Amniocentesis Results

clucas07 · February 2016

I'll start by saying that I am a very anxious person. I have panic attacks that I have been doing very well at managing without any anxiety medications.

The time since my amnio on the 8th has been tough. Waiting to find out if my body is causing /could cause my baby to hemorrhage has been very difficult. I called my doctor's office yesterday morning, they said no result yet. This morning, the nurse said result is in, but genetic counselor needs to call me. I have been a mess all day waiting for that call.

She calls me a few minutes ago to tell me that she's sorry, but the result isn't back yet. WTF?! My heart was pounding so hard I was so nervous when I saw it was Dr. calling. I feel so sick to my stomach. Sorry for long thread, just needed to vent! UGHH!

clucas07 · February 2016

Hmmm I suppose this would have been better suited for the WTF Wednesday thread. Sorry!

LifeofLauren2 · February 2016

That's very frustrating. Try to do something relaxing tonight to take your mind off of the wait. Hoping you get good results tomorrow morning!

MamaBish · February 2016

Ugh, I'm so sorry they are making this even more anxiety inducing! Hugs to you and fx you get good news soon.

stillcozy · February 2016

So sorry they aren't being very speedy that is definitely anxiety provoking. Many hugs and thoughts to you!

BostonBaby1 · February 2016

I am so sorry that you're going through this anxiety. Have you discussed the risk reward of a class B antianxiety?

PinkLady2015 · February 2016

Sorry you're having to wait so long

sending positive vibes your way!

blissylissy86 · February 2016

Oh no! Was she able to give you an estimate when the test would be in? Hopefully you are able to get the results soon and hopefully they are good results!!!! Please keep us updated!

Weville · February 2016

That is so frustrating! I hope you get the results in soon

clucas07 · February 2016

Thank you all for sharing my frustration. And for the hugs!

I had my amnio 2/8 and was told it could be up to 2 weeks. But I started calling Wednesday just to see, because it kills me to think the results could be sitting there sooner. So yesterday when she called me back to tell me that the nurse I spoke to earlier was mistaken about results being available, she said she had called the outside lab on the day of my procedure and they had told her 7-10 days. She said that since it had been 8 full business days, she'd call the lab yesterday and see if they're done.

I have a routine appointment this morning, so she said maybe they'd have the results for me when I go in. Sooo of course I'm nervous.

@BostonBaby1 they have not offered me anything, and I am so stubborn about medication while I'm pregnant. I have been managing okay, its just when stupid things like this happen that I kinda lose it.

mckcak23 · February 2016

thinking about you this morning!

stillcozy · February 2016

Hoping you get the results today!

soberkfell · February 2016

Fx you get the news you're looking for today!

lcking82 · February 2016

Sorry this stuff takes so long. I've rotated through cytogenetics labs (where they do the testing on amnio/CVS specimens). They have to culture the cells and really nurture them A LOT to grow, so that's why it takes to long to get the results. Please know that the people doing these tests are spending TONS of time and effort making sure that you get the right answer---I was blown away by how much the technologists care about these results; they know how important they are to you.

clucas07 · February 2016

***UPDATE***

We were given our results at our appointment today. Baby and I are incompatible. Luckily, I haven't developed any antibodies against him, so for now we just watch.

We test for antibodies again at 24 and 32 weeks, and do monthly ultrasounds to check his brain and organs for bleeding.
I am kind of a mess, really regretting coming to work tonight. Dr seems optimistic though; says she'd be very surprised if I did develop any antibodies. We'll see.

My son's platelets were dangerously low when he was born and i had no antibodies then, either. Trying to stay positive but it is so hard.

MamaBish · February 2016

Sending so many positive thoughts to you and LO. Fx everything goes the way your Dr thinks it will!

Jodi1980 · February 2016

Sending so many positive thoughts your way! All the best!

stillcozy · February 2016

Thanks for the update! I'll be continuing to pray and think of you all! I'm sure work was difficult but I hope you were able to get through and are getting some much deserved rest right now.

Hang in there!

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