Hi there. I just wanted to share my results and speak to other women/ parents who are or who have been in a similar position before.
I’ve just had the results back from my 12 week prenatal screening report last week. The NT was 3.3mm, HCG 1.49 mom and Papp-A 0.67. I’m 31, a non-smoker and weigh 85kg. The sonographer struggled to get the NT measurement because baby kept moving so we were in and out three times, she clearly was concerned about it but for there eventually and it came in at an average of 3.3mm which is at the closer end of higher.
Midwife called to say I had a one in 31 chance of our baby having Down’s syndrome. The baby is our first and much-wanted. I was convinced I was infertile and unable to have children but fell pregnant quickly (and by surprise) after losing weight earlier this year. It felt like it was all too good to true.
I have been crying all day since finding out and can’t concentrate on work. Husband and I went down to see the midwife this afternoon and agreed to do the NIPT. We’ll have to wait until next week to get the results. We wanted to re-do the scan and blood test but apparently that wasn’t possible.
I feel so many different emotions right now. We will love the baby regardless but the world is cruel and I know life will be much harder for a child with disabilities than one who is traditionally healthy. Sorry this is a bit of a ramble, I just needed somewhere to vent. Feeling a bit lost and sad. Any advice or previous experiences would be great to hear.