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Antenatal tests

NT 3.5

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Kateb8020 · 11/02/2021 15:55

My partner and I had the news that the NT 3.5. Called into a room and the general attitude was there was likely to be something wrong with our baby however, it being normal for our baby was also common . Advised on the various tests and chose to pay for the blood test that test the baby’s DNA in my blood. Really struggling to hold back the tears . Has anyone had a similar experience and everything turned out ok

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Happy2be · 11/02/2021 16:47

@Kateb8020 hope youre ok! We had an nt of 4mm at our scan. We went with getting the harmony testing done which all came back as clear. We then had 2 further scans, 16 and 20 weeks, with a consultant to check on baby. Everthing has been as should be and told nt had resolved aroynd 16 week mark too. We are 23 weeks tomorrow and have been told to put any concerns out our head. I know not a definite answer as baby not here yet but hopefully to give some reassurance.

Kateb8020 · 11/02/2021 19:17

Thank you for the reply ! It definitely helps ! I feel so low and tearful and in limbo now until I get the results . Glad all is ok with you bubba!

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Happy2be · 11/02/2021 19:45

@Kateb8020 definitely understand. Its all so emotionally draining! Try not to panic... Easier said that done i know! Have they mentioned the fetal medicine midwife or seeing a consultant? It was the consultant that looked at out scans and put us at so much ease ❤️

Kateb8020 · 11/02/2021 21:54

No consultant lead at the moment . Not sure if that will be the case in the next scan , Thank you . The midwife did say she agrees there is a nasal bone though so that was a bit more reassuring. Wanted to put The scan pic on here for opinions but doesn’t give me an option.

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hols86 · 12/02/2021 07:34

Really surprised I know 3.5 is the top end of normal levels, but I'm surprised they said something could be wrong if everything else looked ok? Have u had your bloods back yet? I've seen other posts on hear with bigger readings that 3.5 and turned out totally fine, every baby is different and grow differently so try your best to stay calm and not panic. If they haven't found any other soft markers I really wouldn't worry to much at this point. have u thought about harmony test? Where they extract blood from mum and take baby's cell free dna to examine? It's extremely accurate in-fact I've never heard of it giving a false negative. Will put your mind at rest and there's no harm to baby xx

Kateb8020 · 12/02/2021 08:20

That’s what I had done yesterday. Literally got called into a room after the scan with a midwife on the unit and Her colleague and told that Baby could have Down’s or heart defect or infection . Told of testing , said we’d pay for this test . Didn’t really say anything positive to reassure . Said after results we will have a chat about options . Said they can’t give personal opinion or false hope and I’m struggling as you can’t be positive and think it’ll all be fine and you don’t want to think about it that it may not be and the reality of our future , our baby’s future ,it makes me cry instantly, it’s the first thing I think of when I wake up .

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Kateb8020 · 12/02/2021 08:21

Thank you for taking the time to talk to me

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BabyPotato · 12/02/2021 08:43

Ahh this is such a rubbish situation to be in. I hope you get some news soon. Have you had your risk rating back yet? They should be able to tell you more when they've screened your blood and done their calculations based on age etc.

That's good that you're getting the NIPT test. That should tell you more and I've heard it doesn't take that long to get the results. I'm hoping you'll get good news soon. For what it's worth, I've been there twice, once it was bad news but the NT was much higher, and once the NT was something like 3.2 or 3.3mm and turns out the baby just had a fat neck. I know waiting is the worst part so just try and keep calm and try not to worry too much (easier said than done though!).

Dogsandbabies · 12/02/2021 08:53

Hi @Kateb8020,

I am so sorry you are going through this. I had a whirlwind of a week. Got an NT of 3.1 on Monday and opted for the CVS as, in combination with my bloods and age, I came out as very high risk for Down syndrome. I was much like you until I got the CVS results yesterday and got the all clear. I am booked in for the cardiac scan at 20 weeks but I find that thought more manageable. Hope all goes well for you.

Kateb8020 · 12/02/2021 09:00

Thank you both xx

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Simz01 · 16/02/2021 14:51

One of my twins had high NT of 2.9mm and also no nasal bone, increasing our odds. My twins were born 2.5 weeks ago and all seems fine x

LaceyMermaid · 23/02/2021 07:50

Wondering if you have had your results OP? I’m in a similar situation

Pip12a · 23/02/2021 08:39

We’re in a similar position had a call from the midwife yesterday to say our risk was 1 in 5, I’m 40, NT was 3.1. We’ve booked an NIPT test for tonight, can’t stop worrying x

LaceyMermaid · 23/02/2021 09:04

I’m having a NIPT test done tomorrow, earliest I could get. It’s such a worry. My NT was 3.2 I’m 38 and mine came back 1:88 so not too bad but considered high still. Fingers crossed for you

Pip12a · 23/02/2021 15:57

I hope everything was okay @Kateb8020 and hope everything goes okay tomorrow @LaceyMermaid x

LaceyMermaid · 23/02/2021 16:08

Thank you @Pip12a

Kateb8020 · 23/02/2021 18:31

Hello all . I had to do a re test as my blood couldn’t be read ! Probably won’t know until Friday . 2 week wait . Hope everyone has had positive news . X

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LaceyMermaid · 23/02/2021 18:51

@Kateb8020 Oh no poor you I’ve read that can happen. I hope it’s turns out ok for you too

Sixtyorforty · 23/02/2021 21:47

My NT was 3.2. Downs risk was 1:166. So no amnio or CVS as we didn’t quite meet the high risk category.

LaceyMermaid · 24/02/2021 07:14

Do you mind me asking how old you are @Sixtyorforty? My NT was 3.2 but I’ve come back as 1:88. I’m 38. They didn’t mention anything in my bloods.

Sixtyorforty · 24/02/2021 07:43

I was 35 at the time of test but 36 now. @LaceyMermaid

LaceyMermaid · 24/02/2021 07:45

Thanks @Sixtyorforty

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Ard35 · 24/02/2021 07:55

I had a NT of 3.2mm, aged 36 - I had the CVS, which came back clear, and extra scans throughout my pregnancy. I now have a healthy 17 month old.

I found waiting for results incredibly difficult - I really feel for everyone waiting and so hope everything turns out ok x

Pip12a · 24/02/2021 08:06

Oh @Kateb8020 I’m sorry you’ve got a longer time to wait, the waiting is the worst part. I had my NIPT test last night I’ve got 8-10 working days wait now xxx

Sixtyorforty · 24/02/2021 08:08

My NIPT result was something like 1 in 39 million - I am currently 37 weeks pregnant.

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