Experiences after high-risk antenatal screening and unsuccessful CVS attempt

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I just wondered whether anyone had any experiences they could provide me with. Our world was pulled into turmoil on Tuesday when I received the devastating news from our combined screening of 1:10 for downs syndrome. My NT was normal at 2.1mm but my age (39) hcg 2.75 and pappA 0.52 have all led to this result. After a miscarriage 11 weeks in February we're finding it difficult to remain positive.

We booked in for a CVS but due to the position of my placenta it was not possible. They also sadly saw absent nasal bone, dilated kidneys and a VSD in the baby's heart. I feel like I already know the answer now and sadly myself and my partner would not continue if a chromosomal defect is identified.

I guess im just looking for small glimmers of hope even though it seems more than impossible at the moment.

@CalmWriterfantastic empathy to a poor woman who’s going thorough a really tough time. What on earth is wrong with you?

OP I am sorry the first half of this year has been awful also. I had 1 in 94 chance of Downs owing to older maternal age (37, 38 when our son was born).

The NIPT showed low risk for the trisomies though and there were none of the physical markers you mention during the scan.

I am so sorry you’re going through this.

So what because im 39 im not supposed to have anymore children or I deserve to be going through this? What a narrow minded view to think this baby is unwanted. It is a very much loved and wanted baby but sadly if the diagnosis i fear is coming, they will have a complex medical diagnosis and I am not willing to put them through that.
And just to note I am a medical professional myself and find your comments neither helpful nor supportive.

Thank you for your story @Piglet89 and im sorry you had to go through this. I am very happy it all worked out well for you, what a worrying time this must have been.

Also thank you for the support in response to the naive and ignorant poster above. Looking for support on this site I didnt imagine that the first response would be so cold and callous