Had my blood drawn for Maternit21 today. Hoping to have results before Thanksgiving (since we plan to share the news then) but it's cutting it close so we'll see.
I will be having blood drawn for MaterniT21 tomorrow! Will probably not have the news by Turkey Day, but for sure the week after when we have our 12w ultrasound.
I'm getting my Panorama draw Friday! I very seriously doubt I'll have results for Thanksgiving, but we're thinking about telling my in-laws while they're visiting anyway. We won't see anyone else until Christmas, so we'll probably announce to the other VIPs over the phone assuming that the NIPT results and my NT scan are both normal (scan is on 12/1). Really, I'm just excited to tell work so that I can stop having to strategically select clothes that won't draw attention to my bloat-bump every day. As soon as they know I'm knocked up, I won't really care how fat I look anymore. :-)
I'm very excited too!! I'm getting my Panorama drawn on Thursday - 11/17, and the doctor said we can review results together at the NT scan on 12/1 as he still likes to look for things like spina bifida in addition to 'just' the nuchal fold... but since they have an online patient portal, I'm hoping the results are updated there so I don't have to wait the full 2 weeks!! I'm super impatient when it comes to risks and having medical information!
I'm jealous of you ladies getting the NIPT drawn this week. I was hoping I could get mine done at 10 weeks, but my MD basically said they'd do it at my next appointment, which is on the 28th. I know that waiting won't change the results, but I just want to hear that everything is low risk for peace of mind. Please keep us all posted of your results and how long it takes to get them!
@michaela0704 I have my draw on the 21st and my doctors office has an online portal as well. I was wondering if they'd post them in there as soon as they got them? You'll have to let me know what your doctors office does!
@wearmi1 I had mine drawn today and met with the genetic counselor. She said they are NOT posted to the online portal because they come form outside the hospital (the private company) but the DO call the day that they get them with the results.
I had my blood draw today and expected to b scheduled for my nt scan, but my doc said that this test takes the place of the nt scan and quad screen. Less false positives and higher accuracy rate. Just a heads up. Some docs might still do both.
@Assiram42 yea I could totally see how it can replace the NT scan. I am still glad I did both because of the 12 week ultrasound to make sure baby is okay- last time 12 weeks is when I was diagnosed with MMC.
Me: 28 DH: 30
Married 5/8/2011 TTC #1 since 9/2015 BFP #1 1/14/16, MC 3/23/16 BFP #2 9/21/2016, EDD 5/30/2017
@Assiram42 yea I could totally see how it can replace the NT scan. I am still glad I did both because of the 12 week ultrasound to make sure baby is okay- last time 12 weeks is when I was diagnosed with MMC.
I hear you. I was hoping for an u/s today, but he said no need until we couldn't find the hb w/ the Doppler, so he got me in quickly just to check on baby and all was well.
I had my blood draw today and expected to b scheduled for my nt scan, but my doc said that this test takes the place of the nt scan and quad screen. Less false positives and higher accuracy rate. Just a heads up. Some docs might still do both.
I asked about this because I was surprised to still be having an NT scan since I did Panotama, but the NIPT doesn't check for physical stuff like spina bifoda, so the doctor said they still do the scan. Instead of the quad screen bloodwork accompanying the scan though I'll only give blood for the SB screen at 16 weeks. without NIPT I would have also given blood at 12 weeks to check for trisomy disorders that are covered already by Panorama.
ETA my practice is very conservative though...for example absolutely everyone has a dating scan between 8 and 9 weeks, and they don't even present the NT scan as optional, they just do it. so that could figure in here too.
My experience was similar to @thatlauragirl. For my last pregnancy I had the Panorama done at 9 weeks (insurance covered it). I was not considered high risk at the time, but the practice I go specializes in high risk pregnancies so the test is offered to all patients.
At 11 weeks my doctor called me and told me that the risk for Monosomy X and 1p36deletion (rare) were high and that she wanted me to meet with a genetic counselor and have a cvs done. I was on vacation at that time but was so worked up about the test, that I cut it short and came home for the testing. After meeting with the genetic counselor (who unfortunately told me it was likely an error -false hope), when they did the ultrasound there was no heartbeat and the baby was only measuring 9 weeks. It was such a depressing experience, but I was glad I at least had a heads up that something was wrong and I could brace myself.
They were able to confirm (after the D&C) that the baby had Monsomy X, but 1p36deletion came back inconclusive. Given that it was accurate, I would recommend having it done.
Praying so hard that this pregnancy will be a healthy one. Going in for my First Trimester screening Monday.
