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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Possible Edwards baby - test or not to test?

74 replies

SilverLining · 17/02/2005 13:11

Have just found out that I have a slightly raised risk of having a baby with Edwards syndrome. Apart from being totally shocked and devestated not really sure what to do. We are offered a CVS next week or wait till 16 weeks for the aminio - not sure what to do. I work in a neonatal unit and my boss (Professor no less!) thinks its such a small risk that I should do nothing but not sure if I can last 6 months not knowing. Never thought I was a control freak but now realise that I am! Any one with any experience of this? I'm 31 and 13 weeks on Saturday - 2nd pregnancy. My nucal fold was perfect apparently and the baby was moving and doing everything it should - could see the brain hemispheres and everything! One blood test was perfect but the other one was very low and thats whats done it apparently! Thanks in advance - SL x

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Flossam · 22/02/2005 19:18

Thinking of you, wishing you very good luck for Friday. hugs to you.

Mirage · 22/02/2005 20:06

I'm glad it went well.Get some rest & pamper yourself.I will keep everything crossed for Friday for you.

Marina · 23/02/2005 10:03

Glad it went well, all sounds very promising, best of luck for Friday SL.

bundle · 23/02/2005 10:13

glad it sounds positive, hope it turns out ok on friday, xxx

motherpeculiar · 23/02/2005 15:44

fingers crossed for you silverlining

hope the news is good on Friday

MP X

RTKangaMummy · 24/02/2005 19:19

SL thinking about you for tomorrow

anchovies · 24/02/2005 19:20

Me too, im sure everything will be fine xx

bunny2 · 24/02/2005 21:03

Sl, thinking of you tomorrow. I had a difficult dilemma last year and can appreciate how hard all this is.

SilverLining · 24/02/2005 21:35

Thanks everyone for remembering me - anyway slightly earlier than I had expected but got the call this afternoon whilst snoozing watching ready steady cook (!) and everything is fine! Soooo relieved and feel like a total weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

Has given me a completely new perspective on what some people have to go through and has taught me a lot of lessons about myself.

Feel I can really move forward now and look forward to the end of August and the arrival of another thumb sucker!! At least it will save on buying dummys!!

Love to everyone and thanks again for all your kind thoughts - it really did help! SL xx

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Christie · 24/02/2005 21:38

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roisin · 24/02/2005 21:38

Fabulous news Silverlining I am so pleased for you.

rickman · 24/02/2005 21:39

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alexsmum · 24/02/2005 21:39

silverlining!!!!!!!!
Fantastic news!!!!! so happy for you!!!!!!

RTKangaMummy · 24/02/2005 21:48

OH WOW

That is deffo brill news

Blu · 24/02/2005 21:59

Top news, Silverlining, and i'm so pleased you can get on and enjoy your pregnancy.

hope your Dh continues to wait on you hand and foot

Christie · 24/02/2005 22:27

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Mirage · 25/02/2005 09:03

Fantastic news Silverlining.
Get those feet up & relax a bit now.

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motherpeculiar · 25/02/2005 09:27

thrilled by your good news SL

onwards and upwards now

Marina · 25/02/2005 10:28

Terrific news, SL, I'm so happy for you all Have a great weekend

HappyMumof2 · 25/02/2005 11:06

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Mud · 25/02/2005 11:06

that's excellent news

enjoy the rest of your pregnancy

anchovies · 25/02/2005 18:29

So pleased for you, you must feel like a massive weight has been lifted! Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

hotmama · 25/02/2005 18:38

Hurrah - I have been thinking of you since Tuesday and all day I have be thinking "Has she got the news yet". I am sooo glad. Take care and hopefully have a fab pregnancy xx

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