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CVS test today

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natalierimini · 09/03/2015 16:46

Hello All

I am new to mumsnet. I joined as i am originally from the Midlands but now live in Italy and i wanted some support in my mother tongue. Here in Italy people can be hyperchondriacs so i wanted some level headed advice.

As i am almost 40 and 11+3 weeks pregnant i was advised to have the CVS test which was done this morning. Now i am home resting......3 days off work (is this just Italy?)

I have to wait until 10 April for results but i will here before if there are any problems.

How did you all manage with the waiting? I have a sticky gauze banadage over the wound in my abdomen...how long do i leave this on?

Many thanks

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KittyandTeal · 09/03/2015 19:15

Wow 3 days off work is great, well done Italy for looking after their women.

I just left the plaster on for a few hours.

What are you having the cvs to test for?

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Harleyjosh · 09/03/2015 20:52

I had a CVS with DD2 but was back to work the next day - I didn't even get a plaster as I recall! Good old Italy to give three days.
Reference results - The wait was supposed to be two weeks and in fact I got a call on day 10 to say all clear. Over a month is a long time when each hour feels like five. Coped by thinking I would prefer to know now than later.
Very best of luck to you.

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natalierimini · 10/03/2015 08:07

Thank you ladies.

I had the cvs test because it was recommended due to my age, i am being tested for all chromosome problems so i think thats why the results take so long. I was told that they do not call to say some of the results are "ok" just in case they find something else wrong later.

Thanks again for your comments.

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KittyandTeal · 10/03/2015 09:48

Ah, things are obviously a bit different in Italy then as you only usually get a cvs or amino here if you blood results come back as high risk or the find soft markers on the scan.

A month is a long time to wait but if they haven't picked up anything specific then you have a very low risk, even as a slightly older mum

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natalierimini · 10/03/2015 13:10

Hi KittyandTeal

I havent had a scan yet......next Wednesday will be my first scan. They just looked at my age and said best to have the CVS or Amnio.

After the CVS i did get to see the baby and hear the heart beat for a couple of seconds.....will be nice next week when i have my scan and my partner can see too...just hoping not to receive any news in between!