Finally got my NT (and sex) test results.

easjer05 · November 2011

Risk of DS went from 1:522 to 1:2120.

Risk of Trisomy 13 or 18 went from 1:910 to 1:>10,000.

And the sex test ('Jack or Jill Test' which supposedly searches for unique DNA samples in the mother's blood) indicated the sex we anticipated from the NT scan. If you remember what that was, well done you! We have officially decided to keep it a secret (except for some very select people who can keep secrets), so I'm practicing now. Wink We will get confirmation of the sex via u/s in the next few weeks, but the test is supposed to be pretty accurate and we'd be totally shocked to learn differently at this point (though equally happy - we have no preference).

Middlesnpoddles · November 2011

Awesome! Your NT results sound like they went really well. I think it's awesome that you're keeping it a surprise.. There's no way I could!

valroberts2002 · November 2011

What is the Jack or Jill test? I didn't know there was such a thing that could tell you the sex before the 20 week u/s.

Congrats!

easjer05 · November 2011

valroberts2002:
What is the Jack or Jill test? I didn't know there was such a thing that could tell you the sex before the 20 week u/s.

Congrats!

https://www.geneticstesting.com/gendertest/gendertest.htm

I don't think it's widely available outside Houston, though they may offer a kit for sale? It was free to patients of my OB who do their NT scans there, so we said sure. We wouldn't have paid for it separately. The results are reported to be fairly accurate and anecdotally I haven't found anyone who was given an incorrect result yet.

jbeck78 · November 2011

Oh man, I dont remember, I am off to go check that post though, I cant be kept in suspense

I am glad your results came back well.

jmgcoggins · November 2011

jbeck78:

Oh man, I dont remember, I am off to go check that post though, I cant be kept in suspense

I am glad your results came back well.

I did this as well. And easjer I'm super excited for you!

redheadinlove · November 2011

People finding out the sex via NT scans makes me wish I was getting the NT scan! Haha Glad it went so well! =]

mrsbecky07 · November 2011

I am glad the results are so good! Yay!

jbeck78 · November 2011

Yay, I know what it is

lafinley · November 2011

I went Monday for my scan and gender test. How long did it take for the results to be posted to the phone system?

The lady wouldn't even look to see what she thought. She said she had been wrong many of times and I wOuld know for sure in a few days

easjer05 · November 2011

lafinley:
I went Monday for my scan and gender test. How long did it take for the results to be posted to the phone system?

The lady wouldn't even look to see what she thought. She said she had been wrong many of times and I wOuld know for sure in a few days

I didn't actually check before today, and didn't think they would be ready since they said a week to 10 days. Today was 6 days post-tests. Maybe start checking around 4-5 days?

lafinley · November 2011

You have more patience then me...lol. I'll be stalking that line daily. What location did you go to? I thought it was going to be just gender results sp I was shocked when she said downs and trisomy too. Do they give you yours odds over the phone?

militarywife2b · November 2011

I'Ve been calling our little one gummy bear to keep away from anything gender specific.

easjer05 · November 2011

We went to CMG on Fannin near Texas Women's. I went primarily for the NT scan and results, the sex was the freebie.

All the odds were over the phone. They started with the DS risks (gave the before test risk and after test risk) and then the trisomy 13/18 risk (same, before and after) and then the sex results.

GL - I thought I'd be more anxious, but I knew our u/s had gone well and expected good results from the scan. And I've been anxious about finding out the sex. There's a lot mixed up in it for me. No preferences, but a lot of emotion and grieving wrapped around either sex. It just makes me miss my son again in a new way.

But we're pleased things seem to be going well this time and it helps to bond a little with this baby to know what s/he is and call him/her by his/her name.

easjer05 · November 2011

militarywife2b:
I'Ve been calling our little one gummy bear to keep away from anything gender specific.

We've been sticking to 'little parasite' but that seems a little mean. We mean it affectionately, I swear! Need to find a good nickname; 'the heffalump' has been coming out a bit more lately, for reasons neither of us can articulate.