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genetic testing... f/u appt today (long sorry)

jeannabeanjeannabean
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So I had my post-op follow up today. I am so mixed with emotion right now. I just started to be okay and accept the fact that we wouldn't have a baby in 6 months, and that we were gonna start trying again after the 6 mo had passed... After my d&c they sent a tissue sample out for genetic testing, Well we found out today that there was a chromasomal defect. I dont remember the name but it started with the letter 't' and had the #13 in it. He said that the baby had an extra chromasome and wouldn't have survived anyway. We also found out that it was a boy, DH and I both REALLY wanted a boy and even did all the old wives tales to get one (I guess one good thing is that one of them worked!) and it broke my heart in a whole other way finding this out, but I did want to know and thought about it for the 3wks since the d&c. Now DH & I have to go for genetic counceling and I have to see a high risk specialist. So here is my question: have any of you experienced this? Im so confused what it all means, and of course all I heard/thought was 'you and DH can't make a baby' I'm sure thats not the case, but its all I can think about. I am also angry all over again. I'm so pissed at all the people who blink, get prego, and don't even want it. ugh!! Sad
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Re: genetic testing... f/u appt today (long sorry)

  • Scout05Scout05 member
    Was it trisomy 13?
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  • jeannabeanjeannabean

    imageambrandau2:
    Was it trisomy 13?

    Maybe? I think thats what he said....I wanted to write it down, but he said that he would give me a copy and we forgot to get it after I had to make my gajillion appointments.

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  • Scout05Scout05 member

    That is not an uncommon cause of pregnancy loss, not that that make you feel better. I hope your docs can help you, and give you some insights. There are a lot of great resources on the Web that outline the various trisomys.

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  • I_am_DCAI_am_DCA

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Over 50% of miscarriages are from chromosomal problems (too many or too few chromosomes).  Autosomal trisomies (like tri 13) are the most common cause.  Not really sure why they would send you to a genetic counselor for this.  What it your first loss?  Typically a trisomy happens because the chromosomes did not properly split during meiosis.  The extra copy may have come from either parent.  It's a random event, increases with age of the patient (more common over 35) and for the most part does not happen in subsequent pregnancies.

    Again I am truly sorry.  Best of luck. 

     

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  • jeannabeanjeannabean
    imageI_am_DCA:

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Over 50% of miscarriages are from chromosomal problems (too many or too few chromosomes).  Autosomal trisomies (like tri 13) are the most common cause.  Not really sure why they would send you to a genetic counselor for this.  What it your first loss?  Typically a trisomy happens because the chromosomes did not properly split during meiosis.  The extra copy may have come from either parent.  It's a random event, increases with age of the patient (more common over 35) and for the most part does not happen in subsequent pregnancies.

    Again I am truly sorry.  Best of luck. 

     

    I'm not too sure why they are sending me either. This was my 1st pregnancy and I am 24. It has me thinking the worst at this point, although post like yours and a friend who suffered multiple misscarriges and was told that she could never have a baby (has 2 & prego now) give me a small glimpse of hope. My most nagging question is if this is something that will always happen once it happens, or just a fluke...

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  • teachinbrteachinbr
    I got the results from my genetic testing and our baby girl had trisomy 16 (I dont know the results of the other sac).  I was told it is the most common reason for miscarriage in the first trimester.  We have an appt with a genetic counselor since this is my second miscarrige in a row and also was a miscarriage of twins.  Just curious, why are you being sent to a high risk specialist? 
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  • jeannabeanjeannabean

    imageteachinbr:
    I got the results from my genetic testing and our baby girl had trisomy 16 (I dont know the results of the other sac).  I was told it is the most common reason for miscarriage in the first trimester.  We have an appt with a genetic counselor since this is my second miscarrige in a row and also was a miscarriage of twins.  Just curious, why are you being sent to a high risk specialist? 

     No idea.... maybe my dr is overly cautious? Im thinking about calling tomorrow and asking a few more questions.

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  • HeidiseanHeidisean member
    My baby had triploidy which is an extra chromosome on all of them so instead of having 46 which is normal my baby had 69! This is my 3rd mc and there is no need for genetic counseling and I am 34! There is really no reason to have genetic counseling for this since it is a considered a fluke and nothing they could tell you to do different. GL
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