Went for my first consultant's visit at the hospital yesterday. Did not end up being seen by my consultant but was seen by one.
In the course of the brief consultation, the woman asked why I had been given genetic counselling after my scan - pointed to the report in front of her that mentioned the soft marker for Down syndrome. I also stated that I was at a higher risk than other women my ages as I already had dd ( in the pram beside me) with Down syndrome.....
The woman then said....
How did I know? ( cue stunned look and desparate attempt not to laugh in her face?!?!)
I kindly assured her that the neonatal paed had confirmed it on dd's birth along with the blood test which was done to determine dd's type of down syndrome...... She then blustered about the midwife not having written it in my notes... I again pointed out the T21 written next to the live birth outcome on my notes....
She also asked lots of questions about dd's heart defect and then asked if it had been repaired.... given the type of defect - one look at her tells you it has been repaired.... so one would assume a medical professional would be able to see that.
Thank goodness I do not have to go back to the hospital until 36 weeks and instead get to see my wonderful sensible GP!!