TBH never bothered with it... i was told by my drs that i wasn't in the age group to be concerned enough bout downs. Suited me i hate all but the US!!!!
I wasn't actually even given an option by my doctor, he just handed me the forms and said this is for your blood test at 10 weeks and your scan at 12 weeks.
I had my NT scan last Saturday. It was a relief to have it done, particularly as I had such good results. I didn't realise how concerned I was about something being wrong until after we had the scan. My mum even commented on how much more relaxed and happy I sounded when she spoke to me.
I never had it done with my four boys but this time I just felt I needed too.
I ummed and ahhhed because like many of you, downs was not a termination option for us. However because it tests for other genetic factors I had to be realistic with myself. I am not a spring chicken anymore (wouldnt say old but certainly not in my 20's) and I have four children.
This pregnancy has already kicked my a@#% so I know in myself I simply do not have the energy or the time to dedicate to a special needs child, without my boys missing out or suffering.
I have come back as very low risk which does give me some relief but the reality is that until this one is born I will still worry test or not.
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