First Trimester testing

mlamping · June 2013

Hello,

I need help. What test were you offered while in your first trimester and do you think they were worth it? I am so confused and not sure what to do.

thanks very much

happywifemomofone · June 2013

We opted out of all first tri screening, as we knew that we would never terminate a PG if there were abnormalities. OB suggested the Quad screen in second tri, and that's what we are planning to do.

Guennie · June 2013

I opted out of first tri screening for the same reason. I'm not sure what the test is called but I have to decide now if I want the blood test in 2nd tri. I think they will do that at my 16 week appt on Monday if I opt to do it. Not sure if insurance covers this since it's an optional screening? That's confusing to me as well.

playball13 · June 2013

We are doing the NT scan. We will not be terminating if anything comes up (NT just gives some odds) but I feel that it is important to plan if there are any chances of disabilities. I want to make sure that I have time to find the right developmental experts (pediatrician, etc...) if I might need to. My insurance covers it.

mlamping · June 2013

Thank you ladies. I am not sure what we will do, but I do not see myself ending the pregnancy either.

lsonger · June 2013

We did the Verifi test. Our doctor suggested it over an amnio as it is much less risky. It was a simple blood test, took 10-14 days to get results (we got ours in 10). We also did a NT scan however the tech said it was a formality b/c Verifi tests were negative for any abnormalities. We wanted to know, so at least we could be prepared if something was wrong.

lkreske · June 2013

We did the first tri NT test and even though I had 2nd thoughts b/c we wouldn't have terminated either way, I'm glad we did it. It reduced my odds from 1:164 to 1:5000. Def sets my mind as ease a little.

thirsty85 · June 2013

We are doing testing too, but like another poster said, more for knowledge. We would not terminate, but to know what we may be facing is important to us.

Tigger & pooh · June 2013

With our last pregnancy and this one we did the nt scan and the 2nd tri blood work quad screen and neural tube blood work. We found out at 18 wks our little girl had a severe ntd called encephelocele. A large bubble the size of her head was at the base of her skull was filled with spinal fluid and brain matter. It was 50/50 if she would make it to full term and if she did was going to be seizures, feeding tubes, ventilators, and much more. We did terminate because of the severity but I only tell you this because everyone always says we would never terminate but I don't think everyone realizes how bad some defects are... Well at least I didn't. Even if you won't terminate in the absolute worst case scenario imagine going to your 20 wks ultrasound so excited to see your little bean to find out crushing news how sick they are? I think being as prepared as possible for a special needs child is also important and keeping yourself in the dark doesn't mean it can't happen. This is just my two cents though.

mlamping · June 2013

Yes, I agree, some testing is better than none. With my first dd we did the scan and some blood work. I will probably do the same. I am not sure yet, but thank you for all the suggestions and input.

Ohiomama2013 · June 2013

I just had my blood drawn for the panorama screen. Not covered by insurance, but the company gives a self pay discount so it was only 195 dollars. Skipped the NT because it would have costed more, and is less accurate for screening for trisomies. As an added bonus, we'll also know the sex when we get the results in 10 to 14 days. Praying for a healthy baby!
Yes, it's confusing. I think we've all just tried our best to make informed decisions without a whole lot of certainty.

kje120 · June 2013

We did the MaterniT21 test when I was 10 weeks. With our DS we did the NT scan but because I'm over 35 I got offered the newer test this time.

OleMissBride · June 2013

We did the NT scan/bloodwork and the Harmony test. We really only did Harmony because one of the docs that did a quick US at 10w freaked me out when he said the nuchal measurement was high and there was something else going on with the bowels(we later found out that the bowels think was normal for 10w plus the nuchal measurement looked fine at the actual NT scan). Anyways- we got very worried until the NT scan came back low risk but had already done Harmony at that point.

In hindsight, Harmony was overkill even being 36 with previous losses. We did find out the gender and that we're still low risk. All good, but I'd opt for just the NT if we had to do it over again.

Thai527 · June 2013

Ohiomama2013:
I just had my blood drawn for the panorama screen. Not covered by insurance, but the company gives a self pay discount so it was only 195 dollars. Skipped the NT because it would have costed more, and is less accurate for screening for trisomies. As an added bonus, we'll also know the sex when we get the results in 10 to 14 days. Praying for a healthy baby!
Yes, it's confusing. I think we've all just tried our best to make informed decisions without a whole lot of certainty.

What is the panorama screen?

Thai527 · June 2013

kestock120:
We did the MaterniT21 test when I was 10 weeks. nbsp;With our DS we did the NT scan but because I'm over 35 I got offered the newer test this time.

'Newer' test? There is a new nt scan?

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