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Intro & CVS question

Lenox1975Lenox1975 member
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Hi All,

Just wanted to formally intro here and join you ladies!  I was a regular TTC >35 poster and am really happy to be on the other side. It's been a tough road for me and my DH and after a loss last year, I've had a really hard time getting comfortable with this pregnancy.  I don't feel like I will really feel good until after the first trimester.  I know many of you can relate :)

We have opted for a CVS, which we are having in 2 1/2 weeks when I will be at 12 weeks.  While it is scary and has risks, it is very important that we know and I'd rather know sooner vs later (why we are doing CVS vs amnio).  I live in NYC and our practice has a lot of experience with CVS - at our hospital the risk rates are lower than national average and the risks are the same for CVS and amnio.

For those of you who have had the CVS I was wondering if you could share your experience.  I'm honestly looking for some reassurance - we have read enough about the risks, so I'm looking for happy experiences :)

Me: 37 DH: 37 TTC since Jan 2012. RE consult and initial testing done in Aug 2012: SA fine, AMH 1.1 & HSG clear - on way to IUI but got BFP on 9/10/2012. m/c 10/3/2012 at 6w5d. BFP next cycle which was a c/p. IUI #1: Clomid 100mg 12/6= BFN. IUI#2 (unmedicated) Jan 2013 = BFN. Hysteroscopy 1/25/13. IUI#3 Clomid 100mg 2/23 = BFN IUI# 4: BFN. IVF #1 April 2013, BFP!  EDD 1/12/14 with Boy!
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  • elm005elm005 member
    We opted for the non invasive blood testing.  I respect your choice, but just curious why you are opting for an invasive procedure?  
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  • Lenox1975Lenox1975 member
    My understanding is that the results are 100% accurate for what they test
    Me: 37 DH: 37 TTC since Jan 2012. RE consult and initial testing done in Aug 2012: SA fine, AMH 1.1 & HSG clear - on way to IUI but got BFP on 9/10/2012. m/c 10/3/2012 at 6w5d. BFP next cycle which was a c/p. IUI #1: Clomid 100mg 12/6= BFN. IUI#2 (unmedicated) Jan 2013 = BFN. Hysteroscopy 1/25/13. IUI#3 Clomid 100mg 2/23 = BFN IUI# 4: BFN. IVF #1 April 2013, BFP!  EDD 1/12/14 with Boy!
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  • GuennieGuennie member
    Hello Lenox! So good to see you over here, congrats!! I completely understand feeling cautious after a previous loss. I also opted for the blood test because I was not willing to do anything which carried a risk, not when I finally made it this far. I do understand wanting answers and wanting to feel confident in the pregnancy. It is a very personal decision. I wish you all the best! Hugs!
    Me:41, DH:41 Positive for MTHFR mutations- one copy C677T, one copy A1298C. One daughter born on Thanksgiving in 2013. Six losses.
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  • 10-4LilBuddy10-4LilBuddy member
    Congratulations! I didn't do a CVS, but did Mat21 instead so I'm no help there. Welcome and so glad you are on this board!
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  • AbeilleAbeille member

    image10-4LilBuddy:
    Congratulations! I didn't do a CVS, but did Mat21 instead so I'm no help there. Welcome and so glad you are on this board!

    Same here.  Welcome! 

    Me: 38, PCOS/ DH: 37

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    BFP 2.6.12 m/c 6w5d | BFP 5.25.12 c/p

    -Back to the RE-

    3 medicated IUIs, all BFN

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  • MrsNukemMrsNukem member
    Hi Lenox! So great to see you here! I had a CVS with my twins, so that meant getting two separate samples since my twins were fraternal. I had my MFM do it, you definitely want someone who does them routinely.

    He first did an ultrasound to look for placement of the placentas so he can figure out how best to get the sample abdominal or through the cervix. Both my twins were done abdominally.

    He first gave me a numbing shot at the sample site. Then stuck the sample needle in. It wasn't painful to me, just a bit uncomfortable. But the sample only took about a minute. I watched one of the samples being taken on the ultrasound. I took it easy the rest of the day and laid on the couch.

    I had preliminary FISH results for the three major trisomies 13, 18, and 21 plus gender the very next day, which was a big relief. Full results in two weeks.

    I am a need to know person and that's why I went with CVS since Maternity 21 wouldn't work on twins. Also my previous loss was due to trisomy 13, and that haunted me for a long time. I wouldn't judge anyone who wants to do amino or CVS since its so personal and everyone has their reasons for doing it. Good luck to you and I hope you get awesome results!

    Me:40 AMA, DH:36 0% morph, TTC#1;
    BFP#1 4/2011, MMC 6/2011 11wks Trisomy 13;
    BFP#2 11/2011, CP
    FSH: 17.9, AMH: 2.2
    IVF#1 w/ICSI: ER 4/3: 5R,4M,4F
    ET 4/6 All 4 (1-8A+, 2-8A-, 1-3A) BFP#3
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    ET 8/30 (1-8A+, 1-6A+)
    Beta#1 9/10: 350; Beta#2 9/12: 796; Beta#3 9/20: 9155
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  • Jacque SillsJacque Sills member

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    Hi Lenox,

    I just wanted to say, 'hi' from the TTC after 35 group and so glad that you are doing well with your pregnancy!  Take care and know that we miss ya over there, but so happy for you being over here!  Lol... :)

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  • HeathernStevenHeathernSteven member
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    Hi Lenox,

    I just wanted to say, 'hi' from the TTC after 35 group and so glad that you are doing well with your pregnancy!  Take care and know that we miss ya over there, but so happy for you being over here!  Lol... :)

    THIS! SO glad you are here, miss you though! good Luck!

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    3 cycles clomid with Ob,
    1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob,
    Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12
    clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN
    1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN.
    2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid.
    3/15/13 scheduled laparoscopy & on bcp.

    May 10 IUI from injectibles - BFN 

    May 22 done with interventions it will either happen or it won't. 

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  • Lenox1975Lenox1975 member
    You all are so sweet!  Thanks so much for the welcomes - old friends and new!  And thanks for the CVS thoughts!  xoxoxo
    Me: 37 DH: 37 TTC since Jan 2012. RE consult and initial testing done in Aug 2012: SA fine, AMH 1.1 & HSG clear - on way to IUI but got BFP on 9/10/2012. m/c 10/3/2012 at 6w5d. BFP next cycle which was a c/p. IUI #1: Clomid 100mg 12/6= BFN. IUI#2 (unmedicated) Jan 2013 = BFN. Hysteroscopy 1/25/13. IUI#3 Clomid 100mg 2/23 = BFN IUI# 4: BFN. IVF #1 April 2013, BFP!  EDD 1/12/14 with Boy!
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  • Tigger & poohTigger & pooh member
    imageLenox1975:
    My understanding is that the results are 100 accurate for what they test


    I believe it tests for more than just Down's syndrome too.
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