so overwhelmed after first u/s!

bonniesc · December 2013

I'm seven weeks and saw the heartbeat yesterday, which was amazing and made me laugh! Then, i didn't get much time with the doctor but the nurse gave me the folder they give to everyone explaining the remaining appointments including the options for genetic testing, and I was not prepared for that. I'm thinking about doing it as long as my insurance covers it, but until yesterday I didn't even know it was an option. I walked out of that office feeling like I was just informed about every little thing that could go wrong, instead of the relief I should have had about seeing the heartbeat. Anyone else have a similar experience? I'm going to try to think positive now that I've had a chance to sleep on it.

BeachM · December 2013

Are you talking about the NT scan? Or actual genetic testing through an amnio or CVS? The NT scan is just a risk assessment which you do not have to have if you don't want to.

bonniesc · December 2013

Thanks, ninthgirl!

There is the NT scan, which I'll do, but also you can choose between inherigen and counsyl. I'm just wondering how other people feel about these? I'm new to all of this and I usually am all about getting as much information as possible....

YaMrWhite · December 2013

I didn't do any extra testing because I told myself I wouldn't have an abortion regardless so the results didn't matter. I feel the same way this time as well.

bonniesc · December 2013

Thanks for your replies! It's so amazing to me that these are even options since our mothers had far fewer tests. At the same time, it also is a lot to take in and just because something is available doesn't make it the right choice for everyone.

YaMrWhite · December 2013

ninthgirl said:

lmwunderlich said:

I didn't do any extra testing because I told myself I wouldn't have an abortion regardless so the results didn't matter. I feel the same way this time as well.

While we also will not terminate due to test results, there are other reasons to have them done. In the unlikely event that something is flagged it is good to know in advance so extra monitoring can be done as needed and the appropriate medical staff can be on hand at birth to provide the special care the baby might need. That said I think it's fine not to go through any of the testing, but I just wanted to offer an alternate perspective.

My OB made me aware and was on board with my decision. I hear what you're saying though!

ShadowsRainFalls · December 2013

I did not do the testing with DS. I will make the same decision this time. Much like @Imwunderlich I knew that no matter what, I would love this child with all my heart, no matter what were to happen. I am not against people to get the testing at all. If it helps you put your mind at ease to know, then I am all for it for ya! I have known a few people that had it, and there were some flags raised for different things, and instead of preparing them for what might be, it devastated them, and they worried 10x more than they would have. In the end, their babies were happy and healthy, and they had all this extra worry throughout their pregnancy bc of the "what ifs".

SaranJonathan · December 2013

I work in a children's hospital. We do high risk deliveries here on babies who need immediate care from a team of specialists. I plan to do the screenings.

Hilee18 · December 2013

I used to work in perinatal I don't remember there being choices in tests though. I'm doing all screening I can.

Scaura · December 2013

I didn't do any testing with the first two but will be doing the MaterniT21 genetic testing with this baby. I won't terminate no matter what, but with my age, I would like to be more informed and a little more prepared if there is an issue like Down syndrome. It is such a deeply personal choice that whichever way you go will be the right one for you.

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