I thought long and hard about this after seeing my ob for the first time on Monday - I booked in for the 12 scan and bloodtest, but started feeling uneasy about it. I spoke to my husband and explained the whole test etc to him. He and I agree that we would always continue with this pregnancy no matter what, so I started wondering why I would do this test? I also would not want to have any invasive tests like the amnio - so it just seemed like a potential for stress. After speaking with my ob and explaining my feelings he agreed with me.

I want to enjoy my pregnancy and not potentially be stressed by the thought that maybe something is wrong. If you don't want the test - don't do it.

I am still having the ultrasound but will tell them not to measure for Downs and I won't be having the blood test at all.