1:47 on combined test. 20 week loss last year. Very scared!

[SpanielFace]

Hi,

I am 13+3 with my 3rd baby. My eldest son is almost 3 and is fine. My second was lost to a late missed miscarriage (he died around 18 weeks, discovered at the 20 week scan). We had a post mortem but there was no reason found, he was essentially a healthy baby, and we were just told that it was one of those things. My nuchal fold / combined blood test tesults have come back as a 1:47 risk factor. I don't know my precise figures but she said NT was slightly high (but it can't have been dramatic as nothing was mentioned at the scan), hCG was normal and PAPP-A was low. She thought it was the PAPP-A that was the reason the risk factor was high, as well as my age (I'm
35).

Can anyone tell me any positive stories? I'm so frightened. We've always said that we wouldn't continue with a Down's syndrome diagnosis, so have booked am amniocentesis, but they can't do it for 2.5 weeks. I gave birth to one dead baby already, I honestly don't know how I would get through it if this amnio is positive for a chromosome disorder.

[Preminstreltension]

yes hopefully nearly there for you OP. Fingers crossed for a good outcome - it really is in your favour but I know that doesn't make the wait any easier. Chocolates/cinema/magazines?

[herethereandeverywhere]

My friend (with the 1:2 result) was low PAPP-A too. They induced at 40 weeks due to concerns over growth (her bumps were tiny with both her babies) and out popped an almost 9lb-er - again just one of those things.

[SpanielFace]

Thanks. I still feel fine today, not a single cramp, and am feeling movements so hopefully that's a good sign. I just hate this waiting! DS was dropped off by my in laws this evening so it's back to normal life tomorrow, so hopefully he will keep me busy and stop me from googling too much!

[SpanielFace]

My initial results are back - all negative!
We still have to wait for the full study but I'm feeling really positive now. it's just such a huge relief! Thanks to everyone for their advice & support. It's been a crappy few weeks but I'm hoping I can relax a bit and start to feel excited again!

[KittyandTeal]

Brilliant news. I hope you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy stress free

[Preminstreltension]

Been keeping an eye on this thread and hoping for the best and....yay!

Wonderful news. You have been through so much and I'm so glad you have this weight off your shoulders now

[SpanielFace]

Thank you I don't think I'm going to relax properly until everything is back and we've had a good 20 week scan. TBH, I expect I won't totally relax until the baby is actually here. But it's such such a huge relief that this part is all over.

[StAlphonsosPancakeBreakfast]

Oh, I'm so so pleased for you!! I hope the rest of your pregnancy is thoroughly dull and uneventful.

[SpanielFace]

Thank you! So do I! x