Great News..

Sarah and I have been speaking with a Genetic Councilor at St. Johns hospital since we found out she was pregnant. So we would have an understanding of the risks involved regarding the baby having OI. Well there is a test they can do to check if the baby does or doesn't have it. But before they can check the baby, they have to check me. Which involves a blood test, then having that sent off to a lab in either Washington State or New Orleans to narrow down which of my genes are causing my version of OI, if they find the gene then they can do an Amniocentesis on the baby and tell us if the baby has OI and which type if any.

Well we found out today that our insurance is going to pay for the test on me which is about $1800, and they normally pay for the Amniocentesis on the baby anyways. Which to us is great news, it will not change anything but will help us plan one way or the other..

Next step is I'll have my blood drawn on Monday (July 23rd) at a St. Johns office in O'Fallon. In about 2-3 weeks we will receive the results as to wither they found the gene in me (there is a 30% chance they will NOT find it). At 15-16 weeks Sarah and the baby will have the Amniocentesis done and a few weeks later we will know one way or the other.

So far it's been a very interesting ride, Also Monday is our next appointment, hopefully it will be another photo shoot of our little miracle.