We Are So Lucky

Yesterday (while at the check out at Whole Foods no less) I got the call from the hospital regarding our bloodwork which was part of the sequential screen we had done last week. I answered the phone and the woman said "this is Lankanau hospital calling with some good news regarding your bloodwork." I love the way they did that. Right away my mind was at ease. She went on to say that the blood test revealed that we have a 1 in 4,000 chance for Down Syndrome which is really the best odds you can ask for. The other neuro-defect they tested for (can't remember the name) is a 1 in 10,000 chance.

So, as I'm standing at the check out with the cashier staring at me wondering why I'm suddenly sobbing, I didn't even feel dumb. Of course I told her why I was so happy after I hung up. But, I lost it when I got into the car and called Jon. We both were overwhelmed. We are so lucky in this pregnancy so far. Conception was a snap and now, passing this test... We know how lucky we are, we really do. There is so much that can go wrong which makes this whole process truly a miracle. I just can't get over how much this little tiny baby must overcome just to be born healthy and yet ours seems to be on that track. It is truly amazing.