Just An Update!!!
August 20, 2012
1. I got the tests back fro, the amniocentesis that I had to get this morning. So far I am having a healthy baby boy.....who is a little on the small side. My test results came back abnormal for spinal defects but I am happy to report that there are no spinal defects, no chromosomal abnormalities.....nothing. The only thing that is a concern is that he is about 2 to 3 weeks behind in development size. This probably has everything to do with my high blood pressure. i am taking steps to take better care of myself to let little man have some growing room.
2. I MOVED!!!!! Boo Thang and I are no longer living with his mother and are currently getting settled into out new townhouse. I am so thankful for all the blessings that have been given to me over the past couple of months. It was past time for us to strike out on our own again and get back to the business of.....us
That's the long and short of it!!
Week 18: Off To A Rocky Start
August 4, 2012
I am 18 weeks along in my pregnancy, 22 weeks to go......whoo hoo!
At my last appointment, I had a blood pressure screening. My blood pressure was reading too high (155/95), too many times in a row for my doctor's liking.....so she put me on blood pressure meds. (Eek!) It's back down to a normal range, thank God. The last thing I want are any complications. I really need to get my health together. I'm really to young to be on blood pressure meds. I want to be around as long as possible for my baby.
At this same appointment, I took the AFP screening for birth defects. I always said I wanted this test....and that notion is good only in theory. After playing phone tag with my doctor all day Tuesday, I learned that the test came back abnormal. I think I cried 2 whole hours after that. I kept (....well I still do) keep thinking what did I do wrong. I did keep forgetting to take prenatal vitamins. My diet is RANDOM...I see food and eat it. The main reason I wanted the test in the first place is because autism and what is probably undiagnosed Downs run on my dad's side of the family. Now I'm terrified. Then I got on the internet......
.....and realized abnormal means nothing til I know the details. I have my anatomy scan (finally find out pink or blue!) next week, then an appointment with a fetal medicine and genetic specialist (praises go up for great insurance). So please keep me in your prayers. Hopefully I won't have a nervous breakdown between now and then.