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Update [AGAIN]: Level II U/S and Genetic Counseling

CarolinaGirl2014CarolinaGirl2014 member
edited September 2013 in Adoption
Thank you thank you for the love and support! Today went as perfectly as it could! The University was prompt and kind and skilled. Genetic counseling revealed that I am not, in fact, high-risk. I have a higher risk of down's due to the AFP- 1:130. Another nice tidbit was that I am not higher risk for anything but Down's Syndrome. The U/S was amazingly clear and showed NO marker's for Down's! She was healthy, growing perfectly at exactly 1 lb, and as wiggly and obstinate as possible! They don't officially lower my risk but said that technically it is now about 1:390 instead! I already knew I would not risk miscarriage from an amnio, but they readily offer a newer test that looks for Down's Syndrome from the baby's DNA in my blood that is 99.3% accurate. SO i feel a HUGE relief with the normal U/S but look forward to getting those results around next Tues to know for sure! The PAP's were also relieved and excited to be meeting this weekend.
I even felt compelled to share a pic of her face and one of her pitching a fit with her mouth open :-)

Thanks again- you ladies are amazing!

UPDATE: The University called me to let me know that the blood test came back and she tested NEGATIVE for Down's Syndrome! While this is not 100% conclusive, we are all happy with the 99.3% accuracy. I still have to go back in 5 weeks to see if I am clear of Placenta Previa, but the doctor said that it will more than likely resolve on its own before it's officially even diagnosed as PP and a real concern. Plus, it will be the first time baby's A-Mom will be able to see her move on an ultrasound. :)

Birthmom to A, 1/8- the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -Lao-Tzu

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