Eddie and I had our NT Screening done on Friday. This took place at Dr. Koster's office, which is also at Presbyterian Plano, a recommendation from Dr. Denning.
Eddie picked up lunch at Chick Fil A (he loves Chick Fil A) and then picked me up from my office. We were running a little late, because we didn't know where Dr. Koster's office was in the hospital. But after a few twists and turns, we found it.
Dr. Koster was very nice. She welcomed us and made us feel right at home. This test consisted of a sonogram and more blood work (what is it with these doctors wanting to poke me with needles?!?!). Eddie and I were both very excited about the sonogram, though: TODAY we were finally going to find out if Baby Webb was a he or a she!! Or so we thought.
Dr. Koster began the sonogram. This one was much more comfortable than my last. I guess because Baby Webb was so small, the attendant at the last had to push really hard on my stomach to find the baby, BUT Dr. Koster was very gentle. Before we knew it, there was Baby Webb on the screen. I love how you view the sonograms too...they put them up on this huge screen (like a big flat screen television)...it's just like we're watching the Baby Webb channel. Oh my, how Baby Webb has grown!! He/she was moving all over the place too...as if he/she knew they were on television...he/she started doing a little dance for us to say "Hello Parents!!"
Then, I asked..."Can we find out the sex?" Dr. Koster tried and tried, but apparently we have a shy one on our hands. He/she twisted and turned, but refused to give us a frontal view. It was still amazing to see just how much the baby has grown. We also saw the heart beating. It's amazing what they've done with technology.
The best news was that we found out that Baby Webb's neck is a great length...1.5. Dr. Koster said a good length is between 1 and 3. So, "Ahhhhhhh!!" ... huge sigh of relief. The doctor also told us that Baby Webb is looking very healthy and growing at a great rate. Currently, he/she is 74 mm in length (or 7 cm).
We should receive the blood results sometime mid-this week.
Dr. Koster said we would have a follow up appointment with her in a few weeks, and at that appointment she would try again to find out the sex of the baby for us. We have that appointment scheduled for August 2nd...so keep your fingers crossed that Baby Webb decides to put on a better show for us.
My next appointment with Dr. Denning is actually this afternoon. But that is just a regular check up...my 14 week appointment. Can you believe it...14 weeks!?!?! I'm not sure what all I'll find out. At my last appointment, she said we wouldn't even have a sonogram today...I think she just wants to make sure that I'm feeling well, etc. After that appointment, I'll give you another update.
Eddie and I are so excited to know that Baby Webb looks healthy. And can't wait to share more great news with you. Stay tuned!!
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Love Dr. Koster!! I saw her almost everyday I was in the hospital on bedrest. She is very good! So glad the baby is healthy!!!
ReplyDeleteYa, I really liked her too. She was very nice!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. We were super thrilled with the news!! When they called me with the results, I couldn't stop smiling. We go back to see Dr. Koster on Aug 2...hopefully we'll find out if we're having a boy or a girl that day.