I'm 41 so it was a big thing on my mind. In all honesty, I don't know what I would have done if I were in that terrible position. I began this pregnancy saying I would more than likely terminate for a number of reasons, but by the time I got to 13 weeks I was nowhere near as sure of what I would do. Either way I wanted to know what I was looking at - good news and I'm stress-free (at least for that!) for the next almost 30 weeks. Bad news and I can start preparing.
I'm a bit obsessive-compulsive and need to always be in control and know what's coming, so I would always opt for the informed road. We're all different though, so whatever you feel is right for you and your DH may be different.
I'm 24, but because I've had a previous pregnancy with abnormalities detected very early my GP's try to push me into having the blood test and scan regardless every pregnancy even though the risk is really low for me and the pregnancy with issues wasn't genetic or chromosomal according to the lab reports, it was just most likely a developmental problem due to a faulty egg or sperm.
I refuse the blood test, but I do have the scan, with my history every day I make it past the 8 week mark is a blessing and I'll take advantage of every opportunity to see my baby kicking and moving and hear his/her heartbeat.
In the end the choice is up to you, no one can force you to d something that you really want to do. If it would help to stay informed and stress/worry free then do what you can to make things easier for yourself xxx good luck!
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