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MaMaSaP
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First Tri screening for Downs?
My doctor said this was optional. I was wondering how many of you did this test.?
The results will only allow me to educate myself if something is found. I have to make my decision b/c the doctor said there is only a two week window to do it.
TIA
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Posted 3/4/09 10:11 AM  |
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JennyPenny
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
I did it- it wasn't an option for me. I would recommend it because it's simple and you can learn in advance if there is any further testing you want/need to do.
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| Posted 3/4/09 10:11 AM |
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CaMacho
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Jess
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
You mean the two rounds of blood tests? We did this. The first round of blood for the Downs testing was at 11 weeks I think and then I just did the second round at 16 weeks. We get the full results next week.
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| Posted 3/4/09 10:14 AM |
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Mere09
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
I didn't do it, but only because I missed the window. I'm not upset with myself for missing it though cause it wouldn't have changed the outcome of this pregnancy either way...know what I mean??
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| Posted 3/4/09 10:14 AM |
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MaMaSaP
LIF Toddler
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
Posted by Mere09
I didn't do it, but only because I missed the window. I'm not upset with myself for missing it though cause it wouldn't have changed the outcome of this pregnancy either way...know what I mean??
exactly. No matter what is found it won't change the outcome, but maybe it would be better to know there is a possiblity prior to prepare myself and educate myself.
I wish I wasn't given the option or told about it. I think too much into things!
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| Posted 3/4/09 10:17 AM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
I was never told it was optional so I did it. Either way, it didn't matter to DH & I since if anything was found, it would give us time to research & prepare ourselves...Fortunately our baby is very healthy & very low risk for Downs.
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| Posted 3/4/09 10:18 AM |
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nylisa
My Children
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MaMa
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
I did it and it was not an option for me.
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| Posted 3/4/09 10:19 AM |
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kimmysticks
LIF Infant
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Kim
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
We did it - I am a worrier by nature and I think not knowing my risk level would have made me more nervous in the long run. Granted, I was fairly confident we'd have good results (which we did), but I still think it was worth it. I can see why some people would opt out though. It was odd, my doctor never really made it sound like it was an option - she just talked about it as if we would definitely do it. I suppose if I had questioned it, she would have talked about it with me. But I did find that a bit strange...
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| Posted 3/4/09 10:23 AM |
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lucyloo
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
We are doing it.
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jennarose023
Jack's gonna be a big brother!
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Jenna
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
we will do it
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Bxgell2
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
I did the sequential screening, which is a little more reliable, with less false positives. It involves a blood draw and ultrasound in the 1st trimester, and then another round of blood testing at 16 weeks - taken together they give you a fairly accurate picture.
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| Posted 3/4/09 10:33 AM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
Posted by Bxgell2
I did the sequential screening, which is a little more reliable, with less false positives. It involves a blood draw and ultrasound in the 1st trimester, and then another round of blood testing at 16 weeks - taken together they give you a fairly accurate picture.
This is what my new OB office does. With DS, it was the "older" version of the test.
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sugar-magnolia
Love my baby girls
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Re: First Tri screening for Downs?
I just did the first part today.
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