GREAT news!!

Well I have some good news in relation to the testing we did last week. And I thank God for our wonderful results!!!

Before any testing, the risk for having a baby with Down Syndrome for my age group (36 yrs) was 1:216. Which isn't too bad anyway. Well based on my tests (blood work and measurements at the ultrasound) my odds now are 1:4300. HOLY MOLY! That is basically the odds of a 20 year old. So basically me being 36 isn't a factor in this disorder.

They also tested for trisomy 13 and 18 which are much more serious disorders. Once again the normal odds for a 36 yr old are 1:382 but after testing my odds are 1:7600.

Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE this baby and if there was something possibly wrong, it wouldn't have made any difference. We would still LOVE this baby. It is just nice to put my mind at ease that at least being in that "older" group isn't a disadvantage.

The doctor told me that the odds that I have now are the same odds that a 20 year old would have. I told her it was nice to be compared to a 20 year in some way. Haha!

And just in case anyone is still keeping track, yes, I still have morning (all day) sickness. I think it may be getting better or maybe I am just getting used to it. Who knows?? Also for the record,

I am 13 weeks and 1 day today!! WOOHOO!!