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5.3mm and 1in2 chance CVS done - Not a good day

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AdiVic · 11/02/2011 15:19

hello

I've seen lots of messages on here and it is so sad that so many of us are so scared! I had a scan on monday which measured 5.3, the bloods said 1 in 2 chance, and I had the CVS yesterday. The actual CVS took 30 secs, the rest of the appoint approx 20 mins I guess. The fear of having it done is worse, so anyone going for it, please try not to worry too much.

I think with my results it is pretty much a forgone conclusion, and have prepared myself for the worst - I wonder whether they already know and are just going through th emotions. I THINK i am getting my head round it, but it is such an emotional thing and I am dreading the rest of the procedures.

Part of me is also worried that IF it came back clear, would it be like a ticking timebomb inside me and a serious problem coming along down the line - This is all a nightmare!

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AdiVic · 11/02/2011 15:20

going through the MOTIONS BTW, not emotions as I have put - fingers a bit all over the place

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Sparklies · 11/02/2011 23:41

Just wanted to say I am thinking of you and hope you get a pleasant surprise next week.

FannyLogan · 12/02/2011 19:17

I had a 1 in 3 and 4.6 that came back clear; its not a foregone conclusion. Look after yoirself.

PorridgeBrain · 12/02/2011 19:27

When we were given a 1:13 result, we were told of a couple at the same hospital who had a 1:2 nuchal result and had just got the all clear for both CVS and detailed heart scans as did we so it does happen even at those odds.

I know how incredibly hard the waiting is, every day seems like a week - look after each other

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AdiVic · 12/02/2011 20:56

Thank you for the messages;) xx

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RingEir · 13/02/2011 09:25

Adivic, I know exactly how you feel. Although the odds I was given were better than yours, I can't help thinking the worst. I chickened out of the amnio partly because I knew how tortuous the wait for the results would be. The waiting is the the worst and probably the only thing you can do now is try to distract yourself as much as possible until you get the results.

As OP said though, it is not a foregone conclusion. I read about several people here who were given 1 in 2 and the baby was fine.

Take care. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Mumtobooboo · 13/02/2011 18:58

Good luck for next week, try to keep yourself busy.xxx

mummytoh1 · 14/02/2011 09:58

I got a 1:15 risk, and in my (extensive!) research into it, I came across several stories for 1:2 that got the all clear. I hope it's the same for you too.

Claire x

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AdiVic · 14/02/2011 16:43

hello

Update = got the results today and it was the news I was kind of dreading. It has shown positive for Downs. I know this sounds awful, but in a way I feel better for knowing as I was so scared about still not knnowing for weeks and weeks, and wondering what other awful conditions it could be born with (Such as Edwards). I was also scared of it being born with apparently nothing and me being paranoid over every little ailment it gets throughout life - could it be this, could it be that? Would I wrap the child in cotton wool etc. This is a truly sad and scary experience for anyone to go through - thank you for the kind messages xxx

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FannyLogan · 14/02/2011 17:12

So sorry it was not the news you wanted. Good luck with whatever decision you make. Be kind to yourself. xx

Mumtobooboo · 14/02/2011 18:02

So sorry. Thinking of you, this must be such hard news to take, but as you said it it probably easier to know now than to spend months worrying.
Look after yourself, take care xxxx

RingEir · 14/02/2011 19:19

AdiVic, so tough to get a result like that but as you say, it's better to know for certain. Now you can move on and plan for the future.

Best of luck and take care.

glimmer · 14/02/2011 21:41

AdiVic - I am very sorry to hear. DD has a rare chromosomal disorder and which was not detected by nuchal, but would have by CVS.
At least you can make an informed decision now, whatever you decide. Lots of strength.

Sparklies · 14/02/2011 21:51

I am really sorry to hear you didn't get the news you wanted. I am glad you have your answers. Wishing you strength for the coming weeks and whatever decision you decide.

thisisyesterday · 14/02/2011 21:53

adivic, how do you feel about the results?

I don't know if you've seen it but there is a fab blog called "enjoying the small things" written by a lady called kelle hampton whose second child has DS. ,she had no idea before she was born... anyway, it's truly inspiring and well worth a read for a very, very honest insight into having a child with Down Syndrome, including how she felt after the birth and how she has come to terms with it

bogsyripple · 28/02/2011 21:23

i was given same odds last week and like yourself knew it was going to be bad news so today when i heard the results i was surprised and like you in a wierd way relieved to know, now i have absolutly no idea what to do, have an appointment tomorrow with consultant not looking forward to it

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