just want to wish you all the best with your amnio, I'm sure everything will be fine.
I have never had one, however, I do have a 22 month old nephew with Down Syndrome. What's odd about this is he was not diagnosed until he was almost 12 months old! During pregnancy the risk factor was something like 1:18,000 so no further testing was done. It just goes to show that the numbers don't really tell you too much so try not to stress. My nephew is only mildly affected by DS and is an absolute joy. They are now expecting their second baby and had to have an amnio done which was all fine - the test itself was not as scary as they thought and the results good.
The amnio will give you more information and as others have said will allow you to decide what you then want to do, it is totally up to you. I know it's a scary time but try to stay positive chances are all will be fine.
hi fi..
thanks for the wishes..
and wow that is amazing about your nephew, the risk factor !! bet he is just adorable and full of fun.
glad to hear the test is not as scary as i am imagining. i have been reading alot about it and all comments say it isnt as bad as they make out.
i will have my partner and best friend with me so they give me heaps of support.
i have read that they can tell the sex of a baby definately as well. so that is a bonus . as we really want to know.
i have absolutely nothing ready for the baby since it has been 15 years since last pregnancy lol
i am getting more and more excited though..
by the way i love your daughters name. so pretty..
I had a cvs, which is similar to an amnio, just earlier and they test the placenta not the amniotic fluid. We saw a genetic counsellor first, then had the test a few days later. My risk factor for D.S was 1 in 19 so pretty high. Te proceedure itself was ok. It is a bit daunting but what the do is numb your tummy with a local (so lots of little pin *****s). Then with the use of the ultrasound machine they guide a needle into your tummy and take a sample. The needle is big but you cant feel it. If I remember rightly it didnt take long to do this at all. Maybe 30 minutes...sorry it was 3.5 years ago! I found that sitting up from the proceedure hurt like I had done thousands of sit ups without practice! I rested for about 2 days and my tummy felt much better. We opted to get the FISH results which test the major markers and you get an initial results in about 2 or 3 days and the following results about 2 weeks later. You do get to find out gender 100%
Ho[pe that helps. All the best and if you need to know any more just ask...sorry its late and cant think straight!
Cheers melissa
Hope all goes well tomorrow, I have had an amnio done and for me it was not painful just a little uncomfortable. Will be praying that the results show all is well with your baby.
hey everyone.. thanks so much for all the messages and thoughts..
well yesterday was the amnio.. i know people have said it wasnt that painful.. but i seriously was in pain.. the doc said i was contracting?? not sure what he was meaning but i hated it.. glad it is over..
i had some light cramping last nite but seems fine today.. no bad side effects..
they will ring me tuesday with a brief summary.. basically if bad or good and the sex.. wooot..
so i will update as soon as i find out..
was so amazing to see my baby on the screen again.. i get so emotional when i see it..
i just cant wait to meet this little bundle..
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