Anyone who knows me or reads my blog knows I am, by nature, a worrier. Each day that this pregnancy passes and the babies stay inside, hearts beating away gives me more hope and takes away some of the fear.
However, I am a little nervous (read: nightmares, can't-sleep-nervous) about tomorrows Nuchal Translucency scan. For those who don't know, it is a high definition ultrasound that measures the fluid pocket in the back of each baby's neck. If it is over a certain measurement (2.5 mm I think) the baby is at a higher risk for Down's or other Trisomies. The scan will take 2 hours for three babies (with a full bladder!) but they will tell us what they see as they are scanning. I am really flipping out.
This seems to be one of the last big hurdles to ensure the babies themselves are okay in there. I know we'll have possible TTTS, pre-term labor and all kinds of other things, but this is a big obstacle to make it over. It is so hard for me to believe that I'd be lucky enough to have all of them be okay... it has been such a long, hard road to have a healthy pregnancy, and I am so scared that tomorrow will bring tough news.
I do have my age (26) on my side, which helps decrease the risk, but I also have a trisomy 18 pregnancy in my past (usually a fluke). I've read up on the testing and the usual results, and overall, 95% of results are normal. Please, please let ours be normal. If the results indicate a higher risk, we may do a CVS to find out for sure, but I don't know. We will cross that bridge if (hopefully we never) come to it.
I am so glad the test is on a Friday... and hopefully, the results will give me a nice, long, sunny weekend of comfort and peace.
Hope everything goes smoothly and the tests are clear. Please let us know ASAP so we can all stop worrying when you do. :)
ReplyDeleteI saw a set of 3yr-old triplet boys at the park yesterday and thought of you:-) Hope you can rest and enjoy the pregnancy once the NT scan is over:-)
ReplyDeleteFriday is almost here and the long awaited test is going to provide you with PEACE. I am so sure the darlings are all fine and the NT scan will confirm it. Rest easy, sweetie pie. Love, A's Gram
ReplyDeleteI think i would be crawling up the wall with anxiety. Best of luck, sending you lots of happy healthy vibes.
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I'll be thinking of you and your babes tomorrow! I hope that the test brings you the peace you need from the worry -- at least for a little while.
ReplyDelete2 hours, though -- holy cow! I'm so sorry for your bladder. :(
It's going to be FINE honey!!! You're going to have 3 beautiful babies;) (((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and good thoughts your way! (Also, hopes for very strong bladder muscles! ;) )
ReplyDeleteI also had trouble sleeping before my NT scan last week. Hopefully, even with the full bladder, you'll be able to enjoy watching them the whole time. My NT was only about 20 minutes for both babies, and I could have watched them much longer (though it helps that I didn't need a full bladder). They were moving their little arms like crazy!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!
Thinking of you and yours, Carrie! All will be fine but I know it's the anticipation that's so brutal. Will be stalking your blog all day until you post your results!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThinking about you and can't wait for your post to come!
ReplyDeleteStumbled across your blog... TRIPLETS, WOW! Congratulations and I hope all goes well with the test.
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