Anyone not having the NT scan?

sm81wells · August 2009

I am not sure if I am going to have it. My doctor never even mentioned it until I asked at the end of the appt. Anyone else?

Melly Mel · August 2009

My dr. sends everyone. I am going to have it done.

Temp36641187503164 · August 2009

This was discussed earlier

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/20575329.aspx

palmtreemandy · August 2009

We aren't doing it. We figure.. the only thing that can happen is to find out there MIGHT be a problem. Even then it could be a false postive..

but if finding out there MIGHT be a problem, it wouldnt change our minds about the pregnancy. We wouldnt abort just because there is a problem. All knowing would do, would be to cause a lot of anxiety over the next 30 weeks or so over something we can't change, and can't even gaurentee will happen.

We're putting faith in God for a happy healthy baby...

bubbles1233 · August 2009

It has to be done between 11-13 weeks, so if your ticker is right and you want one then you need to call your doctor today. My OB doesn't do the scan and the people who do book up fast because so many OBs use them.

Melly Mel · August 2009

bubbles1233:
It has to be done between 11-13 weeks, so if your ticker is right and you want one then you need to call your doctor today.

True! I didn't even notice your ticker.

Jessee28 · August 2009

palmtreemandy:

We aren't doing it. We figure.. the only thing that can happen is to find out there MIGHT be a problem. Even then it could be a false postive..

but if finding out there MIGHT be a problem, it wouldnt change our minds about the pregnancy. We wouldnt abort just because there is a problem. All knowing would do, would be to cause a lot of anxiety over the next 30 weeks or so over something we can't change, and can't even gaurentee will happen.

We're putting faith in God for a happy healthy baby...

So agree with this. God will look over our unborn baby!

Kie310 · August 2009

I'm not. It's a personal choice either way.

jill_aitoro7 · August 2009

palmtreemandy:
We aren't doing it. We figure.. the only thing that can happen is to find out there MIGHT be a problem. Even then it could be a false postive..

but if finding out there MIGHT be a problem, it wouldnt change our minds about the pregnancy. We wouldnt abort just because there is a problem. All knowing would do, would be to cause a lot of anxiety over the next 30 weeks or so over something we can't change, and can't even gaurentee will happen.

We're putting faith in God for a happy healthy baby...

My DH and I feel exactly the same. We're opting not to.

Melly Mel · August 2009

MrsJulieT:

Melly Mel:
My dr. sends everyone. I am going to have it done.

It is still optional your dr cannot force you to have it. Some insurance companies don't cover it.

It was not offered when we had our DS so we don't see the need to do it this time around either.

I understand that. I should have clarified....it is part of his prenatal care for every woman. Of course you can decline if you choose to.

Melly Mel · August 2009

MrsJulieT:

Melly Mel:
My dr. sends everyone. I am going to have it done.

It is still optional your dr cannot force you to have it. Some insurance companies don't cover it.

It was not offered when we had our DS so we don't see the need to do it this time around either.

I understand that. I should have clarified....it is part of his prenatal care for every woman. Of course you can decline if you choose to.

AllieNC · August 2009

I am trying to keep all of this straight... what is it?

babywhoknows28 · August 2009

We haven't completely decided - but I am leaning towards not doing it. I'm not going to do anything differently regarding the results - it's not even about God or faith for me. Chances are very good that everything will be fine.

ougrad1 · August 2009

Why wouldn't you have it done? It's just another opportunity to see that sweet baby on u/s.

ougrad1 · August 2009

palmtreemandy:

We aren't doing it. We figure.. the only thing that can happen is to find out there MIGHT be a problem. Even then it could be a false postive..

but if finding out there MIGHT be a problem, it wouldnt change our minds about the pregnancy. We wouldnt abort just because there is a problem. All knowing would do, would be to cause a lot of anxiety over the next 30 weeks or so over something we can't change, and can't even gaurentee will happen.

We're putting faith in God for a happy healthy baby...

I completely respect your opinion however, there are some things that can be repaired/fixed inutero if they are found early enough. Just something to think about.

babyluv617 · August 2009

We're not.

puppcake · August 2009

I haven't decided yet, and I don't know my DH's opinion yet. My friend (who now has a healthy 7 month old daughter) took the test and it showed that there was a chance for Down Syndrome. Luckily baby Autumn was born happy and healthy, but my poor friend was so worried for all that time before hand. I'm not sure what I want to do.

Tess12 · August 2009

ougrad1:
Why wouldn't you have it done? It's just another opportunity to see that sweet baby on u/s.

We had a very stressful experience the first time. They couldn't get the correct measurements and the numbers kept changing. There's a lot of room for human error in that test. I can understand why someone who is a worrier would rather skip it.

newslady · August 2009

palmtreemandy:

We aren't doing it. We figure.. the only thing that can happen is to find out there MIGHT be a problem. Even then it could be a false postive..

but if finding out there MIGHT be a problem, it wouldnt change our minds about the pregnancy. We wouldnt abort just because there is a problem. All knowing would do, would be to cause a lot of anxiety over the next 30 weeks or so over something we can't change, and can't even gaurentee will happen.

We're putting faith in God for a happy healthy baby...

This exactly!