Nuchal scan...results are scaring me

[cupcakesarah]

I'm considering the Harmony test, it's £600 at a private hospital near me. Yesterday we had our DS results back at 1:150, so just on the borderline. Been offered CVS or amnio to confirm results. But I've had a particularly hard journey to get pregnant, IVF, and I'm not willing to take the risk of miscarriage. I've been devastated and shocked since yesterday. The nuchal fold was 1.4mm but it's my bloods that have put us this level of risk. My HCG was 1.9MoM and the PAPP-A was 0.23. Apparently the ratio of these numbers should more be 1:1. I just don't know what to think, when we saw the nuchal fold last week we just presumed everything is fine (it's not to say everything isn't). I actually forgot about the blood test results for the last 5 days, not like me t all which is probably why i was so shocked yesterday. I'm 33 by the way.

 

[Garnet]

I'm considering the Harmony test, it's £600 at a private hospital near me. Yesterday we had our DS results back at 1:150, so just on the borderline. Been offered CVS or amnio to confirm results. But I've had a particularly hard journey to get pregnant, IVF, and I'm not willing to take the risk of miscarriage. I've been devastated and shocked since yesterday. The nuchal fold was 1.4mm but it's my bloods that have put us this level of risk. My HCG was 1.9MoM and the PAPP-A was 0.23. Apparently the ratio of these numbers should more be 1:1. I just don't know what to think, when we saw the nuchal fold last week we just presumed everything is fine (it's not to say everything isn't). I actually forgot about the blood test results for the last 5 days, not like me t all which is probably why i was so shocked yesterday. I'm 33 by the way.

I have yet to find anybody with a 1:50 or over to have any thing wrong their baby. If you were 1:10 then I would worry. Those tests are highly faulty. Several ladies I know had 1:5 and 1:6 were so stressed out and waited for their Level 2 scan and baby was just fine. They chose not to to do invasive testing and waited. So please don't stress out.

 

[tessjs]

I'm considering the Harmony test, it's £600 at a private hospital near me. Yesterday we had our DS results back at 1:150, so just on the borderline. Been offered CVS or amnio to confirm results. But I've had a particularly hard journey to get pregnant, IVF, and I'm not willing to take the risk of miscarriage. I've been devastated and shocked since yesterday. The nuchal fold was 1.4mm but it's my bloods that have put us this level of risk. My HCG was 1.9MoM and the PAPP-A was 0.23. Apparently the ratio of these numbers should more be 1:1. I just don't know what to think, when we saw the nuchal fold last week we just presumed everything is fine (it's not to say everything isn't). I actually forgot about the blood test results for the last 5 days, not like me t all which is probably why i was so shocked yesterday. I'm 33 by the way.

I have yet to find anybody with a 1:50 or over to have any thing wrong their baby. If you were 1:10 then I would worry. Those tests are highly faulty. Several ladies I know had 1:5 and 1:6 were so stressed out and waited for their Level 2 scan and baby was just fine. They chose not to to do invasive testing and waited. So please don't stress out.

What about 1 in 111,? Some have said to wait for my 20 week scan...i dunno what to do

 

[xxDreamxx]

Tess,

How I view it is, it all depends what you want to do - if you are going to have the baby no matter what, then amino is only putting yourself under additional stress with the risks. The 20 week scan is when they really check bub for abnormalities and if you were the 1 in 111 then they should be able to see soft markers.

At the end of all this, it's really down to what you and hubby want to do. (Hugs)

 

[Garnet]

I'm considering the Harmony test, it's £600 at a private hospital near me. Yesterday we had our DS results back at 1:150, so just on the borderline. Been offered CVS or amnio to confirm results. But I've had a particularly hard journey to get pregnant, IVF, and I'm not willing to take the risk of miscarriage. I've been devastated and shocked since yesterday. The nuchal fold was 1.4mm but it's my bloods that have put us this level of risk. My HCG was 1.9MoM and the PAPP-A was 0.23. Apparently the ratio of these numbers should more be 1:1. I just don't know what to think, when we saw the nuchal fold last week we just presumed everything is fine (it's not to say everything isn't). I actually forgot about the blood test results for the last 5 days, not like me t all which is probably why i was so shocked yesterday. I'm 33 by the way.

I have yet to find anybody with a 1:50 or over to have any thing wrong their baby. If you were 1:10 then I would worry. Those tests are highly faulty. Several ladies I know had 1:5 and 1:6 were so stressed out and waited for their Level 2 scan and baby was just fine. They chose not to to do invasive testing and waited. So please don't stress out.

