Well I got the call. The call that I have been waiting for. It was my blood test results for the down syndrome/tristomy. The lady that called didn't seem to enthusiastic which worried me right from the start. But she did tell me some good news. We are at a very low risk of both DS and Tristomy. Whew!
But then she went on to say that I have a low papp-a. This is the protein in the baby's placenta. My number was 1. I think the normal range is 2-3. When I googled it (yeah I know, I shouldn't) most ladies with a low papp-a were at a .5 and below. So I am thankful that it could be worse. I asked her if there was anything I can do or did and she said no. I asked her if I needed to eat more protein, hahaha, it obviously doesn't work like that. She said that there was nothing I could do. The only thing that I need to do is get an ultrasound every month to ensure that the baby is growing properly. The last ultrasound (which was less than a week ago) the baby was right on schedule. I just pray to God that this baby keeps growing. I kinda stinks feeling so helpless! I wish I could do something about this!!!
But like I said it could be worse - and I am so thankful for all the good news that I did receive.
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Did they say whether that is something that can change? Or is it that your level will stay low throughout your pregnancy?
ReplyDeleteGlad news was mostly good. :)
Oh gosh. I will pray that the baby continues growing perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how worried you are. I hope everything continues to check out okay. (((hugs)))
I will continue to keep you in my prayers! Great news about the DS and Tristomy though :)
ReplyDeletekeeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the DS and tristomy were normal. Hopefully this protein thing won't effect you or the baby!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you and your LO in my prayers. Glad to see everything else looked good!
ReplyDeleteyes that is scary. I hate phone calls like that...Hopefully everything will be fine. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteI had a similar experience yesterday. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteI will keep you in my thoughts, glad you got some good news though!
Try to focus on the good news (step away from the internet search!).
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping that everything will continue to progress well! (((HUGS)))