tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post4411316614126407943..comments2024-01-02T06:57:26.352-05:00Comments on Life and Love in the Petri Dish: Testing testing, 1, 2, 3...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-14328303208674031352012-04-09T13:08:01.889-04:002012-04-09T13:08:01.889-04:00Glad you picked up the tip on the T21 test. It was...Glad you picked up the tip on the T21 test. It was the thing I wished I'd known as early as you are now. I was lucky that it had been cleared just as I was facing an amnio in January as my only option at all. For the scientist husband, the analysis they are doing in San Diego is exactly his analytical background, so we put everything on the line if the results were good or bad. My results came back easily within 10 days, so I've got high hopes that you'll be getting this soon. I was 16 weeks at the time and out of range for all prenatal testing other than the penta-screen (due to a poorly timed cross country move), so that test was a real lifesaver.Mrs. Misfitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245258330689439524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-61538623100988302862012-04-09T09:56:33.248-04:002012-04-09T09:56:33.248-04:00Thinking of the three of you, and waiting impatien...Thinking of the three of you, and waiting impatiently for your Monday u/s report. xoxoDorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16255190971670471758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-74006152316745713382012-04-08T23:25:41.506-04:002012-04-08T23:25:41.506-04:00Happy that all is going well for you! I'm keep...Happy that all is going well for you! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you guys!<br />FeelieSans cigognehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03131959246223900196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-8533439416955151202012-04-08T15:35:29.673-04:002012-04-08T15:35:29.673-04:00So very happy to catch up on your blog today! You...So very happy to catch up on your blog today! You and Will and your baby are in our thoughts and we're sending tons of good vibes in your direction for continued...well, pregnancy! HOORAY!Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177178792621340014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-29916105248161313962012-04-08T12:16:41.151-04:002012-04-08T12:16:41.151-04:00Ah yes, the pregnancy blood letting. Completely ne...Ah yes, the pregnancy blood letting. Completely necessary I know, but really, watching them steal 7 vials at my early workout left me stunned. I know there's a lot more in a person, but it never ceases to amaze me.<br /><br />I am just so, so happy that things are going well. :DThe Steadfast Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974289349468760667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-7525959708147270542012-04-08T00:16:40.162-04:002012-04-08T00:16:40.162-04:00Wow! Too bad it wasn't all just finger sticks...Wow! Too bad it wasn't all just finger sticks!<br /><br />I've not heard of the MaterniT21 PLUS, but I'm all for being prepared. Hope it brings you some much needed peace.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957887707439694944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-39272965185511982452012-04-07T10:12:56.016-04:002012-04-07T10:12:56.016-04:00I'm so happy for you that you're at the &q...I'm so happy for you that you're at the "all-the-testing" stage. And was so glad to hear that your boss is totally supportive and will do her best to keep you sane during your pregnancy and on your mat leave. <br />Hope your next U/Ss go well. Did you buy/rent a doppler? At 10-11wks, I'd imagine you should be able to find the baby if you're reasonably thin. If not, you'll be able to in the next couple weeks, and it may save you fom a bunch of save-my-sanity ultrasounds. <br />Are you still on the claritin-pepcid-prednisone cocktail? I'm maybe going to ask my RE about that when I go for the finl FET. I'm also thinking about asking about intralipids, since I think the downsides are minimal and they might help. Then again, he might not do it if I don't have anything obvious on immune testing. And I haven't had that testing done in a few years...Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805727250430361509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-64650772275643313702012-04-07T04:13:15.333-04:002012-04-07T04:13:15.333-04:00WOW - it's a good thing your blood volume incr...WOW - it's a good thing your blood volume increases while you're pregnant, eh?! Or you'd have very little left after all that bloodletting. <br /><br />The MaterniTi21 test sounds like a fantastic idea - I've never heard of it. We went private (I'm in the UK, so NHS rules!) to have a specially detailed NT screening where they do a very detailed US scan and take the triple blood test at the same time and do a fancy equation putting the whole lot together with the age of the egg (we were DE) to give you a pretty accurate set of odds. Ours came back as unlikely as you can get - which was music to my ears as, like you, I'm a "be prepared" girl and would have had a tough decision to make if they'd come back equivocal.<br /><br />So, so pleased that this pregnancy is progressing so well!Silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524066274559867949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-5497094070474346982012-04-07T02:26:26.022-04:002012-04-07T02:26:26.022-04:00I am so happy to read this post and see the milest...I am so happy to read this post and see the milestones you are reaching!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-14219352708441768232012-04-07T00:51:30.323-04:002012-04-07T00:51:30.323-04:00Next ultrasound live baby check is Monday. And the...Next ultrasound live baby check is Monday. And then...if the baby is still alive, the nuchal ultrasound is scheduled for Thursday. Feels like an important milestone. Not sure why<\Quote><br /><br />Mo, you WILL still be pregnant on Monday...you've made it so far already! The nuchal scan IS an important milestone! Heck, EVERY DAY is an important milestone when you've been through multiple IVFs.<br /><br />Looking forward to your next update!FGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318003099760011211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-77626674025884690132012-04-06T23:09:25.364-04:002012-04-06T23:09:25.364-04:00I am so happy for you! :)
