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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

CVS or Amnio??

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milkysmum · 24/02/2011 21:24

Just looking for some advice but know that ultimetly decision is mine. I'm a carrier of a genetic disorder meaning I have a pretty high chance of passing down a faulty chromosone whilst being uneffected myself. When we had our first baby (now aged 2) we were offered genetic counselling and then the options of CVS/amnio offered. We went for CVS which unfortuantley failed twice so ended up having an amnio about 15 weeks- all was fine and my little girl is now a healthy toddler. I'm now pregnant with baby 2- think about 7 weeks. Will be going for an early dating scan in a couple of weeks and then will again be offered a CVS at about 10+5 weeks. This time around I'm just not sure what to do. On the one hand I would rather know early if there was a problem (previous baby's that have been born within my family with the faulty chromosone pattern have died soon after birth due to the severity of the problem). On the other hand though I just want to enjoy my pregnancy and not have the tests at all (my husband want the test done as does not think we would cope if the pregnancy went to term and then something terrible happened)I will have the opprtunity to talk this through with the getetic counsellour but just wanted to see if anyone had any similar expereinces they felt ale to share. Sorry tis post was longer than I planned!

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Scouseem · 24/02/2011 21:50

Hi I had cvs at 11weeks as we have a DD with cystic fibrosis. I personally would choose cvs as the extra few weeks till the amnio would drive me crazy and like you said the earlier you have test the sooner you can enjoy the pregnancy fingers crossed you get a good result back.

We didn't tell many people and wouldn't even let close family congratulate us till we had results back so didn't actually feel pregnant till about 12weeks.

You will read everywere that amnio is less risky then cvs but doctors will tell you that the risk is hardly there anymore as doctors have more experience.

Really hope everything goes well for you and will have everything crossed.

Scouseem · 24/02/2011 21:52

Oh and our genetic councillor was amazing and even though we knew what we would do with the results it really helps to talk through every detail with them. X

girlfromdownsouth · 24/02/2011 22:19

I went for CVS simply because like Scouseem I didn't want to wait for an amnio. Also we didn't tell anyone about the pg until well after we had the results. Only you can decide if you want to put it out of your mind and wait for the amnio.

I can reiterate what Scouseem said about CVS and amnio risks being about the same due to experienced docs. The doc who did mine had a 1% m/c for CVS.

Good luck whatever you decide.

milkysmum · 25/02/2011 20:36

That's intresting to know about the risks being about the same as that is what would have likley made me wait for the amnio. Thank you for replies

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