well, I'll probably be in a bad mood for a while - this having a kid thing is stressing me out... in addition to converting the one room in the house that was 'mine' into the baby room, figuring out how we're going to survive w/ my wife not working, etc... now the doctor says we have an elevated risk for a problem like down syndrome. We go in on Friday for an in-depth ultrasound to find out for sure. I'm a nervous wreck, but I heard that a lot of the time these tests are wrong......any insights would be helpful....good news is, we find out the sex on Friday too...

So, if I'm a little grouchy (like I was w/beta),then that's why....

hope everyone had a happy holiday....santa brought me lots of Ashtons and Padrons....Santa has good taste....

Ethan,

I have zero input on the test other than seeing the same scenario on an old Cagney & Lacey episode.

There is nothing you can do about it other than pray. Look out for the Good Thoughts and Prayers Bombs about to fall.

Keep us posted on your babies situation and that of your wife.

As for your room... my deepest condolences on your loss. It too shall return in time.

Don't worry al'Thor.... Your in good Hands and so is your baby and wife. Many prayers are on the way. Kids are a joy at times. And a challenge at all times...

ajeroth

I am guessing the triple test was the reason for your concern. My wife had a high reading with our last child. As you said a false positive is quite common. The ultrasound hopefully will alleviate your concerns.

My prayers are with ya bro.

Thanks, Tony. Always good to hear about experiences like that....

Ethan....e-mail sent...

And you just have to remember to breathe...

That is all you can really do and control...

RasDas

Joe

Hey AlThor,

My prayers are with you and your wife.

Later

Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

Prayers and best wishes being sent.

Low

Best wishes to you and your wife.

Ethan.........

Hope everything works out on the positive side for you and your wife. My thoughts are with you.

Dangit all to heck. You guys are the best. I'm not one for cheezy sentimentalism, but it just nice to be able to hear diff. experiences, etc. Anyway, thanks for the prayers - and I'm happy to tell everyone that the doc just called and said he re-checked everything and the technician entered something wrong. we actually are better than normal so there's nothing to worry about. we go in on the 15th to find out the sex. now I don't know whether to be happy or pissed off at the technician. Ok, I'll be happy. Happy new year to all and god bless BOTL like you guys!

I am by no means an authority on this subject all I can offer is what I have seen. My wife and I know two families that had to go for more testing and one of them had it with both of their kids. My understanding is that if the first test is inconclusive or shows any possibilities than they take a closer look. In all three cases that our freinds were involved with the test came up negative. For them it was just precautionary so hang in there, it is probably the same for you.

Ethan we were told that our 1st had a very good chance of being a downs baby. I remember my wife telling me and she was crying and I said "so"? She looked at me like I was crazy! I told her "it doesn't matter, we are having it (we did not know the sex) anyway! 13 years later Meghan is the leader of the "4 little people" She is head strong ( I have no idea where she gets that from) beautiful and full of life. The doctors test's were off with the dates or soemthing. I'll keep good thoughts for you and your family my friend. God Bless Rob

Ethan,

That's great news. Once you have the baby you'll realize that as long as he/she is healthy the other things will take care of themselves.

Have a great New Year's!

Ethan we must have been writing at the same time last go around lmao I just saw your post ahead of me by 10 minutes. Thats GREAT news, except if the kid turns out like my 1st better order that rum now lmao ...God Bless Bro ...Rob

Ethan,

That is great news. Your new baby will stress you out many more times in your life but evrything is worth it. Ask anyone here who has a child and they would say all the stress is worth everything. you have many, many smiles to look forward too.

ropeman

My family sends you our best wishes and we will keep you in our prayers as well.

God bless.

M

At the risk of incurring the secular wrath of Madeline Murray O'Hare.... Thank you Jesus! Prayers work!

My 2 cents - don't find out the sex.

I enjoyed yelling "another boy" both times.

Good luck.

So, did you find out the sex or not?