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NT Scan Blood results--elevated risk

I just got a call from my OB's nurse.  Turns out the blood test results show an elevated risk for Down Syndrome.  They are making an appointment for me with a Perinatologist (sp).

These are my numbers:  1/294, 1/153, 1/171

I don't know that the actual numbers mean, but I know that there is still less than a 1% chance. . . but it is still such hard news to hear.

The measurement at the u/s was really good (1.6, I think), so I thought that we'd be free and clear.

I should hear back today as to when my appointment is. . . hopefully they will get me in SOON.  I am trying to keep things in perspective, but damn, its taken us so long to get to this point. <sigh>

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Re: NT Scan Blood results--elevated risk

  • Oh no... I'm sorry. I really hope it turns out to be nothing at all to worry about... and you're right - still less than 1% chance - so that's good.  But, I know it doesn't make "elevated risk" and easier to hear.

    (((hugs))) to you - hoping things turn out just fine...

    Hannah

  • I am sending you BIG (((HUGS)) And I hope that you get all the ansers you need to calm your nerves!
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  • Thanks ladies.  It is a small risk. . . and at 37 years of age, I should have expected this.  The good news is that if we choose to do an amnio, we'll know the gender sooner than waiting for the big u/s!

    I just have to find a way to put this out of my mind.  We are taking my ILs to Ruth's Chris for dinner tonight and I really want to enjoy our nice dinner out.

    Time for a nap, I think.

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  • sending big ((hugs)) to you and hoping everything turns out just fine! keep us updated, and call/email me if you need to.
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  • I'm sure that was so hard to hear, but try to stay positive.  It's still a chance, there is no guarantee.  Hang in there!  (((hugs)))
  • Getting news like this is always hard but remeber your risk is still less than 1%.
  • Oh no-- I hope you can get in soon and get some answers that make you feel better.  Hang in there.
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  • I hate that you got that news, but like you said - scary as it is, the odds are less than 1%.  Let us know when your follow up appointment is.  I'll be hoping everything is fine.  Hugs.
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  • I just turned 38 and after my NT scan at 11 weeks (which was normal) and blood work, the perinatologist called me iimself and said that my bloodwork came back as 1/15 for Down Syndrome. (So, dividing 1 by 15 still meant only 6.66%, but still....) I am surprised that they called your risk "elevated" b/c if you look up the "average" risk for our age, it's about 1 in 87 to 1 in 125 depending on the source.  I would expect that the other 2 numbers were for Trisomy 13 and 18 but not sure.

    In any case, with my results, I went straight for an amnio, and everything came back normal.   And yup, we found out the sex at 15 weeks. :) 

    Good luck, and email me if you have any other questions.  clarapist at aol

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