were you offered maternit21? did you opt for it or no?

[moter98]

I had Verifi done along with the NT scan. Verifi is just like MaterniT21. Results took 6 days. I had the blood draw done same day as the NT scan and got my normal NT scan results immediately so the wait for Verifi wasn't too stressful on me as I was already reassured with the good scan measurement. My results came back normal and found out we're having another boy. This test is 99% accurate I'm told so getting these results really eased my mind. And to me, it's much less nerve wracking then getting the standard blood test and NT scan where you get a 1 in ........ chance. That just makes me paranoid.

 

[3Minions]

Jzgrace, little boys are really awesome too
I have 1DS (4) and 2DDs (3 and almost 2) and they're all excited about a new LO

 

[jzgrace]

3minions I have said I want a boy for years now. I always wanted a mamas boy. Selfish I know. I found myself afraid because Ive never had a little boy. Just nervous I guess. I will love my little man if I'm having one. My MIL said I'm having a boy. She knows "things" but some times she gets it wrong. We will see! I've been looking at boy and girl names and my nursery is going to be grey and yellow. I figured those colors go for a girl or boy. So excited! My youngest was born in 2014 so its been a long time since I've felt this excitement

 

[3Minions]

It's not really that different And there's nothing selfish about wanting a mama's boy - if you're going to have one that's the best way for them to be

Of course it's scary. We're always afraid of the unknown. Was your youngest born in 2014 or did you make a typo after that? It doesn't matter, but I'm just snoopy now.

Are you going to find out if you're having a boy or a girl?

 

[jzgrace]

It's not really that different And there's nothing selfish about wanting a mama's boy - if you're going to have one that's the best way for them to be

Of course it's scary. We're always afraid of the unknown. Was your youngest born in 2014 or did you make a typo after that? It doesn't matter, but I'm just snoopy now.

Are you going to find out if you're having a boy or a girl?

Oh geez! Typo 2004. She was born 2004. Lol! My oldest was born 1999. I am going to get the maternit21 test and I will ask then. I will also want confirmation on ultrasound. How old is your youngest?

 

[jzgrace]

I like the yes/no answer idea too. I'm going to ask the gender as well. I did some research online and it seems like the chances of downs is pretty low thank god.

 

[jzgrace]

I am going to ask for this test regardless if my insurance pays for it or not, which reading on it, I believe they do for those over 35.

I just want a piece of mind to prepare (if I have to) for when the baby comes.

I read by law if you are going to be 35 at delivery (or older) they have to offer testing to you. Not sure how true that is.

I hope so! I just am the type to prepare for everything. I wouldn't terminate...but I want to be prepared.

Keep posting, because it will make the time go faster



Dee

I wouldnt terminate either I couldn't imagine (personally) . In the tww I spent almost every hour of everyday online here on bnb and researching. And now I think each month is going to be that much harder than the tww. Lol I feel so sick , tired, hungry but can't really eat much. And I LOVE to sleep on my tummy but I can't now because of sore bb's. I just hope the second tri is much better.

 

[3Minions]

My youngest will be 2 in June Have you told your kids yet?

 

[CaliDreaming]

I got a test similar to materniti21. It was with Verifi. I think if you are a worry wart you would like it for the peace of mind. With my first child in 2011, these tests were not out yet and my first trimester testing came back with slightly elevated risk for DS. We weren't going to terminate for it and I was afraid of getting an amnio, so the rest of pregnancy was nothing but stress because I had to have monthly ultrasounds looking for signs of it. This pregnancy, I had the test and I knew right away that my baby was okay.

My test was 100% covered by insurance.

 

[jzgrace]

I got a test similar to materniti21. It was with Verifi. I think if you are a worry wart you would like it for the peace of mind. With my first child in 2011, these tests were not out yet and my first trimester testing came back with slightly elevated risk for DS. We weren't going to terminate for it and I was afraid of getting an amnio, so the rest of pregnancy was nothing but stress because I had to have monthly ultrasounds looking for signs of it. This pregnancy, I had the test and I knew right away that my baby was okay.

My test was 100% covered by insurance.

Thanks Cali! Yes I'm a worry wart I'm sure the test will help me to relax. I like the yes/no results. And I'm sure I would be the same way you were with worry and stress. I can't imagine how fun the pregnancy would be in those circumstances. I did look up some info on DS and the chances. One doctor put it this way: in your twenties you have 99.99% chance of not having a DS baby, and in your 30's you have a 99.75% chance of not having a baby with DS. So with the test and those stats I'm sure I won't stress any more.

