Awaiting CVS results, scared at what they'll say, 1:14 odds don't look great to me..

[Albiebee]

I'm new to all this, first pg, out of the blue and a surprise, had my 12 week scan and bloods on weds, all seemed fine, good nuchal and a heart beat, stupidly started to get excited. Yesterday had a CVS after they told me my bloods were bad. I'm 34, very high HCG very low papp-a gave me a 1:14 chance of trisomy.

OH had already told everyone because he was so excited.
Now I have to get through a family bank holiday before I can get the first results and I'm having trouble keeping it all in perspective.

Only the good nuchal measurement is reassuring me.
Am a bit of a mess actually, especially as I will have to grin and bear other people being excited for me while I'm dreading results and worrying, and feeling quite sad and lonely actually. Although OH has been wonderful.

Hand holding and fingers crossed for you. We've got our 20 week scan on Tuesday and I'm worrying about that. Motherhood worry starts early for women!

Have you and OH discussed what you would do if the results were not positive?

Thanks Comtesse, yes, we discussed it, and decided to have the tests knowing the that we would terminate if they were not good. I still feel the same. and so does he, what would be right for us, wouldn't be the same for everyone of course.

I had exactly the same odds a month ago and had the CVS and everything came back fine. There's 13 chances it is fine and a teeny 1 chance that it isn't.

I know it's horrendous, but try not to get too upset at the moment. there's a 90-something percent chance that everything is just fine. I know this is easier said than done as I was a wreck.

Fingers crossed for you.

Friend of mine had 1:4 risk. Her CVS was normal. She now has a gorgeous, healthy 5 year old who is into everything...
Try to keep hopeful and be kind to yourself in the meantime.
Best of luck.

Hope you get on okay, I had a 1 in 7 and know how you feel, the waiting was awful. Thankfully we were clear but I will never forget the wait. I hope you get positive news soon x

Fingers crossed for positive news for you. I had to have aCVS after terrible bloods and a nuchal of 2.8mm - all came back clear. My son is now nearly 2 and is healthy as can be. I hope it works out for you too. Best of luck xx

Thanks for all you lovely thoughts, and reassuring stories. OH remains very positive and tells me to try and not think about it, but of course he doesn't have the residual ache in his belly from a needle every time he moves!
I feel like I'm on a roller coaster ride. The increased Papp-a is linked to pre-eclampsia later too, so I have that on my mind as well.
Thanks again for your support. I'm really beginning to loathe bank holidays, I always seem to be waiting for results over a bank hol.

Albiebee - any news?? X

Phew, yes. All normal thank goodness. It's taking a while to sink in, and I have to remind myself that I was excited before the CVS. I feel a bit detached currently, I'm hoping this will wear off. My low papp-a means they'll do some extra scans to monitor the growth and make sure it's getting enough blood flow I think. Plus I'm on aspirin to prevent pre-eclampsia, so we aren't out of the woods just yet.

I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone. I kept trying to put it in perspective, and then would think 'well, somebody has to be the 1 from the 1:14'.

Thanks mumsnetters, you are all ace.

I had a 1:2 and fully prepared for the worst (we wouldn't have continued either). Amino came back clear but I know what you mean about the weird feeling after. It took a few days for me to really believe it. Glad everything is ok for you :)

Pleased to hear your news. I went through similar. Great nuchal translucency, all looked fine and then my blood results screwed it up.

I know exactly what you mean about feeling detached, it does fade, but I don't think I've ever recaptured the excitement I felt between the 12 week scan and hearing the news. Like you, I'm now worrying about what other impacts those blood results could have.

If it helps at all though, I'm now 21 weeks and, so far, touch wood, everything looks fine.

Oh that's great news OP. Ignore anyone who "helpfully" reminds you that it could still all go wrong MIL I'm looking at you

I felt very detached from the whole thing until the kicking was regular - I'm 22 weeks now - sort of pregnant but not pregnant IYSWIM? I didn't feel like there was a baby in there for ages!!

Super news, give yourself some time and I'm sure you will be okay. Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy x

Fab news. I had low pappa with ds1 was on aspirin with extra growth scans.for the same reason. All was well he birthed at a whopping 10lb 4oz and they were worried hed be small hahaaa. You'll he fine xxx