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NT scan...baby measuring too big

MitchellovesnemoMitchellovesnemo member
in September 2013 Moms
So my NT scan was today & unfortunately I'm measuring 14 weeks 6 days so they weren't able to do the neck measurements. (Long story, I've been telling my drs office since I was 11 weeks that I want to do this ultrasound). Anyways in 29 & I'm kinda freaking out. I know I'm in the lower risk range. But I can't help but wonder now am I the 1/1000 on the chart? I know I shouldn't be stressing, but now I can't stop thinking about it. Please help walk me off the scared train. Any helpful advice is welcomed. Thank you.
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  • JamieWMJamieWM member
    Would it of helped if they said you are 1 in 1500? You wouldve been assigned a ratio. I personally don't think you are missing out on anything. NT Scan doesn't diagnose you with anything. If you are concerned maybe ask your ob what other tests you can do?

     

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  • noelani42noelani42 member
    What's the cutoff? I was 14w1d today and had mine done despite measuring big...
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  • MitchellovesnemoMitchellovesnemo member

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    What's the cutoff? I was 14w1d today and had mine done despite measuring big...

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  • AnjaOAnjaO member
    You can still have the quad test, which still had a very high accuracy rate.  The NT isn't perfect, either.  Would finding out if your baby has Down Syndrome affect your decision to continue the pregnancy?

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    imageAnjaO:
    You can still have the quad test, which still had a very high accuracy rate.  The NT isn't perfect, either.  
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  • daileymdaileym member
    If you are that worried about it, look into if it's too late to take the Verifi test. It's a blood test and it tells you your chances for a ton of chromosomal abnormalities. FWIW, I think you are being paranoid for no reason. You are not at any risk, so w
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  • michelle7482michelle7482 member
    In 4 to 6 wks you will have your anatomy scan and they will look for any abnormalities there.

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  • lovelyophelialovelyophelia member
    They are going to look for Downs markers on your anatomy scan anyway. With my first pregnancy, I did do all of the blood tests. I had a positive on my AFP. It turned out to be a false positive and DS is fine. I do agree the NT scan could help prepare you,
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  • MJHersheyMJHershey member

    Relax! it's fine... I didn't have the scan for DS and the blood work (my OB does a penta scan) said enough. It's not required, it's optional.  You'll what you need to see.  :)

    I echo the new tests they have (MT21, Verifi, etc), they can

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