I have spent the last 5 days lurking on this board looking for reassurance - which I found. In return I would like to tell you what has happened to me over the last 5 days.
I had a nucal scan on 7th feb - measured 0.88mm - all good, had bloods taken and thought nothing more of it until a phone call on Monday morning saying blood results combined with age (35, 36 by due date) gave my baby a 1:10 chance of Down's Syndrome. Due to elevated beta Htg (2.7 mom) and low papp-a (0.22mom). Decided to have a cvs at first opportunity, Tuesday morning. All v frightening. Immediately morning sickness came back.
Anyway, had cvs on Tuesday, alone, dh away on business. It wasn't too bad but lots of cramping afterwards. And then the wait. Which is when I found myself lurking on these boards looking for stories with positive outcomes. I got the results this morning - clear for down's, edward's and patau's. Big relief. I will be monitored closely due low Pappa, with 2 extra growth scans. But as the midwife pointed out squiffy bloods could just be the norm for me.
Anyway, hope this little tale gives someone hope during the horrific wait for results. I was convinced I would be the 1 of 1 in 10 and this board helped me recognise what, as I would in a less emotional state, that a 1 in 10 risk is the same as a 90% chance that my baby wouldn't have down's syndrome.
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Boowoo · 18/02/2011 22:44
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