Genetic screening and testing

angelwork · June 2015

hi ladys
Am just wandering anyone did or doing the genetic screening and testing ?
Thank you
Maraki

monaclemere · June 2015

I did the sequential screening with my first two pregnancies. The results for both showed I was highly unlikely I was carrying a baby with any trisomy/neural tube defect, so we didn't do any additional testing. Both kids were born healthy with no issues. For this pregnancy, I'll be doing the cell free DNA since I'm advanced maternal age.

I'll do any testing they'll let me do. I would terminate depending on what they found, so it's important to me to know as much as possible as soon as possible.

BBEA2006 · June 2015

We didn't w/ my other 2 and won't w/ this is. We would not terminate based on results so for us, it is unnecessary testing. That said, it is a personal choice and understand why others do want to test.

lauren0571 · June 2015

We tested with my first and will most likely test this time around. For me it's all about being prepared. If something came up I would want to have time to do my research and have resources in place when baby got here.

designer303 · June 2015

What @lauren0571 said, we did the testing with our son and I will do it again. My OB strongly urges all her patients to do the testing, even if it will not affect the parents decisions, it might affect hers, she said information is power and the more info they have, the more they can for baby if there is an issue. The are even things that can be fixed in utero now, the more you know the better off you are is my thought.

kmcox112110 · June 2015

I just got my blood drawn today for the verifi by Progenity. It tests for common chromosomal abnormalities and will tell the gender. I will know the results in 7-10 days!

thismplsgirl · June 2015

I'm doing genetic screening and get my blood drawn in exactly one week.

SullyN · June 2015

We plan on dong the testing. I'm a planner and I feel better if I'm more informed.

lyannast · June 2015

Non invasive tests, I'll do. Just to be prepared. But there is no way in hell I would do any invasive tests. A child is a blessing no matter how they come. I have a perfect baby brother with Down Syndrome and he brings so much joy and light to our lives. My parents were told to terminate him in utero and told he would be useless. They obviously didn't listen but I don't think I'd have their patience with the doctors. Felix is seriously the cutest kid. (see profile picture)
Just offering an alternative view from someone who's life has been touched by an 'abnormality'

Sovvy · June 2015

We'll be doing all testing that's available to us.

kaym6 · June 2015

I also did the verifi by progenity! Had my blood drawn today will have results in 14 business days max!

TinyDancer51510 · June 2015

We're doing the noninvasive tests just so we can be prepared.

khf221979 · June 2015

We will be doing any non invasive tests that our dr recommends but we don't want to do any invasive tests. We know the miscarriage rate are low with those tests but we don't want to risk it. We will love this child no matter what but it is good be prepared.

cmokhoruk · June 2015

We did all the testing with first and definitely doing it again this time around. I am getting my blood drawn in a couple of weeks and then ultrasound and appointment with genetic counselor at 12 weeks. Can't wait for that ultrasound to see the baby again

Having this said, we would terminate if baby had genetic abnormalities so it's important for us to know.

ElleJay82 · June 2015

I am so happy to read this- thank you all for sharing. My DH and I have been debating and honestly seeing that some people do and some don't makes me feel better about either decision we make

I think we will- DH is a scientist and always wants info but....you never know, several friends got false positives and worried so much and had perfectly healthy babies.

AmeliaKris · June 2015

I'm doing the materni21 or what ever its called as long as insurance covers it. I'm 35. I won't terminate but want to be prepared. My little brother had cerebral palsy. I have a soft spot for special needs kids.

MrsReynolds1224 · June 2015

We will be doing the verifi blood test. We absolutely would not terminate, but believe in being prepared so that we can make the best possible decisions and life for our child.

WhitMathis · June 2015

I actually heard from a few friends that they did the genetic tests, were told their baby had Down syndrome, and turned out the test was wrong... They had a perfectly healthy baby. We considered it at one point, but it wouldn't change anything with the pregnancy. We would never terminate, so it doesn't matter to us. I did want to do it so I could find out the gender sooner! So excited to know what the little bean will be.

JoJoMama730 · June 2015

DH and I have talked having testing done this time. I haven't asked about it yet and am curious - is now the appropriate timing for having it done? Seems so, from the various responses. I feel a little behind the eight ball at the moment.

mrhargr · June 2015

We aren't doing it. Since the screening can't tell you for sure one way or the other i didn't really see the point. We wouldn't terminate anyway and getting a "bad" result would just stress me out.

angelwork · June 2015

Thank you so much ladys

ChrissyD1203 · June 2015

Total feel the same as so many of you. I would never abort but just want to be prepared so I can have whatever resources we need when baby arrives. I'm just doing the non-invasive / insurance covered testing.

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