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13 weeks and down scan reveals 1 in 4
I'm 40 healthy and was told I had a high risk but when I had to go for my blood screening and 12 weeks scan for Down syndrome I didn't expect anything more than your high risk maybe 1 in 250 etc
Last week after my scan I waited for the doc appointment which was today to tell me my potential risk and I was shocked when my doctor said your very high your risk is 1 in 4 now as all could probably do was cry with a heartfelt of emotions and the words NO going through my head did the doctor say 1 in 400 or 1 in 4 ?? No the 1 in 4 was indeed correct my partner and I cried and cried as my doctor said to make an appointment at the hospital for a test which will basically tell us weather or not baby is yes or no in Down syndrome I now have to wait for this appointment to be scheduled which won't take long hopefully this week but the decisions and things going through our heads is terrible , had anyone gone through this themselves ?
Last week after my scan I waited for the doc appointment which was today to tell me my potential risk and I was shocked when my doctor said your very high your risk is 1 in 4 now as all could probably do was cry with a heartfelt of emotions and the words NO going through my head did the doctor say 1 in 400 or 1 in 4 ?? No the 1 in 4 was indeed correct my partner and I cried and cried as my doctor said to make an appointment at the hospital for a test which will basically tell us weather or not baby is yes or no in Down syndrome I now have to wait for this appointment to be scheduled which won't take long hopefully this week but the decisions and things going through our heads is terrible , had anyone gone through this themselves ?
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Re: 13 weeks and down scan reveals 1 in 4
TTC # 1 Since October 2010 (Not preventing since 2009)
November 2013: Applied & Accepted by the Agency
January 2014: Home Study, education class, Profiles
February 2014: "Officially Waiting"
I have not. My sister in law had elevated AFP levels, which indicated an increased risk for Downs. She had additional testing done and my nephew turned out to be fine.
I ditto fredalina. Check out the SN board: I'm sure you'll get some support and feedback from people who have been in your shoes.
Hugs momma
DS born 8/2010 - preliminary stages of SN int'l adoption - fur mama to 2 shelter dogs; cloth diapering, babywearing, EBFing mama