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Ob update - we scheduled a CVS

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I saw my Ob today and she was super supportive of CVS.  The quoted complication rate is 1:500, but she said it's recently been revised downward to 1:1000.  So, in a couple of weeks I'll have an u/s, meet with the genetic counselor, and then do the CVS.  I really don't think I'll be able to enjoy this pregnancy until we have answers.  I may be worried for nothing, but with prior presumed egg quality problems - well, I'm anxious.  And hey - added bonus for early sex determination!

All else is evidently well.  No doppler or u/s, but my uterus is evidently the right size Huh?

Oh, and another interesting tidbit - she confirmed that my risk of pre-E/HELLP was higher before due to having used donor eggs.  So the combo of this being an OE pregnancy and a second pregnancy really reduces my risk... but we will still keep an eye on my BP.

 

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Re: Ob update - we scheduled a CVS

  • schmoodleschmoodle member
    I'm sorry you didn't get a look/listen but glad all seemed to be on track. And best of luck with the CVS, I understand the desire for more concrete answers.
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  • SS091506SS091506
    We had NT Scan and an amnio with my dd.  It was so good to get those results andknow everything is fine.  It really allowed me to enjoy the rest of the pregnancy, YKWIM?   Excuse my ignorance but what is the difference between a CVS and an amnio?
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  • alchrisalchris member
    I'm glad you'll be able to have it done.  Keep us posted, please!
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  • JillRock96JillRock96 member
    I think I would probably do the same for peace of mind.  Good luck!!!
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  • epphdepphd member

    CVS  (chorionic villus sampling) can be done earlier - between 10-12 weeks, and it collects cells from the placenta whereas amnio collects amniotic fluid.  They are similar in what they can tell you - they can both diagnose chromosomal defects and for inherited disorders such as Tay Sachs and CF. But because it's done so early, it can't diagnose things like lung maturity.  Otherwise they are kind of similar.

     

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  • kristinamh6kristinamh6
    I'm glad she was supportive, and i hope it gives you some peace of mind so you can enjoy this pregnancy. Bonus that you get to find out the sex so early! Sorry, I know it sucks to have appointments without an ultrasound, or even a doppler. And good news about the reduced risk for pre-E/HELPP. Sounds like a good appointment all around!
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  • GuitaristsGirlGuitaristsGirl
    I was thinking about you just the other day and wondering if you'd had a chance to ask about your pre-e/ HELLP risk!  So glad she confirmed that its lower - and so glad she'll still keep a close eye on you ;)
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  • charmcitygirlcharmcitygirl member
    So glad you will get answers sooner than later and will be able to truly enjoy this pregnancy!
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  • caityrcaityr

    Good for you, I was so glad I did it too. Curious about the DE/HELLP connection....did you know about that? 

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  • tina623tina623 member
    I missed the backstory but I'm sorry you didn't get an u/s.  Good luck with the CVS and I'm glad you have a reduced risk of complications.
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  • jmkatzjmkatz
    So glad you will get some answers and peace of mind! :)
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  • BeccaLandesBeccaLandes member
    It sounds like things are going really well.  A CVS is great because it will give you peace of mind so early on in the pregnancy.  My friend had a CVS with her twins and it was really not a big deal, so I am sure it will go well!
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  • LucyPevensieLucyPevensie member
    I think this is a smart plan and I think you are going to come through everything with flying colors! 
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    Good for you, I was so glad I did it too. Curious about the DE/HELLP connection....did you know about that? 

    Through a convo with GuitarsGirl, I learned about the connection. There was just a big study about it - they think the increased risk of preE/HELLP has to do with exposure to two foreign antigens - the donor's and the father's. The risk of an OE baby is reduced because the only foreign antigen is the father's.  Second pregnancies are even lower risk because the body becomes tolerized to the novel antigens.  I can track down the study if you'd like :) 

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