Told 1 in 13 High risk after nuchal screenings

[ceebs2013]

Lol not yet hun, only had the first set back. Should have the s full set next week around the same time as my cardiac scan xx

 

[Wriggley]

Lol not yet hun, only had the first set back. Should have the s full set next week around the same time as my cardiac scan xx

ok hun - totally been stalking you for an update. thinking of you!

 

[ceebs2013]

Haha! I will be sure to update after the scan on wednesday! xxx

 

[ceebs2013]

Hi all - just a little update.
We had the heart scan today and at the moment it all appears normal although she said it is still too small to see the smaller details but the overall structure of the heart appears how it should. We won't have another heart scan now for another 6 weeks

They didnt take the fluid measurement again and we STILL haven't had back full results so although I guess it was good news about the heart we still kind of feel like we are in limbo until we know the results.

I think I must have expected too much from the scan because I left feeling a bit disappointed that there wasn't more reassurance. The woman was quite cold and didn't really say very much at all so I don't feel any the wiser except that the heart seems ok at this stage for what they can see. We at least have another scan next wednesday so I think that is the scan they will check for things I was hoping they might do today!

Fingers crossed for results by the weekend, the waiting is killing me!! xxx

 

[Wriggley]

Hi all - just a little update.
We had the heart scan today and at the moment it all appears normal although she said it is still too small to see the smaller details but the overall structure of the heart appears how it should. We won't have another heart scan now for another 6 weeks

They didnt take the fluid measurement again and we STILL haven't had back full results so although I guess it was good news about the heart we still kind of feel like we are in limbo until we know the results.

I think I must have expected too much from the scan because I left feeling a bit disappointed that there wasn't more reassurance. The woman was quite cold and didn't really say very much at all so I don't feel any the wiser except that the heart seems ok at this stage for what they can see. We at least have another scan next wednesday so I think that is the scan they will check for things I was hoping they might do today!

Fingers crossed for results by the weekend, the waiting is killing me!! xxx

how many weeks are you now?? i had my 20 week scan on monday and the sono said that at 20 weeks the heart is still only the size of a 5p coin so im guessing if your a few weeks behind 20 weeks it must be even smaller.

good to hear that the heart seems to be forming well though hun

shame about the results i really hope you get them soon

 

[ceebs2013]

Got the full results today and they were normal!!! :-D just need to get through wednesdays scan now!

I am just over 15 weeks so yeah I guess it must be pretty tiny!!! xxx

 

[Wriggley]

Aw that's brilliant news hun so do they know why the nt measurement was so big or is it a case of just something unexplained?

Yeah hun that 5 weeks difference the heart is going to be super tiny so all sounds good to me I so pleased for ya x

 

[Emma867]

Glad your results came back clear ceebs! Our scan is tomorrow, wonder what we will see? X

 

[maxalias]

awww so happy for you!!!!! x

 

[littleone2010]

I'm so happy for you Hun. Hope we get the same results.
We won't be getting the cardiac scan until closer to 20 weeks as the doctor said the hearts too small and if they do it now thy will have to do it again at 20 weeks to be accurate but it's great that you are getting lots of scans and are being looked after xxxx

 

[Miss Bellum]

Got the full results today and they were normal!!! :-D just need to get through wednesdays scan now!

I am just over 15 weeks so yeah I guess it must be pretty tiny!!! xxx

Fantastic news! so pleased to hear everything is fine x x

 

[maybebaby3]

Great news! Good luck for your scan!

 

[ceebs2013]

Thanks all

How did your scan go Emma867?

We need to have another heart scan at 21 weeks to check the smaller details, they could only tell us that the overall structure looked normal but they don't know about anything smaller yet.

Fingers crossed! xx

 

[AngellXeyesO]

Hello everyone,
I know this thread was started a few weeks ago, so I hope you don't mind if I join. I went for my NT scan last week and was given a 3.2 measurement and 1:13 for DS. We were refered to a a genetic counselor where we were told of our options. I really don't think I can go through with a CVS or amnio.. I don't know how to decide. No matter what the outcome I will not terminate, so I don't know if the risk is justified. I also don't know if I am okay with going the rest of this pregnancy not knowing what to think.. Has anyone been offered the new blood work there is? I was told it is like a year or so old and would cost 250 out of pocket, but I don't remember how accurate the results were. I think I am going to opt for the blood work. I was wondering if anyone else was given that option. I am in the states, rhode island to be exact.

