January 14, 2015 my OBGYN's office called to inform me of my appointment time and day. I was scheduled to be seen at the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics on January 21, 2015 at 9 am. They also informed me it would be an all day type of thing, its something that is not taken very lightly. They cover their grounds & ensure they provide you with accurate information. I was so nervous, My nurse asked if I had any more questions and of course I did. Why me? Why my child? Why now? I have 3 others perfectly fine why this one? Why my last child. Although she wouldn't be able to answer any of this for me. So I replied yes can you tell me my elevated MSAFP levels, she researched and advised me it was 5.98 and we ended our call.
I sat back and recalled what I learned the night before. 2.2 was the cut off I was at almost a 6.0. I knew instantly something was seriously wrong. Again I researched until my mind wouldn't allow anymore information at least 3 hours worth. I gave it up and went about my day trying to figure out what was going on and why us, why this baby? Its just a lot of emotional ties.
I sat back and recalled what I learned the night before. 2.2 was the cut off I was at almost a 6.0. I knew instantly something was seriously wrong. Again I researched until my mind wouldn't allow anymore information at least 3 hours worth. I gave it up and went about my day trying to figure out what was going on and why us, why this baby? Its just a lot of emotional ties.