The nurse from the specialists office just called to let us know that they got the rest of the amnio results that we were waiting on. Everything is negative!! That is more great news for now!
What does that mean? According to my research it means "your baby is free from chromosomal abnormalities and other birth defects that the test is designed to identify. However, 'normal' results, while desirable, do not guarantee that your baby will be 100% healthy. Amniocentesis results do not reflect non chromosomal abnormalities including certain types of mental retardation, heart defects, or other conditions."
It could still be anything - a defect, a syndrome, a virus, etc. Or it could be something that we can't test for and won't know until after the baby is born. Or it could just be a problem with the baby's health. We just don't know. We know for sure that the blood screening came back at high levels for certain proteins and that the first sonogram identified some problems, most concerning to us - the heart. But for now I will rejoice in the fact that all chromosomal issues have been ruled out - as chromosomal problems are unfortunately incurable.
We are so thankful for the support and prayers of so many people - many who we don't even know! I truly believe that while the medical appointments and treatments are important - prayers are far more powerful.
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