It is lovely to see bub on the screen, even when he is having a sleepy day!

Getting that phone call must have been a real shock for you. A risk of 1 in 353 is still pretty low odds that your bub will have down syndrome, it works out to about 0.28% chance. Diagnostic tests such as CVS or amniocentesis are not usually offered unless the risk is 1 in 200 or higher (if the second number is lower than 200). It is your choice if you want to have CVS or amnio, the dr can offer it or recommend it, but the decision is yours to make.

You can also wait and have a later ultrasound where they can look for specific markers that can indicate your bub may have down syndrome. If they find one of these markers then you can decide whether you want to go ahead with having an amnio.

Babies with down syndrome are pretty much like other babies. They sleep and wee and cry. And as they grow they smile and laugh and walk and talk. It can take a bit longer to learn things. A child with down syndrome will be more like you, your family and any brothers and sisters than other kids with down syndrome.

take care of yourself today. there is no rush to make a decision on testing so just take your time.