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Elevated afp and normal ultrasound freaking out

Kjoylace36Kjoylace36 member
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Took a target sono and it came back normal. My afp was 3.0. My genetic dr said no need for amniocentesis. However I'm a first time mom and can't stop worrying about my baby ever since that call. I'm 19w 5 days. I don't feel any movement. My ob had called me with the results one evening and it really freaked me out. I was able to get a next day appt with the genetic dr. Anyone go through this? Please I just need some feed back or encouragement. I cried so much my eyes are puffy. I'm 36 with my first pregnancy.
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  • kelley72kelley72 member
    Ts and Ps for you during this time.  I did not have a high reading so no experience, glad you are seeing a genetic counselor- that is where I would turn for more information.  I hope you get reassuring information.
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  • Klavanga74Klavanga74 member
    Thinking of you, please keep us updated.
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  • Kjoylace36Kjoylace36 member
    So far everything looks fine. They did a level 2 sono and went through it with a fine tooth comb. They couldn't find anything. Dr said my chances are 1:150. Which is less than 1% so not to worry. He can't guarantee no one a perfectly healthy baby so enjoy my pregnancy. Because if there is and abnormalities present it's minor.
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  • QOTRQOTR member
    Thanks for the update!  I hope things continue to go well for you.
    Me-41, Hubby-40.
    1st BFP-8/17/12!  Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US.  D&C.
    2nd BFP-2/13/13!  Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
    3rd BFP-5/22/13!  By early June, progesterone plummeting.  Another loss.
    August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
    Dear Son born 5/28/14
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