NT u/s Gave High Risk

**satya** · April 15th, 2008, 04:17 PM

CSAB - Try to be more positive about this. I know how hard it is because I've been there. I got a 1/37 risk from the combined test. My measurement was 4.2. I went on and had the amnio done and no abnormalities were found and all appears normal in the latest scan. Of course I still have to wait til the birth day to be sure but I've decided to stick with positive thoughts. I found that being as positive about it as possible was the thing that got me through all the stress. If you are worried about the CVS it probably wont be as bad as you are imagining - I know my amnio was no big deal to actually go through, it was the whole lead up to it and the waiting for results that was the difficult part.

**mrsmac** · April 15th, 2008, 04:27 PM

I feel for you atm. My friend who is 39 had a 1:10 chance from nt/us etc but when she had the amnio everything was fine so be positive! I think isn't it funny- if you were told you had a 1:27 chance of winning lotto you wouldn't expect to win but if its somethng bad you always expect it will happen!
Hugs to you at this difficult time.

**csab** · April 15th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Satya - I am nervous about tomorrows CVS. I have to still drink the 2glasses of water, how am I going to hold that in with all the nerves and them sticking a needle up there All the while having the u/s done at the same time. Doesnt sound like a pretty look does it.

They had me empty 4times during the NT scan yesterday as my bladder was too full for them to get the results they needed. I have composed myself especially after the hospital visit today, speaking with the counsellor again, and the physician and OB. Yet I know I must go thru with tomorrow so I know for sure how healthy bub is. I was told today it will take about 2days for the results to come back as all the tests are done at Westmead hospital and then sent back to my hospital. They said that the quick results will give a high percentage I think they said around 90% cant really remember now, and by that they will have a good indication, but they then wait for the rest of the week until they get the correct results. So I agree waiting for the results is going to be the worse. Thanks hun.

Kim Thanks once again hun. hugs

Debbie - Thankyou for sharing your story. I have been told that the Dr doing the procedure tomorrow does 100's of them. I believe he is also the head Dr of the Feto Maternal Unit. He is the only one that does the Vaginal CVS and they have another Dr that only does the other CVS. So I feel confident that he will do a great job. Thankyou for sharing with me your story about your last babies and congratulations for the birth of them. I am 35 and next week 36.

Mrsmac - Thankyou too hun. And you are right with the lotto. Funny that.

**Inanna** · April 15th, 2008, 05:10 PM

Big hugs Cheryl

You have been given some really wise advice from the gorgeous women in here.

I just need you to hear that NT u/s is an indicator - it is a test that puts you in the group of women who are least likely to have a baby with a chromosomal issue or in the group that is more likely to. Your results put you in the latter. That is very very difficult information to deal with - especially given your history. CVS in the hands of an expert is likely not to cause problems with your pregnancy so try to relax about that as much as is possible. Keep a mantra playing over in your head. One that suits you. Use it to replace the negative thoughts and words that come to mind. This is something that helped me enormously during my pregnancy with Imogen - it may help you too...

The CVS is usually described as uncomfortable. It is over quickly. Spend the rest of the day resting and eating tim tams. YOU deserve it.

I know you alone have to live this but know that we are all here - though we are far away physically you are in our positive thoughts. There is a power to that that you will feel. I know that I did all those times that I was in need of support.

We will be holding your hand tomorrow as you go through this - what time is it?

Sending you loads of love and hugs... :hugs:

**cheekyfrog** · April 15th, 2008, 05:36 PM

Cheryl, sending you big healthy positive vibes for tomorrow's CVS. And huge hugs and lots of love for you. Will be thinking of you tomorrow and keeping everything crossed for you. All of us will be beside you in spirit to hold your hand and give you strength.

**csab** · April 15th, 2008, 05:50 PM

Flowerchild - Thankyou for your kind words, I am taking everything in a trying very hard to keep positive. I also know that the stress is not good for me or bubs. You have been thru quite a bit too, I hope little Imogen is doing well. My appointment is at 11.00am. Thankyou for letting me know that it is over quickly, I was a bit worried about that especially having a full bladder.

Lots of hugs

Kerry - Thankyou too hun, I dont know where I would be if I didnt have all you lovely women next to me and keeping me as sane as possible with your words of comfort. Hugs.

Thankyou all you lovely ladies once again, as I said I just dont know where I would be if I didnt come here to vent and have all your caring hearts and souls helping me thru this tough time. I am truly praying that I can bring some wonderful news about my baby soon. Loads and loads of hugs.