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CVS tomorrow (6th April)

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KnitterNotTwitter · 05/04/2011 19:53

I had my 12 week Nuchal scan today and the combined result came back as 1:3 risk for trisomy. The nuchal measurement itself was 6mm. Bloods were:

Free Beta HcG 24.790 IU/U equivalent to 0.6825 MoM
PAPP-A: 0.200 IU/I equivalent to 0.1823 MoM

Just wanted to post to see if anyone had any thoughts, positive stories or suggestions for me... My CVS is tomorrow...6th April

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BlueCat83 · 05/04/2011 21:17

Hey sending hugs your way for tomorrow, I had a high NT but turned out it wasn't chromosome related so can't offer any advise......Just wanted to wish you well. I'm sure some-one else will come along shortly. I do however know what the waiting game for results is like and the news that there maybe a problem with your baby. Keep strong xxxx

Cinnamondog · 05/04/2011 21:19

Not had personal experience - my NT was 6.4mm, but this was due to serious problems with little one's stomach and her intestines growing outside her body, meaning she would not survive many more weeks. They didn't even bother with doing my bloods. So it's a big positive for you that they haven't told you of any obvious physical problems that have shown up.

Have a look through some of the other threads, especially peelprincess and her amazing story. Also, remember 1 in 3 means 2 in 3 that there is nothing wrong. It's hard not to worry but try to relax and not think about worse case scenarios; there is more chance things are going to be okay than things aren't.

This thread has been a masive comfort to me and I'm sure this won't be the only post you receive, but lots and lots of luck or tomorrow and remember to take it easy after. Let us know how things go, if you feel up to it.

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KnitterNotTwitter · 05/04/2011 21:30

Cinnamon thanks for the reference to peelprincess and her story - interesting reading...

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KnitterNotTwitter · 05/04/2011 21:47

And thanks for the reply too BlueCat

Trying to decide whether I'll be able to sleep if I go to bed now...

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mrsbigz · 05/04/2011 23:50

hey knitter,

just wanted (belatedly) to wish you all the best for tomorrow. the waiting is much harder than the actual procedure.
there are lots of positive stories on this board about high nuchals (incl peelprincess) and were a great comfort to me when i went through this recently with an amnio.

my nuchal scan was 7.4mm and we came back with a 1:5 chance of DS after my bloods. the amnio went on to confirm that our little boy did have down syndrome. the high nuchal could also (apparently) be related to heart problems, or could just be 'one of those things' and fade away. the only way to know for sure is with the cvs or amnio, and i truly hope you get the results back you want - as bluecat said, you have a 66% chance of everything being fine.

please let us know how you get on tomorrow - will be thinking of you xx

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KnitterNotTwitter · 06/04/2011 12:09

Thanks lovely ladies. Back from the hospital and it seemed to go fine. Bean was looking lovely and wriggly again - just the numbers that say things aren't fine... Still if you could all keep your fingers crossed for me I'd really appreciate it... Results might be in by the end of this week - or early next week.... Will keep you informed....

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Cinnamondog · 06/04/2011 15:29

Fingers, toes, eyes - everything crossed.

Going to make the nursery run difficult, ha ha!

Will be thinking of you, let us know soon as you can/ feel up to it and pop back for a pep up anytime you feel shaky.

Hugs xxx

BlueCat83 · 06/04/2011 16:29

Fingers crossed for you.....I remember my specialist saying that a wriggly baby is a good sign when it comes to chromosome problems! Mine was very active and he didn't have a chromosome problem, it was more his heart and positioning of other organs. There are many many positive stories out there so heres hoping you'll be the next one. Please let us know how you get on xxx

mrsbigz · 06/04/2011 21:35

hey, glad it went ok today and i hope that you get your results by the end of the week, so you don't have the weekend to be pondering. please update as soon as you are able x

Dilligaf81 · 06/04/2011 21:38

Glad it went ok today, I know the waiting is awful we had a higher measurement but the bloods came back 1:3 - DD is now 8 mths and everything came back clear. x

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KnitterNotTwitter · 07/04/2011 09:29

Thanks so much ladies... Hate this waiting... I guess late today is the earliest they might phone - but am expecting tomorrow... when I'm at the zoo with DS... Not the greatest place to be when trying to hold myself together!

