Worried a little about Nuchal scan :(

[MellyH]

2.1mm is miles below the worry cut-off. It's a great result.

 

[mamamoe]

I was 45 when I got pregnant and bc of that I saw a genetic counselor and a perinatologist, and was told anything under 2.5 was good. I had the MaterniT21 test bc my age alone put me at a very high risk for trisomy 13,18 and 21. All came back fine though. Seriously, I don't think 2.1 is high, although I understand your worry. Hope you get your results back soon so you can relax. Mine came back in 8 days. Good luck.

Thanks for responding, Scout! Wow, 45! That's awesome!!! I saw the perinatologist and all he did was scare the crap out of me with all that could go wrong. I had my dd at 40 and I told him everything went fine with the pregnancy and with the baby and he said I just "jinxed" myself. What a terrible thing to say.

Anyway, I'm anxiously awaiting my results this week. Just curious, do they just give you a "low/high risk" result or actual percentages?

Thanks again!

 

[MrsKChicago]

The office I went to gives you a 1/XXXX ratio.

 

[xxshellsxx]

Mine just said they were pleased to tell me both babies were in the low risk group - no specific numbers x

 

[mamamoe]

The office I went to gives you a 1/XXXX ratio.

Thanks MrsKChicago! We're both "peaches!" : )

 

[mamamoe]

Mine just said they were pleased to tell me both babies were in the low risk group - no specific numbers x

That just have been such a relief!!! I guess it depends on what lab is used? Some people get low/high risk results and some get percentages. I'll be getting the phone call in a few days, so I'll soon know. Thanks!

 

[Scout]

I was 45 when I got pregnant and bc of that I saw a genetic counselor and a perinatologist, and was told anything under 2.5 was good. I had the MaterniT21 test bc my age alone put me at a very high risk for trisomy 13,18 and 21. All came back fine though. Seriously, I don't think 2.1 is high, although I understand your worry. Hope you get your results back soon so you can relax. Mine came back in 8 days. Good luck.

Thanks for responding, Scout! Wow, 45! That's awesome!!! I saw the perinatologist and all he did was scare the crap out of me with all that could go wrong. I had my dd at 40 and I told him everything went fine with the pregnancy and with the baby and he said I just "jinxed" myself. What a terrible thing to say.

Anyway, I'm anxiously awaiting my results this week. Just curious, do they just give you a "low/high risk" result or actual percentages?

Thanks again!

The MaterniT21 comes back with a 'yes' or 'no', or rather, 'the baby has typical chromosomes', or not. It's not a ratio. I think other tests are still given as ratios. I was told by the lab that there is a 96% accuracy rate if test comes back as positive (not typical chromosomes) and then you should go on and have an amnio bc their test could be wrong, but it has a 99% accuracy rate if it comes back negative (typical chromosomes).

And thanks. This baby was a huge surprise (no kids, told I couldn't have kids after having 3 miscarriages earlier in life), wasn't trying to get pregnant. Had her when I was 46.I always say she is the best thing that's ever happened to this old woman LOL. And yep, so scary when they start telling you all the things that could go wrong. I remember when I was about 30 weeks, I finally said to my mother, 'you know, I could actually be bringing a baby home'. It didn't really hit me til then. Anyway, good luck!

 

[mamamoe]

I was 45 when I got pregnant and bc of that I saw a genetic counselor and a perinatologist, and was told anything under 2.5 was good. I had the MaterniT21 test bc my age alone put me at a very high risk for trisomy 13,18 and 21. All came back fine though. Seriously, I don't think 2.1 is high, although I understand your worry. Hope you get your results back soon so you can relax. Mine came back in 8 days. Good luck.

Thanks for responding, Scout! Wow, 45! That's awesome!!! I saw the perinatologist and all he did was scare the crap out of me with all that could go wrong. I had my dd at 40 and I told him everything went fine with the pregnancy and with the baby and he said I just "jinxed" myself. What a terrible thing to say.

Anyway, I'm anxiously awaiting my results this week. Just curious, do they just give you a "low/high risk" result or actual percentages?

Thanks again!

