Quad Screening- 1:34 chance of Down Syndrome :(

[epsilon]

The odds are still very much your favor. I lost my last baby to downs. The genetic counselor told us that over half of trisomy babies result in a miscarriage. We did the maternit21 this time, along with nuchal and quad, and everything is clear! They say that maternit21 takes 8-10 days. The nurse told us that most patients have a 5-7 day turnaround. For some reason, it took us about 11 or 12 days. . But it is supposed to be 99.1% so I feel very confident with the results! I wish doctors/ins companies would switch to this test because the quad screening causes too much unnecessary stress. Best of luck with your results...

I wish this test were available in the UK! My 12-week scan looked fine, but I'm still waiting for the blood work to come back, and being over 35 it's a non-trivial risk. Not that I'd do anything about a high-risk result, but I'd still like to be able to have a non-invasive test with 99.1% accuracy.

 

[chattyB]

I've just had my NT scan and came out with a 1:5 chance of having a baby with DS, this was based on my age (35 now, 36 by due date) and the NT measurement of 3.5mm. Blood results aren't back yet but we've been told that the risk factor wouldn't change significantly and I'd still be classed as "high risk" based on age and NT measurement. Hubby and I have decided that we need to know for sure and are going for a CVS next week - id rather be properly prepared for a baby with special needs and adjust to this new reality before baby arrives. I'm absolutely dreading the test .

 

[Sciencegal]

I've just had my NT scan and came out with a 1:5 chance of having a baby with DS, this was based on my age (35 now, 36 by due date) and the NT measurement of 3.5mm. Blood results aren't back yet but we've been told that the risk factor wouldn't change significantly and I'd still be classed as "high risk" based on age and NT measurement. Hubby and I have decided that we need to know for sure and are going for a CVS next week - id rather be properly prepared for a baby with special needs and adjust to this new reality before baby arrives. I'm absolutely dreading the test .

Best of luck with your cvs - I'll be thinking about you. I totally agree about being prepared! It will also be nice to just know either way. Hoping all goes well...

 

[chattyB]

Thank you huni!

 

[babybirdangel]

Good look chattyB, the whole waiting part is the most stressful.

 

[babybirdangel]

My boss' wife was told they had an elevated risk of Downs and he told me that the week waiting for the amnio was the longest of their life. Their boy is now 12 and perfect in every way.

I was going to do all the screening until I heard how high the risk of false positives were. I am sending you plenty of hugs and encourage you to take all of these stories as positive encouragement.

Regardless, you'll be a wonderful mom to a very loved and special baby.

Thank you! I wasn't planning on doing any of the screening either, but without thinking I said yes. It doesn't change the outcome for my baby. It's just added stress. I have read that there are many reasons for false positives and I know that I have a few such as doing the IVF procedure and practically having a vegetarian diet. I still need to read up more on it though.

 

[dae114]

My results for maternit21 took 7 business days but I believe it can take up to 14 business days. Gl!

 

[GenYsuperlady]

Sending hugs and love to you all during this stressful wait (((hugs)))

 

[KatM83]

I hope all is ok for you, im sure it will be. Its interesting for me to read or your comments, oh and i have discussed the screening today and decided against it...the thought terrifies me to be honest i dont think i could have the tests if it came back high risk and like someone else said it would just stress me out for the rest of the pregnancy.
Im worrying now though about the flat face comment cause i think my scan pic looks flat, would they comment on this at routine scans?
Hope the tests go ok for you hun xxx

 

[Punchy]

I just got my quad screen result yesterday and they put me at 1:100 chance of DS. I'm having a level 2 u/s on Tuesday and an amnio. I did the NT scan at 12 weeks and those results were good. My 12 week u/s pic clearly shows a cute button nose. I just need to know for sure so I'm doing the amnio.

 

[LaraB]

There's a 97.1% chance of you having a healthy baby, much better when you look at it that way!

 

[rhloveselmo]

I'm not sure if thy do this but can you tell by looking at the baby with a 4D ultrasound to determine the facial features? I'm sorry your numbers are so low but like others said try think of the positives 1 in 34 that means 33 mums aren't.
But if your baby does have downs you'll love him or her regardless. I have 2 kids already with disabilities and I love them more than you could ever know. Their disabilities make them unique..hugs Hun xxx

 

[babybirdangel]

I go tomorrow for a level 2 ultrasound for my 20 week scan and so we will see what happens after that. If they see any soft markers then we will do the MaterniT 21 plus test. I have tried not to think or worry to much about it the last few weeks. But, it is in the back of my mind of course. The worse part is my husband was going to go with me and now he can't, because someone got fired from his job so they won't let him have the day off. We just moved to San Antonio and now his cousin is going to go with me. He feels bad and I know it's not his fault. So I can't really give him a hard time about it. I will keep ya'll posted after I go tomorrow. I go at 1:00 p.m. and right now it is 7:26 p.m where I live.

