We were lucky to get the first test results today, a day earlier then expected. What is here is also cross posted at Losing Gaining My Baby Weight.
We got the phone call today telling us the results for the first part we were waiting for. This was the FISH test and is the one that was going to come back first. It is a preliminary test telling us if certain chromosomes were doubled – they looked at five or six chromosomes for this test – and NONE are doubled. I let out a high sigh of relief when she finally got the words out. (It felt like she was speaking so slowly! And my heart was pounding so hard, I just wanted her to talk faster.)
That is good news. The chromosomes they were looking at would have indicated syndromes or diseases that would be fatal to the baby. There are a couple more tests we are waiting for and we will be called as the results come in.
One very surprising thing is the genetics counselor who called to tell us the news asked if we knew the gender, I said yes, they said she’s a girl. She said no that there was an X and a Y for the sex – meaning a BOY! Two different ultrasound techs told us girl – but both had a really hard time because the umbilical cord was all bunched up there and neither of the techs were able to get a clear shot. After the dr’s appointment on Monday the tech sent us home with a few pictures and one is of the genitals – I didn’t think it looked like a girl, but I’m the one who says “oh is that an arm†and they say no that is the lower leg, so I figured what do I know about what I am looking at! And so chromosomes don’t lie, this is a boy. They are going to look back at the ultrasound.
We are waiting for a final chromosome test – it will look at every pair of chromosomes to see if there are any issues. If that test comes back fine then “all†we are worried about is the growth rate of the baby and his (have to get used to that!) heart size. His heart is enlarged and they have said depending on what goes on with the growth of the heart, it could affect the growth of his lungs. Another test will tell us if there is (or was) a virus that had some effect on him.
So we are not out of the dark yet but today definitely brought us great news. Keep the thoughts and prayers coming, they are very appreciated. I’m not sure when the rest of the results will be available to us but we have another appt next Wednesday and they have said for sure by then.
Helen says
I’m way behind in blogs… but finally caught up with you. SO glad that the major chromosome scaries are clear! Here’s hoping his body catches up with his heart, and that all is well.
hugs.
Helen says
I’m way behind in blogs… but finally caught up with you. SO glad that the major chromosome scaries are clear! Here’s hoping his body catches up with his heart, and that all is well.
hugs.
Lynne says
Oh that is such great news! And, congratulations on the little boy news! Guess it’s good you found out now and not at birth after buying all little girl clothes!
Lynne says
Oh that is such great news! And, congratulations on the little boy news! Guess it’s good you found out now and not at birth after buying all little girl clothes!
chelle says
Congrats on expecting a little boy!
Good luck with the rest of the tests! Hugs!
chelle says
Congrats on expecting a little boy!
Good luck with the rest of the tests! Hugs!