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Swimmersfin · January 2013

Who else out there is going to have a screening test for Down Syndrome?

LilyGirl4 · January 2013

I think I'm having testing done in 2nd tri (around 16 weeks) and maybe it includes that? But no testing in 1st tri.

cvl105 · January 2013

I will be doing the NT scan and associated bloodwork. It's usually between 12 & 13 weeks, if I remember correctly. I did it last time as well.

bookworm982 · January 2013

We aren't doing any early screening. However, if anything appears abnormal in the anatomy scan, we would probably pursue further testing to be prepared.

mamasheridan · January 2013

i took the test with some of my older kids but then got a false positive and found out that happens alot so we dont test anymore we got alot of pressure to abort him and he didnt even have it (not that we would have anyway) ...Just be aware they arent 100%

1026pumpkin · January 2013

I'm planning to do the NT scan and early blood work at 12 weeks, but am not going to do an amnio unless my doctor thinks there's a good reason or the 12 week testing shows high probability of Down's.

I guess if it's something we're going to have to deal with, I'd like to know as soon as possible so we can start looking at the best hospital for delivery and interviewing the different doctors we'd need to work with once LO got here.

mmdd20 · January 2013

cvl105:
I will be doing the NT scan and associated bloodwork. It's usually between 12 & 13 weeks, if I remember correctly. I did it last time as well.

This exactly.

Swimmersfin · January 2013

Okay awesome. I was wondering if it was a common thing to do. I have my appointment on 2/28/13.

Could someone explain what it was like to have it done?

Swimmersfin · January 2013

anastasiacarmen:
Swimmersfin:
Okay awesome. I was wondering if it was a common thing to do. I have my appointment on 2/28/13.
Could someone explain what it was like to have it done?
at 12 weeks you get blood work and an ultrasound and more blood work at 15 weeks.
My OB does not give out ultrasound pictures at this bc they don't like people signing up for it just to see the baby bc that is not what it is meant for.

Did you get to see the screen and did they show you what they were looking for if you did get to?

mariahbutram · January 2013

careful witht he testing most insurances dont cover it i got stuck with a $3500 bill even though it was said to be routine bloodwork with my first child.

Swimmersfin · January 2013

mariahbutram:
careful witht he testing most insurances dont cover it i got stuck with a $3500 bill even though it was said to be routine bloodwork with my first child.

Oh wow!! Thank you for the heads up.

stephosu2 · January 2013

I likely will if insurance covers it, which they did last time. Otherwise no.

ejs207 · January 2013

bookworm982:
We aren't doing any early screening. However, if anything appears abnormal in the anatomy scan, we would probably pursue further testing to be prepared.

exactly this.

sugarellie · January 2013

I will be doing the NT scan and bloodwork. We will have the baby no matter what but I want to have a heads up if there is a heightened probability of something. We will not be doing an amnio or anything invasive though.

crkreativekids · January 2013

1026pumpkin:
I'm planning to do the NT scan and early blood work at 12 weeks, but am not going to do an amnio unless my doctor thinks there's a good reason or the 12 week testing shows high probability of Down's.I guess if it's something we're going to have to deal with, I'd like to know as soon as possible so we can start looking at the best hospital for delivery and interviewing the different doctors we'd need to work with once LO got here.nbsp;

This

kje120 · January 2013

Haven't decided if we're doing the NT scan this time or not. Based on my age (36) it might be recommended.

LilyGirl4 · January 2013

mariahbutram:
careful witht he testing most insurances dont cover it i got stuck with a $3500 bill even though it was said to be routine bloodwork with my first child.

My doctor also said that insurance would not cover 1st tri screening for us. She said if I were over 35 or had had another pregnancy with positive results that would have it done but since this is my first pregnancy and we are younger than 35, I don't think insurance will cover it.

Angelbaby117 · January 2013

I will have a test done for it. I am 25, but of course there is always that chance. Have you seen this blog about a mother raising a daughter with Downs?

https://www.kellehampton.com/2010/01/nella-cordelia-birth-story.html

It really got me choked up, but it's beautiful.

LnR70707 · January 2013

Swimmersfin:
anastasiacarmen:
Swimmersfin:

Okay awesome. I was wondering if it was a common thing to do. I have my appointment on 2/28/13.

Could someone explain what it was like to have it done?

at 12 weeks you get blood work and an ultrasound and more blood work at 15 weeks.

My OB does not give out ultrasound pictures at this bc they don't like people signing up for it just to see the baby bc that is not what it is meant for.

Did you get to see the screen and did they show you what they were looking for if you did get to?

Depends on where you get it done. My OB does not do the NT or anatomy scan in house so we go to the Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists in our hospital. All u/s images are shown on flat screen TVs angles specifically for patient viewing. Sometimes you get a tech that explains things as they go, other times they are quiet. Ask questions if you are curious about anything, unless you know what is what, u/s can get confusing. I did get pictures printed out from mine, a lot actually.

kelizr · January 2013

mdesmet20:
cvl105:
I will be doing the NT scan and associated bloodwork. It's usually between 12 & 13 weeks, if I remember correctly. I did it last time as well.

This exactly.

Same here! It's an extra ultrasound and in addition we get an idea if there's any risk. We probably won't do more, because it doesn't change anything for us. But at least if there is a risk we will know.

Pattern · January 2013

When I had my sons, I had an NT scan...my Dr.said there is a new blood test called Trisonomy21 which I will have done at 10 weeks ( they just take a sample of my blood...which I guess had some fetUS cells during this time) and it will screen for several genetic disorders including downs syndrome and they will also I'D gender...he said it is $235 if not covered by insurance.

LnR70707 · January 2013

Pattern:
When I had my sons, I had an NT scan...my Dr.said there is a new blood test called Trisonomy21 which I will have done at 10 weeks ( they just take a sample of my blood...which I guess had some fetUS cells during this time) and it will screen for several genetic disorders including downs syndrome and they will also I'D gender...he said it is $235 if not covered by insurance.

It is called Maternity21 and in general it is only offered to high risk patients or women over 35.

Pattern · January 2013

L&R70707:
Pattern:
When I had my sons, I had an NT scan...my Dr.said there is a new blood test called Trisonomy21 which I will have done at 10 weeks ( they just take a sample of my blood...which I guess had some fetUS cells during this time) and it will screen for several genetic disorders including downs syndrome and they will also I'D gender...he said it is $235 if not covered by insurance.

It is called Maternity21 and in general it is only offered to high risk patients or women over 35.

oops, Got the names confused....trisonomy21 is the medical term for downs syndrome..you are right is called MaterniT21, my Dr. recommend in place of an MY scan due to increased accuracy.

Juicy71 · January 2013

We are doing the NT scan at 12 weeks. If there are any markers for down's we'll do the MaterniT21 test. I won't do either CVS or amnio.

kariandsteveb · January 2013

I do not think so b/c i'm paranoid enough and a few of my friends did it and always had false positive results! It was awful that they had to worry about it for 9 long months when nothing was wrong at all! They had healthy babies and have NOT recommended it b/c it's only a % chance that there is anything wrong! But that is just my thoughts, you should do whatever makes you feel better.

dragonfly711 · January 2013

My hubby and I will be getting the US around 1113 weeks for Downs I am almost 39 and he is almost 41 our birthdays are next month. My hubby's sister has a Downs Syndrome boy who is in his 20s now so since it is in the family we want to check. Even if it turns out positive for Downs we will still have the baby. I have worked with many Downs kids and my friends sister was downs she lived til her 50s. I will do bloodwork and will go to genetic counseling but not sure if we would do amnio unless we had too.

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