i just want to ask for positive vibes and prayers sent my way. I went for some testing yesterday after receiving abnormal blood work for downs. I was so terrified and I panicked at the time, after going to get the detailed ultra sound the doctor said my chances went from 1/172 chance to 1/354 chance which made me feel better. After seeing how my baby had no markers in ultra sound I felt relieved. But then after I left the doctors I got a call from him saying that the baby's arms and legs were a tad bit shorter then normal. He is at a 8.5 and normal is 9.0. My chances then went from 1/354 to 1/25. I am lost, I don't know if I want more testing done, I figured I should just wait and see what is meant to happen. Once again I just wanted to ask for positives vibes from you all because i have been reading all the posts and I see how much support you all provided! Thank you.
Re: 1/25 chance (T&P) plz
Sending my T&Ps your way. Do what you feel is right for your family.
BFP: 08.11.14 EDD: 04.11.15
If you are going to spend 20 weeks worrying about the unknown, maybe an amnio is your best option.
A15 January Siggy Challenge-
As a parent of a child with significant special needs, while it's devastating, heartbreaking and difficult - it's also rewarding, wonderful, eye opening, and there is a LOT of happiness to be found.
Please PM me if you need a shoulder. Also the Special Needs board is very helpful, though many of them moved over to the GBCN proboards.
BFP #1 4/10/12 D&C 6/5/12@ 12.5wks EDD 12/17/12
BFP #2 9/10/12 CP 9/19/12@ 5.5wks EDD 5/21/13
BFP# 3 12/3/12...Lukas James born 8/15/13
BFP# 4 8/4/14 EDD 4/13/15
So sorry you are going through this, thoughts & prayers for you!
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Hidden for the sake of your eyes!
This isn't the same situation but my 9 year old son is ADHD and Autistic. He can be a handful but as another bumpie said, it is a very rewarding job as a mother to provide and teach them how to thrive
Try to stay positive and maybe even research some ways to cope being a mother of a newborn with downs. Its not something you can change but you can make it a positive and embrace it. The baby is still a part of you and hubby and you will still have unconditional love for your lil bundle
Sending you hugs from Canada xo