Hello, I'd just like to share my story in the hope that someone's been through a similar journey and come out smiling at the other end.
My 12 week scan showed a high NT measurement (4.8mm) and combined with bloods, I was given a 1 in 6 chance of Downs. Everything else on the scan looked ok. I opted for a CVS the next day, which I found painful and uncomfortable - and a few days ago got the great news that the baby does not have a chromosomal abnormality! We were, however, advised to wait for phase 2 of the CVS test before 'relaxing', and we've also been booked in for a heart scan at 16 weeks.
I'm so happy the first test came back negative but since the scan I've been a nervous wreck. I can't sit still, I can't enjoy my bump, I keep thinking 'what if'? I've had light cramps since the CVS and I'm also terrified of a miscarriage, even though it's been 8 days. I really wasn't expecting this type of news when I went for my scan, and it's knocked the wind out of my sails and the joy out of the pregnancy.
I'm just wondering if anyone's in the same boat right now and if a high NT is the end of the world, or if this whole thing is a false alarm . I just want to feel happy and excited again.
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High NT reading at my 12 week scan
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Hotdog78 · 13/06/2014 17:27
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