The MaterniT21 comes back with a 'yes' or 'no', or rather, 'the baby has typical chromosomes', or not. It's not a ratio. I think other tests are still given as ratios. I was told by the lab that there is a 96% accuracy rate if test comes back as positive (not typical chromosomes) and then you should go on and have an amnio bc their test could be wrong, but it has a 99% accuracy rate if it comes back negative (typical chromosomes).

And thanks. This baby was a huge surprise (no kids, told I couldn't have kids after having 3 miscarriages earlier in life), wasn't trying to get pregnant. Had her when I was 46.I always say she is the best thing that's ever happened to this old woman LOL. And yep, so scary when they start telling you all the things that could go wrong. I remember when I was about 30 weeks, I finally said to my mother, 'you know, I could actually be bringing a baby home'. It didn't really hit me til then. Anyway, good luck!

You have a powerful testimony to share with older women who are told they can't conceive, for whatever reason. Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[gypsy1981]

My measurement was exactly the same as yours and my risk came back as 1 in 27000. I'm 32 so was a little worried as it was higher than my DD's measurement (1.7).

Have you heard anything back yet? If you had anything to worry about I think you would have heard by now x

 

[mamamoe]

My measurement was exactly the same as yours and my risk came back as 1 in 27000. I'm 32 so was a little worried as it was higher than my DD's measurement (1.7).

Have you heard anything back yet? If you had anything to worry about I think you would have heard by now x

I haven't heard back yet. I was told it takes 7-10 days and today is day 6. I'm hoping I hear sooner rather than later. The waiting is tough.

 

[gypsy1981]

From what I got told (not sure if it's the same everywhere), they would send a letter within 10 days if everything was fine. They said if there were any problems I would get a telephone call within 48 hours... hopefully all is fine for you, it sounds positive as that isn't a high measurement at all. According to Wikipedia an average NT measurement is 2.18mm x

 

[mamamoe]

From what I got told (not sure if it's the same everywhere), they would send a letter within 10 days if everything was fine. They said if there were any problems I would get a telephone call within 48 hours... hopefully all is fine for you, it sounds positive as that isn't a high measurement at all. According to Wikipedia an average NT measurement is 2.18mm x

Did you have the MaterniT21 test done? The woman who drew the blood told me that she would be the one to call me either way, good or bad, in 7-10 days. Still waiting for the call and today is day 7. I'm going crazy!

 

[mamamoe]

Ok, so now my question is this...is it 7-10 business days or calendar days that the results will take. It's now day 8 calendar days. I'm getting nervous. Does anybody know???

 

[MrsKChicago]

Ok, so now my question is this...is it 7-10 business days or calendar days that the results will take. It's now day 8 calendar days. I'm getting nervous. Does anybody know???

It probably depends on your office. Mine told me Tuesday at the earliest, and I haven't heard anything. I'm hoping that means good news!

 

[mamamoe]

I certainly hope it means good news! I was actually thinking the opposite. I might call the office tomorrow to get an idea. Thanks!

 

[MrsKChicago]

I think in general, you get faster results for bad news. I've heard a lot of people who get told things like "We'll call you next week if it's a problem, otherwise expect a letter within ten days."

 

[mamamoe]

Well, I haven't heard anything yet so I broke down and called the office. They said they were really backed up! They said to try back tomorrow afternoon but I see my OB on Thursday so I might as well wait until then.

How frustrating!!!

MrsKChicago, did you get your results?

 

[MrsKChicago]

Nope, I haven't heard anything. I'm not too worried because I know my NT measurement was good, so I'll bug them about it at the end of the week if I still haven't heard anything. I don't remember exactly how long they said it would take, and I'm sure the holiday threw things off.

 

[mamamoe]

Nope, I haven't heard anything. I'm not too worried because I know my NT measurement was good, so I'll bug them about it at the end of the week if I still haven't heard anything. I don't remember exactly how long they said it would take, and I'm sure the holiday threw things off.

I love your calmness and I forgot about the holiday! I should be reassured about my NT and nice nasal bone, but I'm not.

Also, the tech who drew my blood said they check for EVERY trisomy which I guess could take some time.

Thanks for responding!

 

[MrsKChicago]

If I'm being honest, I'm so forgetful these days, it keeps slipping my mind. I have a bad case of pregnancy brain.