Toxoplasmosis

[steph.]

I'm so happy baby looked perfect! Did you find out the gender?

The amnio really isnt that bad. Its uncomfortable when they put the needle in, i could feel my uterus contracting, but it was over very quickly. I am sure you will be fine. Just out of curiosity, what are they looking for from the amnio?

 

[DebbieF]

Supposedly they can tell if the baby has been infected with the toxo. Didn't find out the gender yet, maybe on the day of the amnio. I'm secretly hoping for a little girl.

 

[MYBezalel]

Hi Debbie,

I had a similar pregnancy too. It wasn't Toxo, but rubella measles. I was 5weeks pregnant at that time.

I will not relay the details as I do not want you to worry too much about your little one. But I wanted to tell you that I gave birth last Dec5 to our miracle baby. He is now 6months, and a pretty active baby.

I wanted to tell you that the best attitude in this kind of journey is acceptance. Be open to possibilities too, but NEVER lose hope. Although you already know that this could lead to a few congenital anomalies, do not dread. Rather, enjoy your pregnancy. Pray. Have Faith. Those 9months will be a memory sometime soon. Smile, laugh. Enjoy every precious moment.

I've heard miscarriage and termination a few times when I was pregnant. I actually blocked out the negative thoughts and started thinking that mine would be a unique journey. It made me enjoy the pregnancy in a different state of perspective. I've also been told by my perinatologist that if he is meant to be ours, then he will be ours. I've actually stressed my OB a lot, every time we see each other she would have this very concerned look in her that reminds me of a mother. lol But I would always smile to her. My husband and I have already set our minds to the different possibilities.

But my son knocked them all out. He has fought through the odds. He is such a fighter, for a little guy like him.

So do not lose hope, stop crying. Babies could hear that. We are our babies' advocate, so let us fight for them. I know it will never be an easy journey, but it will all be worth it.

I will be here if you'd like to have someone to talk to. Do not lose hope Debbie, b'coz your LO is your precious miracle.

I would like to share with you a pic of my son. This is after his blood transfusion (he was anemic due to the viral infection). His eyes have congenital cataracts and will be removed soon. do not lose hope!
https://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/Kagami-Wings/bezalel75_zps17f370c7.jpg

 

[DebbieF]

Thank you so much for your story, MYBezalel.

I go Tuesday for my amnio. I'm hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. I don't know if I'm more worried about the amnio at this point or the results..

 

[Ameli]

Good luck Debbie!

 

[Lady H]

Good luck. I had an amnio and it was fine, much easier than I thought and over quickly.

 

[Fuchsia1412]

Don't worry about the amnio. The risks are so so incredibly low- and you mustn't think of it in terms of 'luck' or anything like it- the risks are low for you, and everyone else, no higher for you, and nothing to do with luck, the risk of anything bad happening is as incredibly unlikely for you as it is for anyone else, and i'm absolutely sure the actual procedure will be uneventful, perhaps uncomfortable for you but fine for baby.. I know everything seems so compounded, but I think you are doing the right thing- I genuinely don't think that even without the amnio this would suddenly feel like a 'normal' or stress free pregnancy for you, so I think knowing and being able to make a possible plan of care is the best thing to do. Really really hoping it's great news- the scan already sounds very reassuring so hopefully when you update on Tuesday you will have more reassuring news.

 

[Hope115]

So did u have the toxo in ur system before you were pregnant or did you contract it after?

 

[DebbieF]

So did u have the toxo in ur system before you were pregnant or did you contract it after?

I don't know the answer to that, that is why this is so worrisome for me.

 

[vermeil]

don`t know anything about toxo. Perhaps find the best prenatal hospital in your area and try to see a doctor there? THat`s what I would do. wishing you the best *hugs*

 

[DebbieF]

Less than an hour now until the amnio....

 

[Lady H]

Hopefully you've had it done now, rest up. I took it easy for three days just to be sure. Hope it went well xxx

 

[DebbieF]

Still in the waiting room..

 

[Ameli]

I hope all is well, Debbie. Thinking of you, and hoping you're out of the waiting room at the very least.

 

[DebbieF]

The amnio went well. Not as bad as I expected, now we wait.....

 

[steph.]

Glad the amnio wasnt too bad! When do you get the result?

 

[DebbieF]

The genetic counselor said it would probably be about 2 weeks. We also decided to have them take a little more amniotic fluid to check for Downs as well. I'm more concerned about the toxo, but hubby thought we should just check for everything.

 

[MYBezalel]

Hi Debbie! Glad it was ok.

For now enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible. Don't stress too much on the results! *hugs!*

 

[Ameli]

Hi Debbie! Glad it was ok.

For now enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible. Don't stress too much on the results! *hugs!*

^^^^^^^^^^ Agree with mybezalel.

 

[Lady H]

Sending you positive vibes xxx