What about 1 in 111,? Some have said to wait for my 20 week scan...i dunno what to do

Sorry but I would not even worry about any thing wrong with your baby. You have 1 CHANCE 111 odds that your baby has issues.

 

[tessjs]

Tess,

How I view it is, it all depends what you want to do - if you are going to have the baby no matter what, then amino is only putting yourself under additional stress with the risks. The 20 week scan is when they really check bub for abnormalities and if you were the 1 in 111 then they should be able to see soft markers.

At the end of all this, it's really down to what you and hubby want to do. (Hugs)

Hey there thanks , I hope all is okay with you Susan by the way.I think I'm going insane because my GP and now the Ob seemed really adamant I should do some testing..its like they were covering their own behinds so to speak...if you know what I mean.I guess they worry about legal action etc if they don't push for it and somethings really wrong..down the track...
I think I'm really leaning towards the 20 week scan...but then somedays I change back and forwards...

 

[Rashaa]

Tess, they will push, a you said, to cover their butts. You have to be firm and adamant bout what you want. We become proactive parents long before they are born. Stand your ground, and be confident with them in what you want. The doctors have to respect your wishes, if they do Not, then it is time for a new doc.

 

[xxDreamxx]

Tess,

I am ok - just an emotional wreck at the moment. I have to wait till 8th for the results of the verifi prenatal blood test. With 1:17 for Edwards and 1:69 and 1:70 for the other 2, I am just so scared

I am working Sat and keeping myself busy on Sunday so that the weekend goes fast and then I have 2 days if work before the Dr should get the results, I just hope they definitely come in on the Wednesday - I just need to know

 

[xxDreamxx]

Hi

I got my results from the verifi today and no aneuploidy detected for 21, 18 or 13 or XXX, XYY or XXY.

We're having a GIRL

Next step will be to see my Ob and maybe go back to the genetic specialist and watch growth from regular scans. I will worry until I have bub in my arms, but I am feeling more optimistic are nearly 4 weeks of being very very low.

How is everyone here going?

 

[Andypanda6570]

Hi

I got my results from the verifi today and no aneuploidy detected for 21, 18 or 13 or XXX, XYY or XXY.

We're having a GIRL

Next step will be to see my Ob and maybe go back to the genetic specialist and watch growth from regular scans. I will worry until I have bub in my arms, but I am feeling more optimistic are nearly 4 weeks of being very very low.

How is everyone here going?

Just wanted to say I am so happy for you.. XO

 

[mommy2lilmen]

Congrats .... I've been following this! Glad you got results you wanted! My little ones a girl to , cleared for tri 13 & 18 but not for tri 21 ... I'm ecstatic no matter

 

[xxDreamxx]

Congrats .... I've been following this! Glad you got results you wanted! My little ones a girl to , cleared for tri 13 & 18 but not for tri 21 ... I'm ecstatic no matter

Congrats on your little girl. Tbh, it was trisomy 18 & 13 that scared me the most as they are not compatible with life.
There are heaps of support groups out there for trisomy 21, have you checked any out? Your little girl will be beautiful inside & out. Children with Down Syndrome find such joy in life.

X Susan

 

[mommy2lilmen]

Congrats .... I've been following this! Glad you got results you wanted! My little ones a girl to , cleared for tri 13 & 18 but not for tri 21 ... I'm ecstatic no matter

Congrats on your little girl. Tbh, it was trisomy 18 & 13 that scared me the most as they are not compatible with life.
There are heaps of support groups out there for trisomy 21, have you checked any out? Your little girl will be beautiful inside & out. Children with Down Syndrome find such joy in life.

X Susan

I was scared of 13 & 18 also, 21 is lovely. I have checked out so many, to be honest it's over whelming! But as I get closer I will join a local one where I can go to and meet and more . thanks for the kind words. I'm so excited to meet her. I can not wait. I usually have my babies by 37 weeks so just over 15 weeks

Xo
Annick

 

[Foxy37]

Hi ladies , I had my bloods come back as 1 in 137 and after looking at some resuls mine a very low . I'm still worried but not doing any invasive tests just praying they would pick up any abnolmaties at the 20 week scan . Even being 1 in 137 I'm petrified . On my bloods it was my hcg that was high all the rest were normal xx

 

[lelitadye4]

hi, I am also in the states, Atlanta actually. I took the NIPD test ont he 31st of May, and I am still awaiting the results on pins and needles. My first pregnancy ever at age 35 and found out at 7 weeks that I'm having fraternal Di Di twins. I'm not 13+4 and worried that something may be wrong with my babies, it's hard not to worry.