Hi, I had a risk of 1:41 and had the CVS procedure done. In our case it was important to get a result as soon as possible as my DH was about to leave for 4 months overseas. I felt the testing was necessary because if we'd been having a downs baby I wanted time to prepare myself. From the reading I did it seemed that, all other factors aside, the risks for CVS and amnio were probably about the same (given that a percentage of miscarriages after CVS may well have occured at that point without the CVS given the timing, kwim?).

I found the CVS procedure very scary although that was partly because the OB who did it had zero bedside manner, although she was highly respected for her work - the sonographer was lovely and reassuring and we also had a supportive genetic counsellor that we saw prior to the procedure as well as afterwards for the results. Apparently my placenta was in some strange position and it was quite difficult for her to get to it, so it was more painful than expected, but all was well and we now have a healthy, chromosomally "normal" one year old daughter.

Try to surround yourself with whatever support you need at this time. The million what-ifs that can go through your head at this time is what makes it so stressful. Try to distract yourself by spending time with positive people and doing things that you enjoy. Good luck.