Amnio this week - too calm??!!

[SoozyWoozy]

My amnio for high risk screening is this Thursday. I've been to a friend's for lunch today and was talking quite easily about it, now I'm wondering if I'm too calm. I think I'm in for a big shock if my baby has a trisomy.

I'm not sure if I even believe the test results. My NT was well within normal range and I am 33, so have that on our side. My bloods were high hCG and low PAPP-A, this is my 4th pregnancy and seems to be following the same pattern as the other 3 with terrible all day nausea which is now easing at 15w. I didn't have combined screening with the others so wouldn't know what my hormone levels are like normally. Also, at 6w scan the sonographer saw a tiny fluid filled sac which could have been a failed twin. They didn't look for it at 12w scan - if it was there or resolving, it would naturally result in high hCG....

I plan on telling the consultant that I'm not happy with bloods and explaining why - does anyone think it is unreasonable to ask him to scan and look at the soft markers before proceeding to amnio? I have got doubts now that actually this is a baby without trisomies and do I really want to risk a miscarriage? I will never have another pregnancy, even if I do lose this one, so just not sure its worth the risk.

Advice / comments and a hand to hold this week would be very much appreciated.

Suzy x

I'm just waiting to go to my amino. We've really struggled with the decision but now comfortable with it. You shouldn't do anything you don't feel comfortable with, and I think it's perfectly reasonable to ask the Consultant about a further scan. Thinking of you. Let us know how it goes.

Hello - Maybe your intuition is quite strong? I had a t21 pregnancy last year, which didn't go to term - before the 12 week scan I felt something was wrong. I am now p again, and was very relaxed about it from the start. I had a 16 wk scan where I was still undecided about amnio, and they saw an Echogenic bowel which can indicate issues - I still felt quite relaxed seeing that. The consultant looked for all markers and because of the bowel strongly recommended the amnio. Even whilst waiting for results (although obviously anxious). All my friends wondered how I was so relaxed after the nightmare that was last year - I said maybe I was deluded and not facing facts, but I really do feel all is well. In my experience, the consultant/mw/NHS trust will help all they can, and understand why you are asking - don't be afraid to ask:) Good luck, sure all is 100% x

Getting nervous now, and more fearful of a miscarriage than I have been... the main thing playing on my mind has been the what ifs of a positive trisomy result, but now it is what if I lose a healthy baby? Horrible, horrible time! So up and down, just want it over and done with now :(

Suzy x

Totally empathise, it's so very stressful and there isn't much anyone can say to alleviate that. We had the amino yesterday and now waiting for the results. The amino itself was uncomfortable rather than painful and I have taken it very easy since, just to be on the safe side. The midwives and consultant really managed to put us at ease and were excellent. Still dreading what the results could bring and what that could mean, but will cross those bridges if and when we have to. Stay strong, and let us know how it goes.

Tomorrow is the big day :( Just want to sit and cry....

Hope your wait for results isn't too long Thenight

Suzy x

Good luck. I was very reassured by the staff when I got there which made it a bit easier. We have got the initial results, which were clear. Can't describe the sense of relief! Hope you have the same outcome

That's brilliant news. I think if all goes well and have a baby girl she should be called Hope because I've done a lot of hoping!!!

The amnio is all done. Consultant was lovely and very, very reassuring. He scanned me before and gave me time to ask questions and make sure I was happy to proceed.

Now the next stage of waiting LOL

Suzy x

Thanks! The waiting is definitely the worse bit. Am keeping everything crossed for you. Please let us know how it goes x

I'm waiting for 'the' phonecall with my results. Thursday seems like forever ago, I wish they'd hurry up! I'm normally a really patient person but this is torture....

Any news? I've been thinking of you today. The waiting is horrid. Keeping everything crossed x

Thank you so much for thinking of me.

The midwife called late this afternoon... all clear :o :o :o :o

So happy and relieved :o

That's fantastic news! So so pleased for you! x

Thank you :o