 

[babybirdangel]

I'm not sure if thy do this but can you tell by looking at the baby with a 4D ultrasound to determine the facial features? I'm sorry your numbers are so low but like others said try think of the positives 1 in 34 that means 33 mums aren't.
But if your baby does have downs you'll love him or her regardless. I have 2 kids already with disabilities and I love them more than you could ever know. Their disabilities make them unique..hugs Hun xxx

That is something else to look into also! I might have to ask. I'm a teacher and I have worked with students with disabilities and they hold a very special spot in my heart

 

[babybirdangel]

I've just had my NT scan and came out with a 1:5 chance of having a baby with DS, this was based on my age (35 now, 36 by due date) and the NT measurement of 3.5mm. Blood results aren't back yet but we've been told that the risk factor wouldn't change significantly and I'd still be classed as "high risk" based on age and NT measurement. Hubby and I have decided that we need to know for sure and are going for a CVS next week - id rather be properly prepared for a baby with special needs and adjust to this new reality before baby arrives. I'm absolutely dreading the test .

How did everything turn out?

 

[hapi2bhealthy]

Hope the results turn out just fine, special needs babies can be so much hard work.
And just on the other foot, I am a Spec Ed teacher and just have to say that Down Syndrome kids are really my fave to work with- they are really amazing, special, stubborn, hilarious, cheeky, and generally happy! You will never know love like the love a mother has for her special needs child- I have never seen mothers fight harder or love stronger than one who has a child with a disability.
Of course, we would all also never wish it upon anyone, and I think your odds sound much better when they're put in the percentage form! It would be devastating if it did happen, but please don't feel like your life is over- all the mothers I know have a happy fulfilling life that have been made richer (and definitely busier!) by their special needs child.

I also have a beautiful amazing link I can share with anyone who has also had high possibility of Down's (I prefer the word 'possibility' than 'risk', it sounds much less menacing) and would like to see more- it is quite emotional but an extraordinary, life changing story. Just PM me for the link if anyone is interested.

 

[LaraB]

I'm not sure if thy do this but can you tell by looking at the baby with a 4D ultrasound to determine the facial features? I'm sorry your numbers are so low but like others said try think of the positives 1 in 34 that means 33 mums aren't.
But if your baby does have downs you'll love him or her regardless. I have 2 kids already with disabilities and I love them more than you could ever know. Their disabilities make them unique..hugs Hun xxx

Might do, but I think a lot of newborns with Down's Syndrome don't look like it, it's when they start to get older the facial features are more prominent. I may be wrong though!

 

[babybirdangel]

I went for the level 2 ultrasound and there were no soft or hard markers for down syndrome. The ultrasound tech was super sweet she gave me about 15 pictures of my little man and a dvd to keep. My Dr had no concerns as well! Thank you all for taking your time to read and comment.

 

[LilDuckie]

I went for the level 2 ultrasound and there were no soft or hard markers for down syndrome. The ultrasound tech was super sweet she gave me about 15 pictures of my little man and a dvd to keep. My Dr had no concerns as well! Thank you all for taking your time to read and comment.

Fantastic news! Very happy to hear that

 

[chattyB]

I've just had my NT scan and came out with a 1:5 chance of having a baby with DS, this was based on my age (35 now, 36 by due date) and the NT measurement of 3.5mm. Blood results aren't back yet but we've been told that the risk factor wouldn't change significantly and I'd still be classed as "high risk" based on age and NT measurement. Hubby and I have decided that we need to know for sure and are going for a CVS next week - id rather be properly prepared for a baby with special needs and adjust to this new reality before baby arrives. I'm absolutely dreading the test .

How did everything turn out?

Thanks for thinking of me . I was unable to have the CVS due to the location of the placenta (posterior) so they've asked me back for an amnio in a few weeks. On a brighter note, my blood results came back the day before the CVS was scheduled at 1:11, still very scary numbers but they also discovered the NT measurement had reduced to 1.7. I'm still waiting to know anything for sure.