We found out this morning that I am a carrier of the cystic fibrosis gene. This means that Chris has to also be tested to see if he is a carrier. If he is not a carrier, then we won’t have anything to worry about, which I sincerely hope is the case. I do believe that all of the genetic screenings that doctors offer these days are doing good, but it surely does stress me out to think that Chris and I could cause our baby to have cystic fibrosis. Let’s not think about this now, only if it is necessary. We will continue to pray that our baby is continuing to grow into a healthy and strong baby that we will meet at the end of August.
I have been having headaches for the past couple of days that haven’t proved to be very fun. It seems that I got over the morning sickness and now the headaches have started. Honestly, if it isn’t one thing, it’s another. Today was the first day I have had to go into work late because of the pregnancy. I talked to a nurse and she said that the increased estrogen in my body could very well be causing my headaches. It never hurts to check!
Next week we have our first visit with our doctor. I can’t wait! We will get to see the first picture of our baby and listen to its heartbeat. I know that it is going to pull at my heartstrings for sure to hear its heartbeat for the first time. I still just think it is extremely incredible, this miracle of life.
This week, our baby is about the size of a kidney bean. The major development this week is that the baby's webbed fingers and toes are beginning to emerge from its hands and feet. The baby is also constantly moving and shifting now, even though I can't feel a thing.
Wow, I look like I just woke up from a nap!
What's up with that shadow? I think it adds a few pounds, lol! I guess Chris is better with the camera that I am!
And, just so you don't have to wait until tomorrow to find out the results of Chris' cystic fibrosis gene screening.....
Written 1/20/09 @ 9 Weeks.....
Today, we found out that Chris is NOT a carrier of the cystic fibrosis gene. We are so thankful to hear that it is HIGHLY unlikely that our baby will have cystic fibrosis. I also started having a very sharp pain in my lower abdomen today. I called the doctor’s office today and they scheduled an ultrasound for tomorrow to rule out ectopic pregnancy. I am also saying a few prayers that this is not the case. This spells bad things for the baby as well as for me. I just know that this is going to be okay too, but I will be nervous until our ultrasound appointment tomorrow. Ugh! Why can’t this pregnancy be perfect?!?! I do hope that after we get confirmation that it is NOT an ectopic pregnancy, then the rest of the pregnancy will be smooth sailing for the baby and me.
I apologize for leaving you all hanging....the pregnancy was NOT ectopic, phew!
Ummmm you are leaving us hanging.
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