@jennas312 I'm not doing it. I discussed it with my OB and she said that since my husband and I don't have any risk factors for anything beyond the base risk for cystic fibrosis that comes from simply being white that she didn't think our insurance would cover anything. Apparently my insurance provider normally doesn't cover anything at all for patients without risk factors. I asked how much it would be without insurance and I was told it would be $800+. My husband and I decided that $800+ was just more than we were willing to spend on a screening test we weren't even sure we wanted.
Also: my OB told me that you'll find out if baby has anything the NIPT screens for at the anatomy scan around 18-20 anyhow with a possible rare exception here and there. I thought about it and realized that if something is wrong with baby I'd rather get a couple of extra weeks to be happy and excited instead of worried and sad. 18-20 weeks would still give my husband and I time to make any arrangements we'd need to make for a special needs baby.
Me: 28 Husband: 31 TTC#1: January 2015- September 2016 Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Rainbow baby born June 6, 2017 ❤️
@jennas312 I'm not. My husband and I have little to no risk factors. We didn't have it with my son. My doctor said if something shows up in the anatomy scan we can always do some blood work after that.
I am not as well our doc said basically the day thing as @NamelessAria and we do not have the extra money for it so we will wait until the anatomy scan.
I'm also not doing any first trimester scans for the same reasons listed above. I considered paying out of pocket but we are not high risk and we have no reason to suspect otherwise. It's causing me some additional anxiety but not enough to pay $800.
I know some tests like Panorama are quite expensive, but I have military-type insurance and the test wasn't covered, but we only have to pay $135 for the Harmony test OOP.
Yes, I was wondering what the other test showed later. @NamelessAria, I think your response was exactly what i needed to hear. The thought of knowing something could have been prevented haunts me, but having an abortion would haunt me even more I think. I really dont know .
I'm not getting any special testing done, even though I will be 35 soon. We wouldn't do anything differently so I don't feel the need to know. The anatomy scan will be our only screening.
MC Sept 2010 BFP Oct 2011 - DD born July 2012 TTC again since July 2014 First IUI 9/26/16: BFP! EDD 6/19/2017 It's a girl!
Born 6/26/17, 9lb 5oz
@delujm0 that is the same at my practice... anyone can do the NIPT (they use Panorama, too) but they do NT scan at 12 weeks to look for things like spina bifida, etc. not just the nuchal fold that people initially think is just for screening for DS.
Had my blood drawn on Thursday 11/17... I asked the lady if it would be uploaded to the patient portal if it came back before my next appointment and she said yes!!! So I am hoping to find out sooner than my NT scan appointment but it probably won't make too much of a difference as they are ~ 2 weeks apart...
My Maternit21 results just came in exactly one week after the draw- negative for everything. Along with my clean NT scan that gives me a 1 in 90,000 chance for downs syndrome. So happy!
Also...IT'S A BOY!!
Me: 28 DH: 30
Married 5/8/2011 TTC #1 since 9/2015 BFP #1 1/14/16, MC 3/23/16 BFP #2 9/21/2016, EDD 5/30/2017
I have my appointment today! I'm excited to see the baby on the ultrasound and for the results to come back and know that everything is ok with my little gummy bear. My husband on the other hand practically can't stand it waiting to find out what we're having.
I'm also not doing the NIPT, just the "standard" 1st Tri screens/NT scan. Insurance won't cover it, since I'm not over 35, and I don't have $800+ to pay for it (my office uses Panorama, which is more expensive). I figured if there's anything to be concerned about after the 1st Tri and genetics screening blood results are back, my doctor will either find a way to get it covered then OR will just recommend an amnio. But, hoping for there being nothing to do! Good luck to all you ladies waiting on results.
Got my blood draw today for the nipt and did the NT scan. I'm team "give me all the info possible." I work in the NICU and, yea, I would like to be as informed as possible.
Got some blood drawn today for the NIPT testing... honestly can't remember what company they said they were going through- just that insurance covers it. Now we have to wait the 7 days for the results + the sex of the baby
@Mother0fDragons I'm with you on that! I just want as much information to best prepare for this little one... it won't make a change for us in regards to the pregnancy but God forbid they were suffering from one of the trisonomy instances where it is painful, even in utero, ugh... I don't even know how we would help the baby... just want to make sure the baby is healthy and if not, we can do whatever we can to be informed parents during pregnancy and after birth to give the child the best life possible.
I'm also just getting the NT scan and 1st tri screenings. I agree with your mindset @NamelessAria. Hoping each and every one of us has healthy babes come June.
