Help I can't stop crying - bad NT results!!

[Boggler]

Had a NT test last week and the measurement was very low so all indicators of a healthy baby were fine, but just had a phone call from midwife and my bloods have pushed the risk up to 1 in 36 chance of ds. I really don't know what to do I don't want an amnio but I need to know. And if it's ds I don't know what I'll do - I wouldn't terminate but I can't bear the thought of the child having so many obstacles to overcome. Sobbing uncontrollably at moment waiting for husband to come home.

Aw I can't be of any practical help apart from to say DON'T PANIC! Get some more information & book in to discuss with your MW. I'm sure there will be someone more useful along who has been there, I've seen lots of threads like this, just remember it is not a certainty x

there was a thread that's still ongoing full of ladies who were going through a similar thing and who had the amnio test and everything was ok, sorry your having such a stressful time take care xx

I had amnio after high risk NT test. the stage you're at is the hardest - talk to the professionals and husband and there's no need to really rush the decision. Get the info and then make a choice.

Minstrelsaremarvellous - did your amnio come back clear?

Am so sorry you're going through this, how very scary :(

There is another topic you might want to post on: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_tests_choices as I'm sure people there have been where you are and can hold your hand

Best wishes

I am going through the same at the moment - NT results were fine, but bloods have given me a 1/120 risk.

I am waiting for my amnio on Tuesday.

This thread is really helping me:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/1396377-Anxious-over-phone-message-from-specialist-midwife

Boggler, yes they did. We got the dreaded phone call on the first day of a fortnight holiday, so we had to wait for the amnio. Then after the amnio the wait for the result was agonising. However, I'm so pleased we had the test. The consultant and midwife were so supportive. The test took seconds and I sat on my arse for 3 days afterwards and did nothing. I fully appreciate what you're going through. The waiting/decision making is the worst bit. The amnio was fine. Results came back all ok. I personally thought it was worth the stress as we then relaxed for the rest of the pg. however, everyone needs to choose what they want to do for themselves.

As an older mum, our pg was deemed high risk based on the nt scan. Our hospital refused to do bloods and would only offer the amnio / cvs which carried a risk of miscarriage.

We did not have any further tests as could not face the option of a termination having spent 6 yrs ttc and then suffering 2 mmcs.

Once the option to have further tests was gone, I found myself relaxing into the pg and thinking what will be will be. The only time it became an issue, was when I delivered a healthy DS1.

When expecting DS2, declined the NT scan as it caused more stress and strain.

The question is not are you having a downs syndrome baby? But would would you do if you were? That is the really difficult question

Good luck with whatever you choose

Hello - I know how you are feeling, and it's prob not far off sheer terror:( There's not much point saying "Don't worry" or "Don't panic" as you will be. All I can say is take it one step at a time, and remember it is a one in a 35 chance all is fine. Last year (feb) I was given a 1 in 2 chance, and had a CVS. It turned out to be DS and I did end it (after learning more about the associated complications/other considerations) I am now p again and am 28 weeks - at 12 weeks had scan/tests and results came back one in 300. I chose to have the amnio and when the scan was done, they noticed something which lowered my risk to 1 in 90 - I was over the moon, 1 in 90 seemed much better than 1 in bloody 2!!! The amnio showed that all is well:) The only thing I have to worry about now is piles!! Which is why I am on here, and I noticed your post. There is a bit about all of this kind of thing in Antenatal tests and choices:) Re the amnio, it is not THAT bad, the chance of miscarriage, about one in 100 i was told is not proven, and women who are 12-16 weeks P have the same chance of mc, so it's unproven whether the procedure causes it or not. Fingers crossed for you, hope all turns out ok - great big hug:)xx