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OMG - #2 not expected

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I feel like a naughty 16 year old girl who got knocked up.  Baby #1 just turned 1.  I stopped breastfeeding in the beginning of November - after several dry months my libido returned bigtime and DH and I were..errr...getting reacquainted quite often.   Period wasn't back but assumed this was cuz I just stopped breastfeeding and at age 42 I thought not so likely anyhow.

Last week started to feel breast tenderness, etc and today - double blue line x 2.  Can't believe it.  

I'm planning on doing CVS or amnio as soon as possible, the first time around I was so worried about miscarriage, etc so I didn't do either of those tests, but I really don't want to wait in dread like I did last year for all the ultrasounds.  My choice is not to keep a baby with a chromosomal abnormality and I'd rather find out sooner.  Feel a bit like a fool as I don't even know my LMP. 

Any experience with either of these tests? 

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Re: OMG - #2 not expected

  • danieleandwaynedanieleandwayne member

    First of all, congratulations!

    Second of all, I did the MaterniT21 test at 10 weeks. It was performed sooner than the other tests, is more reliable, and cheaper (since none of the genetic testing is covered by my insurance). If that's an option for you, I would recommend it highly. It's also less invasive and doesn't carry any risk like a CVS or amnio does (which they WOULD perform if you got a positive MaterniT21 test, as a 2nd confirmation, however).


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  • MT-HeadMT-Head member

    I did amnio with Son no. 1, and I want to say that was at 16 weeks? 

     With no. 2, the did an NT scan at 11 weeks (?) and it was very good, and I did MaterniT21 blood testing and was comfortable enough with the results that I didn't go for the amnio.  The MT21 results came about a week later, and I found out the baby's sex then, too.

    The anatomy scan at 19 weeks showed everything growing right on track and no soft markes for anything, so I remain comfortable with my choices.

    I'd read there was a greater risk of miscarriage with CVS than with amnio, although I think the risk is still small.

     Good luck!

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  • mouserNYmouserNY member

    Wow, Congratulations!

    Being a resident of California, they offer a Sequential Integrated Screening - Combines first and second blood test results with Nuchal Translucency (NT) ultrasound results.  I had this done by giving blood work in my first and second trimesters early on.  At 12 weeks, I got the NT Scan, it was very comfortable and noninvasive.  Good Luck!  Get ready to join the 2 under 2 group :-)

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  • letzgoracing81letzgoracing81

    What a surprise!

    You won't get any judgement from me (It appears no one is judging) I understand your decision to terminate if genetic issues come up.

    I skipped the blood test because I was carrying twins and was told it would not yield accurate results.  The NT Scan showed some issue so I went in for a CVS on both babies.  Baby A came back T-18.  Before we could terminate-we lost her due to issues with the T-18.   Baby B results came back fine, I am still carrying my beautiful boy at 32 weeks.

    The CVS testing on Baby A was not particularly painful....the sensation felt more odd (they went through my cervix)   They had to go through my stomach for Baby B....I won't lie...it hurt something terrible!   But it was very quick and over within a few minutes.

    If you are carrying a single fetus I would opt for the blood test /NT scan first.  You can decide to go for more invasive testing if those results come back showing issues.

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