The various indicators of pregnancy always affect the mother's heart, and Down's screening is also one of the essential pregnancy tests.
Bao Mama from the Lilac Mother Planet @Roam Also has something to share.
Start with a phone call
I sometimes talk about that time lightly.
I probably did a Down screening at kojima at 12 weeks. I remember it was a Saturday, I was going to have an intestine powder for breakfast, and then I got a call from the hospital.
Nurse: "Hello, is it Ms. Ji?" Me: "Hello, I am."
Nurse: "The results of your Down screening are out, the risk is a bit high, you can come to the hospital to consult with the doctor."
I said, "Oh... Okay, I'm going to go to the maternity check-up in the afternoon."
Hanging up the phone, I went to the sausage noodle shop, as usual, ordered a minced egg sausage, maybe I accidentally added too much soy sauce and chili rings, it felt a little salty, so I could only buy another cup of soy milk, and eat slowly.
After breakfast, I walked slowly home, and on the way home, I stopped by to look at the two cats fighting on the side of the road.
When I got home, I sat alone on the couch and sent a message to my husband. Then looking at the pot of unnamed plants on the balcony that had forgotten to water, my tears finally poured out, and I kept wiping my tears and snot so much that I couldn't see what my husband had replied to me.
When I went to the hospital in the afternoon to see the test form, the doctor was surprised to see the results and said, "Wow, I've never seen you have such a high risk, you see your risk of trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) is one in six, and the risk of trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) is also one in six." By the way, your baby has a more than one-third chance of having a genetic problem. You could have done a villi test, but you were too late, you had to do an amniocentesis in a few weeks to see the results, and only this result would be diagnostic."
Unforgettable sheep wear
When I was in college, I was exposed to families with Down babies and autistic babies. It was really not easy for their parents and family, and I have always admired their perseverance, courage and love.
It would take 17 weeks for amniocentesis, and then about 4 weeks to produce results. I know that I am not a particularly strong person at heart, and I am not very good at facing this kind of thing, which makes me very anxious.
So I started to draw and draw almost every day, because I didn't have a noticeable morning sickness discomfort reaction, and Kojima didn't have a fetal movement, so I didn't feel pregnant all the time, as if it wasn't all my business. Until the day before the amniotic puncture, Kojima made me feel her, as if knocking on the door, "bang bang bang"...
The process of amniotic fluid puncture is still relatively fast, at the beginning you have to swing your waist against the wall, let the amniotic fluid flip up, and then lie down, the doctor will take a picture of the B ultrasound, while finding a suitable position to insert the needle.
I didn't pay attention to how long the needle was, my full attention was on the display, and it was the first time I saw a dynamic island.
When I saw the needle inserted, Kojima's foot kicked a little, but it was still relatively calm, probably sleeping.
Eventually blessed with good luck
Then there were a few more weeks of waiting.
For a few weeks, I couldn't ignore the island's existence, and she would give me a set of "military body punches" from time to time every day. I told myself not to interact with her, lest I be more upset if I really wanted something, and I wouldn't tell her what I was eating, or "Today the dumplings in the supermarket are discounted, and I bought another bag." Something like that.
Man, it's really a contradictory creature. The test results are the same as the college entrance examination. She was so lucky to finally escape the fate and win back a round in such a high-risk chance. I hope she can grow up with this good luck. Like a small island, sit and watch the wind and clouds, and the waves are not alarmed.
Kojima is now a little over a year old and still very energetic, maintaining her daily "military sports boxing" habit in the womb. I'm still in good health, but I haven't gotten sick except for eczema. Have any questions about amniocentesis, you can also comment on me and I will take the time to reply.
Finally, attach a one-year-old photo of Kojima's one-year-old painting. I hope that the baby mother who also wants to do amniotic puncture can also take the good luck of the island, just like the flying chess dice shake four "6s" at the same time, turning the plate against the wind.
Image source: @Roam Mushroom
Audit expert Mou Tian
Zhuo Zheng Medical Obstetrician and Gynecologist / Former Senior Attending Physician of obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Peking University People's Hospital / High Risk Obstetrics Department