1:25 risk for Downs syndrome

[DayDreama]

I have been reading this board obsessively for the last week searching for hope after being given a 1:25 chance that my baby has Downs syndrome. I thought I would add my story in case it can help anyone else going through that horrible limbo period of waiting for tests and results. I had an amniocentesis done on Monday - it was absolutely fine, not painful and the staff were absolutely brilliant. The doctor told me he has a miscarriage rate of just 1 in 500 which really helped to reassure me after I had been told there was a 1 in 100 chance I would lose the baby. We had a phone call this morning and the results are all clear. I am so relieved and thankful that I am one of the 24 and really glad that I did the test as I don't think I could've gone through the next few months with the fear in my mind. After reading posts I am so amazed by the strength of women who go through this and get bad news, no matter what choice they make in the end. I am just so glad this nightmare is over for me now.

Glad to hear your good news xxx

That is brilliant news! Glad we were able to help during your time of waiting and really glad you shared your positive story; it's sometimes so easy to forget that for every story of heartbreak, there are 50 that end happily xxx

Hi - have just had a phone call to say my risk is 1:45 and appointment to discuss it tomorrow. I am glad it went well for you - I will ask about miscarriage rates - the individual doc rates does alter your perspective about the overall risk I suppose. Wish you well for the rest of your pregnancy! x

hi - I'd like to add my positive story too, in case it helps. 1:20 odds and 1:4 on bloods alone, nuchal fold fine and nasal bone present. I have some complicated gynaecology (bicornuate uterus amongst other things) and so only trusted the London ultrasound centre for a CVS. Unfortunately the gynaecology meant my mc odds went up dramatically but he couldnt tell me what to. Best money I've ever spent. Procedure wasnt pleasant but was quick, doctor was incredibly calm and reassuring. Came back all clear and we've just had the full karotype back (also all clear). I obsessed googling and reading forums but like daydreama wanted to post so that there is hope out there if you're facing this decision .....