Positive Antibody Screen... Help please!

[allisonmh]

I got a call from my dr's office today and was told I tested positive for some antibody, they didn't tell me which one. But I have to go to the hospital tomorrow so they can titer it. Has anyone had a positive screen and everything been fine? You just hear so many bad things about antibodies killing the baby, I'm so nervous and terrified. Any positive insight would be great!!

 

[pineapple91]

Whats your blood type and whats the fathers

 

[allisonmh]

I don't know. I know I'm O something, but not sure on - or +. Could it be something with the Rh thing?

 

[HoneyBev]

Did they say which antibody? I was positive for M and N. I was O+, my husband is A-. Only thing that's changed in my pregnancy is I have to get the shot at 28 weeks, I get 3 more ultrasounds (yay!), and I get blood drawn every 2 weeks to make sure my titers haven't risen. It's all well i completely freaked out when I found out, but now, it's fine. keep your head up! I'm sure everything will be okay

 

[allisonmh]

Thanks, HoneyBev. No, they didn't tell me which one. Hopefully I'll find out tomorrow. I'm glad to hear that it's not always something horrible though, and extra ultrasounds are always a plus!

 

[allisonmh]

So I tested positive for E and S. Has anyone heard anything about these? They said my levels were fine for now, but I have to have monthly tests to monitor them. If they do get higher, I'll have to go to a high risk OB. : /