NT Scan/Blood - Positive
Kiki33
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I know that there are people out there who have it worse than me, and asking "why me" is pathetic, but I can't help but wonder when my husband and I will catch a break. 3 IVF cycles, two miscarriages, and finally a pregnancy that made it past 12 weeks (started as a twin pregnancy, but found out that we lost one twin between 6-8 weeks).
My husband and I decided to do the NT scan and blood work to test for Trisonomy and Downs. The scan went great - Doctors said everything looked totally normal: 1.5cm and clear presence of a nasal bone. After that I appt, I finally started to feel some confidence in this pregnancy - I even told some people I was pregnant. Well, a week later we get our blood results and were told we have a 1/156 chance of our baby having Downs. I understand that is less than 1%, but I just can't take anymore bad news this year. My PAPP-A was .73 and my HcG was 3.3 which is what caused the positive results. We opted for the $250 Maternity 21 test but it takes 10 days for results (a week from yesterday). I I know no one can tell me everything will be OK, but has anyone else gone through this with positive or negative outcomes? I cannot believe I have to wait another week for the results - everything about this pregnancy has been a wait - this is the worst.
Re: NT Scan/Blood - Positive
I hope you get some better news from the MT21 test. We had it done, too, and FWIW our results were back in a week, not 10 days. There's no hurt in calling to ask if they got them in early.
I know those kinds of odds are scary, but things are still in your favor. Don't give up hope, yet.
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I had a very similar experience. This is IVF #3 for us, two miscarriages and the first pregnancy to make it this far. I opted for all testing given our circumstances. I was told I have low PAPP-A from the NT scan but my downs testing was still pretty high but under 1/1000 so they recommended the quad screening. We did that and then my odds tanked instead of going above 1000. An amnio was out of the question for us so we did the m21 test. It was a long week to wait but we got results the morning of our anatomy scan and everything is negative. I have read some info that low papp-a can cause false positives in the bloodwork, but the genetic counselor never told me that. It is entirely possible this is a false positive. Hang in there, I know how rough it is. Please PM if you need to talk! Hugs!
I know it's easier said than done to tell you to try and stay positive. My doctor sent me to a maternal fetal doctor last month just telling me there was something on my blood work he wanted to clear up. When I went in for the ultrasound I had no idea they were checking for Downs markers. I was floored and had a breakdown in the office. Apparently my blood work put me at a 1/258 chance of having a Downs baby. After the ultrasound, they moved me up to 1/532 and saw 0 markers. The only other option given to me was to do an amnio. I was too nervous as I had a miscarriage earlier this year. So, I can't speak for the other tests but I know somewhat what you are going through.
Big hugs to you.
First, let me say that I am sorry that you are going through this, it does suck.
We did the scan and blood work as well and got positive results with the first blood draw - 1:65. After the 2nd blood draw it went to 1:400, the Dr said it was because of low PAPP-A hormone levels (.2) - so now I'm being monitored as my placenta MAY not do it's job properly as the pregnancy goes on.
I know it's difficult to not worry, but try not to. It's not healthy for you or baby, and I honestly believe that positive thoughts go a long way.
GL, I'm sure everything will be fine and you'll be holding your LO in no time!
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My mom was told that my sister most likely had downs.
Today she's a very bright, outgoing teenager who has even skipped a grade in school. Try not to worry.
Thank you all for the kind words. These boards have really been there for me the past couple of years. It is so nice to hear from people who know what I am going through. This isn't something I am vocal about, so it helps to have an outlet.
I am trying to stay positive - the scary thing for me is that someone needs to be the "1" and all 156 of us in this hypothetical group have the same less than 1% chance.
I hope my results come in a bit early - so jealous some of you only waited a week! Maybe I will call Monday afternoon just to check in.
When these results come back negative - I plan to really start to enjoy this pregnancy. The tech the other day said she's 90% sure it's a boy - I just want the best for my baby.