Update on me (good news)

[konapoppy]

After all of my drama (so not like me!) I figured I would update after my appt this morning. OP on MMM: pandce.proboards.com/thread/457749/scan-good-great-t18-papp

I heard a strong heartbeat this morning- it is so crazy how it sounds like galloping horses. 

My doctor isn't worried about initial blood work and says that the second round of blood work is much more important. I did get a referral for a genetic counselor though. 

For now, I think I am going to do my second blood draw on 7/9, wait for the results, then meet with the counselor if necessary. My next OB appt is 7/31, so I feel like the timing will be nice.

Part of me is telling myself not to borrow worry. The other side wonders if I should get a second opinion earlier. Either way, I don't think the outcome is likely to change.

Any suggestions/thoughts are welcome!

[aprilsails]

Glad the heartbeat is strong. I sincerely hope that all goes well with the second round of bloodwork and genetic tests. Fingers crossed for you and baby.

[MrsMB]

Great news on a good heartbeat! I hope the second round of blood work and tests are very reassuring! Prayers for you and baby!

[achi]

Sounds like a step in the right direction! Good luck on the next round of bloodwork!

[boiler717]

I'm glad you heard a wonderful heartbeat! I hope the bloodwork is okay.

[slcjess]

I have no suggestions, but I do have a yay! and good thoughts for your second round bloodwork!

[starburst]

So glad to hear this! Fx for continued good news!

[jd15]

That's great news. I hope the second round of bloodwork comes back perfect! having an appt. set with a genetic counselor sounds like a good step so they can explain what everything means clearly to you if need be. and yay for hearing the hb!

[ivy]

Good thoughts for continued good news!

[tiptoetulips]

Yay for a good appointment. how long will it take to get results from the second draw?

[Kit]

I hope everything goes well. The strong heartbeat is a good sign! Fingers crossed for you.

[Susie]

awesome!  hopefully this is just one of the false positive type stories from these initial screens.  Glad all is well right now!

[ellipsis]

Yay for good news! I always get a little tear-y eyed when I hear that galloping heartbeat, even if it's through the wall while I'm waiting for my OB to show up. Such an amazing sound

[konapoppy]

Jun 30, 2015 13:12:43 GMT -5 tiptoetulips said:

Yay for a good appointment. how long will it take to get results from the second draw?

Thanks The last one took 10 days to come. I am hoping this one is faster, but I think it has to go through the state before it gets to the doctor (California has a prenatal screening program, so I think it goes from the lab -> State -> Dr.). 

[loira]

Yay! I'm so glad it's good news so far!

[dcn]

I would do the same as you, yay for a good strong heartbeat!

[belovedbride07]

I've been thinking about you all morning; I'm glad your appointment went well!

[kiddoc]

Glad to hear they are not worried and that everything looked good today. I hope the second set of bloodwork is reassuring!

[brandienee]

So glad for the great heartbeat. :-) Good luck with the next blood draw. I am glad that they don't feel too worried. Fingers crossed everything looks great going forward.

[Aquatica]

Great news to hear, so glad for a strong heart beat!

[D2M]

Yay for a galloping heartbeat! I hope you continue to get good news.

[liverandonions]

Good update! Continued healthy thoughts for baby.

[cats]

Glad to see such a positive update.