Junior, IF, and the World

We saw Junior during the Nuchal Translucency Scan yesterday. It was amazing. The little bugger was moving all about, hands and legs everywhere. The ultrasound tech had problems getting the proper measurements since Junior was in no mood to cooperate. Most of what we could see was his/her back and one full out moon (exhibitionist). At one point, I saw the baby open his/her mouth and put a thumb in. Incredible.

After about 20 minutes, the u/s tech finally encouraged the baby to move into the proper position, and she was able to get the measurements she needed. According to the doctor who later reviewed the images, nothing of any concern stood out. Actually, I think his exact words were that he saw no "severe abnormalities" which I took to mean there was nothing noticeable that he saw to indicate Down's Syndrome, Trisomy 18, or Trisomy 13. After we get the results from the blood work next week, we'll have the full screening results. I think they'll turn out well (knock on wood).

An interesting experience at the hospital yesterday: There was a TV in the waiting room tuned to the news. While we were waiting to see the genetic counselor, a piece came up on infertility and the emotional toll it takes on couples. I thought it was well done and gave a pretty good description on what it's like. Throughout that piece, I could tell that no other woman in that room had dealt with infertility in any way: I was the only one to pay attention.

I've heard women say they need to get the news of IF out there so the world understands. The problem is, the only people it matters to are those experiencing it. No wonder no one ever wants to talk about it. The world doesn't care. It's a long, lonely road.