2nd trimester bloodwork results not so great

Pixiesmom73 · December 2013

Hi all, I haven't posted much lately with being so busy at work and getting ready for Christmas, but am feeling really upset after talking to my Dr. She phoned and left messages to call her back and I had to do so at work today. She said that my down syndrome results were 1:200 and if I wanted to do further testing to let her know.

I discussed it with my boyfriend and decided to have an amnio done because the uncertainty and not knowing would kill me and stress me out for the rest of my pregnancy. It is scheduled for Monday at 9:00 am and any spare prayers that everything looks ok would be much appreciated. It would just be so nice if something about pregnancy would be easy, but PGAL is definitely not.

cawettig · December 2013

Lots and Lots of T&P's your way! I am sorry about the horrible news today, I am hoping for good amnio results for you!

Serenla · December 2013

(((Hugs))) I am sending positive thoughts.for your test!

Pixiesmom73 · December 2013

Thank you

tbiscuit18 · December 2013

Sending you lots of prayers!! I will be thinking of you too. I can't imagine what you must be feeling. Keep us posted on your amnio and I'll be sending positive thoughts that it goes well! ((HUGS))

porterlove525 · December 2013

So many hugs and positive thoughts. My cousin just gave birth to a healthy baby boy after getting 1:25 odds for DS, so 1:200 is still hopeful that baby is fine. Hoping for great news for you.

Junebug060609 · December 2013

I definitely understand the worries. This pg my results were good, but with my DS they were 1:10. I did an amnio with him if you have any questions about it.

Is the blood test (maternit21 or comparable) an option for you? That wasn't available when I was pg with ds, but is now. Just a thought as there are risks associated with the amnio

Eta: One thing that really helped me keep my sanity until we got the amnio results was to think about the chances that he DIDN'T have it. My ds had a 90% of not having it (he doesn't). Your child has a 99.5% chance of not having it.

2redtulips · December 2013

Sending lots of good thoughts for Monday!

Junebug060609 · December 2013

One more thing since you don't seem to know boy/girl yet. They will know that from the results. If you are green team, tell them before they blurt out results.

RubiksElf · December 2013

Sending you lots of positive thoughts! Remember that those results do tell you that there is 199:200 chance baby doesn't have it.

MrsWallick · December 2013

Sending tons of T&Ps your way!! Keep us updated on Monday please.

AllieSchur · December 2013

Sending positive thoughts and lots of hugs. I hope everything is okay!

lv2011 · December 2013

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and sending lots of positive vibes your way for a smooth amnio and great results.

Pixiesmom73 · December 2013

Junebug060609 said:

I definitely understand the worries. This pg my results were good, but with my DS they were 1:10. I did an amnio with him if you have any questions about it. Is the blood test (maternit21 or comparable) an option for you? That wasn't available when I was pg with ds, but is now. Just a thought as there are risks associated with the amnio Eta: One thing that really helped me keep my sanity until we got the amnio results was to think about the chances that he DIDN'T have it. My ds had a 90% of not having it (he doesn't). Your child has a 99.5% chance of not having it.

The testing is not covered in Canada and I would have to pay over $800- that I don't have right now with Christmas and hours at work go down after others have finished all of their holidays-to still only get some more percentages. The amnio is covered and will tell me yes or no. I am very scared of the risks of miscarriage, but feel the constant worry after adding in my age of nearly 41 years old would not be worth it. I kind of just feel stuck, however, I am trying to think positive about the odds- it was just unexpected when the Dr told me this as they kept saying that everything looked great up until now.

km_md · December 2013

Thinking of you! I hope that the amino provides good results for you ((hugs))

rattlecanqueen · December 2013

lots of prayers for a healthy baby!

linzeeh80 · December 2013

Sending T's&P's and (((hugs)))

MsAmandaPants · December 2013

Thinking of you and hoping for good news next week. I know that must seem so scary, but there is a much, much, much higher chance that everything is going to be just fine. Deep breaths and we are here for you! (((Hugs)))

mandiroo · December 2013

Will be thinking of you and praying for good results. Hugs!

ksulli · December 2013

Good luck next week, I'll be thinking of you.

HopingforChange · December 2013

Good luck on Monday. Thinking of you.

slensic · December 2013

((Hugs)) I will be thinking of you

joshsmandy · December 2013

Praying for good test results for you. Keep in mind that amnios can give false positives as well

heather52904 · December 2013

Thinking of you and hoping for good news from the amnio.

Soon-To-BeMrs.P · December 2013

FX that it will all be fine--praying for you!

Mom2anAngel2 · December 2013

Many T&Ps coming your way.

Junebug060609 · December 2013

Pixiesmom73 said:

Junebug060609 said:

I definitely understand the worries. This pg my results were good, but with my DS they were 1:10. I did an amnio with him if you have any questions about it.

Is the blood test (maternit21 or comparable) an option for you? That wasn't available when I was pg with ds, but is now. Just a thought as there are risks associated with the amnio

Eta: One thing that really helped me keep my sanity until we got the amnio results was to think about the chances that he DIDN'T have it. My ds had a 90% of not having it (he doesn't). Your child has a 99.5% chance of not having it.

The testing is not covered in Canada and I would have to pay over $800- that I don't have right now with Christmas and hours at work go down after others have finished all of their holidays-to still only get some more percentages. The amnio is covered and will tell me yes or no. I am very scared of the risks of miscarriage, but feel the constant worry after adding in my age of nearly 41 years old would not be worth it. I kind of just feel stuck, however, I am trying to think positive about the odds- it was just unexpected when the Dr told me this as they kept saying that everything looked great up until now.

Believe me, I understand that 'jaw on the floor' feeling when they tell you that your odds are worse than expected. At almost 41 though, yours actually aren't that far off the age average...they are better, in fact. I just did this same screening and they said my age alone (37) put me at a 1:167 risk for T21.

That baby has looked great up until now is a really good sign. When they did my sons amnio they did a thourough ultrasound first and didn't find a single marker. They said that halved the odds of him having it (sad that 1:20 odds sounded good).

I understand the insurance not covering the blood test quandry. It's why I did this screening vs the DNA blood tests as well. I really wish they would just cover it for us AMA mommas. We have a known increased risk. Why not just give us a straight up answer as early as possible, you know?

Junebug060609 · December 2013

Here is a link to a post I did about my amnio. It might help you know what to expect.

Ask for the rush results (FSH OR FISH...I can't recall bc they weren't available for me). Most places can do those. Official results take about 10 days.

https://bloominbabies.blogspot.com/2011/05/impromptu-anatomy-scan.html?m=1

djtippietoes · December 2013

I had 1/28 odds and had an amnio and he doesn't have DS. I'd be happy to talk about the procedure if you'd like. It really wasn't painful at all and I had the FISH results in 2 business days.

Good luck! Just try to focus on the fact that there is a 199/200 chance your baby does not have DS.

meli1025 · December 2013

((Hugs)) I'm sorry you received this worrisome news. Praying that the results of your amino come back normal.

amand3lee2 · December 2013

I'm sorry you received some negative results. I'm 23 and just got the results two weeks ago that our baby had a 1/40 chance of D/S and we did a blood test called Verifi (don't know if maybe that is covered for you or not) but we got the results a few days later that she doesn't have downs. Praying for good results for you and a safe procedure!

kimmyberly26 · December 2013

FX for you on Monday! (((Hugs)))

springbeduk2 · December 2013

Best wishes and sending you lots of positive thoughts for Monday and for being able to stay focused on what other posters pointed out (that the odds of a healthy baby are still way, way higher than of him or her having a trisomy) while you're waiting for the results.

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