CVS tomorrow

[B0bb]

So so nervous now for tomorrow... I know this needs to be done so we as a couple/family can move forward.

First scan showed a 4.8mm Nuchal fold on baby's neck. So I was offered the screening, I didn't have too but I thought I would. Now I just feel sick about going tomorrow.

I want to do this but I can't help but feel anxious and gloomy about it. I think the hardest part will be the wait.

Sorry I just needed a rant... I have tried to keep busy today! I have a book and a box series to watch but it's now bugging me!

Hi @B0bb I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. When I was pregnant with my son, they told us he was high risk so we ended up having a NIPT Harmony test. We had to wait for two weeks for the result and it was awful.
I really hope you're able to get the result quickly and it goes ok.

@Glitterandunicorns thank you...

We hope so too! But I don't want to be so hopefully just in case.. that sounds terrible I know.

I just hope tomorrow goes quickly

I got a call from triage today to tell me my bloods indicated a 1 in 78 chance of Down Syndrome and have asked me to come in on Tuesday for CVS.
I'm terrified, so I can completely sympathise with you. I hope everything goes as easily as possible for you, baby and family ❤️

So sorry your going through this.

I had a similar experience with my ds. Next measurement was 4.something. We were advices to have cvs and told 25% chance of normal baby.

We had the test the following week and then another week for the results. The waiting is awful. Best to keep busy, prepare for any eventuality and have a good think about your feeling about raising a SN child.

I hope it's all OK for you.

@Elmamadegatita @Debaser12 thank you both

Sorry @Elmamadegatita you have got to go through this too. It's a horrible dark cloud at the moment, but hopefully it will shift.

@Debaser12 I just want it to go quick so we can carry on

@Elmamadegatita just wanted to update you. I had my cvs today and in fairness it wasn't bad. They numb you first and then place the other needle in after, once they take the sample they scan you and check baby's heartbeat.

The best thing is to relax and look at the ceiling or your partner.

Once it is all over I had a spray plaster on, but then I needed a little plaster because I had a tiny spot of blood, no biggie.

After the op I came straight home and just lay on the couch. Been told no heavy lifting or cooking for a few days ... I may get spotting later and cramping but if I do then it's fine. Just need to monitor for heavy bleeding.

I fell asleep earlier so now still chilling. This is the limbo part and apparently we should know Thursday. We also got offered the micro array test which is where they look at all the chromosomes and this takes two weeks with the same sample. Me and my husband had our blood taken too to look at our chromosomes.

Best advice is to relax and ask as many questions as you can. Our dr was very good today and so was the midwife with her.

@Fairylightsandwine lovely news, very pleased to hear that.

It is yes, but I do feel relieved today as you just never know what to expect. I know the next couple of days will be hard but I'm going to keep busy.

Husband looks worn out already lol! He's been doing everything since we got back even the tea!

@B0bb I'm so glad your test went OK, and thank you so much for getting back to me. I have my fingers crossed for your results.

I went today for the CVS only to be told the pregnancy is too far ahead to have it done. I have went for the Harmony test and sent my bloods away this afternoon. Now we wait.

I hope your results come back as you want them ❤️

@Elmamadegatita oh wow ok.. how many days must you wait? I did read about the harmony test briefly, but I'd already had the cvs.

Fingers crossed for you too! I hope you get some good news.

Thank you, I struggled today even though I was relieved yesterday today I felt down. I know as each day goes I get closer to the result and I know when my phone rings il be so anxious and sick.

Sending love at this time

@B0bb oh that sounds like a nightmare! Sending you warm hugs and fingers crossed.

Been advised I should hear back a week tomorrow if not sooner, though they had 2 cases where it took 14 days but these were tests on 10 week pregnancies (I'm 14w +1) so she said it is unlikely we will have that wait.

I'm still nervous as I know we aren't out of the woods yet, but the CVS literally terrified me so knowing I wasn't going for that was a huge relief!

@Elmamadegatita that's not too bad hopefully you know as soon as.

Yeah I don't blame you I was a little nervous about the screening but I thought I'm here now so let's get it over and done with. Half an hour of my time and then I have the rest of the day to do nothing.

The doctor was great though I couldn't fault her.

I know it's hard. I just keep telling myself it's for our best interest, it's not mean. They have to do this not just for us but for the baby.

Have you had your results? I hope you're okay

@TokenGinger yes I did.. I forget to update.

I got them Wednesday, so the main 3 chromosomes were normal which was great news. Just waiting for my full results now

That's great news, @B0bb!

@Glitterandunicorns thank you.. we can breathe a little now

@B0bb That's fantastic news. I'm so happy for you x

@TokenGinger thank you. Not out the woods yet but it's one hurdle out the way x

@b0bb I'm so happy for you and the bump!! Here's hoping the other tests come back fine!

@Elmamadegatita thanks is too.

I had to get some bras today because I'm getting bigger and uncomfortable, it was nice but scary.

Thanks for your support x

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Fantastic news!

@Newyearsameoldshit thank you x