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Update to "Genetic Appt Before Amnio"

MrsRonBurgundyMrsRonBurgundy member
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Hi Ladies,

I had posted asking what happens in the genetic appointment that is before (but separate from) the amnio.

I can report on our experience. All paperwork appointment, no peeing in cups, no blood, no nekked etc.

I thought they'd ask us to fill out a zillion forms on family medical history but instead a genetic counselor took us into her private office and drew a little coded family tree while she interviewed us about who died of what and how many siblings everyone had: Grandparents, parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, She went all the way to our first cousins. She wanted to know about cancer, diabetes. My grandmother lost a baby, she was interested in that (but it was so long ago that we don't know why) etc.

Afterward she told us all about the amnio, the risks it carries, what it can actually predict etc. It was a super comfortable nice appointment b/c she was great. I hope if you have it you get someone as wonderful as this woman was to us. It's the only time in this process I haven't felt rushed. Even my ob, who I like, always makes me feel a little rushed.

Our amnio is in about a week. Anyway, that is all.

Thanks for reading. Hope this helps someone.

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Re: Update to "Genetic Appt Before Amnio"

  • AmyLizAmyLiz
    This sounds exactly like my experience last week. My genetic counselor was wonderful too and gave me all the time I needed for questions, etc. Good luck with everything, no matter what you decide to do!
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  • kikdockikdoc
    Glad it went well. That was our experience, too. Very reassuring and helpful.
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  • Connys1976Connys1976
    Good Luck next week
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  • That.Just.HappenedThat.Just.Happened member
    This is exactly how ours was as well, I love our GC!
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  • tracey4228tracey4228 member

    That was exactly our experience. The amnio is actually easier than I expected. Just expect to be off your feet for the rest of the day and take it real easy the next day. 

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  • MrsRonBurgundyMrsRonBurgundy member
    Thanks so much, ladies. Yes, we have arranged for the amnio on a Friday when I am off work. I have the whole weekend to recover if I need it. They tried to change our appt (the doc suddenly become unavailable) after we both took off work and DH flipped out on them. They gave us the head of the dept. Good times. ha.
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