Week 20 - Dropping of the Bomb by Shawna

Pregnancy - week 20.  We've been so excited for this week.  This is the week of our Aunt B's (Jeff's sister, Bethany) wedding to her British Beau, Brooky.  We had been wanting to meet his family and enjoy time with them all while celebrating Aunt B & Uncle Brooky.  I also had a 20 week ultrasound scheduled for Friday morning of the rehearsal dinner.  Everything was going great and we were thoroughly enjoying our new British friends.  After my ultrasound we had girl time with manicures and pedicures.  At the rehearsal, I happened to check my phone and notice 3 missed calls from my OB.  I instantly knew something was wrong.  I finally got in touch with the on-call doctor and was told the ultrasound was showing an opening of the spine in the lumbar region consistent with Spina Bifida along with Bilateral Club Feet.  As with any bad news, it felt completely out of left field and I was unprepared to handle the news or even tell Jeff.  I was told I would be referred to a high risk specialist and could expect a call at the beginning of the following week.  I can't tell you how hard it was going three days without knowing if this baby was even going to make it.  Saturday was such a busy day and we welcomed the distraction!  The wedding was absolutely beautiful and we had a fabulous time celebrating Aunt B & Uncle Brooky.