Just got back from doctors....(update in first post 1/16)

So last week I went for my ultrascreen.

We just got back from the Drs appt and I am a mess and could use some advice or whatever else for anyone else in my situation.

The trisomony 13/18 risk came back 1 in 139 which he said is not good. He wants me to go to a specialist tomorrow ASAP.

I never knew what it was till today and I'm so scared. I know its just a percentage but there is still that chance that the baby won't survive.

I never had this test done in Florida when I was first pregnant with Jiavana, or so I don't think because the dr never told me any results.

Can anyone relate or offer any advice? I don't know what to do.

Update: The specialist can't fit me in until Tuesday at 12:30. This is going to be a long weekend. The woman from the office said there was no point in coming in until I'm 16 weeks (2 wks) because they can't do an amnio till then, however I got her to let me go.
So I guess I will update next week.

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1/16
I went and saw Dr Mastrogiannis today. We had a sonogram and he said everything looked good. They are pretty sure its a boy! Which surprised me because I feel just like I did with Jiavana.

I'm going back on the 25th to met with the genetic counselor and on Feb 2nd for the amnio. I need to know for sure because Trisomy 13/18 is very very serious.

The nurse practioner and sono tech were great and he was very friendly as well. He made a few jokes here and there.

The wait was about 2 1/2 hours.

That's it for now..more updates to come down the road!

Message edited 1/17/2007 7:09:23 AM.

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My only advice is to try to stay calm until you talk to the specialist - I know that won't be easy.

There are incidents of false positives on these tests, so they will probably redo it just to be sure.

I have a friend from another board who had bad numbers on the first one and they were "normal" on the second test.

Keep hope.

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I am not really sure but I am sorry, I know you must be scared. I would definilty go to the specialist for a second opinion. The best of luck to you

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First...


Second, I know *exactly* what you're going through...I have mentioned the story several times on here that while pregnant with DD I received a 1:5 result for Down's. I was devastated and so was DH...I don't think I've ever seen him cry until that time...or since. We decided it was best to schedule an amnio. For me, I wanted to prepare one way or the other.

To be honest, I would not have opted to terminate, but DH was seriously on the fence about it. We got a lot of unsolicited advice and we learned a lot about people...both good and bad. Mostly, I learned about the power of prayer!

About 5 days later, I arrived at the hospital for my amnio appt. to find out that there was some crazy typo in my nuchal results. The baby was fine!

I frequently think about that time (especially now that I'm pregnant again) as the worst time of my life, but in reality, it was also the best. I learned just how much of a team DH and I are.

I just want you to know that the results are still OVERWHELMINGLY in your favor. Also, as you and I know...these things can be WRONG.

You need to stay calm, you need to do what's best for your family and you need to talk it out with friends and family...that helped more than anything!

Hang in there!!!

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I have no advice. Just

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I posted this on the parenting on eb ut I will post it here again

Of the positive test results, 90% of these babies will not have any anomalies. There may be other benign reasons for the elevated or low levels of the hormones, specifically the gestational age, or multiple pregnancies., etc.

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Just wanted to offer some

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Thanks so much. I am just trying to keep my mind off of it which I know won't be easy. It's going to be a very long night. I hope the specialist can see me early tomorrow or I am going to go crazy.

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I just want to give you many & I kinda know what it is like, since we had the cyst but our odds were different... Please stay calmn I know it is harder said then done bc i was there before, but it is better for you..... Keep us updated after.. What speicalist are you going to see? The one i went to was great

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I have no advice,. just sending some prayers

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Posted by nmp070106

I just want to give you many & I kinda know what it is like, since we had the cyst but our odds were different... Please stay calmn I know it is harder said then done bc i was there before, but it is better for you..... Keep us updated after.. What speicalist are you going to see? The one i went to was great

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tons and tons of prayers for a healthy baby

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I was going to post oo that the test has a high rate of false positives.

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I have heard of many false positives on these as well. I know its easy said than done, but try to stay strong!

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for you and DH and the baby. I hope tomorrow's appointment goes well

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I hope everything works out......

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i hope everything works out

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these tests are very often just wrong...have weird results. You will not be calm I am sure but I hope that you will find some calm time over thenext few days until you get more information.

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Posted by Eireann

First...


Second, I know *exactly* what you're going through...I have mentioned the story several times on here that while pregnant with DD I received a 1:5 result for Down's. I was devastated and so was DH...I don't think I've ever seen him cry until that time...or since. We decided it was best to schedule an amnio. For me, I wanted to prepare one way or the other.

To be honest, I would not have opted to terminate, but DH was seriously on the fence about it. We got a lot of unsolicited advice and we learned a lot about people...both good and bad. Mostly, I learned about the power of prayer!

About 5 days later, I arrived at the hospital for my amnio appt. to find out that there was some crazy typo in my nuchal results. The baby was fine!

I frequently think about that time (especially now that I'm pregnant again) as the worst time of my life, but in reality, it was also the best. I learned just how much of a team DH and I are.

I just want you to know that the results are still OVERWHELMINGLY in your favor. Also, as you and I know...these things can be WRONG.

You need to stay calm, you need to do what's best for your family and you need to talk it out with friends and family...that helped more than anything!

Hang in there!!!

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We just had the conversation with our midwife about this test and she did keep reminding us that there is a 25% false positive rate. So keep your chin up, it could be nothing.

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I will say a prayer for you , good luck

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Good luck, hope everything is okay!

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