 

[snj]

Hello everyone,
I know this thread was started a few weeks ago, so I hope you don't mind if I join. I went for my NT scan last week and was given a 3.2 measurement and 1:13 for DS. We were refered to a a genetic counselor where we were told of our options. I really don't think I can go through with a CVS or amnio.. I don't know how to decide. No matter what the outcome I will not terminate, so I don't know if the risk is justified. I also don't know if I am okay with going the rest of this pregnancy not knowing what to think.. Has anyone been offered the new blood work there is? I was told it is like a year or so old and would cost 250 out of pocket, but I don't remember how accurate the results were. I think I am going to opt for the blood work. I was wondering if anyone else was given that option. I am in the states, rhode island to be exact.

So, did u go thru any tests!??
I am exactly feeling the same way as u. U just took the words out of my mouth. We still have till we r in my week 16 to make the decision about the test. I am gonna enquire about the harmony test as well tht involves blood work and scan. My baby's neck measured upto 5mm at week 10 scan

 

[snj]

I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. I can sympathise, it is hard when it all seems to be going well and then you get this news

We were told we had a high risk which was calculated at 1 in 41. Was very confused and scared for a few days.

After a further talk with the midwife, and looking at the stories from people in a similar position, we decided against any further testing. As far as we are concerned, the odds of a having a healthy baby are high enough that we don't want to take the risk of harming bean by doing the invasive tests. Also, as far as we were concerned, what ever the test showed, we would still keep the baby so why risk it?

But I can fully understand why you might feel you need the certainty of CVS.

Its a very tough decision and very personal so I wish you all the very best for what ever you decide to do

I totally get your point miss bellum... We too r not opting for any invasive tests coz the results would never change our mind of keeping the baby or not. And since i had miscarriages previously we cnt take another chance for miscarrying this pregnancy also. So trusting god and hoping that our baby will be very much normal and not affected by any of this. Hoping the same for u guys.

 

[Tower6]

Hi there, we have just gone through the very same experience. From sheer exhilaration of that first scan to plummeting down to earth with a bang thanks to high NT reading and bloods. We were gave a 1:8 risk.

Opted to have the CVS and yes it is uncomfortable as the other poster said but you can get through it. We were initially advised that the results would take 2-3 days for the downs screening and 10-14 for the full chromosomal results. Turned out, there wasn't enough cells to do the quick screen and we had to wait a painful 16 days all in all.

We finally got our results last Friday.

All clear! No chromosomal problems at all.

All I can say is take each day as it comes. It's hard to remain positive because I sure didn't feel positive but I hope and pray all turns out well for you too.

One more thing, the CVS carries a 2-3% risk of miscarriage and the Amnio is 1%.

Hi, I'm going through this as we speak. We just got home from out scan and after 3 perfect babies I have been told this one has something wrong. I was just curious as to what the nt measurement was for your baby before you found out everything is ok?

Thanks

 

[Emma867]

Hi there, our measurement was 3.5mm at 11wks which apparantly is the limit where they discuss possible problems.

I had the CVS a few days later and waited an awful 3wks for the results which came back all clear! Terrifying times.

What is your measurement? X

 

[Tower6]

It was 5.7 I am so worried. I have to wait 7-10 business days before my blood comes back and then from there I was offered a materniT21 test if the result does show a problem. Was the CVS where they go through the belly? I just don't what step to take next :/

Are you all cleared? Thanks so much for the reply!

 

[Tower6]

I just wanted to update- my materniT21 results just came in and baby is perfectly healthy!!!!!! Negative for T21,13,and 18. It only took 1 week to get the results and was supposed to be 2weeks so that was great. I think this test is absolutely AMAZING simply because it's so simple and non invasive!!! I finally got to a sense of peace through a lot of prayer and realized that even with downs I would be grateful that the baby could still live and be born and not be incompatible with life, and that we would just learn a new normal. This result was simply a miracle from God and nothing less. I hope anyone else reading and going through this right now will have hope after our nuchal fold being 5.7mm and the first round of blood work showing signs of downs.

This test also tells you the gender and we are having our FOURTH girl!!!!!