Now we play the waiting game....

I went to my doctor's office yesterday only to find out that they don't do the blood test (called the Panorama prenatal test) there. It would have been nice to know that ahead of time. I picked up the blood test form and they told me that I have to call the company and set up an appointment to have a phlebotomist come out to my house. I was really hoping I'd get that call yesterday but I didn't. I hate the fact that my doctor doesn't inform me about these things. It doesn't change anything but maybe it would ease the anxiety I've been having. I definitely plan on finding a new OB for my next pregnancy. I'm sure this experience could be worse but it could also be much better. I'm a nurse and I try to empathize with my patients. I can't expect them to know everything and try to educate them along the way when they're dealing with something new. I wish my doctor would do the same. This is my first time being pregnant. This is all new to me. It would be nice if he could explain things to me along the way.

I got a call this morning from the phlebotomist and we set up a time for her to come to the house. Luckily, I have the day off from work. She came over around 12pm. I asked her how long it takes to get the results back and she said 10-14 days but it shouldn't take the full 14 days because she was planning to drop the blood off directly to the lab (instead of shipping it through FedEx) after she was done. Thank God! 

Now we play the waiting game. She told me not to worry and said that she does about 20 of these tests per month and, so far, none of them have been positive. Kind of makes me wonder if she really does have access to patient's results.. I mean, her job is to obtain the blood samples; she doesn't work in the lab. And with the HIPAA law... who knows. I hope she's right. I'm just hoping and praying for the best. I feel like I can't fully enjoy my pregnancy until I get those negative results back!

I went out to Babies R Us with my mom yesterday and bought a couple onesies. I just wanted something I could look at and feel that my little boy will soon be wearing. It just makes it more real to me. :)

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:27