Not so hot NT scan results? UPDATE

9513 · July 2014

We found out yesterday that we had an increased risk for a baby with DS, 1:190. That's a 99.5% chance for a healthy baby, which seems like good odds, but still flagged. I'm broken hearted right now. We had the Harmony test yesterday and now it's a waiting game. My husband says we shouldn't worry/stress until we get these results but the tears keep coming

UPDATE: Just got the phone call with the results of the Harmony test. It came back NORMAL!!!! That is a less than 1:10,000 chance of a baby with DS. Thank you all for the support. Thoughts and prayers to all of you still waiting to hear back!

Milagros315 · July 2014

I'm sorry that you received some unsettling news. I agree that 99.5% sounds like great odds, but I know that I would be very anxious too. I would probably try to keep telling myself that for now, it is safe to assume that my baby is healthy. I hope that you get great news from the Harmony test - FX for you!

9513 · July 2014

Thank you @Milagros315‌ ! Call me unprofessional, but I took the day off today because I work in mental health and at the moment, don't care to deal with my clients. I needed some time to process this. Unfortunately I'm home alone today and could really use my husband

sgio7485 · July 2014

I'm sorry

I would have taken the day too. FX that the harmony test gives good news. 99.5% is great odds!

ltlavac · July 2014

I had a similar disappointment this week and my risk came back as 1 in 140, I had the panorama blood test done and praying everything is alright. Sending positive vibes & thoughts your way

LovelyLips · July 2014

FX crossed that your results come back ok. I know it's scary waiting and you did the right thing taking the day off to digest the info and have some space. I would have too.
Hugs to you and I hope you get a good result

LooneyLife · July 2014

I had a similar ratio as well (but they didn't tell me until after the b/w came back). After b/w, it's now 1 in 8000+

Harder said than done, but try not to worry.

9513 · July 2014

Thank you ladies. @LooneyLife‌ what are you doing to cope with it? My husband is more go with the flow than I am, and I'm having a hard time. I'm at my mom's now but it's been on and off tears all day. I just feel sad. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way too.

9513 · July 2014

Thank you @calindi‌ I'm actually really glad to hear that! I'm hoping our harmony test comes back with good results and we will go from there. I'm thinking next time I will skip the NT scan. I knew there was a high rate of false "positives" but I never expected these results.

bustysinclare · July 2014

I'm hoping the Harmony test comes back with great news for you. I also took the Harmony test and I was a nervous wreck the entire time. Unfortunately, that test is new to some docs and it takes longer than other blood tests to get the results. I felt like I was waiting forver. On the upside you get to find out boy or girl with the results and much earlier than normal!! I know if sounds silly but try and relax and dont overly stress yourself out. Try and stay busy so you dont think about it

9513 · July 2014

Thank you! I took it Friday after getting our results and yesterday felt like the longest day ever. It's hard not to stress but I'm trying! I can't help but wonder if I should have gone straight for the amnio, but then I think I'm over reacting. So many mixed emotions.

LovelyLips · July 2014

I think you did the right thing waiting and not having the amnio straight away. It all could be a false pos and the evasive tests have risks of their own so best to wait til you have a real reason to do them. Still have fx for you!

9513 · July 2014

Thanks @LovelyLips‌ ! I needed the voice of reason! My first thought was Harmony when Both were offered but as I sit and have time to think I just wasn't sure. I'm glad I went with my gut. Now it's just a waiting game

Disneygeek77 · July 2014

Sorry, you got bad news. I understand being scared and hope you get answers soon.

9513 · July 2014

@Disneygeek77‌

It was a combination of blood work and measurements. The neck measurement was 2.8 which is on the higher side of normal (my doctor uses 3 as the cutoff) but my husband has a big neck and they say that can play a role. And then all of the blood work came in around 2. something and they like to see it at 1. She then made the stupid comment of "we were shocked to see your risk so high given your age and lack of other risk factors" as she proceeded to tell me it wasn't anything to panic about. But when the doctor says she was shocked, obviously I'm going to panic.

Edited to tag.

Sixx88 · July 2014

I hope everything turns out ok for you. We had 1:40 odds with our son. I cried a lot until we had an amnio done 3 weeks later. Our son is a very heathy and happy child, so I hope the same for you.

jneden · July 2014

I had a similar situation with my first pregnancy. I was so upset. After doing some research I found out that an increased risk result is kind of common and most of the time that baby is perfectly fine. Its completely normal to be sad and to worry but remember that you don't have definite results yet. Try to relax until you get the results back. Praying that your baby is perfectly healthy!

jneden · July 2014

Also, look at your ultrasound pictures from when they did the scan. Do you see evidence of a nasal bone? A lot of DS babies don't have a visible nasal bone at that scan so if you see one its another sign that everything is okay. I wasn't sure what it was supposed to look like so I Googled it and sure enough my little girl had a visible one which made me feel a little better!!

