NT Scan Didn't Go Well....

[AnyDream]

Your age is factored into the ratio so that may be why some of your results have come back looking "normal" and yet your number is so low...the same thing happened to me too. It's important to remember the NT screen is just a SCREENING test only and doesn't necessarily mean anything in real terms.

We opted to have the CVS but it's really important before you have the procedure that you have thought about through the implications. What do you plan to do if this baby does indeed have trisomy 21...or another form of trisomy? It's a good idea to ask to see the genetic counsellor at the place you are having the CVS - they will help you get across the information and understand what it might mean.

Our CVS results came back normal and I now have a healthy nearly 2 yo. A friend's best friend had a NT result of 1in2 and she also ended up having a normal healthy bubba. It's a lot of uncertainty right now but you will get through this ok .

[Aussiegirl777]

Thanks for the replies ladies. I really wish I was one of these people who didn't have such a wild imagination. Unfortunately I can't help but think the worst. Monday can't come soon enough.

[luna moth]

Will be thinking of you on Monday. I hope so hard that it goes well.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Good luck hun

[satya]

At age 41 I had a DS risk of 1/37. Mine was due to a bad NT measurement, my bloods were normal. An amnio was recommended to me so that's what I had. The hardest part about the whole process is waiting for the results. I recommend you keep yourself busy for the waiting time so that you have less time to think about it all. My amnio showed no abnormalities & sure enough that was the case when my son was born. Try to keep as positive as you can for now. There is no point thinking the worst, when it just may not be the case. I wish the best of luck for your CVS & also for the wait for the results.

[Miss.B]

Best of luck for Monday hun, I pray everything goes well for you .

[Aussiegirl777]

Thanks Satya,
They rang me today to go over the procedure etc for Monday and they said there is a fast-track result option which you can pay extra for. They didn't tell me the price and I'm sure its very expensive but I think thats an option that we will seriously consider.

[nanananny]

Hope all goes well on Monday

[*Belle*]

Im sorry to hear this, I agree about the age factor too. Did the dr explain in detail about everything and do you have a booking with genetic counsellor? Im thinking of you and wishing you all the best for the CVS and hope everything comes back clear.

Bel
xxx