Scan went
very well. As good as I could ask
for. We did the preliminary risk profile
and as I suspected, my odds were 1 in 50 based on my history and my age. After the scan and the good nuchal
measurement, my odds improved to 1 in 400. Not bad for an old duck with crap eggs.
All the
bits that were supposed to be there, were there – nasal bone, heart chambers,
kidneys, brain, skull bones etc. I did
the CVS, although it was a tough call to do it. I almost decided not to but after chatting to the doctor, I went ahead
and I am so glad I did. It wasn’t a pleasant
experience, it never is, but at least I will know for sure Results back hopefully on Friday, otherwise
Monday.
It was
the best kind of result I could have hoped for and I am incredibly grateful. I
am feeling quite optimistic and hopeful. Long may this feeling last!
Oh, and contrary
to every one’s expectation, including my own, we are having a boy! I am absolutely thrilled. I would have loved a girl, but deep down I
have to admit I am a boy mom. There are
no pink frilly bits in my house, Kate is practically a boy anyway and I am not
sure a girly girl would have made it in our boy house. Another boy! Wow. Marko makes lots of
boys! (This is our sixth boy!)
I am at
my mom’s place for the next 24 hours, taking it easy and resting.
I am very
very happy and very very grateful. Still
got to get through the next few days while we wait for the results, but so far,
so very good.
Oh, and I forgot to add, we have a due date - 30 May 2009.
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yay!!
Posted by: Cakes | 25 November 2008 at 10:06 PM
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Posted by: Sam | 25 November 2008 at 10:06 PM
What a HUGE relief! Hope the rest of the results are good too.
Congrats on another boy!
Posted by: Jeanette | 25 November 2008 at 10:11 PM
Hooray! Truly, so very happy for you.
Posted by: Caroline | 25 November 2008 at 10:14 PM
That is awesome news - I'm so happy for you, T!!!
Posted by: Judy | 25 November 2008 at 10:14 PM
Fabulous, amazing, wonderful news! Boys are the best!
Posted by: Kristin | 25 November 2008 at 10:24 PM
Praise Jesus, precious T! So, so happy to hear the great news! Now I will be praying even harder that the great news continues.
Love, Laura
Posted by: Laura in L.A. | 25 November 2008 at 10:28 PM
that is the most awesome news and has absolutely made my day!! here's to even better news on Fri/Mon!
AND
woohoo!!! on a boy!
Posted by: Amanda | 25 November 2008 at 10:30 PM
FANTASTIC!!! Friday will be here before you know it...and so will May 30th!
Posted by: Bethany | 25 November 2008 at 10:36 PM
Congratulations! What great news. And I am glad to "hear" the relief and happiness from you. Congrats again.
Posted by: Scout | 25 November 2008 at 10:37 PM
Congratulations! Your due date is two days before mine!
Posted by: Rebecca S. | 25 November 2008 at 10:40 PM
I am also thrilled with your news. Take care and enjoy being pampered by your mom!
Posted by: Melissia | 25 November 2008 at 10:44 PM
I have been nervously excited about your pg ever since your announcement. You know.... history and all. But this honestly makes me weep I am so happy! I know there are other hurdles to leap, but this was a BIG one. Gushing congrats on the new Albertyn boy! And a due date! All for free! (Well, after umpteen IVFs to knock some sense into your bits!)
Posted by: Kathy | 25 November 2008 at 11:03 PM
Happy news!! Hope all the results come back good. Take it easy and enjoy the rest at your Mom's.
Posted by: Peggyp | 25 November 2008 at 11:09 PM
That's great news! Congratulations on another little boy. :)
Posted by: Erin | 25 November 2008 at 11:12 PM
So glad to hear the good news! Keeping all parts crossed for you. I want to say all kinds of great things about this baby but I will shut up until we hear more. Really happy! Rest up.
Posted by: kathleen999 | 25 November 2008 at 11:13 PM
This is absolutely FANTASTIC news !!!! Congrats on the blue !!! oh and a happy belated bday !!
Posted by: Bottonz | 25 November 2008 at 11:15 PM
Congratulations Tertia! Fantastic news. Have a great Birthday and stay positive till Friday. Any photos of LN7?
Posted by: Heidi | 25 November 2008 at 11:18 PM
That's WONDERFUL, Tertia! Happy, Happy Day!
Posted by: daysgoby | 25 November 2008 at 11:30 PM
FAB news! Congratulations :)
Posted by: Paola | 25 November 2008 at 11:43 PM
Awesome, Tertia! Congratulations! I'm eagerly waiting for our first ultrasound next Monday. Hoping I'm having good luck with this one too.
Posted by: Heather | 26 November 2008 at 12:16 AM
Very happy for you! Congratulations!
Posted by: nooty | 26 November 2008 at 12:56 AM
i told you, unprotected sex is -always- best in the end. (achem)
Posted by: RainbowW | 26 November 2008 at 12:57 AM
Wonderful news, T. Crossing my crossables for the CVS result.
J
Posted by: Geohde | 26 November 2008 at 01:17 AM
Oh, I am so happy! Glad it went so well!
