Thank you all so much for being supportive. You must all be such lovely mums, and Curly, after reading your very informative post, I've decided to go through with the amnio and am booked in in 2 weeks time. I identified so strongly with what you said and feel that even though I don't plan to terminate, I cannot function for the next 6 months without knowing. I cannot be a good mum to my DD or a good wife, friend, sister etc. I need to prepare if the test is positive and relax and enjoy the pregnancy if negative
Thank you guys again for your support and encouragement. I will let you know the outcome.
Just remember that getting the amnio does not automatically mean it is a question of whether to terminate or not if something is wrong. It would also mean that you would be able to be prepared and, if necessary, have medical support on standby if your baby needs it at birth.
This thread puts it far more eloquently...and I think it will also be of help to you:
Just wanted to follow up with my results. I know that when I got the bad results from the nuchal, I trawled the net looking for other people's experiences and found them so inspiring and settling so hopefully someone else going through the anguish such a result brings will find this thread and gain some hope.
Went for the amnio on Thurs, lovely to see bub and see he's a boy!! Cemented our decision to have him and love him no matter what. Very quick & easy procedure, not at all painful and the doctor and sono were very professional.
Got the prelim results this arvo! All clear! Prayers answered and oceans of relief washed over me. So thank you God and thank you to everyone who sent me support and understanding! I am now going to enjoy this pregnancy with every ounce of my being and NEVER complain about lack of sleep again! WHO CARES?!?! If you have a healthy baby ~ you have EVERYTHING!
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