So today I received the dreaded phone call so many I have read also; received.
I was invited down to my local hospital immediately to discuss my options and to be quite honest I'm not 100% sure I've chosen the correct one but I'm going ahead with my choice anyway.
As soon as tomorrow lunch time I will be tested more accurately for downs with a needle in my tummy.
My results have come back in my MW words "positive" but from what I have read, I am high risk. The ratio given to me was 1:135 yet she seemed very keen on me taking the CVS. 0.7%
This is baby number 4 and with the other 3 I don't recall having to go through anything close to this.
I'm 35, and granted it has been 9 years, so I'm still a little dazed with the information given to me today. I can honestly say I wasn't expecting it nor even considered what I would do if faced with this situation.
I've spent my entire afternoon reading forums and postings all over the internet and in all fairness it has brought me some comfort.
I was hoping by posting my own experience I could perhaps help ease another, even if just the one pregnant lady I can reach I guess sharing my story may help make another feel perhaps less alone.
After my procedure tomorrow I will return with what I experienced and of course, follow up with my results.
At the moment I am a little worried, but I am trying so hard to approach this with a "what will be will be" mentality.
I would be more than grateful if others want to share their own experiences, trust me, it really does help ease a worrying mind.
Thank you for reading.