Doctor's visit

The doctor's visit was a success!

Based on the ultrasound measurements and blood test, baby has a 1 in 5,123 chance of having Down Syndrome and a 1 in >10,000 chance of having trisomy 18 or 13. Baby seems to be developing normally so far.

Interestingly, the measurements they were taking of the length showed that baby is about 13 weeks along. Based on the date of my last period, baby is 12 weeks along. The doctor was concerned about that until we discussed cycle length (mine is pretty short) and possible conception date (July 1 or 3). With a short cycle, ovulation would probably have been earlier than 14 days, which would make the date of conception July 3. With that conception date, it makes the baby about 12.5 weeks along, which made him happier than it only being 12 weeks along. I'm unconcerned either way. Babies don't actually show up on their due dates anyhow, but apparently an accurate age matters for some of the tests they want to do. Now I have to figure out how to change my pregnancy tracker emails and phone app to reflect the baby's new age.

I laughed with the nurses because I went into the office 12 weeks pregnant and came out 13 weeks pregnant. That's a long appointment!