Appointments and Updates 5/20-5/26

goldie987

I'm so sorry @mother_of_cats having a positive NT sucks, especially when your doctor is so certain there's something amiss.  

My understanding is that NIPT is useful to figure out if you're in the 3-5% who got a false positive on the NT scan because CVS does have a small chance of miscarriage.  It's better to do a more accurate screen which gives most people the all clear than have everyone with a positive do the more invasive CVS.  If you're certain youre doing the CVS, there's no real reason to do the NIPT too. 

mother_of_cats

I do have the CVS scheduled for Tuesday morning, so it's probably best to just hang tight and wait instead of trying NIPT which won't be as conclusive. The waiting is so hard.

Thanks, all, for your kind words and prayers, and I'll update next week. 

lifesabeach85

@mother_of_cats I am so so sorry you got bad news from the NT Scan. I would be shocked if the insurance company didn’t cover the test, but it’s a screening, not diagnostic. I think the CVS will give a more thorough result. I hope you find answers soon. 

herewegoagain3rd

@mother_of_cats I am so sorry that you are going through this. No advice here but wanted to let you know I will be thinking of you.

tessiesmom26

@mother_of_cats I'm so sorry you got not so great news. Thinking of you and looking forward to an update.