The results are in...

I received the phone call this morning from the specialists office.  And, just as we planned and expected, the baby is FyA positive.  That means that the baby has Dan's blood and more importantly, NOT mine.  So, we are starting the journey of amnio's every 4 weeks.  If it goes like last time, it will be more like every 2 weeks.  I had already rescheduled my amnio for this Thursday at 3:30 with the hopes that I would be able to cancel it.  That's not going to happen, but it is probably for the best anyway.  I'm sure on Thursday I will get a better idea of how often they think I will need to have the amnios.  We'll also be able to figure out a good schedule for delivery.  Then I'll have to coordinate that with my regular doc.  I have a pretty good idea when it will be, but it all depends on scheduling it with the doc and the hospital.  It will definitely be nice to have a specific date to look forward to. 

So, we are wrapping up our long and lazy weekend here at the Hower household.  It's been nice just to hang out at home and not have a huge list of things to do.  We did go shopping for our fake Christmas tree this weekend.  I have always done a real tree in the past, but it always had to be a frasier fir which are about $25-30 around here.  They are definitely the most beautiful and softest christmas trees I have ever known.  But that price is just outrageous.  So, I am spending the big bucks this year, but it should only take a few years to have itself paid off when you figure $25/yr for a real tree.  Besides, I won't have to worry about the nasty needles being all over my house.  Kylie can't wait for us to put the tree up.  We could have done it this weekend, but I wasn't ready to get all my Christmas stuff up from the basement and decorate.  That may be our upcoming weekend task. 

Well, I have a busy week ahead of me.  Lots of church stuff this week.  My life group is meeting on Wednesday night and then I have a children's ministry meeting on Thursday night.  I'm sure this weekend will just fly by.  I probably won't have time to check in with you all until Friday.  I hope you all have a great week and I look forward to hearing from you.

Comments

[Sarah Huizenga]

I am sorry about the baby's blood- no fun at all for you. I do pray and will continue to pray that she will be healthy and that you won't suffer too much with all of the amnios. Have fun decorating!

[MandaKay]

Ugh...so sorry to hear that, I will pray that this baby doesn't fight the two bloods so much and that everything goes smoothly with amnios and all of that. Ugh - you are a busy gal. If you ever need to drop the girls off while you head to GR please let me know! I am home almost everyday (except for bringing B to school on Tue. and Fri. mornings!) But I know Braelyn and Selah would love to have them!

[Jenn]

aw sorry to hear about the blood issue again..at least you have an idea what to expect though. Let the fun begin right?! Thought about you all on Thanksgiving day, miss you like crazy, take care :O)