Antoinette was greeted this morning with the best news of the day. The genetic testing was back on the baby. The baby tested negative for Trisomy 21 and two other similar genetic abnormalities. Trisomy 21 is Down Syndrome. The blood testing, combined with nasal and neck skin fold development measurements, as well as Antoinette's age and the prevalence of the disorder in our family background indicates a very low probability, in the neighborhood of 1 in 10,000 or so, of the child having this condition. Outstanding news!!!
Also, as an extra special treat, I'm attaching a Youtube video that is about as close to what our own ultrasound was like. You've all seen the picture, now you can see what it looks like when a 12 week baby is bouncing around in the uterus on the ultrasound. Now, when you watch this, remember that our baby was moving much more than this one, but still watch the video as you will get to see some karate chops, kicking, and hand waving, all of which we saw from our little one.
On a final note, Antoinette's next visit to the doctor is on October 10th, next Friday, at 7:45 AM. On this visit, she will have another quick exam and she will meet the midwife for the first time.
And we're taking a poll. Who thinks we're having a boy and who thinks we're having a girl? Antoinette says boy and I say girl. Email us and let us know what you think!!!
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