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QUAD 4 results..scared

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Hey moms!

I was wondering if anyone else has experience something similar...I had my 20 week ultrasound and quad 4 in the same day.  Everything looked good with our baby girl on ultrasound, however a week later (today) I got a call from my dr. saying that I am at a higher risk 1 in 142 for this little girl having downs syndrome (sligh risk).  We have a genetic counseling appointment Wednesday morning, however at this point my husband and I are not wanting to do an amnio...any advice/personal stories would be very helpful.  I am very very scared.  

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  • LauraM18LauraM18
    I would try not to stress about it. Worrying (though I know that telling a pregnant woman not to worry is like telling dogs not to sniff) will only make you feel worse. I didnt have a quad 4 test because my doctor told me it usually gives results that will cause worry even though there is nothing wrong. Good luck and I will keep you in my T&P especially on Wednesday!
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  • wolson1988wolson1988 member

    A gal from my work was told that she had a 1 in 2 chance of having a baby with downs... Which is still only a 50% chance.  They met with a genetic counselor and did a ton of research to prepare for a baby with Downs.  Her daughter was born perfect, healthy and no disabilities.  I hope the same goes for you. A 1 in 142 chance is still really good odds of having a perfectly healthy baby!  Good luck and my thoughts and prayers are with you!

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  • DrBeepersWifeDrBeepersWife member
    The Quad screening has a high false positive, so keep that in mind.
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  • Summer0715Summer0715 member

    (1) the screening is just that - a screening so it doesn't confirm or deny that your child will have downs but gives you a rough ratio.  Our ratio was 1:100

    (2) while the genetic counselor was helpful in teaching us how the screening test works and going through our family history - they can't give you any more or less certainty than the screening

    (3) the only way to know for sure is the amnio

    While I certainly respect your opinion about not wanting one I decided to have one.  It was a simple procedure, didn't hurt - just a little pain at insertion and a weird sensation while the fluid was being withdrawn.  They also did a more detailed ultrasound so it was nice to see the baby again and have them explain more about what they were looking for.  I chose to have the procedure because I didn't want to prepare for the worst the entire rest of my pregnancy and cause myself a high level of anxiety.  The risk for the amnio was also low which was just another reason I felt comfortable moving forward with the amnio.

    I wish you the very best of luck in your appointment!!!

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  • janinekrausejaninekrause member

    I had tons of scares so can symphatize. I was told I had a 1 in 5 change of Trisomy 13. Then they revised it  to 1 in 13 because it was done wrong based on one of the twins dying at 14 weeks. then they said it was probably fine and just due to the other twin throwing of the results. Net net I was terrified and chose to do an amnio to just know either way.

    I was totally anti amnio and NEVER thought I would do it. But i started talking to friends who had done it who said it was no big deal and very very low risk- in fact, it is something like 1 in 500 or more with certain doctors. I did it- it was such less of a big deal than I thought. I did extra rest- didn't do anything for 2 days to be safe. and the results came back with no genetic issues.

    Not pushing an amnio but I couldn't go through my pregnancy not knowing.

    Regardless those results are still low risk when you actually look at the percentages. chances are everything is totally fine.

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  • ablanks4ablanks4
    Thank you so much ladies!  I am going to listen to all options with genetic counseling on wednesday.  Thank you for your encouragement and openness.  I'll keep you updated.
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  • kateanddjkateanddj
    We have a 1:52 chance which is still only 2% chance anything is wrong.  We opted out of meeting with the genetic councelor and the amnio because 98% was good for us but I was totally freaked the first few weeks after hearing the news.  But now after many an ultrasound she does not have any markers that would lead them to believe she has anything wrong with her.  Lots of prayers for you, LO and your family!  I am sure everything will be just fine :D
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