Posted by: Lisa | 26 November 2008 at 01:48 AM
Congratulations, a boy, lovely just lovely.
Posted by: J from Ireland | 26 November 2008 at 01:57 AM
- best news of the day!
Posted by: blackbird | 26 November 2008 at 02:08 AM
Yay! Great relative risk. If no soft markers were seen - likelihood of something being wrong now is greatly reduced.
Baby boys are lovely. How wonderful.
Posted by: Terrie from Oz | 26 November 2008 at 02:21 AM
Holy shit on a stick!!! Congratulations you boy making machine!!!!
Posted by: Amanda | 26 November 2008 at 02:22 AM
Tertia, this ROCKS.
Posted by: sadie | 26 November 2008 at 02:32 AM
Congratulations!!! This is wonderful news. I was wondering how everything went and it sounds like it went as well as it possibly good. Fingers crossed for good results when they come in.
Posted by: CariP | 26 November 2008 at 02:48 AM
I have the biggest smile on my face. Another boy! I'm so very happy for you!
Posted by: Lisa | 26 November 2008 at 02:57 AM
Way to go Mama :)
Posted by: Urszula | 26 November 2008 at 03:05 AM
Congrats on your lil boy!! So happy all is well!
Posted by: Robyn | 26 November 2008 at 04:04 AM
Oh, I am so happy to read such great news! I'm tickled blue:)
Posted by: Billie | 26 November 2008 at 04:32 AM
I'm so happy.
Posted by: Jill | 26 November 2008 at 04:37 AM
You are amazing, Tertia. SO happy for you! Congratulations!
Posted by: Rebekah | 26 November 2008 at 05:02 AM
CONGRATFUCKINGLATIONS!!
Posted by: Amy | 26 November 2008 at 05:16 AM
Oh Tertia.....I remember when you did this with Kate and Adam. And I thought of you all day long. I had hoped you'd have something up before I left for work because I work in an archaic no internet accesss industry, and I had SUCH a long day and I've been dying to know. And I am SO happy for you.
And the odds for this baby are even better than for the other two!!!!!!!!(And yes, I am a dork who looked back for that)
Posted by: just Me | 26 November 2008 at 05:30 AM
I prayed for you. So glad everything looks good.
Posted by: Isabel | 26 November 2008 at 05:38 AM
Oh BOY O BOY O BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So thrilled for you Tertia,I am all teary as i sit here with my legs crossed after an embryo transfer this morning!!!!
You have made my day and as usual inspire me to never let infertlility win!!!
Such wonderful news!! Take care and rest -take each stage of this pregnancy in your stride!!!
Lots of love from Australia!
Posted by: Antoinette | 26 November 2008 at 05:50 AM
Spectacular. Congratulations Tertia.
Posted by: JMW | 26 November 2008 at 06:11 AM
Wow, wow, wow. I'm thrilled for you. All my best wishes for Friday!
Posted by: Ashlee | 26 November 2008 at 07:51 AM
I am so happy for you! Now you will have to get a bigger car!!! Like a real mommy van - ha ha. Good luck for friday.
Posted by: Tripsmom | 26 November 2008 at 08:11 AM
And.......EXHALE! I have been holding my breath along with you and this is, as you said, better than expected. What absolutley fabulous news. Hope that you enjoy your birthday today.....I am sure you will. XXX
Posted by: Bianca W | 26 November 2008 at 08:20 AM
Tertia,
So glad it is over and went as well as it did.
Hoping you get your results quickly and can really get excited. I'm getting excited for you.
I feel like you are leading the way again...
'wishIknew'
Posted by: 'wishIknew' | 26 November 2008 at 09:13 AM
Great news all is ok! Good luck for the results, I know it is nerve racking to have to wait till the results are out!!
Posted by: Gill | 26 November 2008 at 10:18 AM
WOW!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ursula | 26 November 2008 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations! That's all fantastic news!
Posted by: Jody | 26 November 2008 at 09:20 PM
..coming out of 'lurkdom' to post my congratualtions !!!
Yay for boys....I've two of the little monsters..how fun.
...very, very pleased for you ...A 'Big Hug' for you xx
Enjoy the rest and spoiling at your Mom's
A
Posted by: Irishgal1 | 26 November 2008 at 11:43 PM
Awesome news! I think things are going to be great. Take it easy!
Posted by: Sharon | 27 November 2008 at 01:37 AM
Squeeeee! I am so SO thrilled for you! Not to mention that your due date is my birthday :D.
Posted by: lydia | 27 November 2008 at 12:44 PM
Oh Tertia, it is wonderful news! I will be thinking of you every step of the way. Good luck with the results. Take care of yourself and the little one.
Posted by: Mariëtte | 27 November 2008 at 02:17 PM
Hey Tertia
Great news so far...and it's a boy - WOW!! I love being a boy mom to my two boys (..err three including Simon)and I also believe I am very much meant to be a boy mom. I look forward to reading the good news next week, take care of yourself. XXX
Posted by: Oliete | 29 November 2008 at 04:05 PM