hi everyone! I’m so nervous because I just heard from the doc (at 16 weeks) that my first screen result was positive for increased odds of baby having Down syndrome. The nucal test was fine though. Now I’m doing the harmony blood test. I have to wait a week! I’m 34 and so sad to hear this news but also hoping that baby is healthy.
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So sorry you're going through that...definitely check out the genetic testing thread linked above, you'll be able to read a lot of useful info and experiences of some ladies going through the same thing as you.
Re: First screen positive
I'm sorry you are having concerns about your screening results. This post looks perfect for the genetic testing thread we already have going:
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12722523/genetic-testing-results-thread/p1
Also I recommend a couple of other things:
1. Please read the thread going over board organization below. This establishes the ground rules. We generally frown upon one-off posts like this in favor of consolidated threads to ensure that everyone can find the topics they want to talk about in more of a conversation and not clog up the thread with similar posts:
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12719220/read-first-board-organization#latest
2. Also we recommend changing your user name on your profile so it is easier to identify you.
3. Please introduce yourself on our introductions thread:
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12719214/introductions#latest
sorry about the thread post, I just saw the rule post for how to use the board.
Thank you cseley321 and foxbaby2016. Still praying too.