fyi on amnio

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Today I had the genetic counseling and the amnio. I have had a lot of anxiety up through today for many reasons, but one was the amnio test itself. Please note that this test does not hurt!! It feels like the drawing of blood from your arm but in your tummy instead. It helps to relax. I, at first, was breathing as if I was giving birth!! The doctor said I was going to hyperventilate and to breathe slow and focus. I then concentrated on my "golf shot" I felt the initially prick, a slight pulling feeling and then it was done!! I chose not to look at the ultrasound during the test. I feel so much better and now I am waiting for the results. (10-14 days) If anyone is planning on having this test..it really is not bad at all.

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