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Bumpsadaisie · 07/04/2011 10:20

Knitter

I remember you from the Oct Baby Bus - just wanted to wish you all the best while you are waiting. Really hope it is good news.

Bumps x

Sparklies · 07/04/2011 12:53

Just sticking my head around the corner to wish you the very best of luck. I had an amnio at Kings College a few weeks ago at around lunchtime, and found out late the next evening (8.45pm in fact!) so you never know! I was told 3-5 working days so it was a nice surprise. The wait is horrendously stressful.

Hoping very much you get good news.

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KnitterNotTwitter · 07/04/2011 13:03

Bumps hi - yes didn't want to tell the Oct bus yet... will let them know if I'm stepping off I guess... Thanks for the nice words.

Sparklies thanks for letting me know that I should also be prepared today - sort of don't want to be surprised by the call....

I'm absolutely fearing for the worst but it's so hard to believe that my baby might not be ok - I can feel him wriggling and kicking around at the moment. This baby is SO wanted and SO loved. After an ectopic and miscarriage last year I was really hoping this year would be better.

I've spent 8 out of the last 14 months pregnant and it's hideous to think that I'll be back at square one again.

The ectopic and miscarriage have already ripped the majority of joy out of this pregnancy and I worry that if it is bad news this time round there will be only fear when we try again.

We've already said that if it is bad news we will terminate, but I find it difficult to process the fact that what has always been a theoretical decision is actually going to be put into practice. And that my lovely little bean might not be with me in a weeks time.

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FannyLogan · 07/04/2011 18:40

Just to say I had a 1:3 - amnio came back all clear.

Keeping everything crossed for you xx

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KnitterNotTwitter · 07/04/2011 20:10

Thanks Fanny the good stories are definitely helping.

No news today so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow - if I have to wait over the weekend that would be really hard.... I just want to know.

I can feel my bean wriggling away and it gives me such a mixed set of emotions - happy that bean is alive and enjoying itself but sad that maybe I'm going to change all that.

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pinkytheshrinky · 07/04/2011 20:15

Just wanted to lend my support to you knitter and let you know I have been thinking of you. A dreadful wait and I pray it is good news for you all xxxx

Cinnamondog · 07/04/2011 20:19

Hi Knitter - please try not to feel like that. I know it's hard, really hard but blaming yourself for anything that may happen will just make what you are going through at the moment all the harder. You are doing an amazing job; your little bean is warm and safe and being loved and looked after. Any decisions you have to make in the future, (and fingers crossed you won't), will be made with love, care and consideration.

I felt terrible guilt at first, though my little one would not have survived more than a few more weeks of pregnancy, and it is totally natural. But this is not your fault. Please be easy on yourself and masses of good luck coming your way xxx

catinboots · 08/04/2011 09:15

Another on thinking of you x

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KnitterNotTwitter · 08/04/2011 20:51

Thanks folks... Still no news from the hospital so I guess it'll be next week now.

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Sparklies · 08/04/2011 21:53

Hope the weekend passes quickly for you!

misty0 · 09/04/2011 15:16

Hi knitter xxxxx

Sorry you havn't got your results back yet. It's agony waiting. I've put an update on my thread about my results. Not good Sad

Bless you though, i've got everything crossed for you xxxx treat yourself well over the weekend - let us know how you do.

I've got a thread going on this forum too. (I feel like i'm everywhere at the mo. so i'm retiring from the pregnancy forum. For now.)

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KnitterNotTwitter · 09/04/2011 20:40

Thanks misty have posted on your thread too..

Still no news from me - I had a vague hope they'd be working Saturday.... but I guess not!

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mrsbigz · 10/04/2011 20:37

just wanted to say i'm hoping that you receive your results tomorrow, this weekend must have been agonising for you. i'm praying that you get the results that you are hoping for and will be thinking about you and waiting for your update xxxxxx

PoppysMom · 11/04/2011 09:16

Knitter, I hope you can get your positive news today.
Keeping everything crossed for you x