1:20 risk of Down's :( Free hcg of 5 and pappa-a of 0.6.

[Sarahpg]

Hi ladies,

I got my results this AM and it came back NEGATIVE for trisomy 13 18 and 21, and we are having a girl! I am so relieved to have our results as the waiting is the hardest part, knowing either way is a huge relief. Thank you for all the support this thread has offered, it truly was an impossible 2 long weeks. Now our genetic counselor says we will have an early anatomy scan at 17 weeks and fetal echocardiogram at 20 weeks to check for atructural abnormalities and the heart. But she said she is feeling much better (as are we) and now I feel I can enjoy this pregnancy.

 

[littleone2010]

Fantastic news!!! now you can relax somewhat and enjoy it a bit more. I also had to have a fetal echo cardiogram and everything was fine. It's just a precaution. The waiting is the worst. Totally over the moon for you xxx

 

[Lillypots]

yeyyy! thats amazing! i know exactly how you feel.most relieving feeling in the world.ive enjoyed my pregnancy so much since i got my good news and now you get to aswell.so happy for you.xxxxxx

 

[steph.]

I'm so happy to hear the good news! this really is a lucky thread!

 

[thayet]

Yayyy sarah that's great! Now you can take a deep breath and start to enjoy the whole experience. Do you get more detailed results or is the last thing you were waiting for? My genetic counselor said to expect prelim results in 48 hours then more detailed analysis in a couple weeks.

Also congrats on team pink!

EDIT sorry just clued in that you're due a bit later than I am, other scan etc aren't until later

 

[Sarahpg]

This is the last thing Im waiting for from this test. I will have an early anatomy scan at 17 weeks and a fetal echocardiogram at 20 weeks but other than that it will hopefully be pregnancy as normal and looking forward to "uneventuful"! So excited to be on team pink!

 

[thayet]

Well the prelim amnio results are in.. and we are clear for trisomies 13, 18 and 21! The Harmony test predicted this already but it's good to have it confirmed. Now the long, long wait for the full report, then the fetal echo, and we're hopefully done with all this testing.

This thread is a lucky thread! Thanks ladies for all the support, let's keep each other updated as more results come in

 

[thayet]

Hey ladies, I said I would update when I got my final results back from the amnio. Everything came back fine (no trisomies, no known chromosomal abnormalities) so we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The fetal echo was clear as well, ruling out any cardiac issues that are sometimes associated with a higher-than-average NT measurement.

Hopefully anyone who finds this thread and is facing a similar situation will take heart from all our positive end results! An abnormal screen or 12 week scan doesn't necessarily mean the worst, even though it is hard to keep a positive mindset.

Hope everyone else is doing well

 

[littleone2010]

That's amazing news, it's such a relief. I almost couldn't believe it when we got the all ok. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy hun xx

 

[Sarahpg]

So happy for you Thayet!! Enjoy your pregnancy! I have my early anatomy scan tomorrow, slightly nervous but excited to see my little princess again!

 

[maxalias]

such happy news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx

 

[mickellwife]

My risk came back at 1:51

Hcg-3.68
Papp-A 0.58
Nuchal- 2.3mm

I had my 20 week scan and an extra scan the day after and it showed no abnormalities but they said it doesn't mean he hasn't got downs as he still could. All his measurements were normal and on target.

They don't do amnios where i live so it wasn't an option. When i first got the phone call that he was high risk, i cried for about a week solid but then i thought, i actually was more worried about him having a disorder which meant he wouldnt survive outside the womb then him having down syndrome.

We have such a bond with our son and love him regardless. So it's just a waiting game to see if he does after he is born x

 

[Garnet]

My risk came back at 1:51

Hcg-3.68
Papp-A 0.58
Nuchal- 2.3mm

I had my 20 week scan and an extra scan the day after and it showed no abnormalities but they said it doesn't mean he hasn't got downs as he still could. All his measurements were normal and on target.

They don't do amnios where i live so it wasn't an option. When i first got the phone call that he was high risk, i cried for about a week solid but then i thought, i actually was more worried about him having a disorder which meant he wouldnt survive outside the womb then him having down syndrome.

We have such a bond with our son and love him regardless. So it's just a waiting game to see if he does after he is born x

Sorry but that make me irritataded as heck. 20 week scan should tell a Dr weather or not your son has Downs. If the results after scan came back without markers then he probably does not have Downs. Downs markers are significants such as nose and heart troubles. I can't believe those Drs still let you believe he has Downs. 1/50 is not a really really high risk for Downs and if you came back with 1/20 then there would be worry. Please enjpy your pregnancy and I'm sure he is healthy.

 

[thayet]

Sorry but that make me irritataded as heck. 20 week scan should tell a Dr weather or not your son has Downs. If the results after scan came back without markers then he probably does not have Downs. Downs markers are significants such as nose and heart troubles. I can't believe those Drs still let you believe he has Downs. 1/50 is not a really really high risk for Downs and if you came back with 1/20 then there would be worry. Please enjpy your pregnancy and I'm sure he is healthy.

Not all Down's babies have abnormal ultrasounds, unfortunately. That's why ultrasound combined with an amnio is the best way to detect it before birth.

 

[steph.]

My risk came back at 1:51

Hcg-3.68
Papp-A 0.58
Nuchal- 2.3mm

I had my 20 week scan and an extra scan the day after and it showed no abnormalities but they said it doesn't mean he hasn't got downs as he still could. All his measurements were normal and on target.

They don't do amnios where i live so it wasn't an option. When i first got the phone call that he was high risk, i cried for about a week solid but then i thought, i actually was more worried about him having a disorder which meant he wouldnt survive outside the womb then him having down syndrome.

We have such a bond with our son and love him regardless. So it's just a waiting game to see if he does after he is born x

Mickellwife it must be so hard to go through the pregnancy without knowing. The two weeks I had to wait felt like a lifetime, I cant imagine going 6 months. I am so glad regardless your baby seems very healthy and very loved.

 

[Garnet]

Sorry but that make me irritataded as heck. 20 week scan should tell a Dr weather or not your son has Downs. If the results after scan came back without markers then he probably does not have Downs. Downs markers are significants such as nose and heart troubles. I can't believe those Drs still let you believe he has Downs. 1/50 is not a really really high risk for Downs and if you came back with 1/20 then there would be worry. Please enjpy your pregnancy and I'm sure he is healthy.

Not all Down's babies have abnormal ultrasounds, unfortunately. That's why ultrasound combined with an amnio is the best way to detect it before birth.

I understand that but that is in rare cases. There are significant things that they look for at the scans. I know plenty of women that refused amnio and went on to their 20 week scan or Level ll scan and the baby was fine. In fact 2 of my friends personally had 20 week scans of 1/5 chances and 1/6 chances and had perfectly healthy babies..