive thoughts for you, Alexander, and your DH.

djtippietoes · May 2014

armalan12 said:

I just adore you. You were so brave during your high risk pregnancy and you are brave now. Hugs during your time of uncertainty. Sounds like you have a proactive doctor.

Aww, thanks! I'm not that brave, really. I've spent the entire day crying and we don't even have a diagnosis.

ziggy903 · May 2014

djtippietoes said:

armalan12 said:

I just adore you. You were so brave during your high risk pregnancy and you are brave now. Hugs during your time of uncertainty. Sounds like you have a proactive doctor.

Aww, thanks! I'm not that brave, really. I've spent the entire day crying and we don't even have a diagnosis.

But you're not putting your head in the sand and refusing to believe something is wrong.
Trust me- you're brave

tenfour · May 2014

@djtippietoes‌ hugs!! I am also a worry wort and people are always telling me I'm crazy which is annoying. You are an amazing mom and despite how hard it is, you're just doing the best for your baby. I will keep,fingers crossed for you! Btw I read up there something about eye contact concerns - I am constantly questioning if my lo is making enough eye contact and driving everyone around me crazy.

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