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NT Scan and Bloodwork????

ginger01604ginger01604
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I was wondering how many of you are having this done?  If so why?

 I have to decide today if I want to have this done.  I have talked to my OB about it and she explained what the pros and cons are in her opinion but told me it was up to me.  I am having trouble deciding if I really want to get this test done or if I just want to let it be.

There is a part of me that feels whatever happens happens, and We will deal with whatever is on our plate.

What are your thoughts?

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  • sandylousandylou member
    imageginger01604:

    I was wondering how many of you are having this done?  If so why?

     I have to decide today if I want to have this done.  I have talked to my OB about it and she explained what the pros and cons are in her opinion but told me it was up to me.  I am having trouble deciding if I really want to get this test done or if I just want to let it be.

    There is a part of me that feels whatever happens happens, and We will deal with whatever is on our plate.

    What are your thoughts?

    This. I am already stressed enough. I don't want to add any additional pressure/stress/worry that may be unnecessary. I'm reading the daily affirmations and trying to take it one day at time know my body knows what to do.

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    We're having it done tomorrow.  While the results won't change anything about how we proceed with this pregnancy, I want to be prepared for the possibilities, and I want to enjoy the day my child is born, as much as I can.  It seems like finding out about a disability or chromosomal abnormality right at birth would take away some of the joy of that day. 
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  • MissbollingerMissbollinger

    I'm getting it done today, I had it done with both my boys and its just helpful to know what is ahead.  With DS2 he descended to fast down the birth canal and didn't cry just grunted.  They took him to the Special nursery for what seemed like an eternity and I was in the dark.  I would rather be prepared than in the dark but that's just me.

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  • pawcallpawcall member
    We are having ours done (the first part, anyway) on Monday.  Ultimately, it's a very personal decision.  The only advice I can really offer is that you probably shouldn't bother doing it unless you're committed to doing the followup testing should you "screen positive" (amnio or CVS).
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  • prostarr19prostarr19 member

    We had ours done and we haven't gotten any phone calls from our doctor so we are hoping that nothing is wrong. I have an appointment with her next week so we'll probably go over results then, but I'm going under the assumption that nothing is wrong.

    Is something came back as positive, DH and I wouldn't do anything unless there were serious problems with the LO.

     

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  • mlheadlemlheadle
    We are doing it because we want to be as prepared as possible for anything. It's a really personal choice - just do what feels right to you.
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  • *kendrick**kendrick* member

    We did the NT scan and it was a good experience. For us, it had everything to do with extra information. I am the type of person where more information is always better.

    DH has a sister with a genetic anomaly and should our baby be at greater risk for disabilities it would help us prepare: from ruling out a home or center birth to choosing a hospital with the best NICU to investigating local resources to reading up to praying. I doubt that we would've done more invasive tests because of the risks.

    Plus we wanted to see the baby again and make sure he/she was still there and growing (we'd had a previous loss and thus lots of anxiety with this PG). We got to see the baby lots during the extended time on the machine and the dr even switched to 3d u/s when the baby was too wiggly for the measurements. We loved watching it play, nap, then play again. We went home with pictures and some video clips.

    Since the test has no physical risks and for us more information is emotionally beneficial, it made complete sense to do it.

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  • shpinz13shpinz13
    My doctor's office doesn't do the test at 12 weeks and instead waits until 16 weeks. We could have it done early (between 11 and 13 weeks) but we decided not to. We figured it's not going to change anything. It will have no effect on how we feel about this child, so why do it? Plus, we are getting the 16 week test done so anything we find out then will just allow us to prepare for whatever we need to. That's how we viewed it.
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  • NoemiJNoemiJ

    imageMichelleL1118:
    We're having it done tomorrow.  While the results won't change anything about how we proceed with this pregnancy, I want to be prepared for the possibilities, and I want to enjoy the day my child is born, as much as I can.  It seems like finding out about a disability or chromosomal abnormality right at birth would take away some of the joy of that day. 

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  • nygirl07nygirl07 member
    We decided against it and after reading all the stories of people that got false positives I'm glad we did.  There is nothing they can change by doing the test unless you decided to terminate which we wouldn't so I see no point in stressing myself out and worrying over something I can't change
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  • Doodle2011Doodle2011
    It's also another chance to see your LO!  You can always just look at it that way.  The developmental changes are astounding.
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  • 123grace123grace

    imagenygirl07:
    We decided against it and after reading all the stories of people that got false positives I'm glad we did.  There is nothing they can change by doing the test unless you decided to terminate which we wouldn't so I see no point in stressing myself out and worrying over something I can't change

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  • tpatchtpatch

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    We are having ours done (the first part, anyway) on Monday.  Ultimately, it's a very personal decision.  The only advice I can really offer is that you probably shouldn't bother doing it unless you're committed to doing the followup testing should you "screen positive" (amnio or CVS).

    why do you suggest this?  I spoke with my doctor about doing the scan and blood work but no follow up tests.  If they say there is a chance of downs, I would rather know but remain hopeful during the pregnancy however prepare myself for delivery that something might not be perfect.  I appreciate your input.

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