Nuchal scan shows one in 3 risk - feeling sad and stunned.

[Mandy73]

With utmost respect and admiration for all parents of children with DS, DH and I both grew up with younger relatives with severe SN, and although we know there are no guarantees in life as well as many fantastic families affected by DS, we were always going ahead with screening.

Had the nuchal this evening (12+4) and it's all very sad, confusing and conflicting news. One in three risk of DS and a one in 36 of Edwards. My bloods (w 9) were crazy bad (Dr said she expected a MC when she first saw the data). The neck measurement is 2,7 but weirdly the bad blood value does not indicate DS, more like Edwards, which I understand is a more severe chromosome abnormality. The baby is big and long, which could explain the bigger neck, and the fingers perfect, which speaks against Edwards. I'm 35 and this is #1. Being fast tracked for placenta biopsy - spending tomorrow at hospital hankering for a free slot - and would really appreciate to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

The baby was v wriggly and beautiful, heartbeat normal.

Thank you so much. x

Wow, that's fabulous news.... same as mine after CVS, we checked the heart and my DS2, now five, is very healthy and born without any health issues at all. Relax and enjoy the most wonderful months and years with your baby!!

Super news xxx Good luck for the rest of the results xxx

So pleased for you Mandy!

loobeylou sure, very much aware of all that but can't help enjoying getting over this hurdle for now.

Thanks everyone you are all lovely.
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Mandy73 Hoorah. I had to have extra growth scans but at the 20 week anomaly scan it was clear that the baby was absolutely fine and the heart was all abs fine. Enjoy your pregnancy.

Many thanks Swedes!

Yup, I'm booked in for an extra growth & doppler scan.

xx

Oh good mandy, just checked in and so pleased you must feel a weight off your shoulders.

Thank you so much girls. Several tests/results still to come but we're just trying to enjoy 'the now' for now.
xx

loving the picture of the bump Mandy. Keep enjoying "the now".

Thanks meep .

DH: "I came home from work and found my wife heavily PG. I'm in shock."
Me: "How do you think I feel?"

Just to say I've had the full amnio report back today and it's good news: No major chromosome abnormalities detected.

Now we wait for the 20 week anomaly scan + additional growth & doppler scan at 24 weeks to find out more.

Thank you so much everyone for supporting me through this. I'm 17 weeks tomorrow and slowly beginning to think this may be OK after all.

xx

Lovely to see that you have happy news .

Glad to see the good news. 17 weeks, so does that mean you're due at the end of March? I need a diary of when to start looking for baby news.

Thank you so much.

Yes, my EDD is 21 March and it'll most likely be elective CS if we're lucky enough to get there.

xx

Oh dear - sorry you have to have a CS as well as going through all this during the pregnancy.

Anyway - do enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

Not at all SixSpotBonfire, we're delighted - after all it's the 2nd safest way to have a baby and you can choose it, unlike the 1st safest way which only 50% of those who attempt it get . xx

I won't pretend that I understand that, but I'm glad that you're happy about it anyway! Good luck with the next bit and enjoy all those baby wriggles!

Well, SixSpotBonfire, at my age it's only VB without complications that's safer than elective CS. And only 50% of VBs are without complications. And you never know which half you'll be in.

Luckily MW and consultant is on our page on this one. Or, as lovely GP said, "You're very realistic so I can be too: Women at your age just aren't that good at VB."
How refreshing & non-patronising is that!?
xx

Mandy73, elective is the safest way to have a baby! It negates the need for an emergency CS! It reduces many risks for the infant and only has teeny tiny risks for mummy...which are so minute they aren't worth discussing.

At 35??? Blimey.

I don't think it's "refreshing and non-patronising" at all, actually. But I really don't want to piss on your bonfire when you are so happy so I am going to wind my neck in now. Take care and all the best.

Six, I think she may have been being sarcastic.

Oops .

Sorry, I am not well, I think that flu has overcome my irony-detector!

tee hee