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cuppachaplz wrote:I have again seen the foetal neurologist (seen previously for cyst, which had almost resolved), who has recommended amniocentesis (both for the chromosomal PCR and for culture), bloods for the viruses and an in utero MRI.
I will be almost 34 weeks by the time they do an amnio, so risk of pre-term labour (which I was already at risk of anyway) so I have been started on steroid injections to mature his lungs as too many risks now involved. The amnio is booked for next Monday, and results (including the DS test) will take a fortnight. I should have the MRI within the next 2 weeks.
I have been asked to go home and write down any birth choices I want considered, but to be aware of complications etc.
I'm shocked and shaken all over again, and back to playing the waiting game.
cuppachaplz wrote:I have calmed down quite a bit, had a good think, had huge DH hugs and a large hot choc with extra cream and eaten tea for the first time in a fortnight (steroids, on the mend finally, whatever, feels good ) so whilst obviously not happy, I have at least had the chance to gain perspective, and make plans. Getting there slowly, and today I am pregnant, and nothing bad has actually happened yet...
cuppachaplz wrote:think the 2 week turnaround I have been quoted is worst case, or time until final report. Previously I was told interim in 3 days then final report in 2 weeks. They have also said that the later the gestation, the slower growing the cells, so the longer it takes to yield enough DNA to PCR. I'm working on them having given me a worst case result, as every other result I have had has been far quicker than quoted.
cuppachaplz wrote:One thing is for certain, this little man is a proper fighter! Long may that last
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