I didn't know where to put an update from my weekly check-in, but figured this was the best spot...
The results from the NIPT were not what we were expecting. The test showed a high risk for trisomy 13, trisomy 18, and triploidy. There was also only a small amount of fetal dna, which apparently indicates an abnormality in the baby. I don't know... My doctor sends me this information through a message on the app telling me to call a genetic counselor. I couldn't get ahold of her all day, and she's not in the office on Mondays. My husband and I have a million questions and it sucks that she never called us to actually go over and explain the results. I made an appointment with the genetic counselor, but their first available appointment isn't for another 2 weeks.
We were planning on telling our families this weekend that I'm pregnant, which I was so excited for... But now that it's an "I'm pregnant, but there's a high chance baby won't survive to full term..." I don't really know what I'm supposed to say.
I don’t know exactly what to say but I’m sorry you had to get news like that and then have to wait until Tuesday to follow up. Please try not to stress out this weekend, I know easier said, and just wait to hear from the counselor. Wishing you all the best 🙏🏽
@effie0513 Oh my gosh, I’m sorry. I am pretty shocked your doctor would just message you, and not call?? That’s unnecessary stress on top of difficult news—whatever the exact situation is.
I’m sending you love and strength, even though I know we don’t really know each other. ❤️
@effie0513 I’m so sorry for unexpected results and I’m horrified your doctor wouldn’t have called you so you could ask questions. Fingers crossed you can get answers quickly.
@effie0513 I am so sorry you are going through this. That's so unbelievably frustrating and terribly untactful of your provider to drop that news on you like that with no follow up until Tuesday. Sending you a virtual hug for support.
@effie0513 I'm so sorry. The doctor should have talked to you and I hope the counselor can provide more information. Sending thoughts and love your way.
@effie0513 Shame on your doctor for sending you a message like that and not calling, Im so sorry you are going through this and have to wait two weeks for the genetic doctor My love, thoughts and prayers go out to you guys
It's been a stressful few days. I've been doing a lot of research and found out that the fetal fraction DNA is often lower for people over 35, those overweight, and who took the blood test before 12 weeks... All those apply to me, so I'm even more confused as to why my doctor would write that a low fetal fraction is caused by abnormalities, as if that's the only reason there could be when that's not always true... And then I've read that Natera won't just say the results are inconclusive and a retest needs to be done due to low fetal fraction, they just do a blanket high risk for trisomy 13 & 18, and triploidy.
I just wish I could speak to my doctor before tomorrow to find out if I'm stressed over nothing because I took the test too soon, or if there really is a serious problem. It's really f'ed up if all this stress is because of inconclusive results and not any actual proof of being high risk.
I'm trying to remain hopeful... I just don't know what to think. I do have a phone appointment with a Natera genetic counselor tomorrow... It's only 15 minutes, but hopefully they can at least answer some questions. It's not like they're going to say Natera lies about the test results though...
@tessiesmom26 I couldn’t bring myself to look at this thread again until now. I hope you are doing ok. I also ended up needing to get an emergency d&c in August as I was experiencing an incomplete MC. So grateful for my obgyn and great team of nurses. Feeling so much better now mentally and physically. If you ever want to chat send me a dm ❤️
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I am wishing you all the best of luck on the rest of your pregnancies.
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am so sorry to hear this. Sending you love and hugs.
The results from the NIPT were not what we were expecting. The test showed a high risk for trisomy 13, trisomy 18, and triploidy. There was also only a small amount of fetal dna, which apparently indicates an abnormality in the baby. I don't know... My doctor sends me this information through a message on the app telling me to call a genetic counselor. I couldn't get ahold of her all day, and she's not in the office on Mondays. My husband and I have a million questions and it sucks that she never called us to actually go over and explain the results. I made an appointment with the genetic counselor, but their first available appointment isn't for another 2 weeks.
We were planning on telling our families this weekend that I'm pregnant, which I was so excited for... But now that it's an "I'm pregnant, but there's a high chance baby won't survive to full term..." I don't really know what I'm supposed to say.
I’m sending you love and strength, even though I know we don’t really know each other. ❤️
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
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11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
It's been a stressful few days. I've been doing a lot of research and found out that the fetal fraction DNA is often lower for people over 35, those overweight, and who took the blood test before 12 weeks... All those apply to me, so I'm even more confused as to why my doctor would write that a low fetal fraction is caused by abnormalities, as if that's the only reason there could be when that's not always true... And then I've read that Natera won't just say the results are inconclusive and a retest needs to be done due to low fetal fraction, they just do a blanket high risk for trisomy 13 & 18, and triploidy.
I just wish I could speak to my doctor before tomorrow to find out if I'm stressed over nothing because I took the test too soon, or if there really is a serious problem. It's really f'ed up if all this stress is because of inconclusive results and not any actual proof of being high risk.
I'm trying to remain hopeful... I just don't know what to think. I do have a phone appointment with a Natera genetic counselor tomorrow... It's only 15 minutes, but hopefully they can at least answer some questions. It's not like they're going to say Natera lies about the test results though...