I found out the results of my Quad Test that I had last week. The test came back showing that I was positive for Down's syndrome. Now, before you start saying "Aww" and feeling sorry for me, let me tell you what I know:
*First of all, we are going to Dallas on Tuesday where I will be having a Level 2 sonogram so they can get a better look at the baby and hopefully tell us if they think the baby really does have Down's or if everything looks fine.
*In getting to go to Dallas Tuesday, two cool things will be accomplished: I will get to see my sister on her birthday, and if all goes well, we will learn the sex of the baby a couple of weeks early.
*From what I'm reading online, out of 40 women who test positive for Down's, only 1 or 2 of them will actually have a baby with Down's syndrome.
So I tell you all of that to say that I have chosen not to freak out or panic until I know the results Tuesday. And even if we find out this baby has Down's syndrome, I chose to take this test so that if something was wrong, I would have time to prepare for it and that will be my next step. What I am praying is that God would prepare me if He has decided that we will be given a baby with Down's syndrome. But I refuse to get negative until I know something for sure. And if I get an answer that is not what I'm hoping for, I will be upset and give myself time to be like that, but then I will move past that and do what I was chosen to do.
If I pop into your head in the next few days, I would love it if you said a little prayer for me as well, and hopefully I will be posting again in a few days to tell you "It's a _____" and everything's great! :)
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About Me
- Janette
- I've been a wife for over seven years, a mommy of one for 2 and a half years, and a mommy of two as of 12/28/10! :) I married Ryan on July 26, 2003. We always said we wanted to have kids sometime around our fifth anniversary. The closer that time came, the more we started thinking we still needed another year. However, God held us to our original plan because Karys Elizabeth was born July 30, 2008...4 days after our 5th anniversary. :) I quit my job teaching kindergarten to take on the much more rewarding "career" of stay-at-home mom. There are some days that are hard, but I love it just the same. God surprised us again in May 2010 when we found out we were having baby #2. I went through the entire pregnancy expecting him to go past his January 9, 2011 due date since his sister was overdue. However, Zane Elliott surprised us by making his debut on December 28, 2010, and we wouldn't have it any other way! Now that we have "one of each" we could be "done" with our family, but hopefully that won't be the case. :)
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We're praying for you!
Janette & Ryan,
Of course, we will be in prayer for you guys. I love the fact that you are allowing your journey to be shared with others. It is an honor to be a part of something so personal and so big. Keep on trusting Him! He is purposeful in all he does.
Blessings!
Rai & Arty
Hurray that you'll be finding out about the gender! I know you can't always tell by the heartrate, but both our boys were in the 150s... Hopefully the baby will cooperate and you will get to see how unmodest he/she is. I will also be praying that you will only have good news to report and that God will bless your lives with this baby whether there will be many challenges or few.
Love you guys!
Mike and Erin
You guys are in my prayers. Your little one is blessed to have you guys as parents.
Janette and Ryan,
I will be praying for you.. particularly for peace, God's peace the next couple of days. Psalm 139 comes to mind :)
I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with your sister.
My OBGyN had that test done and it came back positive, but her baby did not have Down's. (I know you said you read that many who have the test come back positive don't actually have it.) I just wanted to give you an encouraging real life example.
Sarah
After Amber told me about your test, I started talking to God and began to ask Him to not let your baby have Downs. But I stopped before I got that all out and changed it.
I changed my prayer because Connor is one of the best things that has ever happened to me and I don't want you two to miss out on that if that's what God has in store for you. For those reading this that don't know, Connor has a disability called Spina Bifida. http://www.sbaa.org
My prayer is that His will is done and that He helps you and Ryan prepare for whatever He decides. If it is Downs, then go ahead and grieve. It's okay. But realize your grief is for the loss of a certain dream (the dream of a perfect baby). Then rebuild that dream with the latest developments and live that dream.
Words of Complete and Utter Wisdom from your Most Favorite Brother-in-law,
Jason
Janette,
I will be praying for God to bless you and Ryan and your baby, whatever those blessings may be. His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always best.
Hope to see you soon!
Rachel
Janette,
I am praying for you!
Julie (McHargue) Bates
I know that God never gives us more than we can handle. When I had some iffy moments in my pregnancy and I prayed for peace, I was lead to read Psalm 91. I still pray that to Carter once in a while to keep him safe. No matter the outcome I know that you guys will love that little one for as long as you live. Know that you guys are in our prayers. God bless..
Jill, Denny and Lil Carter
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