The only test my OB offers is the QuadScreen which can be done between 16-18 weeks. It tests for Trisomy 21, Trisomy 18, and neural tube defects. The doctor said they have false positives and false negatives. I was still considering it until he said that even with a negative test results and an anatomy scan that shows no markers there is still about a 5% chance of something being wrong... that combined with the possibility of a false positive makes me feel like there's not much point. Am I missing something?
We are having Panorama done on Dec 5th. I am high risk and although Sawyer had no testable DNA left when I delivered, he had clear signs of what my OB and I bet was Patau's (reduced chest cavity, cleft palate; among other defects). It'll cost between $100-200 but for the peace of mind it is beyond worth the $$. We are unaware of what happened with the 2nd miscarriage as it happened the day before my 9 weeks u/s. This is something we need to prepare for life ahead.
Anyway - I'm a little overwhelmed with knowing that we will have gender so soon. In the past it has been easy not to shop until 20 weeks when we've found out gender at the anatomy scan!!
Sawyer Len - Born Still 04/2015 Wee#3 - Miscarried 11/2015 Rainbow Wiggles Due 06/29/2017
Re: NIPT (Noninvasive Prenatal Testing)
ETA: I'm 11 weeks.
TTC #1 since 9/2015
BFP #1 1/14/16, MC 3/23/16
BFP #2 9/21/2016, EDD 5/30/2017
DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
* formally bornmommy
TTC #1 since 9/2015
BFP #1 1/14/16, MC 3/23/16
BFP #2 9/21/2016, EDD 5/30/2017
ETA my practice is very conservative though...for example absolutely everyone has a dating scan between 8 and 9 weeks, and they don't even present the NT scan as optional, they just do it. so that could figure in here too.
At 11 weeks my doctor called me and told me that the risk for Monosomy X and 1p36deletion (rare) were high and that she wanted me to meet with a genetic counselor and have a cvs done. I was on vacation at that time but was so worked up about the test, that I cut it short and came home for the testing. After meeting with the genetic counselor (who unfortunately told me it was likely an error -false hope), when they did the ultrasound there was no heartbeat and the baby was only measuring 9 weeks. It was such a depressing experience, but I was glad I at least had a heads up that something was wrong and I could brace myself.
They were able to confirm (after the D&C) that the baby had Monsomy X, but 1p36deletion came back inconclusive. Given that it was accurate, I would recommend having it done.
Praying so hard that this pregnancy will be a healthy one. Going in for my First Trimester screening Monday.
Gavin - 8/27/10
*TW*
Gabriel - 2nd tri loss 5/17/16 Trisomy 18 & 21
Hope - 2nd tri loss 12/7/16 complications from pneumonia
Also: my OB told me that you'll find out if baby has anything the NIPT screens for at the anatomy scan around 18-20 anyhow with a possible rare exception here and there. I thought about it and realized that if something is wrong with baby I'd rather get a couple of extra weeks to be happy and excited instead of worried and sad. 18-20 weeks would still give my husband and I time to make any arrangements we'd need to make for a special needs baby.
TTC#1: January 2015- September 2016
Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Rainbow baby born June 6, 2017 ❤️
Baby #2 due June 12, 2018
BFP: 9/29
The thought of knowing something could have been prevented haunts me, but having an abortion would haunt me even more I think. I really dont know .
BFP Oct 2011 - DD born July 2012
TTC again since July 2014
First IUI 9/26/16: BFP!
EDD 6/19/2017
It's a girl!
Born 6/26/17, 9lb 5oz
Had my blood drawn on Thursday 11/17... I asked the lady if it would be uploaded to the patient portal if it came back before my next appointment and she said yes!!! So I am hoping to find out sooner than my NT scan appointment but it probably won't make too much of a difference as they are ~ 2 weeks apart...
Also...IT'S A BOY!!
TTC #1 since 9/2015
BFP #1 1/14/16, MC 3/23/16
BFP #2 9/21/2016, EDD 5/30/2017
DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
* formally bornmommy
We are having Panorama done on Dec 5th. I am high risk and although Sawyer had no testable DNA left when I delivered, he had clear signs of what my OB and I bet was Patau's (reduced chest cavity, cleft palate; among other defects). It'll cost between $100-200 but for the peace of mind it is beyond worth the $$. We are unaware of what happened with the 2nd miscarriage as it happened the day before my 9 weeks u/s. This is something we need to prepare for life ahead.
Anyway - I'm a little overwhelmed with knowing that we will have gender so soon. In the past it has been easy not to shop until 20 weeks when we've found out gender at the anatomy scan!!
Wee#3 - Miscarried 11/2015
Rainbow Wiggles Due 06/29/2017