CVS update

*kyle* · #1 May 19th, 2009, 03:42 PM

The CVS procedure went as well as expected. First, they did an ultrasound and there was our baby, looking like... a baby! We got to see and hear the heartbeat which was 165 bpm. Baby measured AHEAD at 12w3d. I was pretty surprised to hear that! I guess I'm doing something right if it's growing ahead of schedule. We only got one take-home picture:

We are sure to get some better pics at our regular OB 12-week appointment tomorrow.

The CVS itself was pretty painful, but quick. Based on the placenta's location (which is far, far away from the cervix, thank goodness) the doctor opted to go through the abdominal wall, rather than through the cervix. So first, she injected a local anesthetic and then using the ultrasound as a guide, she inserted a long, thin needle into my lower abdomen and into the uterus. I did not feel it go into my skin, but could feel pinching pressure through the abdominal muscles and then some pain when it went through the uterine wall. Once the needle was inserted into the placenta, she pumped the needle thingy up and down to get some cells into the needle (I'm fuzzy on details because I was not looking and pretty much concentrating on not passing out during this part). Then she pulled it out and it was over. She had to check the specimen first to make sure she got the right tissue. Luckily she had, so they put a bandaid on me and sent me home.

Now, I have been vegging and enjoying my rare day off work... my ab muscles are feeling pretty sore so I am trying not to make any sudden moves, definitely won't be hiking any mountains today.

They give FISH results (the major trisomies and Down Syndrome as well as sex chromosomes) within 48 hours, but those are not the results we're interested in. WE will have to wait 9 days for the full karyotype. That is when we will know if this baby has been affected by DH's balanced translocation.

Mod-LadyCoconut · #2 May 19th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Oh Kyle I am so glad everything went well and the pain wasn't too terribl! I'm sorry you have to wait nine days to get the results... that feels like for-evah!

Baby's lookin' cute in that pic

#3 May 19th, 2009, 03:59 PM

That is one cute pic even though it is fuzzy! I bet you are having a girl!

Glad you are recovering well and I hope the 9 days pass quickly for you. And you get to find out the sex in 48 hours!!

*kyle* · #4 May 19th, 2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Death to capybara

That is one cute pic even though it is fuzzy! I bet you are having a girl!

Glad you are recovering well and I hope the 9 days pass quickly for you. And you get to find out the sex in 48 hours!!

Well, we are going to wait the 9 days on the sex too... the reason being if the genes come back unbalanced, and we need to terminate, I don't want to know the sex. I think it will be easier on me not to know. So it's only after we get the all-clear on chromosomes 1 and 5 that I will let them tell me about the X's and Y's.

#5 May 19th, 2009, 04:06 PM

That makes sense. I will be hoping you get nothing but great news. I think the 90% odds are great, but I understand if you don't want to get your hopes up or anything so I will just hush up

sending good test result ((((((vibes)))))))

soImarriedAnerd · #6 May 19th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Glad it went well! Keep those feet up and enjoy your day off!
9 days....can we do a gender poll in the mean time or would you rather we don't?

your little bean is very cute!!!

KatiInCT · #7 May 19th, 2009, 04:24 PM

I was thinking of you today! Hope your recovery is a healthy one and that your appointment tomorrow goes just as smoothly! The 9 days will fly by before you know it.

Lash · #8 May 19th, 2009, 04:40 PM

I just want to hope for you so much, and I hope the results are healthy and you can begin really celebrating-- I know this wait has already been long enough

*krista* · #9 May 19th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Kyle, if I were you my knees would have been knocking I would have been so nervous! They probably would have had to cart me in in a wheel chair! You're a courageous woman!

I know nine days must seem like a long time right about now... I hope you get great news!!!

~*sierra*~ · #10 May 19th, 2009, 04:49 PM

im glad it was over fast, and the 9 days will be over before you know it. good test result vibes coming your way! *hugs*

**Jenn** · #11 May 19th, 2009, 04:57 PM

I'm so glad the test went well today! I hope these 9 days fly by for you and you get great news!!!

A*LOT*OF*HOPE · #12 May 19th, 2009, 05:11 PM

Im glad everything went well for you today!! I hope the next 9 days fly by and you get amazing results!!

lauren in hi · #13 May 19th, 2009, 05:12 PM

aww, what a precious little bean! sending good thoughts your way, sweetie.

LisanAndy · #14 May 19th, 2009, 05:34 PM

I hope you you get good news hun!

IamMom · #15 May 19th, 2009, 05:38 PM

Praying for good news Kyle. I'm glad you're not too sore and that the test went well!

alicenwonderland · #16 May 19th, 2009, 05:53 PM

glad your little one is growing and the procedure went well. I'll be praying for good results.

midnight_starr · #17 May 19th, 2009, 05:56 PM

I am praying for good news for you!!

bittersweet · #18 May 19th, 2009, 06:06 PM

So glad everything went ok! I think you need more days off work though

Hoping and praying for healthy results.

#19 May 19th, 2009, 06:29 PM

I'm glad the procedure went well. I know these next 9 days will drag by, so I hope that you are able to stay occupied so that it doesn't feel quite as long.

Your baby is ADORABLE!

What a great photo!

I can't wait to find out the gender!

Resi · #20 May 19th, 2009, 06:55 PM

Your baby looks precious in the ultrasound picture. You are so brave to have gone through that. I will be thinking of you and I just hope that everything turns out good with the results.