Week 15: Apple

Today we had another doctor's visit. It's week 15, and little one is the size of an apple.

When we arrived there had been a clerical error. They were not expecting us until the 25th. Somehow when the appointment was made, the secretary heard twenty-fifth, rather than twenty (day) fifth (month). But they told us not to worry that they would work us in. So about an hour and half after our scheduled appointment (this is a fairly typical time to wait to see the doctor) they brought us back to the doctor's office. Today, we were suppose to get the results of the genetic sonogram screening. This screening is used for early detection of genetic disorders such as Down's Syndrome and Trisomy. Our results showed that we have a reduced risk of both. There is a 1:9,600 chance of Down's Syndrome and a 1:10,000 chance of Trisomy.

The doctor thought she might be able to tell us if little one is a boy or girl. But S/he was not very cooperative, and the doctor said she just could not be sure. "The secret remains," she said.

We go back to our doctor here one more time at our 2oth week for an evaluation, just days before we get on a plane headed back to the States on June 30.