Well I did the test last week and received my results today( they did an ultrasound and sent off bloodwork) They came back positive 1/88 chance for down syndrom. Now I know this is not a definite or anything but of course I am terrified. I have already have some complications and this is just another thing I have to worry about now!
I am trying to stay positive but I'm so scared and have so many questions!! I know there are a lot of false positives that's why I was hesitant to do the test in the first place!
I am 13 weeks today. I made an apt with a specialist but they won't see me till 16w once the baby has grown some more. Guess I will be waiting 3 agonizing weeks!! :(
That's a 1.1% chance according to that. I'm going to have it done at my 20wk ultrasound. The question is, what will you do with the information? If you're thinking of giving the baby up if it does have down syndrome, you might look into more invasive and dangerous testing. If you'll keep the baby regardless, it might be best to get information on parenting a child with down syndrome.
I'm going on the 19th to have it done. The dr asked me if the results would change my mind and I said absolutely not. I've been raised around special needs children so if it comes out the baby has downs, I'm going to love him or her regardless. I'm only having it done because my dh and myself don't know any family history from either of our fathers sides of the family.
This is the exact reason I refuse that test
The chances of a false positive are SO high.
I've had several friends get the test back with a score like yours...then have the anatomy scan at about 16-18wks and everythign is PERFECT
Good luck though!
Was your gender feeling right?
- Lynzd19
on Jan. 31, 2013 at 1:29 PM