3 Year Old Pictures

I am so happy with how Arianna's pictures came out. Check her out!

Test Result

The genetic counselor called with our Ultra Screen results and it was perfect. Less than 1% out of 10,000. This was a huge relief. I know we're still not out of the woods but it brings me a little peace. Next step is getting the fetal echo to check on the heart. Hopefully we will get that scheduled in January.

Someone is going to be a....

BIG SISTER!!!!

We are expecting our bundle of joy on June 20th.

Baby - 12 weeks

The first 2 months were really hard and I spent most of my time battling morning sickness ALL day. I've feeling better but still not 100%.

We did the Ultra Screen this week and are waiting to get the results. Many people know the Ultra Screen as the "Down Syndrome Test." It take the amount of fluid in the neck along with blood work and gives you a percentage of having a child with Down's Syndrome but many people don't realize it can check for Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13 as well. I was shocked when the stenographer told me it can also detect if you are at risk of having a baby with a heart defect. I know all this doesn't change the fact that we will have whatever God blesses us with but I was never given this option before so I decided to do the test. Plus I got to see my baby in the process!

We will definintly have a fetal echo done in the next month or so. I'm extremely nervous about this pregnancy. I had such a hard pregnancy last time that I don't know what to expect. So right now I'm asking for prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Another thing to add to our DiGeorge list

After having so many problems with our dentist I took Arianna to a new one today. He was really nice and way more thorough. Unfortunatly, she has gone from 1 cavity 2 months ago to 6 cavities.

I have been brushing those teeth like crazy so I know this is just a DiGeorge thing. Many DiGeorge kids have a lack of enamel causing cavities and other problems.

This is a really serious issue since she is a heart patient. She will need to undergo anesthesia and have her teeth x-rayed, cleaned, cavities filled, and hopefully nothing more. Hopefully, once this is done we can keep up on it and prevent future issues. We are now brushing more often, flossing and using floride. I didn't realize I could give a 3 year old floride so thats good to know.

Now we wait for the cardiologist to decide if this can done in-house or if it has to be done at the hospital. I have a feeling she needs to be at the hospital which means we might have a problem getting her scheduled. Apparently, the dentist only goes every few months and he is booked for December. Grrr! Hopefully, he will see the concern and make an exception. I have already told him the issues I've had with our last dentist and he reassured me we shouldn't have those issues and if I do to let him know personally. Nice to have a caring dentist!