High risk of having ds baby

[Frangipani Lou]

We had similar odds that you've got too. We had Cvs at 12 1/2 weeks and were prepared for bad news but the place we went the scan and cvs were performed by a very experienced associate professor obstetrician/ gynecologist who could see bubs formation was normal on the scan. This gave us some hope. It was a terrifying experience to go through with the thought we could loose our baby. We paid extra for the FISH test which checks trisomy 13, 18,and 21(down syndrome)and confirms gender and got results in 24 hours. Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of having the cvs and there will be tears.

However... DD turns 6 months next week and she is a happy, healthy smiley wonderful girl. So like OP, it turned out all good for us. Sending bug gentle hugs.

[minimatron]

We had a 1:19 chance of D's with our first and a similar reading for trisomy 18. We did the CVS and everything was fine. It was and still sometimes is such an emotional time. You need to do what's right for you and your dh and your situation. It really questions certain things in your life.
The procedure was a little uncomfortable but afterwards it felt as though I had done way too many sit ups. Take some time to rest after.
Definately recommend the fish test, just to let you know what's going on quicker.
All the best. Will be thinking of you. Please let us know how it all goes x

[Amy M]

Sending you BIG

We were in a similar situation in December last year at our 12 week ultrasound and give a 1:3 chance of downs, we went ahead and did the CVS then and there and also paid extra for FISH. 48 hours later it was confirmed that our baby girl had turners syndrome.

Good luck, most people have the test and the results come back all clear....I truely hope that you are one of them!

xx

[Becky1979]

Thankyou so much for all your hugs and well wishes . We have both our mums support so far to continue with the pregnancy and we are committed to giving our baby the best life possible regardless of results . We know things will be tough , especially due to my health and our financial situation , but we will get thru this . We hope we get good results but if it is bad news we will get thru this . We will let you guys know how we go and fingers crossed . Xx

[Becky1979]

After seeing our gp this morning and discuussing it with family we have decided. Not to have testing , due To miscarriage risk . The results would not change Our decision to keep the baby . So we will just have to wait and see . We think we are making the right decision for us and our family .

[Diamond Girl]

Hugs. Its a tough thing to hear at your scan.

DS3 was found to have 2 soft markers for DS at his 20 week scan, and was therefore at an increased risk of DS. We declined the Amnio because we would have loved our baby regardless and tbh the risk of stillbirth was unacceptable to me given my past history. So we waited, and for 4.5 months, we tried to prepare ourselves as best as we could. Subsequent scans showed the markers had resolved themselves, but this did not alter my risk level. DS3 was born without DS or health problems.

I wish you all the best.

[Becky1979]

thanks diamond , we are prepared for what ever happens . i just couldn't take the risk of losing my beautifulbub.

[SammyRo]

After seeing our gp this morning and discuussing it with family we have decided. Not to have testing , due To miscarriage risk . The results would not change Our decision to keep the baby . So we will just have to wait and see . We think we are making the right decision for us and our family .

Have you been referred to a maternal fetal medicine obstetrician? One thing I would recommend is seeing a MFM doc and requesting more frequent monitoring, and in particular an echo cardiogram scan, as babies with Down Syndrome can have a heart defect.

If you'd like to know anything more about Down Syndrome or the waiting game, pm me.

[Becky1979]

Have you been referred to a maternal fetal medicine obstetrician? One thing I would recommend is seeing a MFM doc and requesting more frequent monitoring, and in particular an echo cardiogram scan, as babies with Down Syndrome can have a heart defect.

If you'd like to know anything more about Down Syndrome or the waiting game, pm me.

Thanks sammy , i am already being monitored closely due to ongoing health issues , but without having an positive result of ds , not sure what they will do . Would be great to talk to someone who has a ds chiild , just to prepare us for the road ahead our jellybean has ds . We will love it regardless . I used to work as nurse before getting ill , so at least we have knowledge and i have health care skills . Unfortunately i am no longer able to work and hubby injured himself and developed an infection in his ankle prior to falling pregnant and is still unable to work , so financial strain will be a big concern . I have decided to rely on my jewellery making and handmade candles to bring in some income .