One in 31 chance of Down’s syndrome

[HopefulRose]

Hi there. I just wanted to share my results and speak to other women/ parents who are or who have been in a similar position before.

I’ve just had the results back from my 12 week prenatal screening report last week. The NT was 3.3mm, HCG 1.49 mom and Papp-A 0.67. I’m 31, a non-smoker and weigh 85kg. The sonographer struggled to get the NT measurement because baby kept moving so we were in and out three times, she clearly was concerned about it but for there eventually and it came in at an average of 3.3mm which is at the closer end of higher.

Midwife called to say I had a one in 31 chance of our baby having Down’s syndrome. The baby is our first and much-wanted. I was convinced I was infertile and unable to have children but fell pregnant quickly (and by surprise) after losing weight earlier this year. It felt like it was all too good to true.

I have been crying all day since finding out and can’t concentrate on work. Husband and I went down to see the midwife this afternoon and agreed to do the NIPT. We’ll have to wait until next week to get the results. We wanted to re-do the scan and blood test but apparently that wasn’t possible.

I feel so many different emotions right now. We will love the baby regardless but the world is cruel and I know life will be much harder for a child with disabilities than one who is traditionally healthy. Sorry this is a bit of a ramble, I just needed somewhere to vent. Feeling a bit lost and sad. Any advice or previous experiences would be great to hear.

@Alexa02 I will be keeping everything crossed for you you and your little one. I hope they come back quickly.

My NIPT came back low risk, but I wanted the peace of mind so still went ahead with the amnio. I'm the kind of person who would have gone mad with the worry and what ifs otherwise.

@Alexa02 How are you doing?

Hey, I’m doing as okay as I can be thank you for checking in. I’m still awaiting our NIPT results, apparently we should have them by Friday so I’m nervously waiting by the phone 🙏🏼

Just to update you - I received my NIPT results yesterday they came back a low risk at a 1:702 chance so feeling a lot more positive now. Just need to make the decision whether to go with the amnio or await the 20 week detailed scan. Thanks for all your support 🤗

@Alexa02 That is brilliant news!! I hope that gives you some peace of mind and that you are feeling brighter.

@Alexa02 Just checking in. Hope you are OK after all you have been through.

Hi @Mummy2O thanks so much for checking in. I’m doing okay thank you, got another detailed scan to check babies blood flow and nasal bone to definitely rule out downs tomorrow. Also going to get some more advice on next steps. Hoping it’ll all work out in the end. Hope you’re doing well? X

@Alexa02 Good luck for tomorrow. I will be thinking about you.

I'm good thanks, just way too hot in this weather. I know how the wicked witch felt. 😂

@Mummy2O thank you so much.

Ha! It’s been way too much hasn’t it 😂 hopefully we get a big storm soon to clear the air!

Hi @Mummy2O just to update you, our detailed scan on Friday went amazing. The lady checked the entire structure of the baby and has ruled out so many proteins risks such as spina bifada, club foot, cleft palette… she checked the blood flow and the development of the heart and said she sees nothing of concern I am honestly over the moon. Also, we took our NIPT report with us and to our disbelief we actually read the results wrong, 1:702 was actually my background risk based on my age, and our actual chance of the top 3 was 1:10000 we couldn’t believe it! Now just to hold tight until the 20 week scan and hope that goes well.

Thank you so much again for your continued support you’ve really helped me get through the last couple of weeks. I hope you are well xx

*potential not protein ha!

@Alexa02 I am so very happy for you. Thank you for updating me. I will keep everything crossed for for a nice textbook pregnancy from here on out for you.