We've made it to 11 weeks now and today we are having our level 2 ultrasound. The GE technician happened to be in that day as well and after the regular technician completed her measurements, I got to see our babies in 3D. It was pretty cool but because they are so little, they looked like aliens.
The technician came back a little while later with the genetic counselor. She did see extra fluid in the back of Baby B's neck and while Baby A & C's fluid measured 1.0, Baby B was slightly over 4.0. The normal range is considered not to be over 2.0.
So the counselor and I talked for a while to go over what this actually means. There was a 50 - 60% chance it could be Down's Syndrome or other chromosomal issue, a 30% or so chance it could be a congental defect, and other smaller percentages for other issues. Then at the bottom was the 10% chance it could be nothing. I had a hard time thinking it could be chromosomal since this baby was an identical twin and the other appeared to be fine.
When I got home I shared the information with Michael and immediately we opted for not further testing (like the CVS) except for a follow up at 18 weeks.
We figured what was meant to be will be and we wouldn't love this baby any less or more than the others.
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You know we love you guys a whole lot and we are just so happy for you both! I am reading your blog for the first time, haven't had too much time lately taking care of ill Dad and everything, but today I made time and it's just beautiful! This is truly God's greatest gift and in your case, 3 gifts! Can't wait to see them (love the names, by the way)....they are so lucky to be having you two as parents! You guys are great! Love, Paula & Willy St. Onge
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