Brett and I had an apt today with a genetics councilor at UCSF. She surveyed us on our family histories and then gave us the low down on some options we have on how I and this fetus can be tested and screened for any chromosomal abnormalities. We decided to go ahead and schedule a CVS for three weeks from now. It will tell us most accurately whether or not we have anything to worry about. Since we don't want to worry at all and get going feeling all the happy exciting stuff about the pregnancy we think its worth it to find out asap. The CVS is a bit invasive as it requires cells and blood from the placenta. There is a 1/350 chance it could cause a miscarriage. But we are optimistic and not scared! An extra perk is we could find out the baby's sex right then! We are impatient people and like that.
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