24 weeks 3 days

hello everyone... I am here in Kansas visiting Amber and family... I haven't talked openly about this but Amber had some blood work come back elevated a few weeks ago and today we had our appointment to check to make sure baby was ok. The blood work was the alpha fetal protein (AFP) and this test can be an indicator of either Downs Syndrome if it is lower than the norm or Spina Bifida if it is elevated. Our test was elevated. Needless to say those that knew about the abnormal blood work have been anxiously awaiting today's appointment... None more so than Amber and I...



We had a level II ultrasound which is just a very detailed look at baby. We got to see all of her organs, her face and feet as well confirm she is indeed a she.. :) I was very concerned when I asked how the babies spine looked, knowing that was why we were there, and the tech said "I don't know, i am only the photographer" I agree, she isn't the doc but what bothered me was that she said everything else looked great as she was going over each part of the body. I realize it is FAR better than to be lied to as last time and I am sure the stress was my own doing...

Not only did the techs comments (or lack of) make me stress but the 1 hour wait after the ultrasound REALLY stressed both of us out... it was horrible... we got to the point where had exhausted all conversation and started talking about Hannah Montana?? what?? it was bad and we were running out of things to keep our mind off the reason we were sitting where we were sitting..

Once the doc came in, she saw Amber's face and told us while still walking in, how wonderful baby looked.. that she was perfect and looked great.. (THANK YOU GOD) there is still a chance that there could be something but it is very slim and Amber is scheduled to return in 8 weeks (we will be 32 weeks then) for a followup to make sure baby is growing as expected.. she was measuring 24 weeks 4 days today and she weighed 1 pound 11 ounces.. : )

Both Amber and I are exhausted after the morning and are now sitting here trying to relax (hard to do with two little ones who really want to play.. :))

I am heading home tonight, home to my parents, then home home tomorrow morning...

Thank you all for continuing to pray for us, our unborn child and Amber.. we welcome all prayers... and appreciate every one...