I survived the trip to Orlando!
I had a flare up of sciatica while there, which was NOT fun. But that appears to have been short lived and mostly a consequence of me being on my feet and walking and walking and walking. It was good for me, but painful at the end of the day.
I threw up one morning and haven't thrown up since. Yay me!
So all went pretty well on the trip all things considered. I have been having a lot more movement and can't wait till AB and the kids can feel the kicks and movement.
So the one downside is that my quad screen came back "positive for Downs". Now you need to understand the screen test - it is statistics. It is not a definitive yes, and in fact, it is more just a game of odds that take into consideration a blood test with a set of screening answers.
My odds are 1 in 71 - which actually isn't horrible (IMO). But apparently it is enough to call it a "positive" result and land me an appointment with the local high risk doctor for further testing.
I have no interest in an amnio. A definitive yes or no answer is not an issue because termination isn't an option for us. (Now had it been one of the trisomies that is not compatible with life, my answer may have been different.) I look forward to finding out what other screening there may be - I assume a high resolution ultrasound is in my future.
I really would just like this pregnancy to calm down a notch - an appointment whereby I go and hear the heartbeat and all is good would be grand! A test that doesn't come back funky, etc.
Ultrasound is on Friday... hoping for the best for that. Would be a great time to have an "all is good" appointment!
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