High risk for Downs

[Emx]

I felt exactly the same after we decided not to have any further tests (we were given 1:50).. Just a huge relief.. And realised I was more worried about trying to decide upon a procedure that carried risks to my baby than I was about letting what would be, be..

I would really recommend you contact the pre natal diagnostic unit and asking if it's possible to arrange to have a more senior, experienced sonographer to do your 20 week scan... We were given a very thorough scan by a brilliant lady who reassured us immensely that DD showed no soft markers for DS.. She even went as far as to say 'I don't think this baby has DS' and she was absolutely right!

It's also worth saying that even though having no soft markers for DS doesn't mean you are completely clear, it does mean that even if your baby does have DS they won't have some of the more serious complications that can go with it, such as heart defects...

 

[TinyToon]

Thanks EMX. We had another scan today due to loss of blood for the last 12 days. The sonographer was brilliant and the scan was so much clearer than 3 weeks ago and there was definately a nasal bone present. The baby looked pretty perfect to me. I've forgotten the worry of DS now I'm more concerned about the haemorrhage I had at 12 weeks. The blood area measures 6cm x 2.4 x 1 but they reassure me the baby isn't affected and the measurement of the head and baby length were normal. Roll on 20 week scan

 

[Garnet]

Good new TinyToon!!! Enjoy your pregnancy!!!

 

[Caseys]

I hope this makes you all feel better, I was given 1 in 5 chance for Downs and a 1 in 35 chance for the bad other trisomy. This was due to slightly elevated HCG and incredibly low PAPP-A that was tested in the bloodwork.

I had my amnio on Tuesday and just got results of the FISH test (it tests for the top 3 bad ones) and was given the all clear. Before the amnio they did a very detailed ultrasound and looked for 10 soft markers for Downs, and found a little weenie along the way.

I don't have my full results yet, get the detailed ones in about another week or so, and I am still considered high risk for future complications, but so far my little one is normal. The peace of mind I feel is incredible.

I also have a friend who tested low risk and their baby died upon birth, it had the horrible trisomy where there is no chance at life.

You just never know...

Sorry for the rambling, it's been a long stressful week!

 

[Caezzybe]

I was considered high risk in my current pregnancy and they did check for (and found) a nasal bone at 12 weeks on the NT scan.

The reason I am potentially high risk is because my son Logan (1 next week) has Down Syndrome and his condition went undetected.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am wondering (if you don't mind elaborating) how old were you when your son was born? I will be 35 when I deliver so I am really trying to think through all these issues. Thank you.

Logan will be so lucky to have a baby sister...and baby sister will be lucky to have Logan.

I don't mind you asking at all I was 41 when Logan was born and will be 42 when his baby sister is born

 

[wookie130]

I'm jumping in, not because I'm a mother to a child with Down's, but because I've been a special education teacher for the past 10 years, and have taught many, many students with Down's Syndrome.

There is still a great possibility that your child does NOT have Down's. And in the event he/she does, you will have a very precious child with some special challenges. These challenges can range from mild, moderate, severe, or profound, but the child will be a great blessing no less.

Best of luck to you...I have a special place in my heart for the children/individuals with Down's Syndrome. I am praying that your baby is healthy and born without disabilities, but in the event that he/she has Down's, it can be a gift in disguise.

 

[TinyToon]

I hope this makes you all feel better, I was given 1 in 5 chance for Downs and a 1 in 35 chance for the bad other trisomy. This was due to slightly elevated HCG and incredibly low PAPP-A that was tested in the bloodwork.

I had my amnio on Tuesday and just got results of the FISH test (it tests for the top 3 bad ones) and was given the all clear. Before the amnio they did a very detailed ultrasound and looked for 10 soft markers for Downs, and found a little weenie along the way.

I don't have my full results yet, get the detailed ones in about another week or so, and I am still considered high risk for future complications, but so far my little one is normal. The peace of mind I feel is incredible.

I also have a friend who tested low risk and their baby died upon birth, it had the horrible trisomy where there is no chance at life.

You just never know...

Sorry for the rambling, it's been a long stressful week!

Congratulations on your positive news and I hope that you receive further good news. I agree nothing is for certain until the day they arrive, I'd forgotten how stressful pregnancy can be (its been 8yrs since I had my daughter and that was a trouble free pregnancy). I know the worry never goes but I'm remaining positive which is not like me at all, but my gut instinct tells me that we'll be ok!

 

[TinyToon]

I'm jumping in, not because I'm a mother to a child with Down's, but because I've been a special education teacher for the past 10 years, and have taught many, many students with Down's Syndrome.

There is still a great possibility that your child does NOT have Down's. And in the event he/she does, you will have a very precious child with some special challenges. These challenges can range from mild, moderate, severe, or profound, but the child will be a great blessing no less.

Best of luck to you...I have a special place in my heart for the children/individuals with Down's Syndrome. I am praying that your baby is healthy and born without disabilities, but in the event that he/she has Down's, it can be a gift in disguise.

Thank you for your post. Should our baby be born with DS however mild/severe it will be loved very much and we'll face head on any challenges we may have.