I got the results of all the embryos genetic testing.
There are 3 different chromosomes they test for to make sure you will have a healthy baby and also testing for gender. They take the embryo and biopsy one cell and from that one cell they get all this information! In order to have a perfect baby, you should have 2 of each of these chromosomes. If you have less or more, it will not be healthy.
Here are the chromosomes they test for:
Chromosome 13 for Patau Syndrome: Patau syndrome /ˈpætaʊ/ is a syndrome caused by a chromosomal abnormality, in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material fromchromosome 13. The extra genetic material from chromosome 13 disrupts the normal course of development, causing multiple and complex organ defects. Like all nondisjunction conditions (such as Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome), the risk of this syndrome in the offspring increases with maternal age at pregnancy, with about 31 years being the average.[1] Patau syndrome affects somewhere between 1 in 10,000 and 1 in 21,700 live births.[2]
Chromosome 18 for Edwards Syndrome: Edwards syndrome (also known as Trisomy 18 [T18]) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome. Edwards syndrome occurs in around one in 6,000 live births and around 80 percent of those affected are female.[2] The majority of fetuses with the syndrome die before birth.[2] The incidence increases as the mother's age increases. The syndrome has a very low rate of survival, resulting from heart abnormalities, kidney malformations, and other internal organ disorders.
Chromosome 21 for Down Syndrome: Down syndrome (DS) or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.[1] It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability.[2]
Out of all 8 embryos tested the ONLY ONE who came back with a perfect score of 2,2,2,XX and this was embryo #6. Not only did she have perfect amount of chromosomes, she also was scored a Grade A embryo. There are 4 categories of A,B,C & D.
For now the doctors orders are to continue on these Lindisic patches until the 10th week of pregnancy. On Feb. 16th I will start taking 3 more different medicines:
Progesterone ( a steroid hormone that supports gestation) twice a day until the 10th week of pregnancy.
Metilprednilolona: Once daily for 4 days (After egg retrieval for a cycle of in vitro fertilization, methylprednisolone may be prescribed to prevent the body from rejecting the embryos being transferred, up to the time of implantation)
Azitromicina: Just 2 tablets for 1 day. This is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing in my body.
I'm still taking a baby aspirin once a day, fish oil and my prenatal vitamins. This is a lot of stuff to take & I hate taking pills! But its all in the name of Ava, so I won't complain!!
I hope to be able to take a video of the doctor implanting Ava on Tuesday. It will be so cool to be able to get it on film!!
I am feeling fine, still not crazy, but who knows how I will feel after the 16th after taking all those pills?! Trey has been such an angel. Last night he said a special prayer just for Ava. I love it when he does stuff like that on his own!! My boys are getting excited and it is so awesome to know that I have so much support from all you guys. Please continue your prayers that everything goes great for Tuesday and that we have a successful implantation!
Here are the chromosomes they test for:
Chromosome 13 for Patau Syndrome: Patau syndrome /ˈpætaʊ/ is a syndrome caused by a chromosomal abnormality, in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material fromchromosome 13. The extra genetic material from chromosome 13 disrupts the normal course of development, causing multiple and complex organ defects. Like all nondisjunction conditions (such as Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome), the risk of this syndrome in the offspring increases with maternal age at pregnancy, with about 31 years being the average.[1] Patau syndrome affects somewhere between 1 in 10,000 and 1 in 21,700 live births.[2]
Chromosome 18 for Edwards Syndrome: Edwards syndrome (also known as Trisomy 18 [T18]) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome. Edwards syndrome occurs in around one in 6,000 live births and around 80 percent of those affected are female.[2] The majority of fetuses with the syndrome die before birth.[2] The incidence increases as the mother's age increases. The syndrome has a very low rate of survival, resulting from heart abnormalities, kidney malformations, and other internal organ disorders.
Chromosome 21 for Down Syndrome: Down syndrome (DS) or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.[1] It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability.[2]
Out of all 8 embryos tested the ONLY ONE who came back with a perfect score of 2,2,2,XX and this was embryo #6. Not only did she have perfect amount of chromosomes, she also was scored a Grade A embryo. There are 4 categories of A,B,C & D.
For now the doctors orders are to continue on these Lindisic patches until the 10th week of pregnancy. On Feb. 16th I will start taking 3 more different medicines:
Progesterone ( a steroid hormone that supports gestation) twice a day until the 10th week of pregnancy.
Metilprednilolona: Once daily for 4 days (After egg retrieval for a cycle of in vitro fertilization, methylprednisolone may be prescribed to prevent the body from rejecting the embryos being transferred, up to the time of implantation)
Azitromicina: Just 2 tablets for 1 day. This is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing in my body.
I'm still taking a baby aspirin once a day, fish oil and my prenatal vitamins. This is a lot of stuff to take & I hate taking pills! But its all in the name of Ava, so I won't complain!!
I hope to be able to take a video of the doctor implanting Ava on Tuesday. It will be so cool to be able to get it on film!!
I am feeling fine, still not crazy, but who knows how I will feel after the 16th after taking all those pills?! Trey has been such an angel. Last night he said a special prayer just for Ava. I love it when he does stuff like that on his own!! My boys are getting excited and it is so awesome to know that I have so much support from all you guys. Please continue your prayers that everything goes great for Tuesday and that we have a successful implantation!
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