August 2017 Moms
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NT scan today
abchrist1
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Hi everyone,
i'm kind of at a loss for words right now. the baby's neck measured thick, 3.5, so right away the dr had me go talk to the genetic counselor and get the blood test. i was a sobbing mess while she was talking. i barely remember what she talked about. i don't remember the last time i cried that hard, my eyes hurt. i have to wait 7 to 10 days for the results, this is going to be a long week.
I don't have a question, i'm not ranting, i just needed to put it out there. we don't want to tell anyone until we know for sure.
i'm kind of at a loss for words right now. the baby's neck measured thick, 3.5, so right away the dr had me go talk to the genetic counselor and get the blood test. i was a sobbing mess while she was talking. i barely remember what she talked about. i don't remember the last time i cried that hard, my eyes hurt. i have to wait 7 to 10 days for the results, this is going to be a long week.
I don't have a question, i'm not ranting, i just needed to put it out there. we don't want to tell anyone until we know for sure.
Re: NT scan today
I'm feeling guilty, like it's my fault, we had tried for 5 years to have a baby, did ivf with our first, the second and third ate spontaneous.
I don't know what I'm trying to say, but you're right, the blood test could come back fine.
Thank you, the reminder helps.
positive feedback about false positives and the chances of baby being perfectly fine. Also hearing many positive stories. Prayers to you momma and wishing the best for both of us.
also adding that I know a lot is protocol. The dr said she just didn't feel comfortable not having furthing testing with me being over 3. They like it under 2.5, but I've read 3 and 3.5 can also be limits for normal depending who you ask..
Did you do blood work? They wanted me to decide on amnio or CVS today but I want to wait for the blood test results first.
Definitely wishing the best for us and our babies.
My blood work and cvs will all be out of pocket. I have terrible insurance. Although we can argue that my dr recommended this. The waiting is awful, it's why I chose cvs over amnio. I'd have to wait 2 more weeks for a safe amnio plus another 2 weeks for results. I already have 2 wonderful kids (3 &1) they keep me very busy, but I feel so distracted and that I'm not being a good mom to anyone, I needed to know asap what's going on with baby.
Good luck to you, keep me posted
Was it recommended because of age? It was for me with my last pregnancy, 2 years ago, now I'm being told they recommend everyone do it.
The cvs was ok. The whole time the needle was in my uterus was contracting, so cramping, hurt a little more when he was doing the extraction because of the pumping. Dh was freaked out by the needle size. But I'm so use to scary, painful procedures. With ivf I had a ton of needles, blood draws, tests and procedures, multiple times. He was there, he should be use to it too, guess it's different when you're watching it happen.
So we're both still waiting for results, mine will be next week too. Fingers crossed, I'll be thinking of you. Keep me posted, I will too but probably won't hear til Thursday or Friday.
That's great news! I'm so happy for you!
Still waiting on the results for the microaray, I will keep you posted.
Again, so happy for you, love hearing good news.
This worries me all the time because with my DS he did the same thing and my original clinic couldn't get a reading. Well DS is 2 and of course came out fine & healthy. But this always gives me anxiety, playing the waiting game in the waiting room to try again. I hope everything goes well. Not how I wanted my Friday to start....crossing fingers when I go back in again we can get it done and everything is looking good.
@dma0389 I hope all went well for you and I know it's easier said than done but please try not to worry until given something to worry about. ANd even then, positivity and staying hopeful go a long way! Many of us on this discussion know all to well about the waiting game and the nerves and anxiety involved. Best wishes.