 

[cooch]

Hi I had the Harmony test, similar to the one you mentioned. I will just have turned 35 by the time the baby is here. I had my 12 week scan and the neck measurement was only 0.1 away from abnormal. I'd already opted for the harmony test at that point. As I'm based in the uk I had to pay for the test and it was receded over to California. It took 15 days to come back but I got he all clear. If I hadn't have had it and relied in the scan and possibly the simple blood test that goes along with it, I could have ended up having a more invasive procedure for a result. So glad the option was there for the testing.

 

[jzgrace]

Hi I had the Harmony test, similar to the one you mentioned. I will just have turned 35 by the time the baby is here. I had my 12 week scan and the neck measurement was only 0.1 away from abnormal. I'd already opted for the harmony test at that point. As I'm based in the uk I had to pay for the test and it was receded over to California. It took 15 days to come back but I got he all clear. If I hadn't have had it and relied in the scan and possibly the simple blood test that goes along with it, I could have ended up having a more invasive procedure for a result. So glad the option was there for the testing.

Oh wow! To u.s. and back in 15 days?! I love the fact that this test is available! I go in in 4 days for the blood draw. I'm happy for you that this was available too, so much risk with amino. Did you find out The gender too?

 

[tryfor2]

My SIL had an amnio with her first at 36. She didn't know it was optional (she thought she HAD to have it). It went fine and her baby was healthy and unharmed from the procedure but she said the needle going in hurt quite a bit (and she's pretty tough). When she discovered the test was in fact not mandatory she opted not to have one for her second at 39. In fact, I don't think she had any testing with him at all. He was/is healthy as well.

A bit of an aside, but when I saw "amnio" it made me think of this.

Jzgrace: wow, just four days away. Good luck. I'm sure all will be fine. The waiting is the hardest part. Be sure to let us know how things turn out.

 

[jzgrace]

Thanks try! I'm nervous, but the time seems to have flown by since I made the appt on the 15th. I will let you know

 

[cooch]

Yeah I found out the sex, too much temptation not to. It is worrying waiting in the results but at least you don't have to wait as long xx

 

[Missyann]

I did the test and I get my results in a few days. At 37, I just wanted the piece of mind that the baby is healthy, though the scan right before the blood draw did a lot to ease my mind.

 

[Matin]

My dr. reeeeally pushed MaterniT21. I took it and results were normal/typical but I still have some mixed feelings about it. I suppose it was for the best but..gosh, I just don't know how to articulate my discomfort w/ it. My husband helped me decide to go on and have the test. We had to travel a bit to have the blood draw because there was nowhere to take it locally.

My dr was very excited about the testing/Sequenom and says it will likely totally replace the "Quad Screen". Made me wonder if she's invested in the company. lolz

I guess my other 'meh' about M21 was the fact that we wouldn't have aborted so I sort of felt like "What's the point?". My dr. is NFP, and doesn't prescribe BC etc.. one of few in the area so I was kind of surprised about how in favor she was of the test. She said even with our POV it's better to know ahead of time, to be prepared esp being AVM.(I was 43 yrs. old at delivery in January)

I guess it gave me some peace of mind but with my brain I still wondered if the test was as accurate as touted(even for gender, I still felt more solidity at the ultrasound). I'd also read a lot of articles and blogs from parents and family of people with Down syn. and their feelings about the testing and even the name "MaterniT21" etc.

 

[hobbnob]

I guess my other 'meh' about M21 was the fact that we wouldn't have aborted so I sort of felt like "What's the point?". My dr. is NFP, and doesn't prescribe BC etc.. one of few in the area so I was kind of surprised about how in favor she was of the test. She said even with our POV it's better to know ahead of time, to be prepared esp being AVM.(I was 43 yrs. old at delivery in January)

You know you don't have to do any screening. It's totally optional. I think it helps some people prepare mentally for a baby with issues if that be the case. I imagine if you have an image of your baby as being one way and then when the baby is born finding out there are things that require additional needs, it can be quite difficult to process especially right after giving birth when it is a very emotional time. Might be easier to prepare mentally for this during the pregnancy.

 

[misscyn]

This is completely off subject but I had no idea there was such a thing as a NFP doctor. I had to google it. Interesting anyway.

 

[JuliaJ]

I just got the results of my MaterniT21 test back and what a relief. I really am so thankful that this kind of testing is now available. I absolutely would have terminated a pregnancy that would have resulted in a baby with trisomy 13 or 18. If anything could have made me feel worse than aborting a much wanted pregnancy (my first at age 40), it's bringing a baby into the world to know only suffering and almost certain death. I consider the option to know before hand, without invasive testing, a miracle of modern science.