I could really do with some advice. I’m currently about 5 weeks pregnant and am aged 39. I’m considering booking myself in for a CVS at the Fetal Medicine Centre. My thinking is this:
My age counts against me.
We have another child already and (please, please, please don’t judge us) but my DH and I do not want our (and their) lives to change in the way a Down’s Syndrome child would impact us.
A very close friend of mine recently had a child with Down’s Syndrome. Her scans didn’t indicate high risk but someone’s going to be the ‘1 in…’, right? Unfortunately, it was her baby. There are huge emotional and practical implications for her and her family.
I know the nuchal fold scan and the harmony test will give me an understanding of my risk but won’t give me a categorical answer. That’s right, isn’t it?
It would be helpful to hear your thoughts and experiences as I’m wondering if I’m over-simplifying my decision process or I’m missing something about the harmony test.
Also, the date of my last period was 3rd November. My cycles are irregular and tend to run long. I think I conceived 19-21 November. How would you calculate my due date and when to have the CVS scan if I decide to go for it?
Finally, Professor Kypros Nicolaides is very highly rated on this site. Why? What makes him so good? What are you experiences of him?
I know I have lots of questions but I really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
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Popsandpip · 12/12/2014 13:44
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