My unborn son, Justin, has a two-vessel umbillical cord. He runs the risk of genetic defects, including heart trouble, being stillborn, low birth weight, and mental retardation. We knew all this around the 5th month.
I DID NOT go for an amnio because I experienced a 30% abruption with my daughter in the 31st week (emergency c-section), and an amnio would increase my pre-existing risk of another abruption. I couldn't care less what "defects" my child may or may not have. He is my son; and even though I am putting my own health at risk (40 years old, had uterine cancer, two miscarriages, almost died with my daughter) he will, with God's help, be born and welcomed with open arms into our family.
Good news is: extensive sono series showed his heart is just fine; he is extremely active, and is already 3.5 lbs (no low birth weight). I have every confidence he will be just as perfect as our other two surviving children; but even if he isn't "perfect" in the eyes of the world, he is perfect in the eyes of God, and God has blessed us with him.
Prayers for the souls of Christin and her child.
Prayers for you and your child! I consider myself pro-life, but have to take my hat off in front of people like you. Please, keep us posted of any news on Justin. We will all like to celebrate with you when he's born! May God keep y'all in His hand and may your child be born without any complication. It's in Jesus' name that I pray. Amen.