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pamelaine923
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Tell me about your amnio...
pamelaine923
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Re: Tell me about your amnio...
You "HAVE" to? Do you mind telling us why?
I was on the fence with getting one becuase I was told my LO had isolated choroid plexus cysts. Most research has led me to opt out of getting an amnio but I can't say I wouldn't mind the peace of mind the results might give me.
I posted on here about them -- most women who've had them say they aren't so bad. They just scare me...but apparently SOOO many ppl do them electively these days.
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I had an elective amnio, and it was a really good experience. My numbers had come back great from all testing, but because I'm 38 I was nervous and felt this was the best way to get a more definitive result. I had it done at 16w4d, which is right about what is recommended (I could also have done it a week earlier or later). The first thing I'd do is extensively research the facility that will perform the amnio. This is the most important factor in a successful test, and the biggest influence on any risk to the fetus. The facility I used has a loss rate of about 1:1500, which is extremely low especially as they work with so many high risk women.
They first had us meet with a genetics counselor, who asked for a genetic history of both our families, and explained the age-related risks for each potential chromosonal problem. She then explained the procedure in detail, and the risks associated with the procedure as well as things I could do to minimize any risk, ie bed rest and no lifting above 10 lbs. She was very reassuring, and really put both of us at ease.
Then we had a very detailed ultrasound, where they determined the exact location of the fetus, and the best place to insert the needle. Don't let the word "needle" scare you - it really wasn't bad and didn't hurt any more than a needle prick in the arm. As the needle hit my uterus the doctor said "now a very strange feeling", and that was truly the best way to describe it. Less than two minutes later it was over.
Anyway, now we know that we are having a very healthy little girl, and I'm glad everything worked out well. Hopefully you will have a good result too. I know it's scary. I'm hoping that if you're saying you "need" the amnio that means that everything will turn out great for you too. Best of luck.
Okay -- didn't mean to pry. I was just curious becuase I keep going back & forth in my head if I should get one. Sorry again.
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No worries! Some people would not make the same choices as me/us and I don't need any judging. I'm really bummed right now and a little freaked out. Just trying to keep my head up and hear other ppl's experiences.
I had one a couple of weeks ago because the blood test from my Nuchal came back with a 1 in 21 chance of the baby having down syndrome.
The actual procedure was rather quick. First we met with genetic counselor and then had detailed ultrasound and amnio. Needle wasn't too bad, felt pressure as they withdrew the fluid, and then just tried to take it easy for the next couple of days.
We wanted to know so that we could prepare ourselves and provide any care for the baby prior to birth in the case of heart defects. I was nervous, but we had the amnio done at a major hospital in our city, so they had a good record as they do amnios all day long.