To all you lovely, wonderful Mners... here's the news from emkana's amnio

[emkana]

First off: No Down's, Patau or Edward's Syndrome
(at least as far as the non-mosaic types are concerned, as I understood it)

Full results to be expected in two weeks time, and if those are clear too, then continuous monitoring of the ventricles in the brain which are too big (or at least borderline). Also a scan to look at the kidney area which is too big at 34 weeks.

So there's some sort of relief there, but it's by no means a completely carefree pregnancy. But we'll just have to wait and see. I feel hopeful and optimistic and positive.

You know what the best thing about today was? Dh came home at lunchtime, the appointment was at 3.15. While waiting at home we had a long and tearful talk in which I told dh that I couldn't terminate if it was Down's, and he understood and accepted, even though we had both said 24 hours before that we would have to have a termination in that case. But today I suddenly knew that I couldn't do it, not for Down's. So when we actually went to the appointment I had this strong feeling of peace, that everything was going to be okay no matter what the consultant would say.

I would just like to say again that I am intensely, enormously grateful to all of you who have replied on my various threads on the issue. It really has meant the world to me and has helped me enormously over the last few days, especially because I found it diffult or impossible to talk about it in RL.
So THANK YOU!!!!!

[compo]

[Rowlers]

Emkana, I haven't posted on your thread at all but glad all is positive. Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy!

[starlover]

emkana i am so pleased for you! you must be incredibly relieved.

[Enid]

[Twiglett]

[hotmama]

Fab news - I'm sooo glad everything went O.K. and that you were able to have a heart to heart with your dp/dh.

Best of luck with the remainder of the pregnancy - phew!

[gomez]

Fan-fairy-tastic Emkana. Really pleased.

[usandbump]

have been thinking about you, glad its positive news

[skerriesmum]

I realise we don't really know each other as I'm not that regular a poster, but did read some of your thread and feel very happy for you!

[Hazellnut]

[Lottielou]

xxx

[Latz]

What a relief - glad was able to help

[Socci]

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[chicagomum]

Have been watching this closely. My sister is in a similar position as you , amnio clear of any chromosomal abnormalities but enlarged (and in one a cyst) kidneys. She will be monitored by scans fortnightly and see how things go. So like you positive in some respects but (obviously) still concerns for the rest of the pregnancy. Hope you get the strength and support you need for the coming months. xx

[SorenLorensen]

I can't tell you how glad I am I know you still have worries but that must be a huge weight off your minds.

[HumphreysCorner]

This is just brilliant news-I understand the utter relief that you feel and like you are waiting for the full results.

Hugs to you and DH

xxx

[geekgrrl]

emkana, I'm so pleased for you.
Fingers crossed all will be well with baby emkana.

[Clayhead]

for you

[getbakainyourjimjams]

Great emkana If your baby has a kidney problem I had a friend who had the same, her dd had an op shortly after birth and she is a fine and dandy 10 year old now.

[brimfull]

I have tears just reading your thread,hope every thing works out well

[hoxtonchick]

great news

[Marina]

That is just fantastic Emkana, I am so happy and relieved for you all.
Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy XXX

[dejags]

Thanks for updating.

Great News

[bakedpotato]

Oh, I am glad
Been thinking about you lots

[bakedpotato]

DS had the kidney thing, incidentally -- one of his soft markers. Scanned regularly but it never needed any sort of intervention and now it has resolved itself