MichaelSC28 · July 2014

Keep your head up! Its understandable to get you down and increase your anxiety. I have a girlfriend that had similar results and her LO came out fine.

I hope everything works out but try and not stress out...it won't do either of you any good.

Good Luck!

>:D<

AudraMM · July 2014

I have a very good idea of what you are going through. I got my NT results back with a measurement of 6 mm my risk factor is high 1 in 14. I have zero family history and I am barely 26 yrs old. Today I had an appointment and I was really hoping my harmony test would be back but it isn't yet (I got my test done on 7/1/14 same day as the NT). Needless to say I am very dishearten and cry a lot too. Please don't feel alone.

I think you did the right thing waiting on the amniocentesis. There is a good chance that the harmony will tell you the NT was wrong. With the risk factors of an amino your might be just as worried. Wishing you the best. Please update us when you know.

jonesparty7 · July 2014

Either way, you will have a beautiful baby that you will love and cherish. Hopefully everything turns out just fine - try not to worry yourself to death. *hugs*

Also, if you need to see a perspective from a parent with a child that has DS, check out www.kellehampton.com - she has an amazing story/blog. DH wanted me to get all of these tests done but I told him that it didn't matter either way. Whether you find out there is a possibility now or when the baby arrives - it won't change how much you love them.

9513 · July 2014

@jneden‌ There is a visible nasal bone!! I checked that yesterday too! I had to google image as well and then called my doc. to confirm. I left her a message and she called back and said "there is and it is obvious! I even asked for second opinions!" She said it wasn't one you had to squint and question (because they can be underdeveloped at that age too), it was in your face. Phew!

9513 · July 2014

@AudraMM‌ and @RobertJane33‌ I am sending you both so much love, hugs, and positive thoughts. This waiting game is awful. I'm just trying to keep the positive coming. At first I notice myself disconnecting from my pregnancy, but after a few days I was able to snap out of that. I will know when I know and go from there. For now, I will assume my baby is healthy.

9513 · July 2014

Thank you all for the well wishes! It actually helps more than you may realize. Sorry I stepped away for so long, my husband and I actually went to see James Taylor last night (judge all you want haha), which was a nice distraction. We spent a lot of time on the phone with the genetics counselor yesterday who is just so sweet and helpful. We did the blood work on Friday for the Harmony test and now we just wait. We were given the option of doing a CVS but it would have had to have been today. We opted to wait to get our harmony results back and go from there. If those results come back unfavorable then we will move forward with an amnio when we hit the right time frame. If they come back how we are hoping they do, we will have the a/s at 18 weeks with a high risk specialist looking for markers. Depending on findings we may or may not have the amnio. We are hoping to avoid that. Fingers crossed for a health baby.

Thanks again everyone!

jneden · July 2014

@9513 Yay!! that is great news!! Keep us updated when you get the results

mandikins27 · July 2014

Glad tour in better spirits today and have a plan

i have to stop reading these posts im terrified of my nt scan now next week

alibc123 · July 2014

FX for all you ladies waiting for blood tests to come back.

9513 · July 2014

Thanks ladies! Hoping to hear back early next week! Praying it was a a false "positive."

9513 · July 2014

@Beckyboo71‌ Read this thread as well as one by @AudraMM‌

9513 · July 2014

Bumping for update!

britb618 · July 2014

@9513‌ I'm so happy to hear your results came back how you wanted ❤️

jneden · July 2014

Yay!!! So happy for you!

Milagros315 · July 2014

Yay - that's wonderful news!!

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Beckyboo71 · July 2014

Yay! We just got the call last Wednesday and I took the Panorama test last Thursday....praying for same results as you! Congrats!

9513 · July 2014

Thanks everyone! Definitely breathing easier now! Thoughts and prayers to the rest of you waiting on results!

Roxycc55 · July 2014

I'm so happy there was such a positive update to this and that you can breath much easier now!

LovelyLips · July 2014

I'm so so glad results came back normal. Yay. Congrats. You can stop worrying now

NonaTheBride · July 2014

My NT came back with a 1 in 500 chance for DS but after seeing some of the increased odds on this discussion, I am not as scared anymore. The presense of a nasal bone was "inconclusive" since my already stubborn child would not turn face up for a clear picture

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