I just realized there is a post about that test specifically that I should have posted this in. I read through that and I understand moreso why so many women opt for the test despite the high price! I hope it didn't come across as offensive for me to ask why you all are deciding to get the test done!
@ChelK3 my doctor offered it to me and last time I turned it down bc my insurance doesn't pay for it. *TW I had an early second trimester MC and wished I had gotten it just so I would have the information about chromosomal abnormalities. We ended up doing genetic testing after I delivered our angel baby and it was 3 times as expensive as the NIPT would have been (not the price the natera company offers you but the price you would pay without their special offer). End TW.*
So this time I'm getting it just so I have all the information up front. I don't want any surprises. I wouldn't abort for any reason so that isn't even a factor for me getting the test.
I have two girls who I, of course, adore since girls are the best and I am planning on this being my last and I am so excited I can give my husband the boy I know he has been hoping for. He has 3 sisters and we have 2 nieces so there hasn't been a boy on his side of the family since him. WOO
@ChelK3 I had a high risk pregnancy with my first for DS - they offered it, but I was pretty far along when they did, so I didn’t bother that time. I had it with my second because of the previous test and because I’d be 35 at delivery. This time I just straight up asked for it and I think between my age (37) and history they were going to do it anyway. I don’t recall paying anything last time and they didn’t mention cost this time, either.
Edit: Just want to edit to say, we wouldn’t have done anything if we did have DS the first time, the test would have been more for peace of mind of knowing one way or the other, but my scans didn’t really show anything so we decided it wasn’t necessary. But just having had that one random high risk factor, my age, and medications I’ve been on this time around, I just want to make sure everything is okay. Thankfully it was, and gender was a bonus!
@JBos82 yeah, my Dr. Mentioned that insurance would cover it if you have risk factors. I just thought it was strange how I brought it up to my Dr. And she seemed completely thrown off that I was even interested.
my original guess.... BOY Was correct Unfortunately the NIPTs test revealed a severe disorder trisomy 13 My journey maybe coming to an end but congrats to all the November moms
@secretdreamer I'm really sorry, that is so stressful. I do hope, like others have said, that the doctor recommended further testing, especially since NIPT isn't a diagnostic tool. I know in the October board several got rough news with NIPT and further testing helped. Thinking of you!
@secretdreamer I just went and read through the Oct NIPT result thread and if you haven't, you should. One of the stories started out with really bad NIPT results and then everything was cleared and baby is normal. I'm so sorry you are going through this. Hopefully everything is fine and you just happen to get a false positive.
Just got my gender results today (from doing the NIPS test). *********Drum Roll, please************* I am having a baby boy!!!! Wow! I am so shocked about it as I really thought I would be having a girl but I am so excited. With the NIPS results being all negative and finding out the gender, we are on cloud nine!!!!
Went to an early ultrasound place yesterday and found out we are having our 3rd boy. I’m happy and sad at the same time. We did get the results back from the NIPT and everything was negative so I am so grateful for a healthy baby. I just don’t know how to tell my oldest because he wanted a baby sister so bad....and I’m freaking out because I don’t have any boy names I like at all! I hope when he time comes we will find a name we love.
Girl it is for us!! We were really feeling as if it was a boy, but we are blessed to have all tests negative for NIPT and only one concern from genetic testing to follow up on. A healthy baby girl is all that we are praying for now! 🎀💕
I’m so sorry to hear that. We lost our baby girl back in December due to a genetic disorder, Jacobsens Syndrome, found out through NIPT and CVS. I know exactly what you are going through, and you’re not alone. Praying it is a false positive! Even though I am praising God for a healthy rainbow baby girl this time around, it certainly doesn’t take the pain away from losing my first girl. I’m here if you want to talk, vent, cry, or scream. Don’t give up hope. 💗 I strongly encourage you to join a support group on FB for that Trisomy. Google is SCARY and it was really helpful for me to talk to other moms going through the same thing as me.
I have felt like this baby was a boy since I realized I wasn't suffering from MS. I only get a lot of nausea when I'm pregnant with girls. My NIPT results confirmed that this baby is a boy. I am so unbelievably happy to get another little boy. My heart feels so full right now.
Doctors have known since pre-IVF PGD testing. But we wanted to wait until at least 12 weeks to find out. So excited for our little princess!
Also did nuchal Translucency U/S and MaterniT21. Nuchal bloodwork showed slight chance for abnormality but normal measurement. However MaterniT21 test showed everything came back negative for abnormalities. Our doctor said we shouldn't worry as the NIPT is a more accurate test. So breathing sighs of relief!
Thank you @emeraldcity1214! I didnt realize how much I really wanted a girl until the tech told me and I started crying. I would have been happy with team blue again, but knowing this might be our last baby made it that much more emotional finding out it was a girl.
NIPT was brought up by my doctor but my husband and i found out the test isn't covered by my insurance and would have cost us $3900 out of pocket. The doctor said it's no problem not to do it, as this is a low risk pregnancy and I'm only 22.
So I ordered a sneak peak early dna test and we just got the results in today. It’s a girl!!! I’m over the moon with excitement! We will be having a ultrasound in about 6 weeks to confirm results
@babybellsmommie exciting! I thought about doing SneakPeak but didn't end up doing it. I am dying to find out what we are having! I've got a while to wait:)
We were really hoping for a girl because babys cousins are boys and theres no girls this generation..... But early ultrasound showed it's a boy. Very, very clearly. Like kid flopped onto his back and spread his legs. So, now my concern is if hes already showing off his junk in the womb, we are gonna have our hands full when hes a teenager 🤣
We have the Natera test sitting on the kitchen counter, but ultimately decided against it. I'm a high stress, occasionally obsessive FTM, and I just knew that if I did the testing it wouldn't bring me any sort of peace of mind. Need to ask my doctor if I'm still going to be billed for any of it since i didnt use it or how that works out.
@angieeeeee Did they do the actual bloodwork? If they did, you're going to get billed. Do you have the results of the tests in the envelope? Personally, I would assume they are low risk if no one has approached you for further testing. I find it weird a nurse didn't give you the results over the phone. I guess each practice does it differently.
Re: Sex announcement thread
So this time I'm getting it just so I have all the information up front. I don't want any surprises. I wouldn't abort for any reason so that isn't even a factor for me getting the test.
I have two girls who I, of course, adore since girls are the best
Edit: Just want to edit to say, we wouldn’t have done anything if we did have DS the first time, the test would have been more for peace of mind of knowing one way or the other, but my scans didn’t really show anything so we decided it wasn’t necessary. But just having had that one random high risk factor, my age, and medications I’ve been on this time around, I just want to make sure everything is okay. Thankfully it was, and gender was a bonus!
Was correct
Unfortunately the NIPTs test revealed a severe disorder trisomy 13
My journey maybe coming to an end but congrats to all the November moms
Yes, so far I did the CVS test, waiting on results....
Doctors have known since pre-IVF PGD testing. But we wanted to wait until at least 12 weeks to find out. So excited for our little princess!
Also did nuchal Translucency U/S and MaterniT21. Nuchal bloodwork showed slight chance for abnormality but normal measurement. However MaterniT21 test showed everything came back negative for abnormalities. Our doctor said we shouldn't worry as the NIPT is a more accurate test. So breathing sighs of relief!
@perfectoops congrats!
We have the Natera test sitting on the kitchen counter, but ultimately decided against it. I'm a high stress, occasionally obsessive FTM, and I just knew that if I did the testing it wouldn't bring me any sort of peace of mind. Need to ask my doctor if I'm still going to be billed for any of it since i didnt use it or how that works out.