NT Scan Results-scared...

ltlavac · July 2014

I went for my NT scan on Friday, ultrasound looked good. My doctor called me this afternoon with my bloodwork results and said my total risk for downs is 1-140, should be 1-250 for my age group, I'm 31. I'm so sad right now, after everything with IF, then IVF, now I need to get news like this. I'm waiting for the genetic counselor to call with further testing options. I think my husband and I are just going to do the fetal DNA screening, I don't want to risk a miscarriage with the Amnio or CVS, which she said was 1-300. I know other ladies out there have gone through this, I need some positive vibes please

I already love my sweet baby and want to make sure it's ok!

Mrs.McIrish · July 2014

I'm sorry you are stressed. Remember that you have a healthy baby 139 times out of 140. Those are still very good odds that anyone would bet on. The cell free dna test is non-invasive and will help you make a decision on further testing. FWIw, I had a double amnio because we couldn't get a Nt measurement with the twins. They also would not let me have the cell free dna test bc it was twins (other places will allow it but my MFM was adamantly against the cell free test). Anyway, I had no issues with the amnio and both girls are chromosomally normal. Sending lots of t&0ps your way!!

indianaalum · July 2014

First of all, try to relax. I say that knowing you won't be able to until you hear "all clear". i know that is how i felt when I had it happen to me.

I had a similar experience. I was given a 1:45 chance when I did my NT SCAN. I spent 3 weeks so scared and upset and a variety of emotions. Then I was told "all is normal" from the Panorama test. I hope you get similar results as I do.

Trust me, I know how scary it is to hear but I can tell you from my vast array of google stalking, there are a TON of women who get told "high risk" and their babies are fine.

What was the neck measurement?

feel free to PM if you want to talk further. I went through this so I know how terribly scary it is.

Good luck and lots of prayers sent your way

rox825 · July 2014

I'm sorry that you got some stressful results, I hope that you can do the DNA testing and get some reassurance!

BabyKsMommy · July 2014

I also recently had a scare. Mine was from 2nd tri screening blood work. One hormone was elevated meaning that one of my babes could have spina bifida or a placenta defect.

I had a in depth u/s done and everything looks good as far as they can tell. We declined the amnio because we felt the risks were too great. Also we wouldn't terminate if one had something wrong.

I was worried for the time between we got the bad news and u/s but honestly I felt in my gut that everything was fine. I just knew it was all going to be ok. I will have extra monitoring in the 3rd tri to make sure there isn't a placenta problem but I don't mind that at all.

Just tell yourself everything will be fine and try to stay calm. I know it's hard but just try.

ltlavac · July 2014

Thanks so much for the kind words ladies. I am going in today and going to get a DNA blood test, I have to find out if it's Maternit21, Panorama or Harmony. I feel much better today, I know everything will be fine with this little munchkin, it is less than 1%, it's just so devastating to hear any bad news after conquering IF! @indianaalum, I don't know what the measurment on the ultrasound is, will find out tonight at my appt., doc said it was within normal range. I believe that would be less than 3 correct? Thanks again

ekc0630 · July 2014

There is still a good chance your baby does not have Downs. Wait and see the other soft markers on the ultrasounds. Nasal bone, 4 chambers of the heart, growth, space between toes. I ran the maternit21 test and it came back positive but it tests the placenta not the baby.

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