Well, that was fast... amnio set up.

I had my big day of appointments last Thursday, I had my bi-weekly OB appointment yesterday, and now my amniocentesis is set up for Tuesday the 26th. That was almost scary fast.

So, facts...

• On 4/26/11 I will be 29 weeks 1 day.
• If the amnio causes any issues, Bella should do okay if we need to deliver.
• The goal of the amnio is to check Bella's chromosome 22 for immunity factors.
• I am a wee bit nervous, but I sincerely believe they're only doing what is best. Knowing if she is going to have issues with fighting infection before (hopefully) she is born will save her extra testing and allow them to be ready to help her fight them.

I was hoping to wait until 32 weeks, but as time goes on, space gets more cramped in there. So I guess sooner rather than later is logical.

It sounds like I'll get there, meet with the genetic counselor to talk over the procedure before the procedure, have roughly an hour long U/S done, during which they will preform the amnio and then finish it off with a fetal NST (non stress test).

Yikes! But we can take it. We're tough cookies. :D

Test results are fun!

What is fFN?

When the result is good. Yesterday's fFN test was once again negative which means I *should* have no issues with PTL again for at least another 2 weeks. It's not 100%, but darn close, so I think it's safe to say we will make it to no less than 28 weeks. That is so much better than the 22week date I almost had her at and gives her a MUCH better chance at less issues.

So,that is a relief.

The public health nurse was here for her monthly visit this morning. The OB home care nurse will be here tomorrow to monitor Bella and I, as she is every Friday, and then we have 4 days with no appointments. I think the small break in schedule is to make up for Thursday's appointments... We have to be to Abbott by 11:30am and between Abbott and Children's we'll bounce back and forth for four appointments. ISH!

Thursday's Appointments:

• 11:30am Fetal Echo-cardiogram and Growth Scan with Dr. Rios - Pediatric Cardiologist and one of the Perinatal Docs from the practice
• 1:00 pm Discuss Bella's upcoming surgeries with Dr. Moga, one of her two cardiac surgeons
• 2:00 pm Dr. Brasel head of the NICU and Neonatal team that will attend Bella's birth - a general "What to Expect" appointment followed by tours of the NICU and the CICU where Bella will spend at least her first few weeks.
• 3:00pm Tour the Birth Center at Abbott, all I saw last time was my room... and creation of the birth plan.

So we'll be there at least 5 hours. That is going to be an exhausting day for sure. Grandma is going to be our driver, our support system and our transportation expert as I will be wheelchair bound for the duration. :) Thank God for grandmas! I have my list of questions started and a whole week to fill it full to make sure I get the most out of our appointments.