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XP: Anyone test positive for Trisomy 18?

FordlorFordlor member
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A friend of mine (she's 17 weeks pregnant) just found out she tested positive for Trisomy 18 on the intial testing (quad screen, I think?).  She goes in on Friday for a level 2 u/s.  I've heard of some false positives on this test and wondering if anyone would like to share their story, to calm my nerves and hers too.

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Re: XP: Anyone test positive for Trisomy 18?

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    Mrs.TonyMrs.Tony
    I had an abnormal AFP with my second pregnancy and my son has T18.  I lost him at 18 weeks 3 days.  We were referred for a level 2 ultrasound in light of the results. When we went in for the level 2, he had no heartbeat.  There are definitely false positives out there but I am one of the unlucky ones who had it be a true result
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    sierra75@hotmail.comsierra75@hotmail.com
    I am 18 weeks pregnant and I tested postive for Trisomy 18.  I am going in on Monday for genetic counselling and an ultrasound with an amnio.  I am terrified for the results.  Although the chances of it being Trisomy 18 are 1 in 264, I have never felt so worried in my life.  My husband has been immersing himself in work so he won't think about it. But meanwhile, I am at home...thinking...lonely...scared.  I've told him how much I need his support and company, but he's not getting it.  If I lose this baby and he wasn't there for me, it could be the end of us.  I'm really hurt that he can't put his "important things" on hold for a few days.  I really don't need this stress on top of everything else.  It's so different for me because I can feel my baby moving and it's a constant reminder of the possibility that I might lose the baby.  I hope your friend has a good support group and I wish her all the best.  No one can possibly imagine the love and worry I feel for this child.
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    MDTerpBrideMDTerpBride

    I understand how you are feeling.  I am 13 weeks pregnant, and the doc just told me I have 1 in 77 chance of having a baby with Down Syndrome.  I'm not going to to an amniocentesis, but I'm doing the second ultrasound and blood test.  I keep telling myself there is a good chance the doctors screwed up my results somehow.

     I too love my unborn child, and the dreams I had of a healthy baby with a normal life died the day the doctor told me my high chances of down syndrome.  But I tell myself these things happen for a reason, that God has a plan for my family. That having a child with Down Syndrome will bring a different kind of gift to our lives.    I'm sorry for how you are feeling, I only hope for the best for you.

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