Emz,
I am so sorry for the shock of this difficult news.

I can only imagine how awful this is for you and your partner.

The following is the phone number of the Downs Syndrome Association of Victoria. Someone there may be able to give you some help at this late time of the day. 03 94862377 - there is a number to call after hours on their message.

It sounds like they are fairly certain of this diagnosis. However, it isn't over until you get the results of your amniocentesis. You should be able to get that result within 24 hours.

Yes, you love your daughter and you need some help to make some decisions if the news is not good tomorrow. Don't be hurried into a decision by a practitioner who says you need to make a quick decision. The decision you and your partner make will affect the rest of your lives. This is a decision that no family should have to make.

If I can help you by being an ear or if I can help you to get some support please contact me on my email. I can phone you if you need.

I send you love and a hug.
Deb