tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218536223775349882.post1881661640432570852..comments2023-04-29T08:52:48.349-07:00Comments on Inner Toddler: Twenty weeksSusie Lubellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187446573678621672noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218536223775349882.post-74148426376509135932011-01-31T08:12:50.241-08:002011-01-31T08:12:50.241-08:00I am late to this post, but just thought I'd s...I am late to this post, but just thought I'd share...we were advised at week 20 that something (serious-and acutally a possible handful of serious things) might be wrong with Erin. It was suggested that we get the amnio and could use the results to decide whether or not to terminate. There was never any question whether we would get the amnio, etc. or not. I prayed my a*s off, and was eventually at peace with whatever might or might not be wrong with her, but boy were those some dark times. <br /><br />She's upstairs sleeping as I type, and other than being obsessed with playing inside the fridge and putting her hands in the toilet, there's not a thing wrong with her.<br /><br />We never told anyone that there might be a problem. After she was born, we both told our mothers about this, but it's still hard to talk about now. The doctors who delivered this information to us were somewhat cold and harsh, (it was not my normal OB) and that didn't help at all.<br /><br />I think you did the right thing for your family, and I understand how easy it is to really go off the rails when you're pregnant. I hope you are peacefully enjoying the remainder of your pregnancy, because before you know it, you're going to be spending your day shooing someone away from the toilet (or the fridge, the garbage cans, etc.) Savor the remainder of this exciting time. xo, Beckyno wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413525825980853372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218536223775349882.post-45368805098995884512011-01-19T11:16:51.791-08:002011-01-19T11:16:51.791-08:00i have heard a version of this story before. panic...i have heard a version of this story before. panic vs. gut feeling, common sense vs science. <br />I'm sorry you had to wrestle with all that. Go on in confidence now. halfway there!AG Ambroulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047802869910512121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218536223775349882.post-57896341355230179502011-01-17T14:14:56.172-08:002011-01-17T14:14:56.172-08:00Oh, honey. I hate that you're on this emotiona...Oh, honey. I hate that you're on this emotional roller coaster that never seems to end, even as you wave frantically to the ride operator, hoping he'll just slow the hell down so you can catch your breath and THINK before the next gigantic hill comes. And all I can offer is this: even though you got on the coaster with wobbly knees and a queasy stomach, something deep inside you told you to suck it up and climb aboard. And you have to trust that instinct because your heart and those inner whispers are so much smarter than your head (and that's saying A LOT with you!). So, now you've got 18 (or so) more weeks of ups and downs and screams and giggles. And I so hope that you can just throw up your arms, feel the rush, swear a bunch and enjoy the rest of the ride. Sending my love...Liv @ Choosing Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461274417105956445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218536223775349882.post-12925916425657043902011-01-16T21:56:40.493-08:002011-01-16T21:56:40.493-08:00Beautifully expressed. We are totally with you in...Beautifully expressed. We are totally with you in your decision. Surrender to your inner wisdom, and the support of your husband and family and providers that you are taking care of yourself and doing the best you can to have a healthy child. And that is just fine. Wish I could hug you right now, too.Desert Savtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862595280902358232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218536223775349882.post-18197108657703662562011-01-16T19:21:08.380-08:002011-01-16T19:21:08.380-08:00logic and reason, those stinkers, have a habit of ...logic and reason, those stinkers, have a habit of running away together on vacation during pregnancy - just when women need it the most - and let emotions totally rule the roost. oh how i remember. i wish i could give you a huge hug right now. thinking about you.aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17007656886393098784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218536223775349882.post-84466675892116201572011-01-16T18:00:29.924-08:002011-01-16T18:00:29.924-08:00so hard, but don't stress. listen, if you did ...so hard, but don't stress. listen, if you did the 12 week US scan (nuchal) in combo with the two blood tests...they plug that and your age into an equation and if your risk is lower than the risk of the amnio then DON'T proceed...<br />this is so much better and robust than looking at the test individually...lots of hugs!DRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069592736539040000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218536223775349882.post-50633781467754271672011-01-16T17:54:38.864-08:002011-01-16T17:54:38.864-08:00I hear ya, girlfriend. I'm 38, pregnant with ...I hear ya, girlfriend. I'm 38, pregnant with Number #2. Know that you aren't alone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com