vkj73
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i'm 36 years old, 7 weeks pg with our first.
so, dr. informed me yesterday of three different tests there are (here in u.s.) for genetic testing/chromosomal abnormalities:
1. detailed ultrasound 2. amniocentesis 3. cvs
i feel totally overwhelmed and not sure which way to go. my first ultrasound is this monday (i was hoping it would happen at my first doctor's appointment yesterday), so as of today, i don't even know what the initial status of the bean is.
this is all combined with a day of talking to my insurance/medical group for 2-3 hours trying to figure things out. that all worked out, so i feel relieved about that.
invasive testing freaks me out a bit (didn't sleep so well last night), but it does give 100% results, ultrasound gives 90% (according to dr.).
i know many women leave it up to their higher power and don't test at all. i know it's a totally personal decision, but i thought i'd see what other women think.
thanks
so, dr. informed me yesterday of three different tests there are (here in u.s.) for genetic testing/chromosomal abnormalities:
1. detailed ultrasound 2. amniocentesis 3. cvs
i feel totally overwhelmed and not sure which way to go. my first ultrasound is this monday (i was hoping it would happen at my first doctor's appointment yesterday), so as of today, i don't even know what the initial status of the bean is.
this is all combined with a day of talking to my insurance/medical group for 2-3 hours trying to figure things out. that all worked out, so i feel relieved about that.
invasive testing freaks me out a bit (didn't sleep so well last night), but it does give 100% results, ultrasound gives 90% (according to dr.).
i know many women leave it up to their higher power and don't test at all. i know it's a totally personal decision, but i thought i'd see what other women think.
thanks