High risk for Down’s Syndrome

[Michellewar]

Hi there in advance I’m sorry for the novel.

I didn’t get my first ultrasound until I was around 14 weeks. The baby was in an awkward position so had to go back at 16+1 to get another scan. No issues, everything went as expected.

I then got my bloods taken for the screening tests on the same day as the 16 week scan. Got a phone call after a week asking if I was still smoking, I said I hadn’t smoked since I found out I was pregnant (11 weeks I think) and she then said there’s a high risk of Down’s syndrome 1/83. This completely knocked me, and I’ve pretty much been crying ever since.

I then went for a NIPT test on Tuesday and was told I’d have results by Monday. I got a phone call yesterday saying the lab got my blood work too late so I’d need to go back in on Monday for another test then wait another week for results. I’ve hardly slept and don’t know if I can cope with another week of worrying. I know stress isn’t good for the baby.

I caved when I got the phone call and smoked 3 cigarettes, which I am feeling disgusted with myself. Please don’t come for me, I quit smoking after 17 years and I’m already beating myself up.

I suppose this post is just for me to vent and get it all off my chest but if anyone has any tips or advice I’d be so grateful ❤️

I have t had high results for Down's but I have had other tests and the waiting is awful isn't it?

Is your DH/DP around? Have you decided what you'll do?

It’s terrible. Especially when I thought I’d be getting the results tomorrow, now need to wait another week!

My DH has been my absolute rock and is so positive and supportive. He hasn’t said too much about if it is positive, but god willing, I want this baby.

hope everything is good for you x

I think that you do need to have that conversation before the appointment. We were lucky in that we both had the same point of but I've had friends who have very much had the opposite wish from their DH/DW.