Anyone been given high risk for downs...read this

[louise85]

I was given a 1:89 chance of my little boy having downs basedon his nuchal measurement of above 3mm.

I had my little boy 4 weeks ago with absolutely no sign of downs he's just a very big boy (9lb 10) with a chunky neck!!

I know how hard it is not to worry, my whole pregnancy was tinged with worry and I will definately not have the test again, but I am so glad I refused the amnio and didn't risk losing my perfectly healthy baby.

xxx

 

[pachamama]

Congratulations on the safe arrival of your little man. You must be ecstatic!

Really glad it's all worked out well for you both. Thanks for sharing.

Enjoy!

x

 

[shopaholicmum]

This is excellent news I also have had a high risk result of 1:95, however I refused amnio.
It does make you more anxious about every little niggle that you get.

I am really pleased for you fingers crossed for me too.
Sarah x

 

[SarahMac]

I have just been give my combined test results and although the Nuchal Fold was of normal size and I am only 30 years old my results have come back 1:55 from the blood tests. I am petrified and so upset. I am booked in for an amnio next week. I didn't really worry about this as I only thought the risks were higher for older Mums.

So scared about the outcome and the risks of the amnio.

Anyone have any advice or had a similar experience? x

 

[louise85]

Sarah as i say mine was mainly from the nuchal measurement but i remember there were a few ladies on here whos nuchal was fine but bloods gave them a high result so they had amnio and everything was fine!

One lady was 1 in 67 and her baby was fine, another was 1 in 5 and again baby was fine.

Good luck hun, hope everything goes well with your amnio

xxx

 

[babyplease81]

I have just been give my combined test results and although the Nuchal Fold was of normal size and I am only 30 years old my results have come back 1:55 from the blood tests. I am petrified and so upset. I am booked in for an amnio next week. I didn't really worry about this as I only thought the risks were higher for older Mums.

So scared about the outcome and the risks of the amnio.

Anyone have any advice or had a similar experience? x

Hi, I just went through the exact same thing. Received results this morning that I am expecting a perfectly healthy little girl .
I'm only 29 and my nuchal fold was 1.6 and a nasal bone was present. My first trimester blood results were not too bad 1/500 but my second trimester bloods changed the risk to 1/31. We were devastated and went for the amnio that same day.. got results today (FISH) which I highly recommend. I got the results in 2 days and I've never felt better. It's such a stressful time but I think if you have a good nuchal fold then most of the time the blood tests are wrong.
They do a full ultrasound before the amnio and if they see no soft markers then I think you shouldn't worry at all.
After the amnio just relax as long as you can. I stayed home for 48 hours and really only got up to pee and do a few small things. I mostly just relaxed. Its been 3 days and so far everything seems good. She is still moving around so I know shes ok
Good luck and try not to worry!!!!

 

[secretbaby]

I wish I had the above odds - we were given 1 in 15.

There is no chance of me having the amnio as last year I lost a baby to PPROM (he lived 4 hours) so the amnio would be of much greater risk to me.

Someone on here said - 1 in 15 is 93% chance of positive outcome. I have only had the phone call no measurements or blood results.

Thanks to op - it is nice to have hope.

 

[Emx]

I was given a 1-50 risk in August last year - a combination of a high nuchal scan and my bloods... I declined a CVS or amnio as I was 36 at the time and based on my age alone my risk was 1-150 anyway! ... I wouldnt have the test again (my age risk is even higher now as I will be 37/38 when I TTC2) as it caused so much stress in my pregnancy...

Lani was born perfect on April 2nd this year xx

 

[Arianas mummy]

Hi Emx,

Do you mind me asking what the nuchal fold measurement.

I was given a 1 in 3 chance, based on the fold and my age only. I didn't have any blood results to enter into the 'system'.

PS. Lani looks beautiful.

Marie

 

[tateypot]

I was given a 1:7 result after nuchal fold measurement and blood results. We had the CVS test and thankfully everything came back fine. The nuchal measurement was 2.67 which is within normal limits but a little high. In addition the bloods both moved in the wrong direction as well. PaPPA was low and HCG high - hence the high result.

 

[SarahMac]

Thanks for all your advice. My Amnio is tomorrow morning and I am terrified but hoping that everything will be ok. Your support and advice has really helped calm me a little.

Best wishes x

 

[applelova911]

Same here. I'm 31 and they stated that I had the results of a 41yr old based on my bloods. They gave me a 1:58 of having downs. I cannot remember his nuchal fold measurement but I gave birth to a healthy baby boy 8lbs 3 oz on 6/14/10. Good Luck everyone! I refused an amnio and cvs, I kept the results to myself as I didn't want anyone trying to persuade me in changing what I felt was right. I hadn't even told my OH about the results.

 

[kristexp1st]

Good Luck for your Amnio test hope all goes well and its good news!
My Auntie was 39 when she fell pregnant she was given a 1:3 result,and I cant remember what the fold mesured but it was quite high!
My little cousin was born healthy with no health problems!

 

[SarahMac]

Hey- good news!!! Baby has been cleared of Downs, Patau, Edwards syndrome and sex chromosome abnormality! Woo hoo!

We have to wait 2 weeks for the full results but keeping our fingers crossed. Thanks for your support.

xx

 

[applelova911]

Congrats!!! I'm so happy for you. I know the feeling. Good Luck!!!

 

[genies girl]

great news x

 

[Jadelm]

CONGRATULATIONS

And just to add.. I was told after THREE scans that bubs didn't have a nasal bone and at 22 weeks that her nuchal fold was measuring thick 9mm..

Well just a few days ago (as well as at a private scan a couple of months back that apparently couldn't be trusted by the NHS) she has CLEARLY got a nasal bone and everything is measuring perfectly and I was told a thick nuchal fold could mean many things and isn't necessarily Down's related, plus it can be misread depending on baby's position So as hard as it is, try not to worry - I kept telling myself this and now I'm so glad I did or I would have spent the last 2 months being stressed and not enjoying my pregnancy all for nothing xxx