Happy Holiday weekend ...I am so happy for you! :) <br /><br />Happy Holiday weekend to you & Will!!!Chickachickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128946134941207234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-26028780523256808072012-04-06T18:29:26.141-04:002012-04-06T18:29:26.141-04:00Hmmm...I've never even heard of the MaterniTi2...Hmmm...I've never even heard of the MaterniTi21 test? I would be afraid of doing an amnio and CVS too.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967951792506945537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-52811161124593712022012-04-06T17:20:20.217-04:002012-04-06T17:20:20.217-04:00Nikki - congratulations on your twin sons!! and th...Nikki - congratulations on your twin sons!! and thanks for the validation on taking the extra test. I sort of figured, why not? <br /><br />MoMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671855540466269330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-88737263093139049482012-04-06T17:02:49.095-04:002012-04-06T17:02:49.095-04:00Mo - I also took the MaterniT21 test despite havin...Mo - I also took the MaterniT21 test despite having transferred CCS normals. I also wanted to avoid an amnio or CVS at all costs. The test results allowed me to breathe easier through the rest of the pregnancy and we just delivered two healthy CC.RM boys yesterday. I'm rooting for you!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792871707893212957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-12907450478308973632012-04-06T16:29:37.183-04:002012-04-06T16:29:37.183-04:00Emily Erin - I am having her call me. I think she ...Emily Erin - I am having her call me. I think she will be too suspicious if I have her Skype. I'll be able to hear her voice and will have to just imagine the look on her face.Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671855540466269330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-76067093391385945152012-04-06T16:21:44.620-04:002012-04-06T16:21:44.620-04:00Going off of Ms. MTL; could you Skype with your Mo...Going off of Ms. MTL; could you Skype with your Mom for when she opens the present? For our 'big reveal' we had everyone over for my birthday and instead of saying "Say Cheese" we said "We're pregnant" and that picture is still one of my favorites for the expressions on my brother & grandmother's face! So glad that you're humming right along and will get to peek again on Monday!Erin Bakalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611203589607633273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-1801749291403598632012-04-06T14:17:14.472-04:002012-04-06T14:17:14.472-04:00That is a lot of blood draws--I do think you are s...That is a lot of blood draws--I do think you are setting the record!<br /><br />I wish someone could film your Mom's reaction when she opens that picture :)<br /><br />Hoping your estrogen and progesterone are just what you need to help you have a happy weekend!MyTwoLineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488860357456329714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-57512586608665381742012-04-06T14:14:18.142-04:002012-04-06T14:14:18.142-04:00So very happy you are where you are-- the new bloo...So very happy you are where you are-- the new blood test for trisomy sounds very interesting! I hope it gives you excellent confirmation of CCRMs results.<br /><br />Assvice warning<br />I LOVED my doppler thingy once the pregnancy got far enough along so I could find the heartbeat easily. It is not easy when it is early depending on the position of the little one... and I had some real scares and Doug had to take over. BUT that being said, it was great comfort once it was more certain I'd be able to find her quickly--<br /><br />xox<br />KateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533501052787233233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-34651485541177726862012-04-06T13:59:36.084-04:002012-04-06T13:59:36.084-04:00I have no idea (beyond what you jsut explained) wh...I have no idea (beyond what you jsut explained) what any of those mean. But, the impression I'm left with is - sister, you are still pregnant!! This little bean is hanging in there! WooHoo!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614553637265139846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-26276741329775111072012-04-06T13:38:04.764-04:002012-04-06T13:38:04.764-04:00this is the part of the pregnancy when there is a ...this is the part of the pregnancy when there is a lot fo that blood work done... and yes, i agree, getting to the NT exam is a huge milestone. i am really thinking of you all, hoping for the best... things are going so well, so far... one day at a time.<br /><br />have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com