Just got off of the phone with the genetic counselor. With the second round of the sequential screening my risk for Trisomy 18 has come back with a number that I am quite uncomfortable with, 1:18.
All of my other bloodwork has been great up until now. It's amazing how much information they can now glean from simple blood tests, and while I am thankful for the knowledge, it now becomes a waiting game for the week. I will be seen next week for a more comprehensive sonogram and potentially an amnio pending the sonogram results.
This chromosomal defect impacts about 1 in 3,000 pregnancies. 50% of these babies do not make it to term, and only 10% make it to their first birthday.
I cannot dwell in fear, I must live in prayer.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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