Ultrasound ~ Marker found in bb's head ?!

We did the first OB scan on Monday (21 Jun) and the doctor said they saw a tiny white spot in baby's brain and this maybe symptoms of birth defect.This really made me so scared and worried.  Though he emphasized that it is quite common to find this marker in Asian's babies and this usually go away later. It made me feel worry. Usually, the doctor would refer to the blood test result and see if it's high risk of any genetic decease.  However, my blood test results was not ready.....so they suggest to  have a further scan again at the next visit.

Hugo was not that so worried about this. He said the doctor already explained that it's a common problem and he believe that it's really nothing. I also feel that there's nothing wrong but the worries just can't leave my head.

SO Happy and it's a relief that the genetic counselor called today and told me that the blood results have been released. The risk factor is really low... Like 1 in 100,000 which is the lowest number you can get. So all my worries just gone. :P Thank you, God.

(Week 17)

First Theatre experience

Baby's first theater experience --> Wicked. Great performance and the content is actually kid-friendly. I guess baby likes it too.

(Week 16)

Quad Marker Squeening

I have the blood drawing this morning for the quad marker screen. The quad marker screen determines if a woman is at higher or lower risk of carrying a baby with a birth defect.

During the quad marker screen, a sample of blood is taken from your vein. 我以為抽一支半支血就okay..原來一抽要抽成七支gar.

Substances in the blood sample are measured to screen for:

    * Problems in the development of the fetus's brain and spinal cord, called open neural tube defects. The quad marker screen can predict approximately 75-80% of open neural tube defects.

    * Genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality. The quad marker screen can predict approximately 75% of Down syndrome cases in women under age 35 and over 80% of Down syndrome cases in women age 35 years and older.

(Week 16)

Hello there....Daddy said you're smiling....

The first picture for the baby. The doctor said it is actively moving around. The gender is not yet confirmed at this point but it's really excited to see the little one moving inside my tummy. 

The baby's crown to rump length is about 10-11 cm and it weighs about 100 grams. 

"Hello there..Daddy said you're smiling, aren't you?"

(Week 15)