Hi all,
As the time suggests, I can't actually sleep. We got the blood tests results back on Thursday saying I had a high risk of downs - 1:116. The rest of results read this:
HCG - 0.94
NT - 1.34
PAPP-A - 0.26 (with a handwritten note saying low next to it and growth scans from 24/40)
The mf phoned me and discussed them as much as you can. We then got a meeting with her that afternoon to discuss next steps. She took us through the serenity blood test as an option but skipped over everything else. We then managed to get a next day appointment to have the blood test with her boss (head of screening mf -not sure if that is her exact title!?) And she actually gave us more options and took the emotion out of it, which for me is better and I just couldn't/can't stop crying.
She also told what our next step could be if we choose to terminate and the counselling we would receive. I feel this is a taboo subject and not read much on people's decision on it on threads.
Anyways, we have a CVS booked for Tuesday at UCL and I now feel like I'm not pregnant. That when I get there for the scan they are going to tell me our baby has died.
This is my second pregnacy my son is currently 13 months old and is a handful in a good way. This is such a different pregnacy - I realise they all are - but the first pregnancy I had terrible morning sickness which would rear it's ugly head at all times of the day and I would retch or be sick. So far in this pregnancy it has been sporadic. I guess I feel this is a sign that my placenta isn't great or that it explains my readings.
I have cramps too, which are normal too. I had them last time. I just hope I haven't signed off on the pregnancy as I'm waiting for bad news.
Even if the 'syndrome ' test comes back all clear, it's the worry of what a low papp-a level can bring. All worst case scenarios albeit but I can't shake it - stil birth, preterm labour, low birth weight and then issues effecting prem baby.
Sorry for my long rant/anxious worry. I'm hopeful that someone has been in the same situation for the positive and negative.
Xxx
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Low PAPP-A - CVS booked - don't feel pregnant
Goodiegumdrops · 26/03/2017 03:31
I'm sorry I don't have any advice but didn't want to read and run 
Thank you @catherinebee85 and @sarahOoo both comments are helpful. I don't feel as negative but once I'm up/wake up, I can't switch it off.
I appreciate the time replying, especially at that time in the morning! Xx
I have to be honest. It's not so much the downs risk I am concerned about but the low papp-a level and what can occur because of it.
It is really reassuring to hear positive stories too so thank you ladies xx
I'm a teacher and my school have told me not to come in. They have been supportive. I will be rearranging all my parents evening times too. Also glad I will be able to process the news during Easter.
Thank you again ladies. I will update you xx
I had low PAPP-A at 12 weeks, like you. It wasn't quite as low as yours, but almost: 0.3 MoM, I think. As a result of that, high HCGb, and my age, I came back high risk for T21, though NIPT has confirmed that the baby is all clear for chromosomal disorders.
I was then offered growth scans every 4 weeks from 20 weeks and my baby is an absolute beast! Some measurements on the 85th percentile. At 36 weeks, they estimated his weight as 7lbs already!
My due date is Friday, so how accurate this is remains to be seen. But just telling you so you can be optimistic, low PAPP-A is clearly no guarantee of a small baby, because it looks like mine is going to be a whopper 
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