This morning we went to see Dr. Walker to get the CVS test. It tests for any chromosomal abnormalities (downs syndrome, etc.) and is similar to amniocentesis, but the needle doesn’t go as far. They had to take 2 samples, one for each baby. Dr. Walker is one of the best doctors to do this procedure. What happens is one doctor is holding the ultrasound and the other doctor inserts a needle and removes tissue from the placenta. I was told that it wasn’t painful and lots of women on the internet were like “I didn’t even know it started when they told me it was finished”. Boy, it wasn’t like that for me. The needle being inserted didn’t hurt at all until it hit muscle (or something) and then it sent kind of a shockwave throughout the region. But that part is over and then whenever he goes into the placenta, it hurts like really bad cramps. And you can’t move! But luckily, the procedure doesn’t take very long. The 1st baby was no problem, sore, but straight forward. After that, my back muscles started cramping and I couldn’t move. It was very uncomfortable. The 2nd baby gave us a lot of trouble since it moved and changed the shape of the placenta in a way that was hard for the doctors to get. They said that this was probably one of the hardest CVS tests they have done! It was a little scary because I heard “I’m out of needle” (they inserted the needle and the location was just out of reach). I had my eyes closed, since I think seeing the needle would’ve freaked me out. But, they were very skilled and was able to get a sample anyway. Phew! I’m happy that Michael was there to hold my hand. We went home after that and I had to make sure that I didn’t do anything strenuous and lift nothing heavier than a gallon of milk. We get the results tomorrow (thank god), so it’s just 24 hours of waiting.