Waiting for NIPT results and so worried

[HakunaYourTatas]

At 12 week scan they couldn’t get the measurements due to the position of the baby, so decided to do the Harmony test privately due to my age.

I’m due the results middle of next week but it feels like the longest wait it’s making me so anxious worrying about the results. So many things going through my mind like if it is one of the conditions then what would I do etc.

I know many would agree with my DH who says we will cross that bridge if we get to it but I’m at a point where it’s all I can think about.

I’ve already got one DC so they keep me busy but the worry is overshadowing everything.

I can’t get hold of my midwife to talk about it despite trying since Monday. I don’t generally have anxiety!

Did anyone else feel like this? Is anyone else awaiting results?

Sorry to go on but the other thing that is worrying me is that at the 12 week scan they told me I was nearly 14 weeks, so if there is anything wrong and if anything had to happen I would be over 16 weeks

OP, it's not uncommon not to be able to get measurements and the reason why they didn't bring you back sooner is because from 14 weeks NT measurements are not reliable, they should be taken before 14 weeks which you say you were at the point of your scan.

I understand the anxiety and have gone through NIPT and the dreaded wait myself not long ago (I'm now 25 weeks). I would suggest you ring the clinic few days in advance as they may have the results sooner, this was the case with me, although I had the Panorama test, not the Harmony one. It is worth asking though.

The fact you will be around 16 weeks at the point of results is irrelevant. If needed you will be offered CVS or amnio, more likely the latter.

But there's no reason to think this is going to be the case, keep yourself grounded. I know it's easier said than done, but there's every chance the baby is fine, honestly. Deep breaths! Pregnancy is an anxious time and it won't just be these two weeks of anxiety. You need to get yourself prepared for this and manage your emotions as well as you possibly can for your own and baby's good.

FWIW, you do realise no NIPT will give you a 100% guarantee the baby is absolutely fine? Only CVS/amnio are the types of tests that can do this and in any event in reality you will need to wait till the 20 week scan for further reassurance.

Wishing you all the very best and good luck with the results. xx