Screening tests results

[Pegasus21]

Hello I am new here and have read lots of posts about this but just wanted to get some reassurance I guess. On Monday I had my 12 week scan I was meant to be from my last period 11 weeks and 5 days but baby was measuring at 12 weeks and 3 days which I know is normal. I had my screening done and NT was 2.1 mm which I think is in the normal range and the rest of the scan was fine. I then had bloods taken and got the call on Wednesday that I was at high risk for DS with a 1 in 87 chance. My bloods were hgc 5.02 MoM and PAPP-A 1.12MoM I am 36 classed as slightly over weight and will be 37 when baby arrives. I have taken the non invasive blood test which I will get back in 10 days. Just was wondering what others experiences have been and if anyone had similar results with a positive outcome. We will keep the baby regardless but it has still bern a shock to the system. Thank you for reading my story.

I think the worry comes from the unknown and not from the thing itself. At my replacement 20 week scan (first one couldn't cover it all) my DS was diagnosed with congenital talipes or clubfoot. We had extra scans and read all the stats online about the other conditions that it could come with... Worried about everything and the only thing I could picture was a baby with a birth defect.

Well he's here... He's up on his feet and climbing into everything. I worried and focused and googled all scenarios and I actually couldn't enjoy being pregnant.

What ever the outcome... Sit back, relax and wait for whatever fate is in store. You'll love your baby no matter the outcome. They are so much more than that one label.

Besides .. you've got a 86 in 87 chance of having a baby totally fine.

Thank you the baby will definitely be loved no matter the result it is just a very stressful and anxious time.
I know google can be the worst thing to do but when your left with unanswered questions it is what you have to turn to.

oh bless your little boy. I already have a little lad and he is diagnosed with a bleeding disorder haemophilia however because it runs in the family and I am a carrier you have the information you need. Your right it definitely is the fear of the unknown.

thank you for your comment all the best to you and your little boy

I had a similar risk for DS with my son. I was 33, had low Papp A and high hcg but NT was normal like yours.

I also had the nipt as I wasn't willing to risk an amniocentesis given the odds were still very low. My nipt came back low risk and my son does not have DS. It was an incredibly worrying time though so I really do know how you feel. The screening only picks up risk based on a model and it really isn't accurate (large number of false positives). I know it's hard not to worry but there is a very very very high chance that your baby does not have DS and the nipt will come back low risk.

My brother and SIL got told my nephew was ds. They had every test done even the one into the placenta and they was certain he had downs. No one was bothered or bated an eye lid to that but when he was born he was fine. This was a total shock for everyone, I was only young at the time an didn't understand why everyone was crying when he arrived (I remember this stood outside the hospital room and my brother came out crying ) , but yes they expected a ds baby was told it was certain an hes now 15, thriving in school and about 6ft 2 with no health issues just an attitude and allergies to mornings

Hoping the best for you op xx