It’s done. The test is done. I didn’t like it, but HBF said that I was very, very brave (just close your eyes – close your eyes, hard – and clutch someone’s hand and think of a happy place, or any place without long scary needles) and that I didn’t hurt his hand at all when I squeezed it really, really hard. I only cried a little bit – just out of fear, really, which was unavoidable for me – and the attending OB was very kind, and by the time we were out of the amnio room my eyes were dry and I was able to focus on the pressing issue of whether HBF should fetch me cookies or a latte.
I’d like to say that the hard part is over, but it’s not. Now, I’m going to lay very, very still for a day or two and pray that I don’t fall into that percentage of women for whom the amnio does not end well. After that, the hardest part will be over, I think. Then all there is to do is wait for more answers. But whatever those answers are, so long as they involve a Sprout ending up in our arms, we’ll be fine with them, and will proceed in the only way that we know how, with love.
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your bravery is very, VERY inspiring. obviously, you’re in a lot of people’s thoughts…i truly hope that helps at least a bit.
I’d have the cookies AND the latte. Why choose?
Thinking of you and sending you hugs.
A
A hundred warm prayers and hopeful thoughts for you–
You’re in my thoughts these last few days…hang in there. And eat all the cookies you want.
brave you.
Why does it have to be cookies or latte? I say both. Be still, be calm, be peaceful – xo.
You are very brave indeed. I’ll be thinking about you. Take care of yourself and Sprout.
amy at thetextureofthings.com
You are very brave, I agree. Rest up! You will continue to be in my thoughts.
I’m proud of you! Take care and rest for a few days (easier said than done with a little one). You’re in my thoughts…
I hope you’re not sitting up right now. Rest and cookies.
I think you deserve cookies AND a latte, sweetie. I was thinking about you a lot yesterday. Big hugs!
Well done getting through the test, I know you must have been very scared and upset.
We’re pulling for you.
the bluegrass chapter of the HBM fanclub is pulling for you and your family.
well done.
Rest up, stay still and enjoy the cookies. much love. xo.
Much love and virtual cookies sent your way friend.
Smooches.
Thinking about you guys.. relax, and try not ot think about (Yeah I know, not happening)
*hugs*
Praying for you.
I’m proud of you.
I hope the wait isn’t too long.
xo
Whew! That’s done and soon you’ll have the results. Feet up and a cookie in each hand sounds like a good place to be right now.
Good Job Mama!
GREAT JOB.
Take it easy now…rest and wait. HUGS
You are brave and strong! You deserve both cookies and lattes!
Rest and take it easy. And know that you are not waiting alone. We will all be here with you.
I’m so very proud of you. My prayers will continue. Hugs.
Good job being brave. Hope you got the cookies and the latte, and that you can take it easy, in your head as well as off your feet, for a while. We (as you can clearly see from all these comments) are all wishing you well.
ciao,
rpm
Deep breath. And release.
I know it won’t be any easier to relax until you know the results of that test, but try to take it easy. Thinking lots of good thoughts for you.
i have been thinking of you. big love from here. nomatterwhat.
You are brave. I am thinking of you and your little one.
I was running on the treadmill yesterday and I saw a woman across the street and I thought might be you. Then I thought, no, she will, she should, be lying down.
rest well. xo
Sending you good, restful, healthy Sprout wishes!
I love your line of thinking. I feel the same. And you know what, it probably isn’t Downs. But if it is, it is still a perfect baby. Because it’s meant to be here. And you will all grow bucket loads due to this precious gift. It’ll be more work, but fuck it. It’s gonna be worth it. I am so proud of you, and I don’t even know you. MUCH luck.
I had the amnio Wednesday… with the marvels of modern technology, the preliminary results came Friday afternoon… ALL IS FINE.
And since you and I seem to be on the same vibe for our pregnancies… I have complete confidence that YOUR test is fine too.
Wow, Lydia. I’m not due to get results for 2 – 3 weeks – and that’s having gone to one of the best genetics programs in Canada. so happy for you though!
you are amazing.
take care, ‘k?
My palms got sweaty just READING that. I would go into full on anxiety attack if I had to have that test.
You are brave. You deserve a latte AND a medal, darling.
wow, sorry to hear you’ve been going through this. I’m with you — once you’re on this side of the motherhood fence, it would be no matter what for me too. Anything else is impossible to imagine. Before I had a child (or I guess it’s children now) I would have said otherwise. But yes, no matter what. Sending you vibes of strength.
I’ve been offline, so I know all is well now, but oh how I remember the loooooong needles for this procedure.
My good wishes are with all of you while you await the results.
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